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Economy

Unemployment is on the rise in the UK, but so are wages

Pay excluding bonuses was up 7.8% between May and July 2023 compared to the same time last year. When bonuses are factored in, the figure jumps to 8.5%.

12/09/2023

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What changes with the UK labelling Wagner a ‘terrorist’ group?

Experts are doubtful that the labelling would have a strong impact on Wagner - though they agree on the political and cultural importance of the UK’s decision.

12/09/2023

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UK mulls dog breed ban after violent attack clip goes viral

A leading British politician described the breed as a "clear and lethal danger to our communities, particularly to children."

11/09/2023

Business

BMW to invest £600 million in UK electric Mini plant

The investment will secure 4,000 "highly-skilled jobs" and strengthen production lines, according to the Department of Business and Trade.

11/09/2023

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UK concrete crisis: What is RAAC and why is it 'crumbling'?

As schools across the country are forced to partially close and London airports confirm their buildings have RAAC, Euronews takes a look at the impact RAAC has and will have going forward.

11/09/2023

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UK espionage arrests: Rishi Sunak denounces ‘interference’ from Beijing

The Prime Minister made the comments after it emerged that two men had been arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

10/09/2023

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Terrorism suspect charged with escaping London prison after four days on the run

Daniel Abed Khalife, a former soldier, had escaped from Wandsworth Prison while awaiting trial on terrorism charges before he was recaptured on Saturday.

09/09/2023

Culture news

Ezra Collective wins the 2023 Mercury Prize

Other nominees included Arctic Monkeys, Loyle Carner and Raye.

08/09/2023

Culture news

Blue plaque scheme could be expanded across England

There are more than 1,000 of the markers in the capital celebrating historic people and places.

08/09/2023

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EU citizens who moved from the UK speak of Brexit's impact on them

Many wanted to leave the United Kingdom after the referendum result. Now a new report hears from those who did, and the impact on their families.

08/09/2023

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‘Mass killing’ attended by UK police turns out to be yoga class

In a false alarm for the ages, police officers attended a call to a class being held at a cafe in the north of England, mistakenly believing it to be the site of a mass murder.

07/09/2023

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UK records its hottest day of the year - in the autumn

The Meteorological Office reported that the town of Wisley in southern England recorded a provisional temperature of 32.6 C on Thursday.

07/09/2023

Culture news

Freddie Mercury's piano sold for €2m to raise cash for AIDS research

A baby grand piano once owned by Freddie Mercury has sold at auction for almost €2m along with the original manuscript for Bohemian Rhapsody

07/09/2023

Climate

UK heatwave: Why is it so hot in September?

Most of England is sweltering through a heatwave. Is climate change to blame?

07/09/2023

Travel News

Manhunt for escaped terror suspect causes delays at UK airports

A police manhunt for a terror suspect has caused queues at UK airports.

07/09/2023

Design

See: Shortlist for 2023 Stirling Prize for best UK building

The nominees are chosen as examples of the greatest contributions to architecture in Britain.

07/09/2023

Culture news

Glum or glam? Here’s what the public thinks of Theresa May’s portrait

Theresa May says it's a 'huge honour' to have been captured on canvas but others have described her official parliamentary portrait as a 'true horror'.

07/09/2023

Culture news

Auctioneers to display Freddie Mercury's possessions before sale

Fans will have a chance to see items that could sell for a combined total of €7m with some of the proceeds going to charity.

06/09/2023

Travel News

What caused the UK’s air traffic control systems to fail?

Systems crashed causing 1,500 flights to be cancelled, leaving thousands of passengers stranded abroad.

06/09/2023

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Britain to add Russia's Wagner mercenary group to terror list

The measure will be presented to Parliament on Wednesday, and would make it a criminal offence to support the organisation.

06/09/2023

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The UK government faces a fresh crisis over crumbling schools

British lawmakers headed back to Parliament on Monday after their summer break. But thousands of UK children won’t be returning to their classrooms this week, because their schools are at risk of collapse from crumbling concrete.

05/09/2023

Art

Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood to unveil new paintings in London

'The Crow Flies' paintings originated as cover art for The Smile's acclaimed debut album 'A Light for Attracting Attention'.

05/09/2023

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The Scottish islands being put at risk by ferry crisis

Locals and businesses question whether they should stay on islands or move because of withdrawn and delayed services caused by an ageing fleet.

05/09/2023

Health news

UK's NHS gets limited supply of new Wegovy weight loss drug

Wegovy, manufactured by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, is a popular new weight loss drug.

04/09/2023

Health news

What is the 'zombie drug' known in the UK as 'monkey dust'?

The UK government is looking into making monkey dust, a drug that reportedly can cause hallucinations and psychosis, a class A substance.

04/09/2023

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872 migrants arrived in UK on Saturday - a new daily record for 2023

54 other migrants were rescued in the Strait of Pas-de-Calais by French rescue services and dropped off at the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer, after reporting an engine failure in their boat.

03/09/2023