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United Kingdom

'We can get through the winter,' insists Truss, amid blackouts warning

Energy giant the National Grid warned British households could lose power for up to three hours if gas supplies run low.

07/10/2022

Travel News

Heathrow and Schiphol: An inside look at the impact of passenger caps

Heathrow airport has just announced the end of its 100,000 passenger cap. But what does that mean for flight prices and the travel experience?

07/10/2022

Culture news

Liz Truss v. M People: when musicians fight politicians

Liz Truss isn't the first politician to use a band's song without their permission. Here are some notable times bands fought back.

06/10/2022

United Kingdom

Irish FM welcomes 'mood music' change from UK on Northern Ireland

Recent events have raised hopes that the British government under Liz Truss is looking to improve relations with the EU and may renege on unilateral action.

06/10/2022

United Kingdom

How Brexit has harmed Liz Truss' quest for 'growth, growth and growth'

The UK PM hailed Brexit's "huge opportunities" as her party conference speech highlighted the need for economic growth. Yet many studies say one obstacle to that is Brexit itself.

05/10/2022

Health news

A simple eye test could accurately predict a future fatal heart attack

Researchers say the advantage of a AI-driven retinal scan are that they are non-invasive and the process is fully-automated.

05/10/2022

Culture news

The Beatles 'Love Me Do' at 60: why is it still so unique?

It was the debut single of the band who would go on to change everything. The Beatles made their first impression on an impressionable world with the wonderful 'Love Me Do'.

05/10/2022

United Kingdom

Key takeaways from Liz Truss' speech after protestors steal headlines

The UK prime minister's address was interrupted by two Greenpeace activists with a banner reading 'Who voted for this?'

05/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK government to 'take back control' from European human rights court

Interior Minister Suella Braverman said on Tuesday evening that "we cannot allow a foreign court to undermine the sovereignty of our borders," when it comes to dealing with migrants and asylum seekers.

05/10/2022

Sport

Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone to go on trial for tax fraud

The 91-year-old is accused of failing to declare overseas assets worth millions of euros.

04/10/2022

Earth News

UK plans 2040 nuclear fusion plant - but is it realistic? 

The UK will build a nuclear fusion plant - which could theoretically provide near-limitless clean energy - in Nottinghamshire.

04/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK PM refuses to confirm if benefits will rise in line with inflation

The turbulence around benefits comes after a backlash over the new government's tax-cutting growth plan.

04/10/2022

United Kingdom

Mini-budget has 'inflicted lasting damage' on UK's Conservative Party

Kwasi Kwarteng on Monday made a u-turn on a proposal to give a tax cut to the rich, saying "we get it, and we have listened."

03/10/2022

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Fusion of giant immersive art at new London exhibition

Abstract art taken to a whole new level — this is 'Frameless,' a new immersive art exhibition in London.

03/10/2022

Work

Scientists create AI helmet to turn firefighters into ‘superheroes’

The smart helmet could help firefighters navigate smoke-filled environments.

03/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK announces U-turn on plans to abolish top rate of income tax

"We get it, and we have listened," said UK Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, announcing the U-turn.

03/10/2022

United Kingdom

More trouble for Truss as Tory conference begins amid ratings collapse

The prime minister has admitted she should have "laid the ground better" for the mini-budget which brought market turmoil. Several party figures have spoken out against it.

02/10/2022

Culture news

From haemophiliacs to inner-humanity: what makes Rankin tick?

The world-famous photographer Rankin speaks to Euronews Culture about his latest project on haemophilia, shooting the Queen, and how he's come to understand human condition.

02/10/2022

United Kingdom

'Trust me' says Truss after budget havoc and as UK energy bills rise

The British prime minister insists the government has a "clear plan" that is "right for the country" after its mini-budget caused market turmoil and an opinion poll nosedive

01/10/2022

Nature

‘A game-changer’: Beavers are now legally protected in England

It’s now illegal to kill, capture or injure beavers, but the ‘ecosystem engineers’ face a wider attack on nature, wildlife groups warn.

01/10/2022

Culture news

A Matrix dance adaptation is coming to a theatre in Manchester

Legendary director Danny Boyle is turning his hand to a dance show, adapting the Matrix film into a new piece for the soon-to-open Factory International.

30/09/2022

Culture news

Royal Mint unveils first coins to feature King Charles III portrait

Britain's historic Royal Mint has unveiled the first coins to feature the portrait of King Charles III. They will gradually enter circulation from December this year.

30/09/2022

Travel News

Brexit has slashed London's Eurostar capacity by almost a third

After facing ‘unique’ challenges during the pandemic, Eurostar now says problems are being caused by increased border checks, a shortage of engineers and the cost of living crisis.

30/09/2022

Ecotech

Underground ‘bugs’ could be the future of solar energy storage

The soil battery is one of dozens of 'adventurous' projects that have just been granted €17 million from the UK government.

30/09/2022

Art

Remembering a loved one's voice forever through an artwork

Harry Yeff is an artist turning people's voices into digital sculptures. He speaks to Euronews Culture to explain why he believes the voice's unique qualities are akin to a person's soul.

30/09/2022

Culture news

A new fourth plinth statue has arrived in Trafalgar Square

Samson Kambalu's 'Antelope' has been unveiled in the centre of London as the latest temporary statue to stand upon Trafalgar Square's fourth plinth.

29/09/2022