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United Kingdom

UK government slammed for 'wretched' migrant centre conditions

UK politicians from opposition and governing parties have demanded the Conservative government improve conditions at an overcrowded facility for migrants, described by an independent inspector as “wretched”.

31/10/2022

Earth News

Watch Just Stop Oil's most divisive and defiant protests so far

The group has made headlines across Europe with actions that have included throwing food at famous paintings and climbing to the top of a bridge over a busy UK motorway.

31/10/2022

Culture news

Nightmares: Do they cause dementia, and how can you stop them?

We speak to an expert on the link between nightmares and dementia and to a dream psychologist about how to understand our sleeping lives.

31/10/2022

United Kingdom

Man attacks Dover border force centre before killing himself — witness

A Reuters photographer said the man attacked a migrant processing centre at Dover before killing himself by driving off with an improvised noose around his neck.

30/10/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. The Woman King: if you see one movie this year, please make it this

As Black History Month draws to a close in the UK, culture critic Tina Charisma argues why everyone should take time out to watch Hollywood's historical portrayal of bold Black women on the big screen.

29/10/2022

United Kingdom

UK PM asks Emmanuel Macron for help with Channel migrants

Sunak and Macron held their first telephone call since Sunak became prime minister earlier this week.

28/10/2022

Culture news

Prince Harry's memoir called 'Spare' to be published in January

Promising "unflinching honesty" the Duke of Sussex's memoir will be published in January. His publisher Penguin Random House says Prince Harry's book will be packed with "insight, revelation, self-examination, and hard-won wisdom about the eternal power of love over grief."

27/10/2022

Culture news

Who was honoured at the 2022 Royal Society Photography Awards?

It's the longest running set of photography awards in the world.

27/10/2022

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Climate activists target luxury car brands in London

Activists from the climate action group, Just Stop Oil, have sprayed orange paint on the showroom windows of luxury car brands Ferrari, Bugatti and Bentley in London.

27/10/2022

United Kingdom

Truss and Kwarteng to pocket up to €19,000 in severance pay

79 UK ministers and whips have resigned over both Boris Johnson and Liz Truss' tenure, 71 of whom are entitled to a payout of taxpayers' money.

27/10/2022

Culture news

TV star Chris Tarrant explains why he's hosting a Ukrainian family

Chris Tarrant is an icon of British quiz shows. He chats to Euronews about his experience opening his home to a Ukrainian family, among stories of his time in the spotlight.

27/10/2022

United Kingdom

New election looms in Northern Ireland amid political deadlock

Northern Irish leaders are set to make a last-ditch attempt today to break a political impasse triggered by Brexit. If they fail, new election will be called on Friday.

27/10/2022

Culture news

The South African artist bringing down barriers with creativity

Winter is coming at London's Saatchi Gallery but there is nothing to fear. There is, however, lots to be fascinated by as a wealth of international artists are displaying their work as part of 'The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion.'

27/10/2022

Home

Prepayment meters are making a comeback amid the energy crisis

We take a look at the pros and cons of prepayment energy meters - and why more people are likely to turn to them this winter.

25/10/2022

Culture news

Rishi Sunak is UK's first Indian-origin PM... and the fourth in Europe

A second un-elected prime minister in a row, Rishi Sunak is making history for Brits with Indian heritage.

25/10/2022

Conscious Travel

Scotland: Sit back and relax on these breathtaking train trips

You could get the train from London to Edinburgh and back five times and your carbon footprint would still be lower than if you flew.

25/10/2022

Earth News

Winter blackouts less likely as gas prices fall in Europe

The price of gas dropped below €100 per MWh on Monday. Could a mild autumn lead to some financial relief for households?

25/10/2022

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak admits 'mistakes were made' as he becomes UK PM

He was formally asked to form a government by King Charles on Tuesday afternoon, making Sunak the UK's 57th prime minister.

25/10/2022

Culture news

Europe’s Largest Country Music Festival to return in March 2023

Line dancing, check shirts and Stetson hats. Oh, and whole lot of good foot-tapping, hip-thrusting tunes. That's only a small part of what's promised to be on show as fans look forward to gathering at Europe's biggest country music festival.

25/10/2022

United Kingdom

Who is soon-to-be UK PM Rishi Sunak and what does he stand for?

Sunak was born in the coastal city of Southampton as the son of African immigrant parents of Punjabi-Indian descent.

24/10/2022

Work

Can a 'blind' CV layout help break the stigma around career gaps?

Many working mums and former caretakers aren't telling their employers about their career breaks for fear of being passed over.

24/10/2022

Health news

Millions of people invited to join biggest UK health study

The goal of the study is to find new ways to prevent, detect, and treat different diseases.

24/10/2022

Culture news

The mythical creatures of Europe: The Green Man

For millennia, the Green Man has haunted the edges of English tradition. From its pagan origin to its Arthurian legend, the Green Man is always there.

24/10/2022

Money

What a Sunak premiership could mean for UK crypto

Earlier this year, Rishi Sunak pitched plans to turn the UK into a “crypto hub”.

24/10/2022

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak to become Britain's next prime minister

In his first public address, Sunak vowed to serve with "integrity and humility", saying the UK faces a profound "economic challenge".

24/10/2022

Culture news

Doctor Who Review: Old faces and convoluted endings

"A convoluted mess of an episode." Jodie Whittaker's final episode of Doctor Who.

24/10/2022