United Kingdom

United Kingdom

MP resigns as Boris Johnson returns home to another Tory sex scandal

The UK's embattled prime minister is once again confronted by a domestic scandal involving his team, after trying to put the focus on policy while abroad.

01/07/2022

Culture news

Largest ever exhibition of African fashion opens at London's V&A

A new exhibition titled 'Africa Fashion' tells the history of the continent's clothing, and showcases the best of contemporary designers.

30/06/2022

Culture news

Wrapped in rainbows: Should big business be involved in Pride Month?

As Pride Month celebrates queer communities worldwide, there has been growing criticism of corporate sponsorship at Pride events. We look at the ways rainbow branding has grown and whether it fits the ultimate message.

30/06/2022

United Kingdom

UK fails to tackle Russian 'dirty money' despite sanctions — MPs

Corrupt money has continued to flow into the UK despite ministers' rhetoric about clamping down on kleptocrats, says an all-party parliamentary committee.

30/06/2022

Travel News

Heathrow passengers kick up a stink over mountains of smelly luggage

It is unknown whether it is holidaymakers' dirty laundry or smelly souvenirs that are causing the smell.

29/06/2022

Culture news

New Pride flag: How the rainbow flag got its stripes

The Pride flag flying in London this year is not the typical rainbow flag you probably know. What does it represent?

29/06/2022

Health news

Bowel cancer is killing younger people. Here’s what Europe can do

Awareness is key when it comes to catching bowel cancer before it’s too late. Here’s why the legacy of Deborah James could be pivotal to saving lives.

28/06/2022

Health news

Monkeypox outbreak: Everything you should know about the virus so far

The smallpox-related virus has been mostly affecting men who have sex with men. Authorities are trying to curb its spread without perpetuating stigma.

28/06/2022

United Kingdom

'Now is the time': Plans unveiled for new Scottish independence vote

The first minister has asked Boris Johnson to negotiate the terms of a referendum, but is also getting a ruling on whether the Scottish Parliament can do it legally without London's approval.

28/06/2022

Health news

'Hologram patients' help train UK medical students in world first

Learners put on mixed reality headsets and are immersed in a lifelike training scenario, overlaid onto their physical environment.

28/06/2022

Climate

Heatwaves 10x more likely due to climate change, new study says

A new scientific paper has confirmed the extreme weather that is - and isn’t - worsened by climate change.

28/06/2022

United Kingdom

Government bid to ditch parts of Brexit deal passes first hurdle

British MPs passed a bill paving the way for post-Brexit trade rules to be scrapped, despite criticism that it breaks international law and may provoke a trade war with the EU.

28/06/2022

Sport

Wimbledon touted as 'best tournament in the world' ahead of first day

Euronews Sports Editor Andy Robini chatted to the former men's British number one ahead of the world's biggest tennis tournament opening day.

26/06/2022

United Kingdom

UK PM rules out 'psychological transformation' after election defeats

Boris Johnson said he will not "undergo psychological transformation" after last week's hammering at the ballot box.

25/06/2022

Nature

I planted one tree and offset the carbon footprint of my entire life

This innovative scheme in the UK aims to establish giant sequoia trees outside of their natural habitat.

25/06/2022

United Kingdom

Prince Charles apologises for slavery as Commonwealth leaders meet

The heir to the UK throne said the Commonwealth “must find ways, new ways, to acknowledge our past”.

24/06/2022

Culture news

Booming UK film industry threatened by skill shortages

21,000 more staff are needed by 2025 to make films and TV in the UK, according to a report.

24/06/2022

Culture news

Eilish, McCartney set to be Glastonbury's youngest, oldest performers

Billie Eilish headlines at 20 and Paul McCartney does it at 80, but who else has made history on the Glastonbury stage?

24/06/2022

Green News

Local branch of UK's biggest church is first to pledge climate action

From now on, those who undertake confirmation or baptism ceremonies at the large Church of England diocese will also have to commit to climate action.

24/06/2022

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson suffers two special election defeats

The Conservative Party had a tough night, losing two special elections in areas of the UK they previously held. The results will increase pressure on Boris Johnson, with many in his party questioning his leadership.

24/06/2022

Art

57 years unseen: Francis Bacon portrait of Lucian Freud goes on sale

The long unseen portrait of artist Lucian Freud by his close friend Francis Bacon, estimated at more than £35 million (€41 million) is the central piece of a Sotheby's art sale on 29 June

23/06/2022

Health news

'National incident' in UK after polio found for first time in 40 years

Parents have been warned to check their children have been vaccinated against the disease after the virus was found in London sewers.

23/06/2022

Culture news

The queer clubs that are about reading rather than drinking

If your life is more ‘early nights in bed reading’ than ‘early mornings staggering home’, then there’s a wealth of book discussion groups – operating in-person and online – for those wanting to meet like-minded queer folk.

23/06/2022

Culture news

London's iconic Time Out magazine publishes its final print edition

A look at the history and legacy of London's beloved Time Out magazine which has released its last ever print edition

23/06/2022

Money

A new stablecoin is ready to hit the UK amid the crypto crash

GBPT will launch in early July and will be built on the Ethereum blockchain.

23/06/2022

Culture news

Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival squads open to women for first time

Women will be able to take part in squads at the main Up Helly Aa fire festival in Shetland for the first time next year, organisers have announced.

22/06/2022