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Living

#FreeBrittany: Printing error leaves man ‘stuck’ with 10,000 t-shirts

Though the error may seem amusing, it speaks to a larger problem with fast fashion and activism.

15/07/2021

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland: UK plans to end prosecutions for 'Troubles' crimes

The government says the move reflects the poor chances of successfully prosecuting decades-old crimes, but families of people killed in the violence have called the plan a betrayal.

14/07/2021

United Kingdom

'Devastating': Crops left to rot in England as Brexit begins to bite

Brexit -- the effects of which kicked in at the start of the year -- means hiring migrant pickers from eastern Europe is now much harder.

14/07/2021

Travel News

No more quarantine-free travel from the Balearic Islands to the UK

The Balearic Islands have been added to the UK's amber list, while Bulgaria, Croatia and Hong Kong have joined the green.

14/07/2021

United Kingdom

UK government wins vote for controversial cut to foreign aid budget

The British parliament voted on Tuesday to cut the aid budget, despite some high profile politicians from the ruling Conservative party voting against the move.

13/07/2021

Green News

Greenpeace dumps 625kg of plastic waste on Boris Johnson’s doorstep

The environmental organisation is taking action against the UK’s troubling relationship with plastic waste exports.

13/07/2021

Tech News

UK government warns social media companies over England racist abuse

England's loss in the Euro 2020 final led to acts of racism towards some black players. Now the British government wants tech companies to hand over details of the perpetrators.

13/07/2021

Tech News

UK police seize record €210m in crypto in money laundering probe

Police investigating money laundering made the record haul after an earlier €130m seizure in June.

13/07/2021

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson to press on with lifting measures despite COVID surge

The British prime minister Boris Johnson asked people to “proceed with caution” as he said lifting all remaining lockdown restrictions in England would go ahead in a week as planned, despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

12/07/2021

United Kingdom

Online racist abuse of England players sparks indignation

Online racist abuse of England players who missed penalties in England's loss to Italy sparked a wave of indignation in the UK and beyond. Is racism in football on the rise and how can we tackle it?

12/07/2021

Travel News

Heathrow passengers face long queues as staff forced to self-isolate

Travellers were met by significant delays at London's Heathrow airport due to a COVID-19 outbreak.

12/07/2021

United Kingdom

Lack of care for COVID-19 at EURO 2020 final 'devastating', says WHO

The World Health Organization has warned that the coronavirus did not "take a break" during Sunday's EURO 2020 final.

12/07/2021

Moments

Meet the British expats stuck abroad: 'I may as well live on Mars'

Though Brussels and London may be close geographically, the COVID-19 pandemic has left families split on either side of international borders.

12/07/2021

United Kingdom

Novak Djokovic beats Matteo Berrettini to win 6th Wimbledon

This new victory — his sixth Wimbledon trophy — is his 20th Grand Slam title, putting him tied for first on the all-time list with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

11/07/2021

Green News

Euroviews. Why the Irish beef industry should surrender to ‘greener’ meatballs

The production of Irish beef uses more fertilisers to cultivate grassland, and the industry generally uses more energy. So why not go plant-based, says one animal rights expert?

11/07/2021

United Kingdom

EURO 2020: Italy defeat England in penalty shootout

Leonardo Bonucci scored the equaliser for Italy bringing to score to 1-1. England had been ahead after a goal from Luke Shaw in the second minute of the game.

11/07/2021

United Kingdom

Ash Barty beats Karolina Pliskova in 3 sets to win Wimbledon

The 25-year-old Australian, currently ranked world No 1, beat her Czech rival 6-3, 6-7 (4/7), 6-3.

10/07/2021

Travel News

Britain plans to scrap quarantine for non-UK vaccinated arrivals in weeks

Britain plans to scrap quarantine for non-UK vaccinated arrivals in weeks

09/07/2021

Tech News

How the UK post office is trying to save cash post-pandemic

The Post Office says in communities across Britain, it's one of the few places where people can get their hands on the actual banknotes.

09/07/2021

United Kingdom

Police officer Wayne Couzens pleads guilty to murdering Sarah Everard

Wayne Couzens's guilty plea for murder came a month after he also admitted to kidnapping and raping 33-year-old Sarah Everard.

09/07/2021

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth walks Coronation Street to mark 60 years of the soap

British soap opera Coronation Street is celebrating its 60th birthday as one of the country's longest-running shows.

09/07/2021

Eco-Innovation

Manchester’s High Line: Turning a Victorian viaduct into a green oasis

A Victorian-era viaduct was originally used to transport coal in Manchester, but now it’s getting a green upgrade.

08/07/2021

United Kingdom

UEFA charges England over laser pointer in Euro 2020 semifinal

England also faces disciplinary action over fans booing the Danish national anthem and letting off flares inside Wembley Stadium.

08/07/2021

United Kingdom

Is football the reason more English men than women are getting COVID?

Football might be coming home - but COVID-19 might be coming along for the ride.

08/07/2021

Travel News

Vaccinated Brits no longer need to quarantine from amber countries

Fully vaccinated British adults will not need to quarantine on return from amber list countries from 19 July, the UK’s transport secretary Grant Shapps announced.

08/07/2021

United Kingdom

England beat Denmark to set up historic Euro 2020 final with Italy

It will be England's first final in an international tournament since 1966.

07/07/2021