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Former UK PMs Blair and Major hit out at Johnson over new Brexit bill

"This way of negotiating, with reason cast aside in pursuit of ideology and cavalier bombast posing as serious diplomacy, is irresponsible, wrong in principle and dangerous in practice," the former UK leaders said.

12/09/2020

United Kingdom

Is UK's new trade deal with Japan better than the EU's one?

The UK government has pegged its free trade agreement with Japan as a win — but how does it compare with the EU accord it will lose in December?

11/09/2020

United Kingdom

UK secures free trade agreement with Japan in first deal post-Brexit

The UK announced a new free trade agreement with Japan, the first major deal since Brexit.

11/09/2020

Europe News

EU says new Brexit bill puts Northern Ireland peace deal at risk

The UK has until the end of the month to withdraw the controversial measures from its draft bill, the Commission said.

10/09/2020

United Kingdom

Former Tory MEP 'couldn't vote' Brexit Internal Market bill

Sajjad Karim says the attempt to override the Withdrawal Agreement is 'an absolute non-starter'.

10/09/2020

United Kingdom

How does Boris Johnson's new Brexit bill violate international law?

Legal experts say a bill proposed by the UK is designed to override key portions of a deal on Northern Ireland signed less than a year ago

09/09/2020

United Kingdom

UK's new Brexit bill is 'legal safety net', PM Johnson says

UK prime minister says he will press ahead with proposed law that a minister admitted breaks international law

09/09/2020

United Kingdom

Watch: New 'rule of six' in England replaces 'confusing' predecessor

A rule meaning people in England can meet up in groups of six will replace former COVID-19 measures that Johson admitted had become "complicated and confusing"

09/09/2020

Green News

Tackling air pollution could boost the UK economy by €1.78bn a year

Research from the Clean Air Fund and CBI says cleaner air would leave Brits healthier and wealthier.

09/09/2020

United Kingdom

'How can UK be trusted?': ex-PM May slams Brexit plan to break treaty

The former prime minister's intervention came as the UK government admitted a new bill on post-Brexit Northern Ireland arrangements contravene international law.

08/09/2020

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Rolling Stones memorabilia store opens its doors in London

A store dedicated to the legendary rock band is opening to the public in London's Carnaby Street, offering branded clothes and objects to tourists and fans.

08/09/2020

United Kingdom

Watch back: UK issues new local restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

The UK recently recorded nearly 3,000 new COVID-19 cases, the highest number since May.

08/09/2020

Green News

Extinction Rebellion responds to ‘ridiculous’ criminalisation threat

Home Secretary Priti Patel has threatened to classify Extinction Rebellion as an organised crime group.

07/09/2020

Sport

Two more Premier League stars catch COVID-19 as new season approaches

Manchester City have confirmed Riyad Mahrez and Aymeric Laporte were “observing a period of self-isolation” after testing positive for coronavirus.

07/09/2020

United Kingdom

Assange extradition hearing restarts in London after lockdown delay

The Wikileaks founder is fighting against being extradited to the United States where he faces espionage charges.

07/09/2020

United Kingdom

UK imports tonnes of sewage sludge despite toxicity concerns

A permit for 15 shipments was issued in February by the UK's Environment Agency, according to documents obtained by Greenpeace’s Unearthed investigative unit and seen by Euronews.

07/09/2020

United Kingdom

EU warns no Brexit deal if UK breaks 'international law' on N. Ireland

The UK government has imposed a mid-October deadline for reaching a trade deal with the EU, while downplaying reports it plans to override divorce deal terms on Northern Ireland.

07/09/2020

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: Britain records highest daily number of cases since May

Almost 3,000 new coronavirus cases were announced on Sunday in the UK, a number the health secretary described as "concerning"

06/09/2020

United Kingdom

Birmingham stabbings: Man arrested after brutal knife attacks

One man was killed after being stabbed in the city centre of Birmingham. Seven others were injured.

06/09/2020

United Kingdom

Extinction Rebellion: Activists charged over printing plant blockade

Activists from Extinction Rebellion blockaded two plants that print Murdoch-owned papers saying they failed "to accurately report on the climate and ecological emergency".

05/09/2020

United Kingdom

Rival protests in Dover as more migrants and refugees cross Channel

More than 1,450 migrants and refugees crossed the channel by boat to reach the UK in August.

05/09/2020

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London holds first-ever mural festival despite coronavirus crisis

Over 150 artists from around the world will paint more than 60 large murals across the UK capital.

05/09/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. 'Grief must be witnessed': A time of national mourning for UK COVID-19 victims is overdue ǀ View

A nationwide day to remember those lost to COVID-19 six months after the UK’s first coronavirus death will take place on September 5. While national mourning has taken place in other countries, politics has put a stop to collective grieving.

05/09/2020

Experiences

Best COVID-Safe Restaurants and Dining Experiences in London

The UK’s capital is getting creative with how it can offer a safe yet fun dining experience in the coronavirus era.

04/09/2020

United Kingdom

Brexit trade: Border chaos warning piles pressure on UK government

The UK logistics industry wants urgent talks over inadequate Brexit border plans, warning of "severe" trade disruption unless the government gets its act together.

04/09/2020

Green News

A handful of items hold the key to plastic problem, says Greenpeace

By focusing on a few key products, supermarkets could halve their plastic use by 2025.

04/09/2020