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'Democracy will prevail': Sturgeon after new independence vote refused

The UK prime minister said that Scotland already voted against separating from the UK in 2014.

14/01/2020

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II: Harry and Meghan 'have my support'

"My family and I are entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family," she said.

13/01/2020

United Kingdom

Storm Brendan lashes Ireland with 130kmph winds

High spring tides have compounded the risk of flooding.

13/01/2020

Culture news

Inside Christie’s jewellery auction, where diamonds sell for millions

This year, an 18.02-carat diamond ring sold for a whopping £881,250.

13/01/2020

United Kingdom

Watch: Boris Johnson speaks in Northern Ireland as new assembly opens

Irish politicians agreed to a power-sharing deal after three years of deadlock.

12/01/2020

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Sussexes' 'progressive role' would rely on British taxpayer millions

"This idea that they are going to be financially independent is a fantasy," said Graham Smith, who leads the anti-monarchy campaign group Republic.

12/01/2020

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II to hold face-to-face talks with Prince Harry

Meghan Markle has flown back to Canada to be reunited with the couple's eight-month-old son Archie, Buckingham Palace confirmed on Friday.

10/01/2020

United Kingdom

Back to work: Northern Ireland parliament sits after 3-year deadlock

Northern Ireland's parliament at Stormont sat for the first time in three years on Saturday after Irish nationalists and British unionists agreed a deal.

10/01/2020

United Kingdom

No Big Ben 'bong for Brexit' says Downing Street

The 'world's most iconic timepiece' will not chime to mark the UK's exit from the EU, Downing Street has indicated

10/01/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Prince Harry and Meghan's royal escape could lead to an actual happy ending ǀ View

The royal family seems to have lost day-to-day control of two of its most beloved family members. But ultimately, Harry is following a version of royal precedent.

10/01/2020

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Euroviews. 2020 is the WHO’s Year of the Nurse and Midwife. It’s time policymakers listened to them ǀ View

According to the WHO, the world currently needs nine million more nurses. The staffing shortages are not only affecting developing countries; here in Europe, we too are struggling to fill nursing and midwifery vacancies.

10/01/2020

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'Bladed weapon' attack on prison officer treated as terrorism

Two inmates used “improvised bladed weapons” in the assault at Whitemoor jail, a maximum-security facility 120 kilometres north of London.

10/01/2020

United Kingdom

How Europe could still sink Boris Johnson’s Brexit plans

The UK is unlikely to reach a deal with Europe that does not involve 'selling Britain's fishing industry down the river'.

10/01/2020

United Kingdom

UK parliament passes Brexit bill after years of deadlock

Britain's House of Commons has voted 330-231 to pass the Brexit bill — finally paving way for the UK's January 31 departure from the European Union after years of political deadlock.

09/01/2020

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How can Prince Harry and Meghan Markle be 'financially independent'?

What do the Duke and Duchess of Sussex receive from taxpayer funds? Who pays for their security? And where does their money come from?

09/01/2020

United Kingdom

Does Brexit mean the end of Erasmus for British students?

Britain's government has said it will continue the scheme post-2020 'if it is in our interests'

09/01/2020

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Michel Barnier: Full UK-EU trade deal in 2020 is 'unrealistic'

It's again raised fears about the possibility of a no-deal Brexit.

09/01/2020

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It's 'complicated': Royal surprise as Harry and Meghan 'step back'

Buckingham Palace appeared not to have been informed of the couple's decision.

08/01/2020

United Kingdom

Watch: Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn clash over Iran at PMQs

Corbyn was criticised for appearing on Iranian state channel, Press TV

08/01/2020

United Kingdom

Best of friends? Von der Leyen warns UK of Brexit 'trade-offs'

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the bloc hopes to be the UK's "best friend" going forward but that "with every choice comes a consequence".

08/01/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The 21st century is no place for handmaids. Let's end discriminatory laws against women ǀ View

As the world enters a new decade, the attitudes that normalise and legitimise sexual violence and oppression of women and girls, and assign to them rigid, stereotypical roles, remain far from fictional in January 2020.

07/01/2020

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Watch back: UK MPs debate Brexit after Iran update in parliament

Brexit is back but it's not expected to be blocked in parliament this time.

07/01/2020

United Kingdom

Brexit: What happens now?

Britain's prime minister wants the UK out of the EU before the end of the month.

07/01/2020

United Kingdom

Fire at London's iconic KOKO nightclub

A fire started on Monday night at London's KOKO club, a landmark of the city's nightlife, and was controlled by the London Fire Brigade.

06/01/2020

Living

Watermelon steak and not-for-vegans burger launch for Veganuary

No longer will vegans be forced to live on carrots, houmous and chips.

06/01/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. How those of us in "Generation Z+" are facing the challenge of digital ageism ǀ View

This generation - now in their fifties, sixties and seventies - is enjoying the creative freedom granted by this digital magic. I am 66 years old and have been programming since I was 28. I classify myself as a "Generation Z+".

06/01/2020