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Scotland's rising political star quits over messages to teenager

The resignation of Scotland's finance minister raises important questions about what red lines are - legal or moral - in the social media age.

06/02/2020

United Kingdom

Send more noodles: In the Wirral, locals help out their new neighbours

From sourcing spicy food to sharing holiday snaps, Wirral residents are trying to make life easier for their 'VIP' guests in a nearby coronavirus quarantine centre.

05/02/2020

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Euroviews. Brexit will complicate tackling fraud across Europe – but maybe civil remedies hold the key ǀ View

As fraudsters’ numbers, capacity and sophistication apparently overtake those of investigating authorities, there is every reason to believe that civil remedies will increasingly become a focus for victims of fraud.

05/02/2020

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PMQs: Critics accuse Boris Johnson of imitating Donald Trump

Boris Johnson hit back at opposition accusations that he was imitating Trump with trade policy and his relationship with the press at his first post-Brexit Prime Minister's Questions.

05/02/2020

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Euroviews. Harry and Meghan’s “Megxit” from the royal family shows why elites stick to their own ǀ View

It is easy to forget, in our age of swipe-based romance and individualistic lives, that a marriage is not just a partnership between two people; it is often a collaboration between two extended families. This is perhaps why Meghan has decided to take a step back.

05/02/2020

Green News

The band making history by powering an entire show on vegetable oil

Inspired by Greta Thunberg, this band are set to stage the most sustainable concert ever attempted in the UK.

04/02/2020

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Euroviews. The success of Brexit Britain will depend on how well it can stick to its principles ǀ View

As the UK exits EU, it should promote rights abroad and defend them at home.

03/02/2020

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Boris Johnson: trade deals will be led by 'science' not 'mumbo-jumbo'

Boris Johnson spoke on Monday about the UK's future relationship with the EU.

03/02/2020

United Kingdom

Baftas 2020: Stars criticise lack of diversity in award show

First World War film 1917 was the big winner on Sunday night. Joaquin Phoenix won best actor for 'Joker' and Renee Zellweger won best actress for 'Judy'.

03/02/2020

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Terror suspect wearing fake bomb stabs two on busy London street

A suspected terrorist wearing a fake suicide bomb was shot dead by police after stabbing two people in a "confusing and alarming" attack in a busy London street.

02/02/2020

United Kingdom

'Happy Brexit Day' note demands flats' residents 'only speak English'

The notice posted in a residential building in Norwich, eastern England, has been reported to police.

02/02/2020

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'No trade deal without fisheries rights,' EU's Barnier tells UK

Even as smoke was still clearing from fireworks marking the end of Britain’s EU membership, Britain and the EU were both gearing up for Brexit talks.

01/02/2020

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In pictures: Brexit sparks delight, despair and dissent

After 47 years of marriage, the EU and UK were officially divorced at the stroke of midnight (2300 GMT) on Friday. Here are some of the best images of the historic day.

01/02/2020

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Boris Johnson calls Brexit 'an astonishing moment of hope'

“This is the moment when the dawn breaks and the curtain goes up on a new act in our great national drama,” British PM Boris Johnson said.

31/01/2020

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Scotland asks EU to 'leave a light on' in Brussels after Brexit

Many in Scotland have an eye on independence from the UK, a move they see as opening a path to joining the European Union.

31/01/2020

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Watch: The friendly football game to mark UK joining the EEC in 1973

Nearly half a century ago, the UK hosted and won a football match to celebrate European unity.

31/01/2020

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Euronews holds Reddit AMA to answer your questions on Brexit

Our Brexit expert, Alasdair Sandford will answer all the questions you have on Brexit on Reddit at 6pm CET.

31/01/2020

United Kingdom

'We'll miss you': How Europe's front pages responded to Brexit day

The United Kingdom will leave the European Union tonight after 47 years. So, how are front pages across the bloc reporting the final day of unity?

31/01/2020

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Euroviews. It may be controversial but the Huawei 5G deal is vital for Brexit Britain’s trading future ǀ View

If Johnson succeeds, Brexit Britain will be one of the few places in the world with preferential trade with the world’s two superpowers. The battle lines in the US-China trade war mean any country that is on good trade terms with both will have an almost unique competitive advantage.

31/01/2020

Business

How are UK businesses coping with Brexit uncertainty?

Two businesses, two very different perspectives on how to cope with the lack of clarity around the EU-UK's future trading relationship.

31/01/2020

Living

What can magic mushrooms teach us about preserving nature?

This trippy new London exhibit will spark your fungal fascination.

31/01/2020

World

Project shows how EU Citizens in UK still fear discrimination

‘In Limbo' is a project that collates the experiences of foreign citizens in both the United Kingdom and in the European Union. The project has resulted in the publication of two books: In Limbo: Brexit Testimonies from EU citizens in the UK and In Limbo Too: Brexit Testimonies from UK citizens.

31/01/2020

United Kingdom

Two cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK, says chief medical officer

Together with Germany, France, Italy and Finland, the UK is now among European nations with confirmed cases of coronavirus on their territory.

31/01/2020

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Sadness and celebration as Britain leaves the European Union

In London, Brexit supporters draped in British flags gathered outside the Houses of Parliament for an upbeat celebratory rally led by Nigel Farage.

31/01/2020

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Brexit gives Scotland mandate for new independence vote - Sturgeon

As the UK formally leaves the EU on Friday, Scotland's First Minister is to stress that Scots overwhelmingly voted against Brexit and that they should thus be allowed to hold a new independence referendum.

31/01/2020

United Kingdom

British fishermen fear that Brexit will leave them in the cold

An industry that makes up just 0.14% of the UK economy may get sacrificed as part of an EU trade deal.

31/01/2020