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Split over Europe: Will Conservatives suffer through lack of unity?

Since the 2016 Brexit vote, the Conservatives have seen it as their mission to get Brexit done, putting them on a collision course with a frequently-hostile public.

05/12/2019

United Kingdom

UK Liberal Democrats could back Labour to force a second Brexit vote

"I will vote for legislation to pass a people's vote, of course I will, and I would have done that under the previous Conservative government, just as I would do under any other government," she said referring to a second referendum on membership of the European Union proposed by Labour.

05/12/2019

United Kingdom

Former Labour MP urges voters to back Tories to 'stop Corbyn being PM'

A former Labour Party MP has urged voters to back the opposition Conservative Party in the upcoming general election in order to "stop Jeremy Corbyn from becoming prime minister".

04/12/2019

United Kingdom

Turner Prize 2019: Award shared between four nominees for first time

Lawrence Abu Hamdan, Helen Cammock, Oscar Murillo, and Tai Shani won the Turner Prize - a highly coveted arts award in the UK - after forming a collective in the name of "solidarity".

04/12/2019

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Queen Elizabeth hosts NATO leaders at Buckingham Palace

NATO leaders attended a reception hosted by Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, December 3, amid a special NATO summit held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the alliance.

04/12/2019

United Kingdom

Trump slams Trudeau as 'two-faced' over video apparently mocking him

US President Donald Trump slammed Justin Trudeau as “two-faced” after a video emerged showing the Canadian Prime Minister and other world leaders apparently mocking him.

04/12/2019

World

'NATO will declare that space is a new domain', says former official

Underneath the sparring, the fundamentals of the organisation remain strong, argues Jamie Shea, who is Senior Fellow at the Friends of Europe think tank.

04/12/2019

Living

This fashion brand called Gatsby's is dressing generations of men

All while donating 15% of its sales to charity. There are no frivolous parties here.

03/12/2019

United Kingdom

UK election: Britons living in EU countries 'denied democracy'

Brexit directly impacts Britons living on the continent – but many are barred from voting in the UK general election, while others fear their ballots won’t be counted.

03/12/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Trump and Macron clash at awkward NATO news conference

It was clear that both leaders disagreed vehemently about almost all the issues at the NATO summit in London.

03/12/2019

United Kingdom

Macron and Erdogan to discuss Turkey’s Syria offensive

Macron and Erdogan will hold talks over the Turkish military offensive in #Syria, after the two leaders exchanged "brain dead" remarks

03/12/2019

United Kingdom

Trump lands in London for NATO summit

Trump’s visit comes amid ongoing quarrels over defense spending by NATO allies and widespread anxiety over the president’s commitment to the alliance.

02/12/2019

United Kingdom

100kg 'ball of rubbish' found in stomach of whale on Scottish beach

A group that deals with whale carcasses said there was a "horrific" amount of plastic in the animal's stomach.

02/12/2019

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'Their future': Extinction Rebellion mothers demand action on climate

Demonstrators called for politicians to take action on climate change in order to preserve "basic human needs" for their children.

02/12/2019

World

UK politicians trade blows on anti-terror laws following Friday attack

With a general election just over a week away, the rehabilitation of convicted terrorists has become a hot button issue for political parties.

02/12/2019

United Kingdom

Watch again: Britain honours London Bridge attack victims

Jack Merritt, 25, and Saskia Jones, 23, were killed on Friday when Usman Khan, a man convicted of terrorism offences, went on the rampage with kitchen knives near London Bridge.

02/12/2019

Green News

Bristol | A green guide to one of Europe's most vegan friendly cities

Filled with plant-based cafes and incredible street art, this guide will help you seek out some green gems.

01/12/2019

United Kingdom

Loud bang that woke London was sonic boom caused by fighter jets

Fighter jets scrambled to intercept an aircraft that lost communications while in UK airspace.

01/12/2019

United Kingdom

Residents of London Bridge start picking up the pieces after second attack in two years

Residents of London Bridge start picking up the pieces after second attack in two years

01/12/2019

United Kingdom

World Aids Day: how did Edinburgh become the 'Aids capital of Europe'?

How did the Scottish capital become known as the Aids capital of Europe in the 1980s? The answer lies somewhere between Tory austerity, the 1979 Islamic Revolution and pioneering research.

01/12/2019

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PM and Mayor join police chiefs on tour of bridge attack scene

Johnson paid tribute to the police, the emergency services and members of the public for their "incredible" response and "sheer bravery".

30/11/2019

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Eyewitness says man used narwhal tusk to confront terrorist suspect

An eyewitness said that a man took a narwhal tusk from Fishmongers' Hall and confronted the terrorist with it.

30/11/2019

United Kingdom

Senior politicians clash on security after London Bridge stabbing

Several UK politicians showed up on a debate stage on Friday night hours after a convicted terrorist killed two people in London.

30/11/2019

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Suspect shot dead by police after attack near London Bridge

Police are treating it as a terrorist attack

29/11/2019

United Kingdom

Unai Emery: Arsenal the latest in Europe to sack manager

"The decision has been taken due to results and performances not being at the level required." Since 1st August this year, 20 managers have parted company with clubs in Europe’s top five leagues.

29/11/2019

United Kingdom

London Bridge attack: Victims named by police

Jack Merritt, 25, of Cottenham, Cambridgeshire and Saskia Jones, 23, of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, died in the attack, police said, as well as the suspect.

29/11/2019