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UK bans fracking just weeks before national election

The UK is to put a temporary halt on fracking - Boris Johnson's government says it's because the industry causes earth tremors which are too disruptive to local communities.

02/11/2019

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Britain orders immediate moratorium on fracking

The government said the industry risked causing too much disruption to local communities through earth tremors.

02/11/2019

United Kingdom

Police complete identification of 39 Vietnamese truck victims

Police have identified all 39 Vietnamese people found dead in the back of a truck near London in October and their families had been notified.

01/11/2019

United Kingdom

Essex lorry deaths: Second man charged with manslaughter

A second man was charged with manslaughter over the deaths of 39 people found in the back of a truck near London, British police said on Friday, and they appealed to two brothers suspected of being involved to hand themselves in to detectives.

01/11/2019

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Brexit delay and Halloween a cause for celebration for some Londoners

Londoners celebrated Halloween in an immersive experience, on the day that UK was supposed to leave the European Union. There was a good excuse to host some bizarre parties and ridicule the UK's politicians.

01/11/2019

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Euroviews. Criminalised and chastised: the brutal reality of seeking asylum in the UK ǀ View

With the majority of British people in favour of reducing immigration to the UK, and a government largely following punitive policies that lead to detention for ayslum seekers, is it any wonder that the UK is ranked as one of the worst countries for those looking for shelter.

01/11/2019

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Boris Johnson rejects election pact with Brexit Party's Nigel Farage

The Brexit Party currently has no seats in the UK Parliament. Will that change come December?

01/11/2019

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UK election 2019: Where does each party stand on Brexit?

UK election 2019: Where does each party stand on Brexit?

01/11/2019

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Protesters bemoan Brexit delay as Halloween deadline passes

Pro-Brexit protesters showed up in London as the UK missed another Brexit deadline as UK politicians entered the arena ahead of a December 12 election.

31/10/2019

United Kingdom

Corbyn accuses Trump of interfering in UK elections

The US President told Nigel Farage in a radio interview that Corbyn would be "so bad" and take the UK "into such bad places".

31/10/2019

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Minor scuffles during pro-Brexit demo outside Downing Street

British police have arrested one man after scuffles broke out at a pro-Brexit rally outside Downing Street in London on the day the UK was meant to leave the EU.

31/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Last orders as UK parliament speaker John Bercow bows out

John Bercow, the well-known speaker of the UK parliament, cried "orderrrr!" at MPs for the final time on Thursday.

31/10/2019

Living

The art installation teaching us to care for our forests

Lisa Wright and Tom Piper create mile long sculpture trail to commemorate 100 years of safeguarding the trees.

31/10/2019

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'We're somewhere between an erotic date night and a sex party'

Immersive theatre group House of Kittens has a new show, and it would make a great couples' night out.

31/10/2019

United Kingdom

Photos released claiming to capture secretive artist Banksy

Photos purportedly showing the anonymous artist Banksy at work have been released.

31/10/2019

United Kingdom

From deal to delay: what happened with Brexit in October?

Key events in another rollercoaster month: a deal was struck, but Brexit was delayed once again as the Halloween deadline was missed.

31/10/2019

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Why tactical voting is the talk of the UK's upcoming general election

This election is very different from those that came before - because for many voters, it will be something of a second referendum on the Brexit issue.

31/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Labour's Jeremy Corbyn makes first major election pitch

Britain's main opposition Labour party officially kicked off its election campaign on Thursday.

31/10/2019

World

'Capable of great things... but he upset lots of people along the way'

Seb Whale, who is currently writing a biography on Bercow, spoke to Euronews about the legacy he leaves behind.

31/10/2019

United Kingdom

Could UK's last December election in 1923 be portentous for Johnson?

December 12 2019 will be the first December election since 1923. In both ballots, Conservative prime ministers have looked to strengthen their leaderships after inheriting the role from early resigning predecessors — but it is the result from the former that the current PM would like to avoid.

30/10/2019

World

Will Boris Johnson get the majority he needs to get Brexit done?

The UK has taken a major step towards a snap general election - but will Boris Johnson's Conservatives get the majority they need to push through Brexit?

30/10/2019

United Kingdom

Johnson and Corbyn trade barbs after MPs vote for December 12 election

Johnson and Corbyn trade barbs after MPs vote for December 12 election

30/10/2019

United Kingdom

Racism campaigners 'disheartened' by UEFA punishment of Bulgaria

'Disheartened, but not surprised': Football world reacts to Bulgaria's punishment for racism

30/10/2019

United Kingdom

Survivors welcome 'strong' inquiry report into Grenfell Tower fire

Survivors welcome 'strong' inquiry report blaming combustible cladding for deadly London Grenfell Tower fire

30/10/2019

United Kingdom

England Rugby fined over V-formation haka response

England players fanned out across the pitch as the All Blacks delivered the traditional challenge, but rules say they must not cross the halfway line.

30/10/2019

United Kingdom

How can British abroad vote in the general election?

The most important is making sure you are still registered to vote.

29/10/2019