United Kingdom

Healthcare

Glasgow hopes new safe injection site will curb drug overdose deaths

More countries in Europe have opened sites where people can use illegal drugs. But not everyone is in favour of the practice.

28/01/2025

Health news

Human case of bird flu detected in UK

The risk to the general public remains low, authorities said, after someone was infected with bird flu while in close contact with birds.

27/01/2025

Healthcare

UK pharmacies urge tougher rules for online sales of weight loss drugs

The pharmacy association said it was worried some patients were accessing the drugs inappropriately amid a surge in demand.

27/01/2025

Culture news

Neil Gaiman's publisher Dark Horse Comics cancels future works

The best-selling British author has been accused of assault by several women. Several of his projects - both comics and TV series - have been affected.

27/01/2025

Home

Humans could one day live on the ocean floor in these underwater pods

The UK company that designed the modular underwater habitats says they could be used for everything from marine studies and tourism to security.

26/01/2025

Art

Unseen Brazilian art takes centre stage at London's Royal Academy

A landmark exhibition, Brasil! Brasil! The Birth of Modernism, has opened at London’s Royal Academy, showcasing 134 works from ten pivotal Brazilian artists, many displayed in the UK for the first time.

24/01/2025

Lifestyle

UK fair reveals hottest trends in toys for 2025

From Lego’s F1 collabs to Disney Lorcana trading cards, the 71st annual Toy Fair in London unveiled 2025’s must-have toys and industry trends to look out for.

24/01/2025

Health news

Adults with ADHD may live shorter lives, world-first study finds

The researchers said the findings from the world-first study were “deeply concerning” while other experts said the research was “striking”.

23/01/2025

Culture news

Jeff Beck’s iconic guitars fetch nearly €10 million at UK auction

Over 120 guitars, amps, and pedals from rock legend Jeff Beck's career have been auctioned, surpassing the pre-sale estimate by more than eight times.

23/01/2025

Culture news

British author Mick Herron wins prestigious Diamond Dagger

‘Slow Horses’ novelist Mick Herron has been awarded the highest honour in UK crime fiction.

23/01/2025

Business

UK supermarket Sainsbury's axes thousands of jobs to cut costs

The cuts will be across the company in a cost-cutting drive which will see the closure of its cafes and pizza counters. There will also be a reduction in a number of senior management roles.

23/01/2025

Economy

UK inheritance tax receipts hit record levels after threshold freezes

The amount of money collected through inheritance tax is likely to rise further in the UK due to recent policy changes.

23/01/2025

Tech News

UK launches competition suit into Google. Who else has done the same?

Euronews Next looks at the different antitrust cases against Google.

23/01/2025

Green News

Humpback whales in the English Channel: What’s behind the sightings?

Scientists have a few theories to explain the re-appearance of the majestic creatures.

22/01/2025

Culture news

Murdoch's News Group apologises and settles case with Prince Harry

Prince Harry has settled his case accusing News Group of phone hacking after the company made a rare apology.

22/01/2025

Culture news

The Stage Awards 2025 recognise the best of UK theatre

From two theatres sharing the Best Theatre Award to an actor with Motor Neurone Disease raising disability awareness through theatre, the Stage Awards recognised the best of the UK's theatre industry.

21/01/2025

Culture news

Why is Prince Harry going to court again against the UK press?

As a new court case begins, we look into the background of Prince Harry's unprecedented crusade against the British tabloid industry.

21/01/2025

United Kingdom

Starmer orders inquiry after killer admits to stabbing three children

Far-right misinformation about Axel Rudakubana's attack in Southport last year led to riots and attacks on asylum seeker accommodation.

21/01/2025

Travel News

UK’s ETA travel permit likely to cost €7 more under government plan

Travellers from many countries now need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the UK.

20/01/2025

Culture news

Ancient DNA reveals Celtic women's power in ancient British society

DNA evidence from 2,000 years ago shows that women in Celtic society typically remained in their ancestral communities after marriage, while men were more likely to move away.

18/01/2025

Economy

Job postings revealed: What are the best roles in the UK for 2025?

Are you aware of which jobs are currently in high demand in the UK? A great way to identify the top roles for the coming year is by analysing trends in job posting growth. AI roles appear on the list for the first time.

18/01/2025

Health news

UK nurses say hospital overcrowding puts patients’ lives at risk

The British nursing union demanded transparency from the government on how many patients are being treated in ‘unsafe’ conditions.

17/01/2025

Culture news

Jeff Beck’s iconic guitars head to auction in London

Jeff Beck’s legendary guitar collection, including iconic instruments like 'The Oxblood' Les Paul, will be auctioned at Christie's London on 22 January 2025.

16/01/2025

Economy

UK economy returns to growth for first time in three months

The UK economy returned to growth in November following an unrevised contraction in October. It is news that will offer relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the bond market turmoil that has seen her fiscal decisions called into question.

16/01/2025

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84-year-old pensioner thwarts launderette mugger with pair of jeans

An 84-year-old man in Maltby, England, fended off a would-be mugger using nothing but a pair of jeans in a dramatic confrontation inside a launderette.

15/01/2025

Art

Brian Eno and Bette Adriaanse explore purpose of art in new book

Brian Eno’s first book in nearly three decades, co-written with artist Bette Adriaanse, offers a playful exploration of the purpose and impact of art on society.

15/01/2025