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Euroviews. The UK government is on course to rewrite the Belfast Agreement ǀ View

The British government has stated that the people of Northern Ireland remain British citizens even if they identify as Irish, and are using this policy as a way to restrict and remove the EU rights and entitlements of Northern Ireland-born Irish citizens.

19/09/2019

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London Fashion Week: Can we buy ourselves out of this crisis?

#LFW was all about sustainability this season. Is going green just a fashion fad or is it here to stay?

19/09/2019

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'No rational reason' for parliament suspension, UK Supreme Court hears

A verdict over whether the UK government decision to prorogue — or suspend — parliament for five weeks was lawful is expected early next week.

19/09/2019

Living

My eco job: Running a vegan cafe

Sophie and Cait started out making cupcakes for a small market stall, now their cafe is more of a community centre

18/09/2019

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Battle of the Premiers: Ex-PM Major joins legal battle against Johnson

Ex-British PM John Major, perhaps, is best prepared to understand what Boris Johnson is currently going through having himself battled against his lawmakers over the European Union when at the helm of the country.

18/09/2019

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Angry parent confronts Johnson at hospital — 'NHS has been destroyed'

The father of a sick child confronted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he visited an east London hospital on Wednesday.

18/09/2019

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UK-based Poles told to 'seriously consider returning home' post-Brexit

Poland's ambassador to the UK has urged his compatriots to "seriously consider returning" to their home country after Brexit.

18/09/2019

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Watch again: Supreme Court told parliament suspension 'was political'

A lawyer for Boris Johnson says prorogation is not a matter for the courts.

18/09/2019

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Euroviews. Data sharing is essential for UK business. A no-deal Brexit would be catastrophic ǀ View

There is much talk about the importance of free movement of people and goods between Brexit Britain and the EU. More important than either of these, however, is the free movement of data.

18/09/2019

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MEPs vote to support Brexit extension should UK request one

The European Parliament on Wednesday voted 544-126 for a resolution supporting the UK being given a possible extension of the Article 50 negotiation period for Brexit should it request one.

18/09/2019

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What is the Supreme Court in the UK? | Euronews Answers

As the three-day hearing against Boris Johnson's prorogation of parliament gets underway, we lay out the fundamentals of the court in which this case is being heard.

18/09/2019

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Cancer survivor is first to swim English Channel four times non-stop

Sarah Thomas, 37, set off from Dover on Sunday morning and completed the gruelling feat in 54 hours and 13 minutes, according to a swim tracker.

17/09/2019

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Euroviews. As a travel agent, I support Heathrow climate protesters – just not their methods ǀ View

The travel industry, as one of the heaviest carbon emitters in the world, needs to change. Colleagues of mine in the sector know this, too, and whilst it may look like tokenism from the outside, encouraging responsible travel is at the core of many travel companies that are household names today.

17/09/2019

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Euroviews. Our love of eccentricity means Teflon Boris Johnson will survive Brexit Britain’s collapse ǀ View

In only a very short stint in Number 10, Boris Johnson has managed to wreak several shades of havoc – even a constitutional crisis – yet his persona seems to deflect and defuse animosity. How?

17/09/2019

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No progress: MEPs lament Brexit stalemate

On Wednesday, the European Parliament will debate and vote on a resolution on Brexit and the possibility for another extension to avoid a No Deal Scenario.

17/09/2019

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Watch: Robots set to join surgical teams across the UK

The NHS is developing a £50 million framework for robotic surgical equipment. Surgeons use computers to operate four robotic arms, which are used to control instruments.

17/09/2019

Living

Victoria Beckham finally unveils sustainable beauty line

The singer turned designer had previously collaborated with Estée Lauder

17/09/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: We'll revoke Brexit on day one, says Lib Dem leader Swinson

In her first major speech since she was elected leader of Britain's Liberal Democrats, Jo Swinson vowed to cancel Brexit, attacking both Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn for their policies.

17/09/2019

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‘PM regards parliament a threat,’ hears UK Supreme Court

Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament was motivated by preventing MPs from damaging government policy, it's been claimed.

17/09/2019

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Banksy's 'Devolved Parliament' of chimps to be auctioned

Banksy's 'Devolved Parliament' of chimps is to be auctioned for a record sum before Brexit day.

16/09/2019

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Environmental activists protest near Victoria Beckham London show

A small group of environmental activists from Extinction Rebellion stopped traffic and protested near the venue for Victoria Beckham's London fashion show on Sunday (September 15).

15/09/2019

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Cricket: England beat Australia in final test, Ashes ends 2-2

England beat Australia by 135 runs in the fifth and final test at The Oval on Sunday.

15/09/2019

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Twitter mocks Boris Johnson after he compares himself to the Hulk

The Prime Minister said in an interview with the Daily Mail that the U.K. would exit the European Union like the Hulk: "The madder Hulk gets, the stronger Hulk gets."

15/09/2019

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London fashion week attracts protests

London fashion week is met by environmental protests about the fashion industry by Victoria Beckham.

15/09/2019

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Liberal Democrats formally pledge to stop Brexit if they win election

The new leader of the party wants to win a majority and become prime minister.

15/09/2019

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Luxembourg's PM lays into Johnson after he skips press conference

'This is a nightmare!' So said Luxembourg's PM Xavier Bettel during an impassioned address in Luxembourg on Monday afternoon.

15/09/2019