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Brussels passes UK's Brexit delay letter to EU parliament

The 27 Brexit weary EU states met on Sunday and agreed they would forward a controversial letter from the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to the European Parliament this week for approval.

20/10/2019

Destinations

The home of Downton Abbey is on Airbnb

For one night only, lucky holidaymakers will be waited on by a butler and live in the castle's 300 rooms.

20/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch again: UK parliament speaker Bercow refuses Brexit deal vote

The UK government says its bill to implement the new Brexit deal will go before parliament on Monday. Opposition Labour lawmakers plan significant changes.

20/10/2019

United Kingdom

Johnson sends unsigned letter to the EU requesting a Brexit delay

British Prime Minister sent an unsigned letter to the EU requesting a Brexit delay and a separate letter arguing against one.

19/10/2019

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Pro-EU protesters shout at British ministers leaving parliament

The ministers were leaving after an extraordinary sitting of parliament in which lawmakers were supposed to frame the approval of Prime Minister Boris Johnson's EU divorce deal. But lawmakers passed an amendment that removes any chance of a no-deal Brexit by deferring a decision on the agreement.

19/10/2019

United Kingdom

How did Europe react to the vote that could delay Brexit?

The European Commission (EC) said on Saturday that it "takes note" of the amendment approved in the British Parliament that calls on the government of Prime Minister Boris Johnson to request an extension to leave the European Union (EU) and added that it is up to London to report on the next steps.

19/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch again: Huge anti-Brexit protest as MPs vote for further delay

MPs have voted for an amendment to Boris Johnson's Brexit deal which forces him to delay Brexit until legislation ratifying it has been passed.

19/10/2019

United Kingdom

As plans for the UK's first spaceport take shape, opposition grows

Trekking through the muddy peat bog on the A'Mhoine peninsula on the remote north coast of Scotland, it seems hard to imagine that within a couple of years, that this remote, beautiful, wetland landscape could be the UK's first spaceport, launching small satellites into the lucrative polar orbit.

19/10/2019

Earth News

New edible in-flight meal tray designed for plane journeys

A design studio has come up with an innovative alternative to the usual on-board meal trays served on flights.

18/10/2019

United Kingdom

Fur real? Couple held at airport security after cat climbs in luggage

"Airport security were all very puzzled and repeatedly asked if the bag was ours after it has been through the scanner," Nick Coole said.

18/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Designers showcase fashion and interiors fit for life on Mars

Should NASA's plans come to fruition, one day there will be (human) life on Mars. Designers are showcasing what future Martians might wear and how they might live.

18/10/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson in race to get MPs’ support for new Brexit deal

After its approval by EU leaders, the new Brexit deal faces a formidable hurdle at Westminster in a crucial vote on Saturday.

18/10/2019

United Kingdom

'Not only hippy vegans': Farmers, doctors join Extinction Rebellion

What many may not know about Extinction Rebellion is that it is composed of different sub-groups — XR Doctors, XR Policemen, XR Rainbow, XR Farmers, XR Lawyers, and XR Jews.

18/10/2019

United Kingdom

Hundreds of thousands march in London for fresh Brexit referendum

The Final Say march took place as politicians met for an extraordinary "super Saturday" debate

18/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit deal: Here's how EU leaders and UK politicians reacted

European leaders on Thursday welcomed the announcement that a Brexit deal has been reached but reactions from across the Channel suggest the fight to get it passed by parliamentarians will be tough.

17/10/2019

United Kingdom

UK PM must ask for Brexit extension after MPs vote for approval delay

It was billed as a decisive day for Brexit, but MPs have voted to delay the approval of Boris Johnson's new deal.

17/10/2019

Earth News

Which country has just made plastic-stemmed cotton buds illegal?

The British nation leading the way with a new law banning single-use cotton buds.

17/10/2019

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Climate protesters clash with commuters in London

Extinction Rebellion climate protesters climbed on top of a train in east London during rush hour on Thursday, drawing the ire of commuters.

17/10/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Like many European Jews living under threat, I am forced to conceal my Jewish heritage ǀ View

Anti-Semitism in Europe didn't end in 1945. Last week’s attack on a synagogue in the German city of Halle is a painful reminder that across Europe, anti-Semitism is alive and well.

17/10/2019

Europe News

What possible Brexit scenarios could unfold in the next few days?

As German Chancellor Angela Merkel put it: "We're at the sprint finish."

16/10/2019

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Tate stages retrospective of South Korean video artist Nam June Paik

London's Tate Modern is staging what's thought to be the first retrospective on South Korean-born artist Nam June Paik. Paik - who died in 2006 - is credited with inventing video art, collaborated with pop culture icons including David Bowie, and even coined the phrase "electronic superhighway".

16/10/2019

United Kingdom

Parents’ shock as suspect in son’s death sat next door at White House

The parents of Harry Dunn refused US President Donald Trump's offer to meet the woman involved in their son's fatal road crash after they found out she was sitting in an adjacent room.

16/10/2019

United Kingdom

Dozens of celebs sign letter admitting they are 'climate hypocrites'

A hundred high-profile people have signed a letter admitting that they are "hypocrites" for joining the Extinction Rebellion movement, but continue to lead high-carbon lifestyles.

16/10/2019

World

Speculation over Brexit deal based on major shift by UK government

There's speculation that the European Union and the UK government may be close to securing a deal over Brexit. Marathon talks went on into the early hours of Wednesday morning. The discussions have centered on the issue of the Irish border and customs.

16/10/2019

Cult

Joy Division anniversary provides ironic backdrop to Brexit summit

It’s the seminal song whose anniversary today is providing an ironic backdrop to this week’s Brexit-dominated EU summit in Brussels.

16/10/2019

Earth News

Positive Week: Can the luxury market ever be sustainable?

Exciting events taking place in London to celebrate brands putting sustainability at the core of business.

16/10/2019