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Extinction Rebellion fire gallons of fake blood at the UK's Treasury

Activists with the Extinction Rebellion environmental group have sprayed hundreds of gallons of fake blood at the UK's Treasury building.

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch again: Johnson answers questions on latest Brexit plan

Watch live: Boris Johnson faces questions in parliament on latest Brexit plan

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

Why is Boris Johnson’s latest Brexit plan a headache for the EU?

EU leaders are reserving full judgement on the UK prime minister’s plan, but critics say it crosses several red lines.

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Frieze opens 'most international edition yet' in face of Brexit

The Frieze London art fair has opened to the public, hosting galleries from 35 countries. Big names on display include Jeff Koons, Sterling Ruby and British artist Ryan Gander.

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Why do the British despise Meghan Markle? A private letter offers clues ǀ View

Public opinion has never really been on Meghan's side. But her estrangement from her father has been the source of substantial (and unfair) judgement.

03/10/2019

United Kingdom

British government to prorogue parliament — again

British government to prorogue parliament — again

02/10/2019

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Banksy art turns heads in London suburb shop

A pop-up art exhibition by street artist Banksy appeared in a shop window display in Croydon, south London on Tuesday (October 1).

02/10/2019

United Kingdom

'Very little time': Read Johnson's letter to Juncker on Brexit plan

Britain delivered its proposals on Wednesday for how to deal with the Irish border after Brexit, removing the so-called backstop but with measures it said would avoid the need for checks or physical infrastructure.

02/10/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson sets out plan reworking backstop

Boris Johnson has urged Juncker to reach a deal on Brexit, saying: "Our predecessors have tackled harder problems: we can surely solve this one."

02/10/2019

United Kingdom

Patient diagnosed with Brexit-triggered psychotic disorder

An unnamed patient spent several weeks in a psychiatric ward after experiencing symptoms of a psychotic disorder triggered by the Brexit referendum.

02/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch again: Boris Johnson calls for EU to embrace Brexit compromise

"Today in Brussels we are tabling what I believe are constructive and reasonable proposals, which provide a compromise for both sides," Johnson told his Conservative Party's annual conference in Manchester.

02/10/2019

United Kingdom

Meghan Markle takes legal action against British tabloid

'I lost my mother and now I watch my wife falling victim to the same powerful forces,' Harry says.

01/10/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: PM silently scolded by aide over use of disposable coffee cup

Sending the right message is important in politics, but an irritated aide to Boris Johnson may have taken it too far by snatching a coffee out of his hand in front of television cameras.

01/10/2019

United Kingdom

Brussels says it has 'not received any' workable Irish border proposal

Brussels declined to comment on leaked plans for customs clearance sites on either side of the Irish border after Brexit.

01/10/2019

United Kingdom

Johnson to give EU 'final' Brexit plan in bid to take back control

The UK prime minister is to send the EU his revised plan for a new Brexit deal, minus the backstop, on Wednesday.

30/09/2019

United Kingdom

Ian McEwan on Brexit: 'I hate it - but I can't leave it alone'

Author tells Euronews how his latest novel channels the absurdity of Britain's exit from the EU.

30/09/2019

United Kingdom

Conservative party conference venue received €4.2m in EU funding

Manchester was a recipient of €108m in European funding between 2013 and 2017.

30/09/2019

United Kingdom

Women die needlessly from heart attacks because of gender gap in care

New research has found that smoking and unhealthy living has a far worse impact on women than men.

30/09/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit timeline: Boris Johnson’s month of turmoil in September

A blow-by-blow account of key events that have shaken the UK as it hurtles towards the EU exit door.

30/09/2019

Economy

Using the EU’s own trade rules against it: the scourge of ‘VAT Carousel’ fraud | View

By converging standards and regulations, and removing most - if not all - barriers to international export, the EU facilitates trade, improving the standards of living for millions across the continent. However, criminal actors are also using these same structures to engage in illicit activity.

30/09/2019

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Flock of sheep cross London Bridge in centuries-old tradition

As many as 30 sheep have been shepherded over London Bridge in accordance with an old tradition allowing honoured citizens to bring livestock into the city

30/09/2019

Earth News

Dine inside a re-enactment of the Orient Express

Having recently opened, Bob Bob Cité is the latest French brasserie à la mode in London.

29/09/2019

United Kingdom

UK PM Johnson: I won't resign to avoid asking for Brexit delay

Johnson's promise came as Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage said he would once again run for parliament in any upcoming election.

29/09/2019

United Kingdom

No-confidence vote in UK government may be held next week: MP

If Boris Johnson's government fell, the leader of the main opposition Labour party Jeremy Corbyn would most likely succeed him.

28/09/2019

Cult

Turner Prize nominees focus on issues beyond Brexit

Four shortlisted entries focus on the inequalities and injustices of a globalised world still capable of producing horrific conflicts.

28/09/2019

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Hollywood celebrates 50th anniversary of Beatles' Abbey Road album

A special anniversary edition of the album has been released with new mixes and unreleased session recordings and demos

27/09/2019