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United Kingdom

UK PM candidate offers free passport to EU citizens in Brexit UK

UK PM candidate Michael Gove pledges to waive naturalisation fees for EU citizens in post-Brexit UK

28/05/2019

United Kingdom

UK Housing Minister to run for Prime Minister reports the Sun

"I believe I’m the new face, with fresh new ideas, from a new and talented generation” he told the Sun

28/05/2019

United Kingdom

I'm here for the long term, victorious Farage tells Euronews

The former UKIP leader told Euronews the two-party system in British politics "needs breaking apart" as heralded his Brexit Party's victory in European elections.

27/05/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Toe wrestler nails 16th world championship title

After having their feet inspected for fungus, contestants lock toes and try to push their opponent's foot to the side.

27/05/2019

United Kingdom

UKIP obliterated by Brexit Party in European Elections

The UKIP have lost all of their seats in the European Parliament, rendering the future of the party dubious.

27/05/2019

United Kingdom

Nigel Farage's Brexit Party biggest winner in UK's Euro election vote

Nigel Farage's Brexit Party was the largest single winner of the EU elections, gaining 31.7% of the vote and 29 seats in Britain's European election

27/05/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit vs. Remain: Who really won the European elections?

Euronews looks at the United Kingdom's results and compares Brexit parties to Remain parties.

27/05/2019

United Kingdom

Farage wins in UK but pro-EU parties make huge gains

The Brexit Party led by Nigel Farage won the UK's European election — but there was a huge surge for the pro-EU Liberal Democrats as voters hardened their stance.

27/05/2019

United Kingdom

Citizens' rights groups to sue UK after thousands denied right to vote

Citizens' rights groups the3million and British in Europe say they are exploring a legal challenge after thousands of EU citizens in the UK and UK citizens abroad say they were denied the right to vote in the EU elections Thursday.

26/05/2019

United Kingdom

Crowdfunding plea to keep Lady Chatterley's Lover in UK

A crowdfunding site has raised tens of thousands of pounds to try to keep the Lady Chatterley's Lover copy that was used in the 1960 obscenity trial in the United Kingdom.

25/05/2019

United Kingdom

What is Boris Johnson's view on Brexit?

The main subject on everyone's lips in the UK is Brexit and that doesn't look set to change in the coming months — where does the man who could be the next prime minister stand on the issue?

25/05/2019

United Kingdom

Raab, Leadsom and Gove join five others in race to replace May

May announced her departure date on Friday after angering senior figures in her party with her latest plan to deliver Brexit.

25/05/2019

United Kingdom

Race to be next UK PM begins as Theresa May resigns as Tory party leader

The race to be the UK's next prime minister has begun after an emotional Theresa May announced she will resign as Conservative Party leader on June 7

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Theresa May's funniest moments

From jigging to jeers: Theresa May's funniest moments

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

Record-breaking number of flights in UK airpsace in one day

About 9,000 planes were scheduled to travel in the UK airspace on Friday, a record.

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

Climate change narrative shifting dramatically, says student organiser

Jake Woodier, a campaign officer with the UK Student Climate Network Campaign, told Euronews: "We're seeing quite a lot of change happening at quite a fast pace in the UK, where ultimately, we've seen the narrative about climate change and the kind of climate crisis shifting quite dramatically."

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

How will Theresa May's replacement be chosen?

The contest to find Britain's next Prime Minister has begun, but how does it work and how long will it take?

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

Piano player, 91, spreads joy at busy station

Commuters at one of busy London St Pancras station are being given a reason to smile, thanks to 91-year-old piano player Denis Robinson.

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

How have European leaders reacted to Theresa May's resignation?

While they lined up to praise her determination and courage, it was clear Brexit was never far from their minds.

24/05/2019

Green News

World’s largest concert promoter says UK festivals to go plastic-free

The top British festivals and venues leading the way to a more sustainable entertainment industry.

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

Theresa May: How Brexit defined then destroyed her premiership

The end of a turbulent road. Euronews looks at the twists and turns

24/05/2019

World

History will not be kind to Theresa May, political expert tells Euronews

Political expert Professor Tim Bale says history will not judge Theresa May kindly. The British Prime Minister is today widely expected to announce the date she will step down as Prime Minister. She is to shortly meet Graham Brady, chairman of the Conservative MPs' backbench 1922 committee.

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

Race to be next UK prime minister underway after emotional May resigns

"It has been the honour of my life," May said of being UK prime minister.

24/05/2019

United Kingdom

Britons go to polling stations across UK to vote in European elections

In the midst of Brexit and growing political uncertainty, Britons went to polling stations across the UK to vote in European parliamentary elections

23/05/2019

United Kingdom

Vote on May's Brexit bill delayed until early June

British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal bill will not be published until the week beginning June 3, the government announced.

23/05/2019

Living

Why this polka-dot dress has just gone viral

Everyone is flocking to the same shop, to buy the same dress. But what's so special about it?

23/05/2019