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British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit withdrawal bill will not be published until the week beginning June 3, the government announced.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

Earth News

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

The Cube

Anger as EU citizens 'turned away from UK voting stations' | #TheCube

EU citizens living in the UK are using #DeniedMyVote to share stories of being unable to vote in the European parliamentary elections, many claim they are being turned away at the polls.

23/05/2019

World

Brussels fears no-deal Brexit could follow Theresa May’s departure

Many analysts believe Theresa May could be replaced as the leader of the Conservative Party by a more hardline Brexiteer.

23/05/2019

United Kingdom

UN demands UK hands back Chagos islands in Indian Ocean

The non-binding ruling is diplomatic blow to Britain and U.S. which operate a a joint airbase from the Chagos islands.

23/05/2019

United Kingdom

No expectations? Expert compares UK welfare policy to age of Dickens

In a scathing UN report on poverty in the UK, the UN special rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights said one-fifth of the UK's population was living in poverty.

22/05/2019

Earth News

Plastic straws will be a thing of the past by next year in England

A new law is being enforced in England to ban the sale of single-use plastic items.

22/05/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: World's first Porsche expected to fetch up to €18m at auction

This 1939 Type 64, one of three built, belonged to company founder Ferdinand Porsche. It was built for a Berlin to Rome race to take place in September 1939, which was cancelled due to WWII.

22/05/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Queen Elizabeth asks if automatic checkouts can be 'diddled'

Unexpected monarch in bagging area?

22/05/2019

Business

British Steel liquidation threatens 5,000 jobs in England

Britain’s second-largest steelmaker has been forced into liquidation as attempts continue to secure £75m (€85m) to help mitigate Brexit-related issues.

22/05/2019

United Kingdom

European Parliament to investigate Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts

The European Parliament is to open an investigation on British Eurosceptic MEP Nigel Farage following allegations that the lawmaker has received £450,000 (€510,000) in undeclared donations by millionnaire Arron Banks.

22/05/2019

Earth News

A new floating pool on the Thames is about to become a reality

Our interview with architect Chris Romer-Lee from Studio Octopi about the opening of the Thames Baths in London.

22/05/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Theresa's 10 points on how her new Brexit deal is different

Watch: Theresa's 10 points on how her new Brexit deal is different

21/05/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Muslims are silent about their contribution to society. It’s time to drown out Islamophobes ǀ View

In the 18 years since 9/11, I’ve watched Islamophobia go from a niche community concern to a national tragedy. Most religious hate crimes in the UK now target Muslims.

21/05/2019

United Kingdom

Theresa May's new Brexit plan draws scepticism

British PM Theresa May has dangled the carrot of a second referendum if MPs back her Brexit deal next month.

21/05/2019

Earth News

Which European country produces the most organic food and drink?

Small organic farm businesses are on the rise in the UK

20/05/2019

No Comment

Milkshake thrown at Brexit party leader Farage

UK Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage was hit with a milkshake during a campaign visit to Newcastle on Monday.

20/05/2019

United Kingdom

Tug-of-war takes place before island disappears

For 30 minutes, there a sandbank island appeared in the Solent Strait.

20/05/2019

United Kingdom

UK government in 'clear breach' of duty as families face poverty

"As a parent, you really feel like you’ve let your kids down, especially in the holidays. I’ll have to gather my pennies together for a loaf of bread and 50p of butter, so they have some toast,"

20/05/2019

United Kingdom

Nigel Farage doused in milkshake on the campaign trail

Brexit campaign brings all the boys to Farage, as his milkshake is wetter than yours

20/05/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Brexit is a return to fear-based politics when we need to be brave ǀ View

British should helping lead humanity into the future, not retreating into isolationism and suspicion.

20/05/2019

Earth News

Which newspaper has stopped using the phrase ‘climate change’?

The British newspaper taking a stand by choosing to change the way we talk about the climate emergency.

20/05/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: UK bomb disposal experts detonate WWII mine at sea

A fishing vessel reported catching the two-metre-long wartime sea mine in its nets on Saturday.

19/05/2019

United Kingdom

Harry and Meghan release new wedding pictures for their anniversary

Today marks the one year anniversary of the wedding of The Duke and Duchess of Sussex. The couple sent a message thanking people around the world for their love and support.

19/05/2019

Sport

Kompany plays final game as Manchester City captain

The announcement comes a day after Manchester City won the FA Cup to complete a domestic treble including the League Cup and Premier League title.

19/05/2019

Earth News

Eco brand profile: Mandkhai

The Mongolian cashmere label with sustainability at its core.

18/05/2019