United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Two men arrested over Lyra McKee's murder, Northern Irish police say

A murder inquiry has been launched after a 29-year-old female reporter died on Thursday following hours of rioting in Londonderry.

19/04/2019

Musica

Drama and excess in London with a devilishly good 'Faust'

It is the most epic and successful musical version of Goethe's masterpiece ‘Faust’. Written by French composer Gounod, it is currently being staged in London.

18/04/2019

United Kingdom

Banks face existential threat from climate change, central banks warn

Central banks chiefs have warned the financial firms if they fail to make changes to adapt to the risks of climate change, "they will fail to exist".

18/04/2019

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Eggs-tra special: Animals at London Zoo given Easter treats

Animals at London Zoo kicked off their Easter celebrations early on Thursday (April 18) as zookeepers feed them some eggs special treats.

18/04/2019

United Kingdom

Fans of the British royal share excitement over new arrival

The biggest fans of the UK's monarchy after gearing up with excitment over the imminent arrival of a new royal baby

17/04/2019

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Teams of rescuers free horse from mud in United Kingdom

Teams of rescuers came together to save a horse stuck in deep mud on a beach in Burnham-on-Sea, western England, on Sunday (April 14).

17/04/2019

United Kingdom

Are Europeans that work longer hours more productive?

A study compiled by the UK's Trade Union Congress has found that while the Brits work the longest hours in Europe, they are not even close to being the most productive.

17/04/2019

United Kingdom

Climate protesters ‘glue themselves’ to train and Corbyn's fence

Protests calling for the UK government to act on climate change have entered a third day, with demonstrators armed with superglue causing disruption across the capital.

17/04/2019

United Kingdom

More than 200 arrests as climate activists occupy London landmarks

The protests, led by British climate group Extinction Rebellion, have brought parts of London to a standstill for a second day running.

16/04/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Technology can help connect governments and citizens in a true participatory democracy ǀ View

Technology can play a big part in helping to create and sustain effective connections between citizens and governments – both national and local. These connections can exist without technology, but it is a powerful, flexible and accessible enabler.

16/04/2019

United Kingdom

Could fixing poverty be the key to reducing knife crime in the UK?

There are calls for a shift in the government's mindset to deal with increasing knife crime in London.

16/04/2019

United Kingdom

British pupils suffer 'Dickensian poverty', teachers say

“I found out last week that a third of my class sleep in their uniforms as they don’t have pyjamas.”

15/04/2019

United Kingdom

Climate change protesters target Shell's HQ in London

Major roads across London have been blocked and the building housing Shell's headquarters has been vandalised as a climate change protest gets underway in the UK's capital

15/04/2019

United Kingdom

Did Shakespeare's European neighbours inspire his plays?

The Bard "was living in one of the wealthiest parishes in the City, alongside powerful public figures, wealthy international merchants, society doctors and expert musicians."

15/04/2019

United Kingdom

Shamima Begum: ISIS bride 'receiving legal aid' for battle to go home

UK Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said the prospect of ISIS bride Shamima Begum receiving legal aid made him "very uncomfortable"

15/04/2019

United Kingdom

Liverpool marks 30th anniversary of Hillsborough disaster

Liverpool will hold a minute silence on Monday afternoon to mark the 30th anniversary of the HIllsborough disaster, the UK's worst sporting disaster, that left 96 people dead

15/04/2019

World

Julian Assange is in a war of words with the Ecuadorian government

Julian Assange is embroiled in a war of words with the Ecuadorian government. The country's President Lenin Moreno has defended his decision to remove Mr Assange's asylum status claiming he 'violated his asylum conditions repeatedly'.

15/04/2019

United Kingdom

British MP says he doesn't regret comparing Brexiteers to Nazis

David Lammy quoted Winston Churchill, who in 1938 said: "We must not appease Hitler".

14/04/2019

United Kingdom

Tributes paid to veteran comedian who died on stage during gig

Ian Cognito was performing at the Atic bar in Bicester, England, when he sat down on a stool and remained quiet for several minutes.

13/04/2019

United Kingdom

Suspect arrested after vehicle repeatedly rams Ukraine ambassador's car in London

On arrival at the scene, a vehicle was driven at police officers.

13/04/2019

Earth News

Why would you do yoga with lemurs?

Connecting to nature with the help of these endangered animals.

13/04/2019

United Kingdom

Assange could still face sexual assault charges in Sweden

Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange, who is now in custody in the UK, is facing a possible renewal of an allegation of rape in Sweden. Prosecutors said they were looking again at the case after a request by the lawyer of the alleged victim.

13/04/2019

United Kingdom

How could seven years in Ecuadorian embassy affect Assange's health?

Brock Chisholm, a consultant clinical psychologist who examined Assange multiple times over the last year, told Euronews the thing that had the most profound effect on the Wikileaks founder was the threat of what might happen if he left the embassy.

12/04/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit delay prolongs ‘crippling’ limbo for EU and UK expats

Citizens’ rights groups say the extended October deadline drags out the legal uncertainty for millions of EU citizens in the UK and Britons on the continent.

12/04/2019

United Kingdom

'No more Mr Nice Guy,' says Farage at Brexit Party launch

Farage said the new party aims to usher in a "democratic revolution in British politics"

12/04/2019

World

Julian Assange extradition could take "months or years"

Police dragged the 47-year-old from the Ecuadorian embassy in London on Thursday, ending seven years of political asylum there.

12/04/2019