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Watch: Theresa May launches National Health Service plan

British Prime Minister Theresa May is launching a new 10-year plan to help the NHS meet key targets.

07/01/2019

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UK in "uncharted territory" if Brexit deal is rejected: May

British PM Theresa May said that the Brexit vote would happen in mid-January, contrary to reports that she could delay it.

06/01/2019

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Brits embrace "Dry January" after the festive excess

Britons are increasingly resolving to lay off the booze for 31 days as they re-examine their less than healthy relationship with booze.

05/01/2019

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Ryanair voted 'worst airline' for sixth consecutive year

Ireland's low-cost airline has been ranked as the worst for the sixth year in a row.

05/01/2019

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EU guidelines urge MEPs to use more gender neutral words

New guidelines recently rolled out by the European Parliament strive for more gender-neutral wording

04/01/2019

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Euroviews. Cumberbatch's Brexit movie explores voter anger, and causes some, too

A dramatization of the bitter and divisive mood the campaign unleashed has further fed that fever.

04/01/2019

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'Fat Cat' Friday: UK bosses earn average salary in just three days

A new report has found that it took just three working days for bosses at Britain's leading 100 firms to earn the typical worker's annual salary.

04/01/2019

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Parents should approach screen time based on child's age: report

The UK's first ever screen time guidance advises British parents to organise screen time around their child's needs and activities, not the other way around.

04/01/2019

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Transgender people lack access to basic healthcare in UK, says British MP

Conservative MP Maria Miller accused the UK government of ‘mishandling’ their approach to trans issues saying that trans people lack access to basic health care.

03/01/2019

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British Army reaches out to 'snowflakes, selfie addicts and gamers'

A new British Army recruitment drive targeted “snowflakes, selfie addicts, class clowns, phone zombies, and me, me, me millennials.”

03/01/2019

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No-deal Brexit will hit UK farmers

Britain's farming minister says UK farmers will face higher costs and disruption under and no-deal Brexit and smaller businesses would be hit hardest

03/01/2019

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UK children exceed sugar limit for 18-year-olds by age ten: report

Children in the UK are reaching the recommended sugar limit for an 18-year-old by the age of ten, according to Public Health England.

03/01/2019

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UK police arrest two men for suspected migrant smuggling

A 33-year-old Iranian national and 24-year-old British man were arrested in Manchester on Wednesday.

03/01/2019

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'London welcomes the world' for New Year's Day parade

Miniature steam trains, puppet tennis players and a convincing Darth Vader paraded through London on Tuesday (January 1) to celebrate New Year.

02/01/2019

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British Home Secretary questions whether migrants are genuine asylum seekers

British Home Secretary Sajid Javid questions whether migrants who cross the English Channel from France are genuine asylum seekers

02/01/2019

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Take granny on holiday, minister urges Brits

Conservative MP Mims Davies says British families should take inspiration from those in Mediterranean countries.

01/01/2019

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Suspect detained under Mental Health Act over Manchester stabbings

British counter-terrorism police are investigating a stabbing attack at a train station in northern England on New Year's Eve that left three people injured.

01/01/2019

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London police arrest 39 suspects on 'attempted murder' charges

In a unique set of circumstances, London's Metropolitan police have arrested 39 people on "attempted murder" charges after they failed to cooperate in an investigation.

31/12/2018

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Britain and France to step up migrant patrols in English Channel

The British and French interior ministers say joint patrols and surveillance will be increased in the Channel, which dozens of migrants and refugees have tried to cross recently in small boats.

31/12/2018

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Defeating May’s deal could mean no Brexit, UK’s Conservative party is warned

Liam Fox says 50/50 chance Brexit could be halted

30/12/2018

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Britain's trade minister says 50-50 chance Brexit may be stopped

Britain's trade minister, a leading support of leaving the EU, says 50-50 chance Brexit may be stopped

29/12/2018

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UK says it will charter ferries to easy congestion if there’s no Brexit deal

Government defends emergency contract

29/12/2018

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What were our most-read articles in 2018?

As New Year's Eve approaches, it's always good to take a look back and reflect on the year that has passed. At Euronews, taking stock means flagging the content our readers — you — most enjoyed over the past 12 months.

29/12/2018

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UK to spend €118 million on extra ferries in case of no-deal Brexit

"Extreme urgency" and the "possibility of severe congestion" behind the Department for Transport's contracts with three ferry conpanies.

29/12/2018

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Britain: Recent migrant crossings in English Channel 'major incident'

Britain's border and immigration authority said the recent migrant crossing attempts in the English Channel is to be treated as a 'major incident'

28/12/2018

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Brexit, Brexit and Brexit? The UK's year in review

Euronews' Vincent McAviney reflects on the top stories of 2018 and has some predictions for 2019.

28/12/2018