United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Sulky word wins fourth Scrabble world title for New Zealander

The final score was 575-452 with "groutier" scoring 68 points.

29/10/2018

United Kingdom

UK Finance Minister to set aside 'fiscal buffer' in case of no deal Brexit

The Chancellor of the Exchequer says the government will come up with an entire new budget in the case that Britain leaves the EU without a deal ahead of his budget announcement tomorrow.

28/10/2018

United Kingdom

Leicester City owner among five helicopter crash victims

Police have named the four people believed to have been killed alongside Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha when the Leicester owner's helicopter crashed outside of the King Power Stadium on Saturday night.

28/10/2018

United Kingdom

Man arrested trying to steal Britain's Magna Carta at Salisbury Cathedral

A man was arrested after he tried to steal the British charter, signed in 1215.

26/10/2018

United Kingdom

Harry and Meghan's wedding attire centrepieces of new exhibition

Harry and Meghan's wedding attire are the centrepieces of the 'Relive the Royal Wedding' exhibition at Windsor Castle. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were said to be very involved in the preparations, providing personal insights and an audio recording describing their big day.

26/10/2018

United Kingdom

How was Philip Green named in UK #MeToo scandal?

A British politician has used Parliament's free-speech guarantee to name a prominent businessman who is accused of sexual harassment and secured a court order barring the media from revealing his identity.

25/10/2018

Europe News

Raab warns EU against no-deal Brexit

It will all be Brussels' fault, negotiator tells parliament

25/10/2018

United Kingdom

'French Spider-Man' arrested after climbing London tower

'French Spider-Man' arrested after climbing one of tallest towers in London

25/10/2018

United Kingdom

Scotland to review cull laws after hunting picture causes outrage

Scotland will review cull laws after a picture of an American TV presenter with her hunt caused outrage on social media.

25/10/2018

United Kingdom

Facebook fine upheld over Cambridge Analytica data harvesting

UK regulator upholds 500,000 pound ($645,000) fine for breaches of data protection law

25/10/2018

United Kingdom

How do you get thrown off a flight? Euronews finds out.

Euronews takes a look at what systems are in place to quell bad behaviour on European flights.

25/10/2018

United Kingdom

Theresa May halts Conservative Party rebellion on Brexit

UK Prime MInister appears to see off leadership challenge

25/10/2018

United Kingdom

Teen brings books to class in a microwave after school bans rucksacks

When a UK boy's school banned large rucksacks, he responded by bringing his books to school in a microwave.

24/10/2018

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Dutch royals watch Marines demonstration on river Thames in London

The king and queen of the Netherlands watched a joint demonstration of the British-Dutch marine corps on London's river Thames on Wednesday (October 24), as part of a state visit.

24/10/2018

United Kingdom

UK to revoke visas of all suspects in Khashoggi death

Speaking in the UK Parliament this afternoon, UK Prime Minister Theresa May confirmed that she aims to revoke visas of all suspects in the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi and added that she will be speaking to Saudi Arabia's King Salman later today.

24/10/2018

World

British MPs to Vote on Bill which could decriminalise abortion in Nort

Changes to a bill which could see abortion and same-sex marriage allowed for the first time in Northern Ireland are being taken to British parliament today.

24/10/2018

United Kingdom

The one where Ross is suspected of robbery

Facebook users respond in force to a Blackpool Post searching for robbery suspect with uncanny resemblance to Friends star David Schwimmer

24/10/2018

World

Is this the quote that sums up Brexit? Raw Politics

Lithuania's Dalia Grybauskaitė spoke for many with her incomprehension over the UK's policy goals.

23/10/2018

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Pick-your-own pumpkin patch gets British families into Halloween spirit

A pick-your-own pumpkin patch boasting over 70 varieties of the fruit in Kent, south-east England, is getting British families into the Halloween spirit.

23/10/2018

World

No-Deal Brexit Fears for UK - EU Scientists

Leading Scientists are pleading with Theresa May and Jean-Claude-Juncker to avoid a so-called no-deal Brexit – which they say could damage British and European research.

23/10/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit deal 95% done says Theresa May

Brexit deal 95% done says Theresa May

23/10/2018

Green News

The resurgence of vintage road bikes

"I’m not sure whether this is a bike shop, an art gallery or a museum"

22/10/2018

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Australia beat their own world record on way to timbersports team world title

Australia won the STIHL Timbersports Team World Championship on Friday (October 19) in the English city of Liverpool, defeating the United States in the finale.

21/10/2018

United Kingdom

Man verbally abuses black woman on Ryanair flight, sparks outrage

Ryanair is under heavy criticism for not removing a white man who verbally abused a black woman from its flight.

21/10/2018

United Kingdom

Ferry crashes into yachts at Isle of Wight harbour

A ferry crashed into at least two yachts at Isle of Wight harbour due to heavy fog.

21/10/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit march: The best banners of the day

Take a look at the best banners from the Brexit march.

20/10/2018