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United Kingdom

Firefighters battle moorland blaze in Greater Manchester

Firefighters continue to battle a blaze that broke out on Saddleworth Moor on Sunday evening. Emergency services have declared a 'major incident' as over thirty homes have been evacuated.

27/06/2018

United Kingdom

UK top court backs heterosexual couple seeking civil partnership

The Supreme Court has ruled that a heterosexual couple is allowed to enter into a civil partnership.

27/06/2018

United Kingdom

UK election regulator calls for tougher rules on digital campaigning

Britain’s Electoral Commission said “urgent” action is needed to make online political campaigning more transparent and accountable.

26/06/2018

Economy

Uber gets new 15-month license to operate in London

It's after Transport for London refused to give the Silicon Valley taxi firm a five-year operating license last September saying there were failings in its approach to report serious criminal offenses and to background checks on drivers. The judge says it's now 'fit and proper'.

26/06/2018

Living

Inside the Royal Academy of Arts grand refurbishment

The Royal Academy of Arts unveiled its highly-anticipated refurbishment last month, and according to the President, Christopher le Brun, everyone is welcome

26/06/2018

United Kingdom

Europe's busiest airport gets go-ahead for third runway

After decades of delay and environmental protest London's Heathrow airport will expand

26/06/2018

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English village's competition of choice: toe wrestling

Every year, the charming, quiet English village of Fenny Bentley welcomes athletes from around the globe. Their sport of choice? Toe wrestling.

25/06/2018

Living

Floating gardens in the heart of London

Living on historic boats in the center of London

25/06/2018

United Kingdom

Brexit dampens desirability of UK for overseas workers

A new survey has found that the UK has become less attractive to international workers while British workers’ willingness to work abroad has significantly increased.

25/06/2018

United Kingdom

Business warnings on Brexit: Euronews Answers

Airbus and BMW have become the latest businesses to warn about the implications of a "No Deal" Brexit.

25/06/2018

United Kingdom

Uber fights to regain London licence, claims "wholesale change"

Taxi app firm Uber fights to regain London operating licence, claims "wholesale change"

25/06/2018

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson MIA for parliamentary vote on Heathrow expansion

The internet is searching for Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson, who has previously promised to oppose plans for the construction of a third runway at the west London airport.

25/06/2018

Economy

Brexit threats wrong

Britain's Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said Brexit negotiations are at a critical stage

24/06/2018

United Kingdom

Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Rose Leslie marry in Scotland

Game of Thrones stars Rose Leslie and Kit Harington have married at a church in Scotland.

24/06/2018

United Kingdom

French air strike continues to disrupt European flights

Ryanair and EasyJet have been forced to cancel hundreds of flights this weekend due to French air strikes.

23/06/2018

United Kingdom

Thousands take to London's streets demanding final say on Brexit

Thousands of pro-EU marchers have taken to the streets in London, demanding a final vote on any UK exit deal.

23/06/2018

United Kingdom

BMW Brexit fears

The German carmaker says it needs clarity within months over UK plans for customs and trade after Brexit

23/06/2018

United Kingdom

BMW issues Brexit warning one day after Airbus

Luxury auto giant BMW has joined Airbus in warning that Brexit plans lack precision.

22/06/2018

United Kingdom

Airbus warns it could cut thousands of jobs in UK because of Brexit

European aviation giant Airbus warned on Thursday that over 14,000 jobs could be cut in the UK if the country leaves the EU without a deal.

22/06/2018

United Kingdom

EU citizens must pay €74 to stay in UK after Brexit

Britain's Home Secretary Sajid Javid also criticised EU countries for “taking far too long” to outline their plans for Britons living on the continent after Brexit.

21/06/2018

United Kingdom

Theresa May heads off Brexit revolt

Pro-Europe MPs accept assurances on meaningful vote

20/06/2018

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Rubik’s Cube World Championship Qualifiers in London

Solving a Rubik's Cube is something many people have tried at and failed, but for the contestants hoping to make world championships there's no doubt they're masters - but who is the quickest?

19/06/2018

United Kingdom

Protesters leave knicker-bunting outside door of MP who blocked upsk

Protesters leave knicker-bunting outside door of MP who blocked upskirting bill

19/06/2018

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Christo's first major outdoor artwork in UK floats on London lake

A 20-meter (22-yard) high sculpture of an ancient Egyptian tomb, made from 7,506 red, white and mauve barrels, has taken temporary residence amid the aquatic wildlife on a lake in London's Hyde Park.

19/06/2018

United Kingdom

England fans believe the World Cup will be theirs

Scrappy victory triggers euphoric celebrations

19/06/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: Jaguar's battery-powered boat breaks speed records

British carmaker Jaguar has smashed speed records with a battery-powered boat.

18/06/2018