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Child mortality in England one and a half times higher than Sweden

Deaths in children under five happen one and a half times more often in England than in Sweden. The authors of a new report say that's partly because the UK's more unequal wealth distribution leads to poorer maternal health for pregnant women.

04/05/2018

Cult

Editors: 'Violence' on stage

The British indie band is on tour, promoting 'Violence', its sixth studio album

04/05/2018

United Kingdom

English local elections: 4 questions answered

Thursday's local elections across England saw a mixed night for the main parties, with the opposition Labour Party failing to make major headway against the ruling Conservatives.

04/05/2018

United Kingdom

May avoids London wipeout as UK local elections deliver mixed results

Britain's ruling Conservatives have avoided a rout in London, as local election results show a mixed picture across the country for the Tories and Labour opposition.

04/05/2018

Eco-Innovation

Land Rover turns 70 years old

The iconic British brand turned 70 years old this week and marked its anniversary with a global broadcast.

03/05/2018

United Kingdom

Theresa May faces key test

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May faces one of her biggest tests since last year's general election with millions of voters taking part in local council elections across England.

03/05/2018

United Kingdom

EU immigrants in UK get one of their first chances to vote since Brexit referendum

Local elections in the UK are expected to provide a gauge of the popularity of Theresa May and her government colleagues.

03/05/2018

United Kingdom

The Royal Wedding: everything you need to know

Millions will tune in around the globe to watch the UK's Prince Harry tie the knot with US actress Meghan Markle. But what is happening, when, and what does it all mean? Euronews has this handy guide.

03/05/2018

United Kingdom

Theresa May’s government ensnared by Brexit customs muddle

Why is the UK embroiled in a row over the EU's Customs Union? Theresa May's government is committed to leaving it but her cabinet can't agree on an alternative.

03/05/2018

United Kingdom

Arachnophobes learn to love spiders

Fear of spiders is said to one of the most common phobias worldwide

03/05/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: Explosion at Jewish festival, 10 injured

Multiple people have been injured in an explosion at a Jewish festival in Stamford Hill, north London, according to police.

03/05/2018

United Kingdom

Fans celebrate as Liverpool through to Champions League final

Liverpool will face Real Madrid in Champions League final

03/05/2018

United Kingdom

Cambridge Analytica closes down following Facebook data scandal

The political consultancy firm at the centre of a scandal involving the mishandling of Facebook user data has closed down.

02/05/2018

United Kingdom

The British 'sickie' is dead, but institute warns against working while ill

CIPD publishes list of recommendations to change workplace culture and establish best practices.

02/05/2018

United Kingdom

Dolls' heads pop up in UK potholes in repair plea

Fed up with potholes in the Southwest of England, one resident took it on himself to place children's dolls heads in potholes, the amusement of many residents.

02/05/2018

United Kingdom

Key local elections across the UK

Key local elections across the UK

02/05/2018

United Kingdom

UK PM faces revolt over future customs plans

Senior British lawmakers that back Brexit have demanded that she drops a proposal for a customs partnership with the EU once it leaves the bloc

02/05/2018

United Kingdom

Scotland fixes a minimum price on alcohol in bid to save lives

With 22 alcohol-related deaths a week, Scotland takes action to relieve its health services & give hope to addicts by targeting heavy drinkers' favourite cheapest brands.

01/05/2018

United Kingdom

Jingle Bells: May Day Morris dancing in England

Clashing sticks, waving handkerchiefs and jangling bells are all part of a cherished British tradition celebrated on May 1st

01/05/2018

United Kingdom

'We're in the Money': Sainsbury's CEO sings his way into an apology after hot-mic moment

Sainsbury's CEO Mike Coupe was left rather red-faced after being caught singing 'We're in the Money' just hours after announcing the supermarket's plan to buy Asda.

01/05/2018

Sport

Europe Ryder Cup Captain Thomas Bjorn's practical joke

The famous golfer turns up unannounced at a fan's door afer receiving his jokey letter.

01/05/2018

United Kingdom

UK: New Home Secretary Javid pledges Windrush help

Sajid Javid, the first Interior Minister from Britain's Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, says that putting things right for the Windrush generation is his immediate priority

01/05/2018

United Kingdom

Watch: Minimum alcohol pricing in Scotland

The new law will come into effect on May 1st.

01/05/2018

United Kingdom

House of Lords gives Commons Brexit-blocking powers

Britain's upper house on Monday voted to give parliament powers to block or delay a final deal on departure from the European Union, defeating Prime Minister Theresa May's government.

30/04/2018

United Kingdom

Rudd quits and Javid takes over at Home Office, but May's woes deepen

UK Prime Minister loses key ally who takes blame for policies Theresa May instigated while Home Secretary, a fact the Labour opposition has been underlining.

30/04/2018

United Kingdom

British interior ministry gets first Muslim head as Windrush scandal claims Rudd

Theresa May loses a strong supporter in cabinet, but for Sajid Javid, son of Pakistani immigrants, it is a considerable step up.

30/04/2018