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Economy

Third biggest UK company Unilever moves its headquarters out of London

Unilever's CEO insists it has nothing to do with Brexit but unions say Britain is becoming less competitive.

15/03/2018

Europe News

Western powers unite against Russia in spy poisoning case

It is an assault on the UK 's sovereignty and any such use by a state party is a clear violation of the Chemical Weapons Convention and a breach of international law, the powers say.

15/03/2018

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London’s free tap water scheme aims to slash plastic pollution

Scores of museums, restaurants and shops in the UK capital are offering free water in a bid to protect the environment.

15/03/2018

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Countries should do more to combat global warming

Study of 80,000 species by University of East Anglia is robust enough

14/03/2018

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Stephen Hawking brought wonder to millions

Tributes are being paid to world renowned British physicist Stephen Hawking, who has died at the age of 76

14/03/2018

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Stephen Hawking: admired by scientists and the public

Euronews went to the Royal Observatory in Greenwich to ask people how they'll remember the British physicist, who passed away at the age of 76.

14/03/2018

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How close will EU and UK stay after Brexit?

With widely differing views about what the future relationship should look like, plenty of tough negotiations still lie ahead

14/03/2018

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Actor Eddie Redmayne pays tribute to Hawking

We have lost a truly beautiful mind

14/03/2018

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Far-right group Britain First banned from Facebook

The far-right group shot to international attention after Donald Trump retweeted its anti-Islamic posts. Now it’s been banned from Facebook.

14/03/2018

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Stephen Hawking: From black hole theories to American sitcoms, Hawking

Stephen Hawking's fame landed him roles in American sitcoms such as The Simpsons and The Big Bang Theory — and a spot on a Pink Floyd track.

14/03/2018

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Stephen Hawking: Best quotes from a man dedicated to science

Stephen Hawking, who's died at age 76, did not only give the world a breakthrough theory about black holes and a best-selling book — but also memorable quotes about life, the universe, and science.

14/03/2018

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The universe comes together to pay tribute to Stephen Hawking

Renowned British Physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76.

14/03/2018

United Kingdom

Theresa May says 23 Russian diplomats to be expelled over poison case

The UK prime minister outlines a series of steps after Moscow missed a deadline to explain how a Russian nerve agent was used on British soil against ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter.

14/03/2018

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London mayor shares racist hate mail in viral video

Muslim mayor Sadiq Khan reads out expletive-laden hate speech in the video, which Has so far attracted 170,000 views on Facebook.

13/03/2018

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Russian exile and associate of Putin critic is found dead in London

Police confirmed the body of a 69-year-old man had been found in New Malden, London, on Monday evening. They added that counter terrorism police had been drafted in to investigate due to "associations" the man had.

13/03/2018

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Spy case: Putin is 'tearing up the international rulebook'

Britain had hoped for a different scenario but it's now heading into a major showdown with Russia, a senior official at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) think tank tells Euronews.

13/03/2018

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Russia faces Tuesday deadline to explain poisoning of former spy

The UK says it is encouraged by the level of international solidarity after Theresa May asserted it was "highly likely" that Russia was behind the attempted murder of the former spy and his daughter. Russia's foreign minister says the claim is "nonsense".

13/03/2018

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Megan Markle joins Royal Family for Commonwealth Day celebrations

Britain's Prince Harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle joined the Royal Family at the Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey in London

13/03/2018

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'No suspect' in Salisbury spy attack investigation, say police

New Scotland Yard has given a statement on the latest in its investigation into the Russian spy poison attack in Salisbury.

13/03/2018

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Survivors of Britain's Dunblane massacre offer solidarity to Parkland

Survivors and family members of the victims in the Dunblane massacre that killed 16 school children and their teacher 22 years ago today, have written a letter to Parkland's Marjory Douglas High School in a show of solidarity and support.

13/03/2018

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May's Russia statement in full

Below is a transcript of a statement by British prime minister Theresa May to parliament on the subject of Russian involvement in a chemical attack on two people in the town of Salisbury.

12/03/2018

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Russian spy attack: British PM May to address parliament

Theresa May convened her National Security Council on Monday and was due to address parliament later in the afternoon to discuss how to respond to the attempted murder of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.

12/03/2018

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Reports of nerve gas traces in restaurant

Russian ex-spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia remain in hospital in a critical but stable condition after they were poisoned with a nerve agent

11/03/2018

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Russian ex-spy poisoning: 200 witnesses, 240 pieces of evidence

Home Secretary Amber Rudd addressed reporters on the investigation, that was entering its sixth day, after a meeting of the government's Cobra security committee.

10/03/2018

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Villagers create 'Poopfolio' map to shame dog owners into cleaning up

Discontented residents of a UK village have created a "poo-shaming" map to discourage dog owners from leaving their animals' excrement in public areas.

10/03/2018

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Britain and Saudi Arabia move closer to a multi-billion euro arms deal

But campaigners are outraged that Britain is selling arms to Saudi Arabia while it is waging a brutal war in Yemen.

10/03/2018