United Kingdom

Green News

UK becomes first G7 country to phase out coal: Where else has done it?

The country’s final coal-fired power station was desynced from the grid on 30 September, bringing an end to 142 years of burning coal for electricity.

01/10/2024

Culture news

Muhammad Ali's most famous boxing glove goes to auction

Ali's glove, iconic for its history split, is expected to sell for a price in the millions.

01/10/2024

Culture news

Polari Prize: Shortlisted writers for LGBTQ+ literary awards announced

The Polari Prize has named its shortlisted writers for the LGBTQ+ writing awards. Munroe Bergdorf is nominated alongside Jon Ransom, one of 2023’s winners.

01/10/2024

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Damian Lewis herds sheep over London bridge in medieval tradition

Lewis has been granted the honorary title of "Freeman of the City of London", which in medieval times included the right to bring livestock across London without paying tolls.

30/09/2024

Business

Delhi Capital owners to buy English cricket club in historic move

English cricket team Hampshire is set to be bought by part-owner of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals.

30/09/2024

Culture news

Why did famed actor Damian Lewis herd sheep over a London bridge?

The actor was one of over a thousand people driving sheep along a historical trading route on Sunday – but what is this quirky, centuries-old tradition?

30/09/2024

Living

How restaurants are helping to fix the broken food system

The approach of UK restaurants reflects a broader trend, with many Europeans now going for locally sourced food.

27/09/2024

Culture news

Ezra Collective's 'Dance, No One's Watching': Euronews Culture verdict

British jazz band Ezra Collective's follow-up to their Mercury Prize-winning album is another joyous celebratory collection.

27/09/2024

Culture news

Spanish galleon sails in London 400 years after the Great Armada

The boat, which reproduces a 17th century model, will remain in London until 6 October, after having travelled more than 100,000 nautical miles around the world.

26/09/2024

Travel News

How long does your UK passport need to be valid for an EU trip?

Confusion over UK passport rules recently saw a passenger wrongly denied boarding.

26/09/2024

United Kingdom

Police probing cyberattack on wi-fi networks at UK train stations

UK transport officials and police said on Thursday they are investigating a “cyber-security incident” that hit the public wi-fi networks at the country’s biggest railway stations.

26/09/2024

Culture news

Is London's new and gory serial killer exhibition a step too far?

London’s newest visitor attraction is a gore fest that revels in the murder and mayhem of serial killers.

26/09/2024

Art

'Colossal depths of humanity': Inside the Turner Prize exhibition

As the Tate Britain exhibition of this year's Turner Prize nominees goes on show, Euronews Culture speaks to curator Linsey Young and reviews the 2024 cohort.

25/09/2024

Culture news

UK regulator launching in 2025 aims to make working in the arts safer

The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was conceived as a space for British arts workers to report abusive behaviour including bullying and harassment. It’s set to launch next year.

24/09/2024

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Elite climbers challenge gravity in Pole Climbing Championship

The World 25-Metre Pole Climbing Championship takes place in Warwickshire, England, showcasing elite climbers ascending at speed.

24/09/2024

United Kingdom

Football pitch collapses as parts of the UK hit by flash floods

Some areas saw a month's worth of rainfall in 24 hours.

24/09/2024

Living

Energy-leaking homes some of ‘biggest culprits’ of UK climate change

Under current plans, it will take 90 years for the insulation in all of the energy inefficient homes to be upgraded.

23/09/2024

Culture news

Safe from harm: UK Culture in Crisis unit on protecting world heritage

Euronews Culture meets the former Scotland Yard detective leading the Victoria and Albert Museum’s response to threats to the world’s cultural heritage sites.

23/09/2024

Nature

‘It’s my life’: Inside the record-breaking world of giant vegetables

A competitive spirit and lots of dedication is what unites giant vegetable growers around the world.

21/09/2024

Health news

Heavy drinkers likely to change habits if alcohol had calorie labels

Some 54 per cent of heavier drinkers said in a survey that they would make changes to their drinking habits if calorie labels were introduced.

21/09/2024

Europe News

Five women accuse late Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed of rape

Al-Fayed, who died in 2023, has faced similar allegations since 1997.

20/09/2024

Markets

Pound rockets to more than two-year high after BoE rate decision

Sterling soared to its highest level in two and a half years against the US dollar after the Bank of England held its interest rate steady, diverging from the Federal Reserve’s substantial rate cut.

20/09/2024

Travel News

Travel from UK to Georgia set to get much quicker with direct flights

The new routes from Heathrow and Luton will cut down flight time from around eight to five hours.

19/09/2024

United Kingdom

UK PM Starmer under fire for failing to declare gifts on time

UK MPs are allowed to accept gifts but have to declare donations and extra-parliamentary income within 28 days. Starmer says he missed the deadline because he was verifying exactly what needed to be declared.

19/09/2024

Economy

Bank of England keeps rates at 5%, propels pound to over 2-year highs

The Bank of England held rates at 5%, as largely expected. The pound surged against the dollar and euro, while the FTSE 100 dipped slightly. European stocks rallied following the Federal Reserve's rate cut.

19/09/2024

Art

Faces of transgender people adorn a new artwork in Trafalgar Square

The sculpture is the latest installation on the Fourth Plinth and is described as a piece designed to “unite the trans community around the world”.

19/09/2024