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United Kingdom

Farage wins UK by-election as €5.8m gift investigation resumes

British politician Nigel Farage regains his seat in parliament but an investigation into his finances resumes and could be concluded next month.

14/08/2026

Europe News

Polls close in UK by-election as Farage and Count Binface face-off

Vote counting has already begun and will continue through the night with a result expected by around 7:00 am local time on Friday.

13/08/2026

Europe News

Two seriously injured as train derails in south England, police say

The ambulance service said there were around 150 passengers on board the train which departed from London Victoria station and veered off the tracks shortly before 4:00 pm local time.

13/08/2026

Health news

With 500 injured kids, e-scooters become a ‘public health challenge’

477 children have been injured by e-scooters between 2019 and 2024, according to a new study from three major trauma centres in the United Kingdom.

12/08/2026

Europe News

UK on course for 'warmest summer on record'

"These statistics are a clear reminder – if one were needed – of the stark changes that we are seeing in the UK’s climate," senior Met Office scientist Mike Kendon said.

11/08/2026

Europe News

Drought declared in 'almost three-quarters' of England, UK says

Britain was also facing its fifth heatwave of the 2026 summer that has seen multiple temperature records being broken.

10/08/2026

Europe News

Record 230 migrants cross English Channel in single small boat

Britain has been grappling with how to curb the perilous and politically contentious crossings, which in recent years have seen tens of thousands of migrants arriving annually on the shores of southeast England.

10/08/2026

Europe News

Six arrested as fresh anti-immigration protests break out in UK

It comes amid pushback over a government proposal to turn the former military air base RAF Barnham - which sits just outside of Thetford - into accommodation for people seeking asylum in the UK.

07/08/2026

Europe News

UK anti-terror referrals surge over 'extreme right-wing' ideology

According to the Home Office, a Prevent referral is made to police "when there are concerns that a person may be susceptible to radicalisation or could be at risk of becoming involved in or supporting terrorism."

06/08/2026

Travel News

Millions of Brits get a taste for ‘foodie staycations’ this summer

According to new research, 25.2 million British adults will enjoy a staycation over the summer months, a 40% increase from 2025, with food tourism playing a key role in holiday planning.

06/08/2026

Travel News

Beauty spot for sale: Your chance to own Scotland’s ‘Grand Canyon’

Finnich Glen soared to new levels of fame after The Devil’s Pulpit was used in season one of popular romance series Outlander.

05/08/2026

Europe News

Woman, 47, charged after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden

In a statement, London's Metropolitan Police said it was currently "believed to be a mental health related incident."

05/08/2026

Tech News

How the UK is training its 'surgeons of the future' with robots

The NHS wants robots in nine out of 10 keyhole surgeries by 2035. At a London hospital already using the newest system, surgeons and patients say the change is already being felt.

04/08/2026

Tech News

Apple challenges the UK's second attempt to gain access to iCloud data

Apple is back in a UK court over government demands for access to encrypted iCloud data, months after it degraded security for British users rather than build the back door the UK wanted.

04/08/2026

Europe News

England and Wales record driest July on record, Met Office says

Southern England experienced its "driest month ever recorded" in July, the Met Office added, noting that records dated back to 1836.

03/08/2026

Europe News

Two UK universities merge to form country's first ‘super-university’

The merger comes amid mounting economic pressures facing British universities, including some of the most highly regarded higher education institutions in the world.

03/08/2026

Europe News

Hard-right Reform UK party vows to use navy to stop small boats

Britain and France signed a new three-year deal in April to stop irregular migrants making the risky Channel journeys, with London paying Paris up to €766 million in return for boosted law enforcement of the issue.

03/08/2026

Ecotech

Wild fish are at their limits. Can Scottish whisky waste save them?

Are farmed fish a sustainable choice? Many still depend on wild-caught fish for feed – algae grown on Scottish whisky industry waste could change that.

03/08/2026

Europe News

Rupert Lowe offers alliance with Farage to unite Britain's hard right

The Restore Britain leader outlined five points that he said the pair would have to agree on to be able to find a "common way forward" and defeat the left wing.

02/08/2026

Culture news

Stoned alone: English Heritage raffles solitary trip at Stonehenge

English Heritage has launched a unique competition to satisfy the dreams of people seeking to spend a moment of quiet calm alone within the iconic circle at Stonehenge, one of Britain's most emblematic monuments.

31/07/2026

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Massive land art urges UK PM Andy Burnham to restore aid

A campaign calling on the UK to restore humanitarian aid has been launched with a striking land art portrait of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in northern England.

31/07/2026

United Kingdom

UK announces £8 billion investment in nuclear submarines

UK defence contractor BAE Systems has been tasked with delivering four Dreadnought Class nuclear-powered submarines as part of Britain's nuclear deterrent.

31/07/2026

Europe News

Fire crews tackle blaze close to major nuclear power sites in UK

A spokesperson for energy company EDF told Euronews that the fire "is not currently affecting operations at Sizewell B power station" but that the company was "continuing to monitor the situation."

30/07/2026

Economy

Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% despite inflation risks

Although UK inflation fell in June, the Bank of England held interest rates steady as renewed conflict in the Middle East and volatile energy prices clouded the outlook.

30/07/2026

United Kingdom

Half of England declared to be 'officially in drought'

"Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use," the UK Environment Agency said in its announcement.

29/07/2026

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Scotland

In partnership with Media City

Scotland is a land of ancient castles, proud traditions and famous stories. In this episode of Grand Voyager, Lilly Douse journeys through a country steeped in history.

29/07/2026