United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Euroviews. View: A crossparty way to avoid Brexit disaster

"It is time to hand leadership to an experienced, clear-eyed leader who can dispense with tribal politics and cobble together support from the sensible wings of the major political parties."

26/07/2017

Cult

Kardashian musical sweeps UK stage

Opera meets soap opera in ‘The Marriage of Kim‘ a satirical adaptation of Mozart's ‘The Marriage of Figaro’, based on American reality TV star Kim Kardashian's infamous 72-day marriage to NBA basketball star Kris Humphries.

26/07/2017

Economy

UK to ban new diesel and petrol car sales by 2040

Sales of new diesel and petrol cars will be banned in Britain from 2040, the UK government has announced as it looks to improve the country’s worsening air quality.

26/07/2017

Economy

British economy shows signs of 'slowdown' in latest growth estimate

26/07/2017

Living

What do homeless people eat? Depends who is cooking

With three Michelin stars under his belt, the last place you’d expect to find top chef Massimo Bottura hard at work is in a soup kitchen. But then this is no ordinary soup kitchen.

26/07/2017

United Kingdom

Decision due on where terminally-ill baby Charlie Gard will be allowed to die

A judge will rule on Wednesday on where terminally ill baby, Charlie Gard should be allowed to die.

25/07/2017

United Kingdom

Euroviews. View: Will the UK see a shake-up of established political parties?

In the volatile political age in which we live, new parties are springing to power all over. Will the shake up reach the UK's shores?

25/07/2017

Cinema

Besson's new sci-fi movie "Valerian" has its European premier in London.

Luc Besson says he's optimistic about the success of his new sci-fi movie "Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets" in Europe, despite flopping at its opening weekend in the US.

25/07/2017

United Kingdom

Parents end legal battle to get terminally-ill Charlie Gard more treatment

The parents of Charlie Gard have ended their fight to have their terminally ill baby flown to the United States for experimental treatment.

25/07/2017

United Kingdom

'The private Diana' revealed in new Royal documentary

Britain's Prince William and Harry have spoken of their regret over the last conversation they had with their mother Princess Diana before she died.

24/07/2017

United Kingdom

What does the EU want from Brexit?

While the UK wrangles over the shape of its post-Brexit future, the EU has been developing its own stance to protect its interests in the talks now underway.

24/07/2017

United Kingdom

Princes William and Harry discuss their mother Diana in new documentary

For the first time Princes William and Harry discuss Princess Diana as a mother, for a new documentary marking the 20th anniversary of her death in a Paris car crash.

23/07/2017

United Kingdom

Prince George photograph marks fourth birthday

Britain's Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have released an unofficial photograph of Prince George to mark his fourth birthday.

22/07/2017

Economy

UK aviation sector eyes post-Brexit future

Britain has launched consultation over its long-term aviation strategy as it prepares the sector for life outside the European Union

21/07/2017

No Comment

IVF hopes for northern white rhino

Scientists at a British zoo use IVF techniques to help save the northern white rhino.

21/07/2017

United Kingdom

Police fear young girls are being ‘taken on holiday for FGM’

Girls are more at risk during summer holidays because it allows them more time to heal before returning to school, experts say.

20/07/2017

Living

Summer locks survival guide

International celebrity hair stylist John Mullan gives his tips for shiny summer hair.

20/07/2017

Sport

Chelsea agree deal to sign Real striker Alvaro Morata

Chelsea to pay around 80 million euros for Real striker Alvaro Morata

19/07/2017

United Kingdom

Huge storms batter UK

Flash floods have swept through the Cornish coastal town of Coverack in the south west of England creating havoc for residents. Homes were evacuated and people have been told to avoid the area.

19/07/2017

United Kingdom

BBC reveals gender pay gap

The BBC is being criticised after the British national broadcaster revealed the large pay gap between its top male and female stars.

19/07/2017

United Kingdom

Jane Austen featured on new British bank note

Britain is to get a new ten pound bank note made of plastic and with the face of a famous woman on the back of it, the novelist Jane Austen.

18/07/2017

Living

Pop Art inspired by da Vinci

Award-winning urban pop artist Rich Simmons discusses rising to fame almost overnight and the perks of creativity.

18/07/2017

United Kingdom

UK advertising watchdog cracks down on gender stereotypes

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) wants to write potentially harmful cliched roles out of the script.

18/07/2017

United Kingdom

Watch: the Brexit negotiations so far - in 60 seconds

Some of the key reactions from the main players in the talks so far

17/07/2017

No Comment

Snails take their time in annual racing championship

The English village of Congham in Norfolk has celebrated the annual championship since the 1960s.

17/07/2017

Europe News

UK Brexit team returns to Brussels amid confusion in London

The UK’s Brexit team arrived in Brussels this morning, hoping to overcome the delay to the start of negotiations, not helped by recent in-fighting in London.

17/07/2017