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Jeff Beck’s iconic guitars head to auction in London

Jeff Beck’s legendary guitar collection, including iconic instruments like 'The Oxblood' Les Paul, will be auctioned at Christie's London on 22 January 2025.

16/01/2025

Economy

UK economy returns to growth for first time in three months

The UK economy returned to growth in November following an unrevised contraction in October. It is news that will offer relief to Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the bond market turmoil that has seen her fiscal decisions called into question.

16/01/2025

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84-year-old pensioner thwarts launderette mugger with pair of jeans

An 84-year-old man in Maltby, England, fended off a would-be mugger using nothing but a pair of jeans in a dramatic confrontation inside a launderette.

15/01/2025

Art

Brian Eno and Bette Adriaanse explore purpose of art in new book

Brian Eno’s first book in nearly three decades, co-written with artist Bette Adriaanse, offers a playful exploration of the purpose and impact of art on society.

15/01/2025

United Kingdom

What is the UK's 'grooming gangs' scandal, and why has it resurfaced?

With the help of extreme outsiders like Elon Musk, the British right and far right are using a long-running national scandal to hold the government's feet to the fire — with misinformation front and centre.

15/01/2025

Economy

Rising borrowing costs set to batter UK government - does it matter?

As borrowing costs rise, the government has less money to spend on the country's creaking National Health Service, military, emergency services and schools.

15/01/2025

My Wildest Prediction

Nomad working will continue to rise, Rory Sutherland predicts

According to Rory Sutherland, people will go nomadic. What are the economic reasons behind this prediction? The marketing expert joins My Wildest Prediction to share his insights into the question.

15/01/2025

Art

Gaza Biennale protest takes place outside London’s ICA

Activists gathered outside London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) to show support for the Gaza Biennale and protest the ICA’s alleged sponsorship ties.

15/01/2025

Economy

UK inflation in surprise December dip, raising hopes over bond markets

The rise in the interest rate investors are charging the UK government to borrow money over 10 years hit a 16-year high in recent days, piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut spending or raise taxes.

15/01/2025

United Kingdom

Drones are flying weapons and drugs into UK prisons, watchdog warns

The UK's Chief Inspector of Prisons, Charlie Taylor, has called for urgent action to tackle drones delivering drugs and guns to high security prisons.

14/01/2025

Climate

Why climate change is taking broccoli off UK supermarket shelves

British growers have been surprised to find their crops coming up early, after a mild autumn and winter.

14/01/2025

United Kingdom

Farage's Reform UK party just one point behind Labour, poll shows

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has struggled since being elected six months ago, paving the way for the right-wing Reform UK party's rise.

14/01/2025

Culture news

UK union demands celebrity book ghostwriters get credited

UK trade union Society of Authors calls for the ghostwriters behind celebrity books to get more recognition.

14/01/2025

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II 'kept in dark' for years about Soviet spy in palace

Anthony Blunt, a royal art historian, confessed in 1964 to spying for the Soviets, but the late queen was not officially told about his past until 1973.

14/01/2025

Culture news

Just Stop Oil activists arrested for targeting Charles Darwin’s grave

The activists claimed famous evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin would support their cause if he were alive today, citing the ongoing sixth mass extinction.

14/01/2025

Health news

Study finds rise in abortion patients using fertility tracking methods

Over five years, abortion patients were increasingly likely to be using less reliable fertility awareness methods when they got pregnant.

14/01/2025

Culture news

Actor Michael Sheen to fund new national theatre in Wales

Actor Michael Sheen is funding a new theatre company to replace the National Theatre Wales.

14/01/2025

Culture news

George Orwell to be honoured with new £2 coin by UK’s Royal Mint

The UK’s Royal Mint is set to celebrate the legacy of George Orwell, the author of "Nineteen Eighty-Four" and "Animal Farm", with a special £2 coin marking the 75th anniversary of his death.

13/01/2025

Lifestyle

No trousers? No problem: London underground users bare their legs

It's not a new tradition and the only goal is whimsy. Here's everything you need to know about the Official No Trousers Tube Ride event.

13/01/2025

Culture news

UK government plan 30% price cap on resold tickets

The UK government has announced plans for legislation to cap the price of resale tickets to tackle touts.

10/01/2025

Culture news

How UK City of Culture will transform Bradford in 2025

As Bradford’s huge celebration of arts and community engagement begins, Euronews Culture talked to creative director Shanaz Gulzar about what it means for the city.

10/01/2025

Lifestyle

An 'air kiss' ruled not sexual harassment by UK tribunal

A UK employment judge has ruled that giving a colleague an “air kiss” does not amount to sexual harassment. What does this ruling mean and what even is an "air kiss"?

10/01/2025

Travel News

Edinburgh tourist tax set at 5% of accommodation costs

The fee will be capped at seven consecutive days and is scheduled to come into force in 2026.

09/01/2025

Business

Northvolt AB owners vote for operations to continue amid cash concerns

Northvolt AB has signalled that its battery production operations will continue as normal, while the company ramps up efforts to find new sources of funds under the US Chapter 11 restructuring process.

09/01/2025

Economy

UK bond yields soar to multi-decade highs: Is it a new 'Truss moment'?

UK gilt yields hit multi-decade highs, with 10-year yields at 4.90% and 30-year at 5.40%. The pound slumped to a 14-month low. Analysts debate if this is a new "Truss moment" or temporary turbulence driven by inflation and fiscal worries.

09/01/2025

United Kingdom

UK freezes assets of extreme-right group for alleged terrorism

The British authorities' designation makes it illegal for anyone in the UK to offer funding to Blood and Honour, which takes its name from a Nazi slogan.

09/01/2025