United Kingdom

Economy

Here's how you can save tax in the UK before the 5 April deadline

Individual savings accounts (ISAs) are some of the best and most efficient ways to save tax before the end of the financial year.

04/04/2024

United Kingdom

Judges urge UK government to halt arms sales to Israel

Rishi Sunak is one of many world leaders under pressure to reassess his government's support for Israel.

04/04/2024

Culture news

Archaeologists discover extraordinary Roman villa complex in UK

Discoveries within the Roman villa complex include small votive axes, 'Samian' style red-slip pottery, numerous coins, and a puzzling collection of tightly-coiled lead scrolls.

03/04/2024

Culture news

Queen Elizabeth II's favourite castle open to public for first time

You can now get a tour of Balmoral Castle, the royal residence beloved by the late Queen Elizabeth II.

03/04/2024

Markets

What's boosting the FTSE? London blue-chip index climbs above 8,000

In early trade on Tuesday 2 April, the FTSE 100 index in the UK broke through the 8,000 level, setting a new record at 8,015.60.

02/04/2024

Economy

UK house prices fall for first time in three months

Higher mortgage costs stall buyer demand in March in the UK housing market but annual growth remains on the rise.

02/04/2024

Culture news

Ultravox's Chris Cross dies aged 71

Bassist and co-writer of new wave hit song ‘Vienna’, Chris Cross has died, age 71.

02/04/2024

Culture news

Everything you need to know about the Tom Holland 'Romeo & Juliet'

Tom Holland is about to star in a West End production of 'Romeo & Juliet'. Here's everything you need to know.

01/04/2024

Culture news

Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race to go ahead despite E Coli risk

This Saturday, the UK's oldest universities will face each other for their annual boat race, despite concerns over sewage in the Thames.

29/03/2024

Green News

Oxford coach blasts Thames pollution ahead of Boat Race with Cambridge

The race will put even more pressure on authorities to clean up rivers across the country, including the Thames.

29/03/2024

Health news

King Charles speaks of friendship in message amid cancer treatment

King Charles spoke of "caring for each other" as he skipped a pre-Easter service amid cancer treatment.

29/03/2024

Markets

UK steel shortages threaten wind of change for offshore projects

The British government wants to deliver 50GW of offshore wind power by 2030 but its target faces delays unless domestic steel production is increased, says a leading consultancy firm.

29/03/2024

Culture news

Tilda Swinton offers bedtime story at Cinema for Gaza auction

British TV and film stars offer up rare treats to raise money for Medical Aid for Palestinians.

29/03/2024

Green News

Top fashion brands vow to stop greenwashing following investigation

Three British brands have pledged to stop greenwashing practices - but will others across Europe follow suit?

28/03/2024

Culture news

More statues of living people than dead erected in UK

A UK study found that more statues of living people were made than dead for the first time this century.

28/03/2024

Business

Thames Water in danger of sinking as investors refuse to pay up

Thames Water could potentially be nationalised, as the company sinks deeper into debt and investors describe it as "uninvestable".

28/03/2024

Economy

UK’s technical recession raises doubts about Sunak’s economic claims

The UK slid into a technical recession at the end of 2023 because of increased inflation and soaring interest rates.

28/03/2024

Travel News

UK travel warning: Why you should renew your passport before April

UK passport fees are set to increase again next month.

28/03/2024

Creators

Meet the artisan jeweller whose ethical designs are inspired by nature

Clio Saskia uses recycled 18 karat gold for her collection work, as well as ethically sourced, traceable sapphires and other gemstones she mined herself.

28/03/2024

Health news

Can this local samba drum class help Parkinson’s disease patients?

Researchers at Cardiff University are hoping to launch a study to discover if there is clinical evidence that drumming classes are improving the lives of Parkinson’s disease patients.

28/03/2024

Culture news

Beloved eagle owl retires after three decades at Warwick Castle

Ernie, the wise African Verreaux's eagle owl, is spreading his wings for a well-deserved retirement after charming audiences for three decades at the UK's Warwick Castle.

27/03/2024

Culture news

Theatre of dreams: How to solve the problem of staging sci-fi

As a new stage production of 'Minority Report' tours the UK, we look at the new trend of impressive sci-fi theatre adaptations.

27/03/2024

Culture news

Listen to how music sounded and spread in 17th century England

The sale and distribution of popular songs was completely different in the 17th century but there are still some elements which remain within today's music industry right across the continent...

27/03/2024

Business

US all of a flutter over UK online sports betting and iGaming operator

Flutter Entertainment's growth driven by US operations which saw a 55.6% revenue surge. Bank of America names it top pick while Goldman Sachs forecasts doubling of earnings by 2026.

27/03/2024

Tech News

UK court orders delay to WikiLeaks' Julian Assange's extradition to US

Judges at the UK's High Court are seeking assurances from the United States that Assange would not face the death penalty.

26/03/2024

Tech News

Why is WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange facing extradition?

Julian Assange is fighting a final attempt to avoid extradition on espionage charges. Euronews Next takes a look back at how we got to this point.

26/03/2024