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Business

UK regulator provisionally approves deal for acquiring Activision

Microsoft is clearing the final hurdles in its aim to acquire video gaming giant Activision Blizzard following a restructured $69 billion deal.

22/09/2023

Economy

Bank of England pauses interest hikes, as several European countries climb

Following a surprise decrease in inflation in August, the Bank of England has announced its decision to pause interest rates, in contrast to many of the UK’s neighbours.

21/09/2023

United Kingdom

How have social attitudes changed in the UK over the last 40 years?

Brits today think about many things differently than they did in the 1980s, but some views remain deeply entrenched.

21/09/2023

United Kingdom

Terror suspect escape: Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife pleads not guilty

Daniel Khalife, a former soldier and terror suspect, has denied escaping from Wandsworth prison earlier this month after allegedly breaking out of the Category B jail before he was recaptured.

21/09/2023

Moments

Free National Trust pass giveaway for Brits this autumn

The National Trust is giving out free single-use passes for Brits to use at one of their 500 historic properties.

21/09/2023

Moments

UK passes new law to clamp down on ‘cruel’ animal tourism abroad

Campaigners have welcomed the change saying it is a "massive step forward" for the protection of animals used in tourism.

21/09/2023

Health news

A new navigation system in UK ambulances could improve response time

A new navigation system will allow ambulances to have access to the “latest data available” to save crucial time.

21/09/2023

Earth News

UK PM delays petrol car ban to 2035 in major green policy shift

Green groups say the PM is ‘taking the public for fools’ by rowing back on home insulation and petrol car pledges at a critical time.

20/09/2023

Economy

UK sees surprise fall in inflation

The decline was a surprise as most analysts had expected inflation in the UK to rise to 7%, but the new figure is still way above the Bank of England's target of 2%.

20/09/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Nazi propagandist Lord Haw-Haw given death sentence

On this day in 1945, William Joyce - better known as ‘Lord Haw-Haw’ - was convicted of high treason and sentenced to death.

19/09/2023

Travel News

UK visa fees are going up: Here’s what you need to know

The UK government has said how the profits will be spent.

19/09/2023

Culture news

Cool Britannia: Fashion Week comes to London

Following hot on the heels of New York Fashion Week, London's top designers have been presenting their collections for spring/summer 2024 in the famously avant garde city.

18/09/2023

Nutrition

Unhealthy snacks are undermining healthy mealtimes, researchers warn

Snacking on unhealthy treats like cookies and cakes can undo the benefits of eating healthily at mealtimes.

18/09/2023

Design

What to see at London Design Festival 2023

More than 300 events celebrating design, art and architecture will take over the city of London through till September 24 for the 21st London Design Festival.

18/09/2023

United Kingdom

'We have to make it work': UK opposition wants new Brexit deal

"We will attempt to get a much better deal for the UK," said Labour leader Sir Kier Starmer.

18/09/2023

Culture news

British comedian Russell Brand denies allegations of sexual assault

Russell Brand is facing fresh allegations just days after being accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Channel 4 has launched an investigation, while the BBC is "urgently looking into the issues raised".

18/09/2023

United Kingdom

The European leaders who continue to make a splash post-premiership

Following Scottish former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's announcement she'll be writing a book about her time in office and Sanna Marin's recent career news, Euronews rounds up some of the most influential European leaders' lives since they've left the top job.

17/09/2023

Culture news

Vogue World opens London Fashion Week in style

Here are some of our choices for the best dressed celebs at this year's Vogue World.

15/09/2023

Travel News

Gatwick flight cancellations and delays caused by staff shortages

A 'short-notice staff absence' led to disruption on Thursday.

15/09/2023

Moments

Magic, cats and double decker buses: London’s best afternoon teas

These afternoon teas not only offer unique experiences, but vegan and gluten-free options too.

14/09/2023

Food and Drink

Sobering thought: UK pubs introduce "unhappy hour" surge pricing

Terrible news for drinkers in the UK. Britain's biggest pub company is about to adopt surge pricing, meaning the cost of drinking will go up at popular times.

14/09/2023

Economy

Shoplifting surges in UK as retail workers face violence and abuse

Major retailers have warned that a new 'epidemic' is becoming serious enough to eat into their profits.

14/09/2023

Economy

UK economy slumps amid strikes and rain

The UK's GDP has shrunk by more than expected, following news of higher unemployment but also higher wages.

13/09/2023

Business

BP boss quits over relationships with colleagues

The CEO of UK energy giant BP has resigned after he accepted that he was not “fully transparent” in his disclosures about past relationships with colleagues.

13/09/2023

Culture news

How has Chanel stayed so popular? Exhibition explores the phenomenon

Visitors to London's V&A museum will be taken on a trip through the beginnings of the fashion house'at the turn of the 20th century, with a particular focus on the legendary Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel's role in the building of the style behemoth.

13/09/2023

United Kingdom

UK government proposes testing migrants' bones to confirm their age

Rishi Sunak's government has made 'stopping the boats' a central pillar of its nascent re-election campaign.

12/09/2023