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Euroviews. Q&A: Lineker is a symbol of a culture war, says football writer

Britain is going through an extremely conservative era in politics where nothing is off the table. And Gary Lineker grew increasingly outspoken about progressive issues as he became a target, James Montague told Euronews.

14/03/2023

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Anti-monarchy protest in London during Commonwealth Day

As members of the Royal family were arriving at Westminster Abbey to attend the annual Commonwealth Day service, an anti-monarchy protest was staged outside Westminster Abbey in London.

13/03/2023

Destinations

Scotland’s northernmost Shetland Islands dazzle, even in winter

These wind and sea-battered islands are just the tonic for adventurous souls, as David Attenborough's new Wild Isles shows.

13/03/2023

Art

Behind the lens of Rankin: An interview with the iconic photographer

In this exclusive interview, we take a look into the world of photography through the eyes of one of the industry's most respected and celebrated photographers: Rankin.

13/03/2023

United Kingdom

UK citizens lose most if country exits ECHR, warns expert

Britain's government has threatened to pull out of the landmark treaty in order to allow a crackdown on migration.

13/03/2023

Culture news

BBC backtracks as ex-football star Gary Lineker returns to television

Gary Lineker will continue as the host of Match of the Day after the BBC reached an agreement with the presenter.

13/03/2023

Money

HSBC to buy the UK subsidiary of collapsed Silicon Valley Bank

HSBC has agreed to acquire the UK subsidiary of Silicon Valley Bank for just £1 (€1.13) in a bid to protect the country’s tech sector.

13/03/2023

Culture news

BBC cuts football coverage after suspending star host Gary Lineker

The BBC faces an escalating crisis over its suspension of former soccer star and TV host Gary Lineker for comments criticising the British government's new asylum policy.

11/03/2023

Green News

Energy crisis: UK solar panel sales doubled in 2022

Homeowners are going green at a faster pace, attempting to beat the energy crisis which saw electricity prices rise by 67 per cent over the last year.

11/03/2023

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Watch: Britain's ugliest dog finds unexpected fame

A Chinese Crested and Pug cross called Peggy was voted the UK's ugliest dog. But since then, media attention has turned this scruffy pup into a local celebrity.

10/03/2023

United Kingdom

'Class war': London's street markets cling on against 'gentrification'

London's traditional street markets - the beating heart of many communities in the British capital - are being rapidly replaced with shopping malls, offices and luxury housing.

10/03/2023

Nature

Meet Peggy, the ‘chug’ who’s nabbed Britain’s Ugliest Dog prize

It took 6 months for the pug cross to be adopted, but now she’s found a loving home with mum Holly Middleton who thinks she’s really cute.

10/03/2023

United Kingdom

'End the crisis': Thousands expected to march in support of UK NHS

The health service is currently experiencing the worst crisis on record with around 500 people dying avoidably every week, according to experts.

10/03/2023

United Kingdom

Poland and Slovakia urge allies to send fighter jets to Ukraine

Warsaw and Bratislava say they are ready to send their Soviet-made MiG-29 jet fighters to Kyiv as part of an international coalition.

09/03/2023

United Kingdom

EU concern over UK's proposed migrant crackdown

The British Prime Minister's plans to crack down on illegal immigration must comply with international law. That's the verdict of the EU Commission and interior ministers meeting in Brussels.

09/03/2023

United Kingdom

'We're not breaking the law': UK defends new anti-migrant crackdown

Britain's controversial new legislation to halt migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats comes a few days before a Franco-British summit in Paris.

08/03/2023

Health news

UK doctors warn about brain damage amid rising laughing gas cases

Calls for restrictions on the sale of nitrous oxide in local shops in the UK is growing after doctors see an influx of cases.

08/03/2023

Culture news

The 10 female headliners Glastonbury should have picked

Apparently the all-male headliners for the UK's biggest music festival is a "pipeline" problem. We're not convinced and here's why.

08/03/2023

Culture news

Mary McCartney exhibition part of Sotheby’s '(Women) Artists’ campaign

The artist daughter of Beatle Paul and late photographer Linda McCartney follows in her mother's footsteps with an exhibition featuring images of Kate Moss and Stella McCartney.

08/03/2023

United Kingdom

UK government defends law barring 'illegal' English channel migrants

Critics have blasted the plans as unworkable, unethical and illegal.

07/03/2023

Health news

New lip-reading app gives a voice to patients who’ve lost it

The speech recognition technology can lip-read more than 40 common phrases and keeps learning to improve its performance.

07/03/2023

Climate

Inside a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against Shell’s board of directors

The experts behind the case say that felt like they had no option but to file the lawsuit.

07/03/2023

Destinations

See why this tiny Welsh island has been crowned a ‘Dark Sky Sanctuary’

Its clear skies have put Ynys Enlli on the map. But your nearest Dark Sky Park or Reserve might be closer than you think.

07/03/2023

United Kingdom

UK government to introduce legislation to deport Channel migrants

The UK government is set to announce a bill that will bar asylum claims by anyone who reaches Britain illegally.

06/03/2023

My Europe Series

State of the Union: What were the top stories in the EU this week?

Brexit may finally be done, after the EU and UK reached a compromise agreement on the Northern Ireland Protocol and joint European gas purchases will go ahead.

03/03/2023

Climate

What is desflurane and how is it bad for the environment?

Scotland has recently banned the general anaesthetic due to its climate impact.

03/03/2023