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Culture Re-View: Danny Boyle's incredible 2012 Olympics opening

27 July 2012: The London Olympics opens with a bang

27/07/2023

Culture news

'Trainspotting' producer new chair of Edinburgh Film Festival

'Trainspotting' producer Andrew Macdonald has been announced as the new Chair of the Edinburgh International Film Festival.

26/07/2023

United Kingdom

Chief executive of UK's NatWest bank quits in row over Nigel Farage

The boss of one of Britain's biggest banks has resigned after the Brexit-backing politician accused it of closing his account unfairly.

26/07/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Our top 5 Rolling Stones songs on Mick Jagger's 80th

26 July 1943: Mick Jagger is born

26/07/2023

Health news

More than 9m people in England to have major illness by 2040 - report

Nineteen of the 20 health conditions studied are projected to increase in prevalence, the report warned.

25/07/2023

Health news

Long COVID impacts brain function 2 years after infection - study

A UK study found that the impact of long COVID on people’s cognitive functions was equal to ageing them 10 years.

24/07/2023

Food and Drink

Cheers to Welsh whisky: Single malt gains official protection status

Raise your glasses and let's toast to Welsh whisky, as it joins lamb, cider and leeks in receiving the UK's special protected origin status.

24/07/2023

United Kingdom

Anjem Choudary charged in Britain with terror offences

Choudary and another man were charged following arrests last week.

24/07/2023

Culture news

Royal rapture: Coronation outfits on display in new London exhibition

Two new exhibitions in the UK capital will display outfits worn by the new King and Queen as well as key players at the coronation ceremony.

23/07/2023

Culture news

London's Migration Museum aims to 'shine a light' on UK history

From the co-founder of Marks & Spencer, to designer Jimmy Choo, or local neighbourhood restaurateurs, an exhibition at London's Migration Museum highlights migrants crucial role in shaping Britain.

22/07/2023

United Kingdom

First look at UK barge set to house up to 500 asylum seekers

Access was granted on Friday to tour a vessel that will house up to 500 asylum-seekers in England after the UK Parliament passed its long-debated bill to curb migration.

22/07/2023

United Kingdom

UK ruling Conservative Party loses two out of three by-elections

The UK's ruling Conservative Party loses two out of three by-elections as support for the main opposition Labour Party soars ahead of the 2024 general election.

21/07/2023

Culture news

In pictures: All the reasons to get excited about Doctor Who

The latest series of the legendary British sci-fi show is coming out later this year and it looks more incredible than ever.

21/07/2023

Culture news

Here's how you can buy Johnny Depp's debut self-portrait at auction

Capturing Depp’s emotional exhaustion during a difficult period of his life, the Hollywood star has chosen to donate $200 (€180) from the proceeds of each sale to the charity Mental Health America.

20/07/2023

United Kingdom

UK intelligence chief asks Russians to spy on their country

Richard Moore appeared in a rare conversation to comment on the war in Ukraine, UK's AI use in spying and China's silence.

20/07/2023

United Kingdom

'Karma': UK TV presenter faces probe over alleged bizarre sex plot

Former tabloid journalist-turned-host on right-wing station defends himself and denies criminality.

20/07/2023

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak says sorry for 'horrendous' treatment of LGBT military

It was illegal to be gay in the UK military until 2000 and Rishi Sunak has said sorry to those who were sacked or forced out.

19/07/2023

Travel News

Port of Dover braces for two-and-a-half-hour queues this weekend

Passengers have been advised to arrive three hours ahead of time at Dover as port braces for weekend queues.

19/07/2023

United Kingdom

UK inflation drops but remains above the target, figures show

Britain's inflation dropped to 7.9% in June, but the Bank of England's target of bringing it down to 2% remains elusive.

19/07/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: How Winston Churchill invented the V sign

19 July 1941: Winston Churchill puts two fingers up to the Nazis

19/07/2023

Nature

'Britain's most vile and sordid secrets': Fox cubbing

Wildlife campaigners told Euronews cubbing - which involves killing young foxes with packs of dogs - "needs to be exposed".

19/07/2023

United Kingdom

Angry scenes as huge barge for asylum seeker housing docks in England

Criticism from pro-refugee groups, locals and politicians as UK government takes first step in what it calls a move to reduce the cost of accommodation.

18/07/2023

United Kingdom

Accommodation barge arrives as UK passes controversial migration bill

Asylum seeker accommodation barge arrives as UK passes controversial migration bill which seeks to deport people to "safe" countries such as Rwanda.

18/07/2023

Travel News

Eurostar speeds up boarding with new contactless check-in

Boarding at Eurostar's busy London hub will be quicker and easier thanks to new contactless border checks.

18/07/2023

Culture news

UK music brought in €7.7bn in tourism - but is the scene healthy?

Music brought in over £6.6bn and 14 million tourists to the UK’s economy last year, a new study has found. The study highlights the country’s continued cultural soft power and raises questions over unintended effects of constraining British artists to domestic tours post-Brexit.

18/07/2023

Culture news

Paws in pews: Churches in the UK welcome dogs at services

Some parishes hope admitting four-legged friends will boost congregation numbers.

18/07/2023