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Fishermen and ecologists call for action to protect Scottish salmon

Scottish fishermen and ecologists are calling for actions to save the country's dwindling salmon population.

27/09/2022

United Kingdom

English duke who organised Queen's funeral gets driving ban

Edward Fitzalan-Howard's lawyer reportedly argued he needed his licence to organise King Charles III's coronation.

27/09/2022

Culture news

This is the new royal monogram of King Charles III

It will eventually replace the "EIIR" stamp of Queen Elizabeth who died earlier this month after 70 years on the throne.

27/09/2022

Tech News

TikTok could face €30 million fine in UK over data protection breach

Britain's data watchdog says the platform may have failed to protect children's privacy.

27/09/2022

Culture news

Unbaalievable: Why were sheep herded across London Bridge?

Sheep trotted along London Bridge this weekend, as the Freemen of London practised their ancient right to take the animals into the heart of the UK capital.

27/09/2022

Economy

Market turmoil over Truss tax cut plan 'could hit Europe's economy'

The UK pound tumbled on Monday while the cost of borrowing soared to a higher level than that in Greece or Italy, the eurozone's most indebted members.

26/09/2022

Culture news

What's it like to be an Elvis impersonator?

Euronews Culture spoke to the King from Beijing, ShElvis and Jason Dale about what life is like as an impersonator of the King of Rock and Roll.

26/09/2022

Nature

UK government accused of launching a ‘full-on attack’ on nature

Charities dedicated to protecting wildlife and nature in the UK say that recent government decisions are putting the environment at risk.

26/09/2022

Business

British pound hits record low against US dollar

It dipped as low as $1.0349 per US dollar early Monday but then rebounded to $1.07.

26/09/2022

United Kingdom

Hundreds gather in London over the death of Mahsa Amini

"The regime wants to prove that they didn't use any violence [against Mahsa Amini] by using violence against protestors," said Mohammad Hoshr, a demonstrator in London on Saturday.

25/09/2022

Sport

'A perfect journey': Roger Federer bows out of tennis with final match

It's game, set and match for the twenty-time Grand Slam champion who wants to spend more time with his family.

24/09/2022

United Kingdom

UK announces plan to slash tax and boost investment

"We won't apologise for managing the economy in a way that increases prosperity and living standards," said UK chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng

23/09/2022

Culture news

Damien Hirst prepares fire sale of spot paintings at new show

The latest show by Damien Hirst displays thousands of the provocative British artist's colourful spot paintings... many of which he will set on fire after selling them in digital form as NFTs, non-fungible tokens.

23/09/2022

Culture news

UK rapper Stormzy returns with star-studded 'Mel Made Me Do It' video

South London grime rapper Stormzy has dropped a start-studded video for his new single 'Mel Made Me Do It'. The nearly 11 minute video features appearances from Usain Bolt, José Mourinho and Louis Theroux.

23/09/2022

Culture news

Award winning novelist Hilary Mantel has died, aged 70

The beloved author of the Wolf Hall saga passed away "suddenly yet peacefully".

23/09/2022

Green News

‘Warm spaces’ are being set up to help vulnerable Brits through winter

Martin Lewis has helped advise on how UK libraries, councils and others can provide for people facing unfeasible energy bills.

23/09/2022

Culture news

Best-selling author Peter James says burglary helped boost his career

Author Peter James spoke to Euronews Culture about how a burglary was "one of the best things that ever happened" to him, getting shot at in Moscow and the psychological impact of writing crime fiction.

23/09/2022

United Kingdom

Cambridge University admits it profited from historical slavery

Several British institutions have been re-evaluating the central role that slavery had in enriching Britain and how they benefited from its injustices.

23/09/2022

Health news

A new form of herpes virus can fight advanced cancers. Here’s how

Early clinical trial results suggest a genetically engineered version of the virus known to cause cold sores shows promise in treating a range of advanced cancers.

23/09/2022

Culture news

Why did so many people go to watch the Queen's funeral?

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most closely followed and watched events ever broadcast. But why did so many people feel it was important to be a part of the royal's final journey?

23/09/2022

United Kingdom

UK reverses fracking ban in England to secure energy supply

The British government lifted a 2019 moratorium on fracking in England, authorising the controversial gas extraction practice as an energy crisis deepens.

22/09/2022

United Kingdom

Catholics outnumber Protestants for first time in Northern Ireland

A newly published census has revealed that 42.3% now identify as Catholics, compared to 37.3% as Protestants or other Christian religions.

22/09/2022

Culture news

Is King Charles III going to see the end of the Commonwealth?

One of the key features that will define King Charles III's reign will be how Britain's place in the world changes. Is it time for the 14 Commonwealth nations to drop him as their head of state?

21/09/2022

Work

These UK companies are trying out a four-day week - and they love it

Workers on the trial are being paid the same amount while working one day less each week.

21/09/2022

Culture news

More than three-quarters of UK bars are facing financial run

A flash poll by the Night Time Industries Association has found that nearly 50% of night-time venues in the UK are barely breaking even, while a further 25% are losing money.

21/09/2022

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Timelapse: Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II

For Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, every aspect of Monday's events had been meticulously planned years if not decades in advance. The military personnel had rehearsed by moonlight to ensure everything went without a hitch.

20/09/2022