Now playing Next United Kingdom 'Mandatory face nappies': Conservatives rage over masks in shops rule Members of the ruling Conservative Party in the UK have been making their feelings clear on the new requirement to wear masks in shops and supermarkets in England. 15/07/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Euroviews. Coronavirus and Brexit talks are putting Scottish independence firmly back on the agenda ǀ View Rather than calming the debate, the coronavirus pandemic and the ongoing Brexit negotiations between the UK and EU have only served to refocus the Scottish independence debate ahead of next year's Scottish Parliament elections. 08/07/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK government criticised for abolishing international aid department Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron as well as several charities have condemned Boris Johnson's decision to merge the Department for International Development with the Foreign Office. 16/06/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Majority of Britons want Brexit transition extension due to COVID-19 The Health Foundation charity stressed that a no-deal Brexit could lead to "a vicious, and avoidable, combination of risks" as the country continues its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. 14/06/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom UK MPs vote for return to parliament after lockdown absence Opposition lawmakers argued it's too early and risky to go back to the Houses of Parliament but the government stressed that "politics is better done face-to-face". 02/06/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Who is Dominic Cummings and why do so many people want him sacked? UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's closest ally is accused of breaking the government's own rules during the coronavirus lockdown to arrange childcare for his four-year-old son. 25/05/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom How one Brit sneaked into France for a lockdown haircut A far shave? Our British reporter tests the limits of coronavirus travel checks – and explores the fringe benefits of France's open salons. 18/05/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Coronavirus: How will the UK government function in Johnson's absence? Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has been designated to take over while the prime minister is in hospital, but the formal rules are unclear. 07/04/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Sir Keir Starmer wins leadership race of UK's opposition Labour party The shadow Brexit secretary will replace Jeremy Corbyn as the party leader with Angela Rayner as his deputy. 04/04/2020
Now playing Next the global conversation Let UK nationals keep EU citizenship, says London mayor Sadiq Khan Sadiq Khan is urging the EU and the UK government to allow British people to remain EU citizens. 19/02/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom 'Happy Brexit Day' note demands flats' residents 'only speak English' The notice posted in a residential building in Norwich, eastern England, has been reported to police. 02/02/2020
Now playing Next no comment UK changes name of diplomatic mission in Brussels Britain's diplomatic mission in Brussels sent an employee out early on Saturday to change the building's nameplate to read "UK Mission to the European Union", signalling its new non-member status. 01/02/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom In pictures: Brexit sparks delight, despair and dissent After 47 years of marriage, the EU and UK were officially divorced at the stroke of midnight (2300 GMT) on Friday. Here are some of the best images of the historic day. 01/02/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Sadness and celebration as Britain leaves the European Union In London, Brexit supporters draped in British flags gathered outside the Houses of Parliament for an upbeat celebratory rally led by Nigel Farage. 31/01/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Brexit gives Scotland mandate for new independence vote - Sturgeon As the UK formally leaves the EU on Friday, Scotland's First Minister is to stress that Scots overwhelmingly voted against Brexit and that they should thus be allowed to hold a new independence referendum. 31/01/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Brexit: EU's official anthem Ode to Joy hits No1 on UK download chart A version of 'Ode To Joy', the EU's official anthem, has hit the top of the UK's download chart after also topping Amazon's Best Sellers list and iTunes charts in the UK. 30/01/2020
Now playing Next Europe News 'You'll be missed': Brexit deal approved by MEPs ahead of UK departure MEPs today approved the Brexit deal by 621 votes to 49. 29/01/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom Euroviews. Internet regulation is necessary but an overzealous Online Harms bill could harm our rights ǀ View Attempts to rein in the internet will take a step closer in the UK. The proposed new law, however, shows little sign of addressing fundamental issues. 24/01/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom 'EU more vital than US': UK businesses call for more Brexit clarity Sixty-one percent of UK directors describe the EU as more important to them than any other countries, including the US. 21/01/2020
Now playing Next United Kingdom 'What's 50 Cent's number?' among oddest requests to UK Foreign Office British diplomatic staff handled some pretty unusual requests in 2019. Here are 10 of the weirdest enquiries it received. 30/12/2019