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World leaders close in on Paris Agreement goals ahead of COP26

Current projections for global warming have put a 2 degree Celsius limit within reach.

United Kingdom

Vote count underway in key election for Scotland, England and Wales

The vote could have far-reaching implications for the fate of the opposition Labour Party and for Scotland's future in the UK.

My Europe Series

The UK's local elections could have a profound effect. Here's why.

Sturgeon has made her key election pledge the future of Scotland in the European Union, hoping that an independent Scottish state could rejoin the bloc after the UK left earlier this year. She has promised to hold a new referendum on independence if the SNP wins on Thursday.

United Kingdom

UK PM rattled as MPs grill him over who funded flat refurbishment

Johnson was asked several times by opposition leaders about who paid for €70,000 worth of work to his Downing Street flat.

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UK's Boris Johnson faces questions over flat refurbishment funding

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing questions about the refurbishment of his flat on London's Downing Street amid allegations by his former advisor.

World News

UK wants to introduce vaccine passports by mid-May

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has indicated he wants them to be ready by May 17th.

Travel News

UK to introduce ‘traffic light’ system for foreign holidays

A new framework is being announced to make travelling abroad possible in the UK.

United Kingdom

MPs and peers in rebel alliance to oppose UK's vaccine passport plans

More than 70 MPs and peers have condemned Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans for mandatory COVID-19 vaccine passports as the country exits lockdown.

United Kingdom

Importing COVID variants 'biggest risk' to UK: chief medical office

Britain's prime minister also said at the press conference that restrictions on Britons travelling to see family would not be re-assessed until April.

United Kingdom

UK officers arrest 10 people at protest against new policing bill

The protest in Bristol was against a contentious bill currently making its way through parliament which would grant law enforcement greater power to police or prevent protests.

United Kingdom

Union Jack flag must be flown on all government buildings, UK decrees

Under the new rules, any government building wishing to fly the European Union flag will need special permission.

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson warns against EU vaccine export 'blockade'

The British prime minister said 'blockades' of vaccines would be counter-productive, as the EU and UK vowed jointly to seek a 'win-win' situation over supplies.

United Kingdom

Half UK adults receive first vaccine dose as EU threatens AstraZeneca

The UK government heralds a 'huge success' after more than 26 million first doses of coronavirus jabs are administered, while the European Commission warns AstraZeneca to meet its delivery targets to the bloc.

United Kingdom

The UK looks to the east in post-Brexit foreign policy shake-up

The PM has outlined his government’s foreign policy direction for the coming years, following the UK’s exit from the European Union.

Nature

Eco-hotel hosting G7 summit criticised for clearing ‘ancient trees'

Campaigners and residents have raised concerns about building work at a resort due to host world leaders in June.

World News

US climate envoy John Kerry kicks off Europe tour in London

Kerry is preparing for a major United Nations Cop26 in November with European allies. The US has returned to the International Paris Climate Agreement under President Biden.

Europe News

European Parliament delays vote on Brexit deal after UK 'violation'

The Brexit deal, which is only provisionally in force, needs to be ratified by MEPs. EU leaders say the final vote will be shelved for now.

World

UK PM unveils England's 'one-way road to freedom' out of lockdown

Boris Johnson unveiled plans to open shops and hairdressers by April 12, and lift almost all COVID restrictions by June 21, if conditions allow.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: G7 leaders boost vaccine commitment to poorer countries

Both the EU and the US announced on Friday that they will double their funding to the World Health Organisation's COVAX programme to €1bn and €3.3bn respectively.

United Kingdom

15m in the UK have had their first COVID jab - how about wider Europe?

The British government says the majority of the top four most vulnerable groups have had or been offered a first dose. But other European countries are doing better in terms of full vaccinations.