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Europe Decoded

New hope Northern Ireland dispute can be solved as EU-UK talks resume

EU sources have welcomed the decision by the new British government to return to the table but say they remain "suspicious" as to whether an enduring solution will materialise.

United Kingdom

Irish FM welcomes 'mood music' change from UK on Northern Ireland

Recent events have raised hopes that the British government under Liz Truss is looking to improve relations with the EU and may renege on unilateral action.

United Kingdom

How Brexit has harmed Liz Truss' quest for 'growth, growth and growth'

The UK PM hailed Brexit's "huge opportunities" as her party conference speech highlighted the need for economic growth. Yet many studies say one obstacle to that is Brexit itself.

Europe News

EU & UK to resume Northern Ireland Protocol talks after 8-month break

The last technical talks between the two sides were held in mid-February and both the EU and UK have since launched legal actions against each other.

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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.

United Kingdom

'This is it folks': Boris bids farewell before meeting Queen to resign

In his farewell speech, the outgoing British prime minister said that his government had got Brexit done, delivered the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe, and given the country the economic strength to weather the energy crisis

Europe News

Liz Truss: EU stress Ukraine cooperation but Brexit still looms

Brussels said it hoped for "new beginnings" but made clear its position on Brexit "has not changed one iota."

United Kingdom

Liz Truss' journey from 'Remainer' to 'Brexiteer' in her own words

Truss, who on Monday was chosen as the UK's new prime minister, voted to stay in the EU in 2016 but has since undergone a remarkable transformation into an ardent backer of Brexit.

My Europe Series

Euroviews. How does the UK's Erasmus replacement work and has it been a success?

It promised the world, but has it delivered?

United Kingdom

'The jury's out': Truss slammed over 'Macron, friend or foe?' reply

Britain's chief diplomat and favourite to become prime minister told a Conservative campaign event she will judge the French president "on deeds, not words".

Culture news

From oil to art - former rig set to become major UK art installation

The “See Monster” will feature a 12-metre waterfall and a 6,000-piece art installation.

Green News

Is Brexit to blame for the UK’s poor quality bathing water?

New data analysis has shown that sewage discharged into the environment isn't being properly monitored and some say Brexit is to blame.

United Kingdom

'Europe not cause of UK's problems', says UK's Liz Truss in old audio

In a leaked recording from some years ago. the pro-Brexit favourite to become prime minister said British workers, not migrants, were to blame for the UK's ills.

United Kingdom

EU migration to UK plummets post-Brexit as labour shortages bite

Just 43,000 people from EU member states received visas — accounting for just five per cent of all visas granted that year.

My Europe Series

Why Brexit made top UK wine seller relocate to France

For 30 years, Daniel Lambert ran a thriving wine business from the UK — but on New Year's Day in 2021 everything changed.

Portugal

Britons' lives in Portugal 'paralysed' by post-Brexit ID cards failure

Thousands of UK citizens living in Portugal are unable to access healthcare, take up new jobs, or travel because the authorities have yet to issue post-Brexit residency cards.

Travel News

Spain rules: Warning for Brits on new border requirements

The Spanish tourist office has hit back at criticism, explaining that tourists don’t need to worry.

Travel News

St Pancras’ space problem: What’s going wrong with the Eurostar?

The high-speed train is the most sustainable way of getting between the UK and European mainland, but has been beset by queues and delays in recent weeks.

World News

Brexit's new migration borders 'fracture ties' of mixed UK-EU families

A study finds Brexit has created 'new borders' within families where one partner is British, the other European, due to differences in citizenship and migration status — causing much anxiety over future mobility.

Travel News

Border dispute erupts between UK and France over Dover travel chaos

Queues of cars and lorries at the port of Dover in the UK over the weekend have led to a dispute between British and French officials over who is to blame.