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Economy

UK manufacturers see growing competitiveness against Germany, France

The majority of UK manufacturers view the country as a more competitive place to locate their activities.

World News

France and Germany seek EU assistance while battling against flooding

The regions of Lower Saxony and Thuringia in Germany and Brittany and Nord-Pas-de-Calais, which remains on red alert in France, face particularly harsh flooding due to heavy rainfall.

United Kingdom

Has Brexit been a failure? A majority of Brits think so

A new opinion poll has found that most British voters see leaving the EU as a huge failure for the country, especially around broken promises on NHS funding.

Art

Jesse Darling wins Turner Prize 2023 with 'delirious' everyday objects

One of Britain's most prestigious contemporary arts awards has been won by the Berlin based artist Jesse Darling for an 'outstanding exhibition' of commonplace objects.

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Watch: Durham Cathedral lights up for 2023 Lumiere Festival

Hosted in winter time, and free to attend, the festival typically comprises a number of light art installations, as well as illuminating iconic buildings and locations.

World News

Britain's new foreign secretary David Cameron visits Kyiv

The former British Prime Minister made a surprise return to government in Monday's cabinet reshuffle.

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Watch: British King Charles leads Remembrance Day Service in London

Remembrance Sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11, the anniversary of the end of the First World War to remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since WWI.

Economy

Could rental tenants be losing interest in London?

London is the only place in the UK where tenant demand has shrunk over the last three months ending in October, a survey shows.

Destinations

The best of Britain: What to see and do in 2024

Visitors to Britain rarely have enough time to take in all its best bits. If they do manage to tour a palace, take afternoon tea, enjoy an ancient monument and whizz around even two of London’s museums, they’re doing well.

Kenya

King Charles visits Kenya as demands for colonial apology grow

Under a new King, the British Monarchy is grappling with ways to ease its relations with former colonies demanding recognition and reparation for imperial abuses.

Design

Iconic lava lamp inventors celebrate 60th anniversary

As the lava lamp celebrates its 60th birthday, we take a look at the groovy history of this iconic piece of decor.

Europe News

Brits regret Brexit but rejoining the EU is unlikely

Protests and demands for the UK to rejoin the EU are growing steadily in the UK, where most are saying Brexit has failed.

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Watch: King Charles in France

The trip to France was postponed in March amid widespread demonstrations against President Macron’s pension changes.

Earth News

Europe is cracking down on ‘direct action’ climate protests

Some countries are invoking legal powers often used against organised crime and extremist groups.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Robert Baden-Powell founds a worldwide movement

On this day in 1907, the first ever Scouting event kicked off, paving the way for the long-established organisation.

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".

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.

Destinations

Take the train to these 5 beaches in Europe

Italy, France, Spain and the UK all have coastlines on a rail network.

United Kingdom

Trooping the Colour: Charles III on horseback for his first birthday p

The tradition of this parade, known as "Trooping the Colour", dates back to the reign of George II in 1748, who, although born on 30 October, wanted to take advantage of the good weather to celebrate his birthday.

Culture news

The late British monarch's funeral cost more than €186 million

The UK treasury revealed the staggering cost of the event in a letter written to Parliament, following the long-reigning monarch's death last September.