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Europe Decoded

London building fire raises fresh anger over flammable cladding

Two men were hospitalised after Friday's blaze in Poplar while a further 38 others were treated at the scene.

07/05/2021

United Kingdom

France demands Jersey fishing amnesty be extended to September

The fishing row between France and the Channel island of Jersey has seen the UK and France deploy patrol vessels to the area.

06/05/2021

People

London's Asian foodie community unite with recipes against racism

For Claire Sachiko Fourel and Lex Shu Chan, cooking is a form of activism.

02/05/2021

Living

London's commuters are growing food in railway station garden

Railway stations are home to flowers, bees and hedgehogs across London.

02/05/2021

Mobility

London City becomes first major airport to direct air traffic remotely

Using a system of cameras to monitor the airport's comings and goings, air traffic control at one of London's busiest transport hubs is now fully remote.

30/04/2021

United Kingdom

Two London police officers charged for taking selfies at murder scene

The two policemen had been suspended since last June, after their arrest.

28/04/2021

China

China hits back at UK over accusations of Uyghur genocide

China says that the internment camps for Muslim Uyghurs are designed to teach the Chinese language, job skills, and counter-terrorism.

24/04/2021

Destinations

Watch tulips bloom for the first time at London's Hampton Court Palace

The grand home of Henry VIII and other British monarchs is hosting its first-ever tulip festival.

19/04/2021

United Kingdom

UK government to investigate David Cameron's lobbying for Greensill

The British government has launched an independent inquiry into David Cameron's lobbying for Greensill.

12/04/2021

Green News

63% of European city dwellers want a ban on petrol and diesel cars

A majority of people across 15 European cities support only emission-free cars being sold after 2030.

12/04/2021

World

Shoppers and pubgoers flock to streets as venues reopen in England

A handful of venues in England with 24-hour licences opened their doors to punters at 00:01 am, with customers braving the freezing temperatures to enjoy an outdoor pint for the first time since January.

12/04/2021

United Kingdom

Police in London disperse churchgoers

Worshippers at a Good Friday service in London were told by police to leave or face fines over breach of Covid-19 regulations

04/04/2021

United Kingdom

'Kill the Bill': UK protests over law that will give police new powers

Some carried anti-sexism placards and chanted “Women scared everywhere, police and government do not care!”

04/04/2021

Business

Deliveroo valued at €10 billion despite failure to deliver on profit

The food delivery company Deliveroo is set to give the London stock market its biggest new listing in more than seven years after it announced it will be seeking a valuation of €10 billion euros when it launches in the city.

22/03/2021

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

The key stories of the week, captured by photographers around the world.

20/03/2021

United Kingdom

Sarah Everard: Met Police officer appears in court charged with murder

Everard's disappearance sparked a public debate about women's safety.

13/03/2021

United Kingdom

Sarah Everard: UK police discover 'human remains' in woodland

Sarah Everard, 33, vanished while walking home from a friend's apartment in London on March 3.

10/03/2021

United Kingdom

PPE is the new plastic waste nightmare threatening the environment

Plastic bags have been overtaken by face masks as one of the most common pieces of plastic waste. In fact, 102 million are thrown every week in the UK alone.

25/02/2021

Destinations

Travel the UK like a local: Must-sees and best-avoided

Travel tips on how, where and when to visit the UK from someone who has been there and done it.

19/02/2021

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Boxes shaped like miniature shops used as food donation points

Using wood, paint and 3D-printed plastic ornaments, London-based artist Sean Rodrigo builds boxes shaped like miniature shops, aimed to be used as a relay for food banks.

17/02/2021