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UK and Dutch governments approve new separate North Sea gas projects

European nations are scrambling to tap new sources of natural gas to relieve them of supplies from Russia.

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France gives Queen horse for Platinum Jubilee

Horse Fabuleu de Maucour, who was previously a standard-bearer for France's Republican Guard, has been presented to Queen Elizabeth to mark her 70 years on the throne.

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee: Why this weekend's festivities matter to the UK

Celebrations marking Elizabeth Windsor's 70th year on the throne get under way today after a pivotal - and singularly difficult - two years for Britain's longest-reigning monarch.

Europe News

'An abomination': Charities react as UK orders first Rwanda deportation flight

The UK's first deportation flight to Rwanda is scheduled to leave on June 14.

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Royal family's biggest fan gets ready for jubilee

It takes agility to get past the thousands of commemorative pictures and tea cups piled up in the London home of Margaret Tyler, one of the UK's biggest collectors of royal memorabilia.

United Kingdom

'We feel unwelcome': Italian man faces deportation from UK

Dante Bulanti faces deportation from the UK because he missed the EU settlement scheme deadline -- despite still receiving treatment for a COVID-19-related illness.

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Virgin Atlantic allows cabin crew to display tattoos

Virgin Atlantic has relaxed its ban on visible tattoos - though face, neck and head inkwork must still be covered.

Culture news

Imperial measurements will bring back 'British culture', says MP

A Tory MP has said the UK will adopt imperial measures to bring back 'British culture and heritage.'

United Kingdom

UK launches visa scheme for 'elite' university graduates

The new 'high potential individual' visa category will let eligible applicants go to UK without a job offer.

Culture news

How have the Queen's Jubilee celebrations changed through history?

From renaming mountains and beauty pageants to rock concerts and protests, how the UK commemorates its monarchy has changed a lot over the years.

United Kingdom

World's first successful double hand transplant for scleroderma performed in UK

Five months on, the patient is hoping to get back to work after 13 years with the debilitating condition.

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Record-breaking gathering of "vampires" in England

A total of 1,369 people dressed as vampires gather in the grounds of Whitby Abbey in England's North Yorkshire.

Earth News

Beached ‘whale’ shocks locals in UK coastal town

Everyone is talking about a beached whale on the west coast of the UK, but is there more to it than meets the eye?

United Kingdom

Actor Kevin Spacey charged with four counts of sexual assault in UK

The public prosecutor for England and Wales has authorised charges to be brought against the actor for four alleged assaults committed against three men between 2005 and 2013.

Earth News

First 'carbon neutral' cancer surgery performed in the UK

The lessons learned on low-carbon procedures - from anaesthesia to energy efficiency - are set to be rolled out across the NHS.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

UK foreign secretary visits Bosnia amid fears of Russian interference

During her one day visit, Truss will meet with Bosnian officials and visit the country's multi-ethnic armed forces in an attempt to deepen UK's ties with the Balkan country and its leaders.

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Royal family reunite with Harry and Meghan - in wax

The U.K. royal family has reunited with Prince Harry and his wife Meghan - at least in wax. Madame Tussauds has given the royal figures a makeover for the Queen's upcoming platinum jubilee, marking seventy years on the throne.

Europe News

Rapists could go unpunished under N. Ireland bill, victims groups warn

Amnesty International says it creates a two-tier justice system and allows grave human rights violations committed during the Northern Ireland conflict to occur with impunity.

Tech News

Clearview AI ordered to delete all UK facial recognition data

The UK is the fourth European country to issue such an order against the controversial facial recognition company.

Travel News

France entry rules for Brits travelling to the Champions League final

Unvaccinated British tourists can travel to France if they take a Covid test first.