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Ireland

EU 'unlikely' to give UK more time to adjust after Brexit transition

Trade experts say an initial grace period of around three to six months may be necessary to allow businesses to get used to the changes.

Green News

‘World first’ as UK bans products linked to illegal deforestation

Pressure is rising for the UK to become a world leader on environmental issues ahead of COP26.

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Moments of silence in France and UK commemorate end of World War I

Armistice Day commemorates the November 11, 1918 armistice that ended World War I.

United Kingdom

UK deaths from COVID-19 pass 50,000 milestone

UK becomes the first country in Europe to pass 50,000 deaths from COVID-19

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United Kingdom

Statue of feminist icon causes controversy

Statue in honour of feminist Mary Wollstonecraft unveiled in London on Tuesday caused mixed reactions from the public as it depicts a naked woman.

Belarus

UK ministers condemn expulsion of British diplomats from Belarus

Belarus has declared two British diplomats "persona non grata", the spokesman of the Belarusian diplomacy announced on public television.

World

Stress and personnel shortages: warnings from the medical frontline

Concerns about a second wave combined with the harsh winter months ahead have raised the alarm on the mental health of medical workers. Euronews has acess to to an intensive care in France where workers speak up about their fears and challenges. Some admitted the system is 'clearly struggling'.

United Kingdom

UK and EU to 'redouble efforts' to negotiate post-Brexit deal

Post-Brexit negotiations will resume on Monday but there are still "large differences" between the UK and EU.

United Kingdom

UK PM says Biden win means America can become better climate leader

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson congratulated Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and says he looks forward to working with them

Green News

Why has the UK Space Agency won an award for sustainability?

The Agency has been honoured for its International Partnership Programme.

United Kingdom

UK raises terror threat level to 'severe' after attacks in Europe

France and Austria have seen violent terror attacks in the last weeks, which cost several lives.

Slovakia

Slovakia attempts to test entire adult population for coronavirus

As countries battle the second wave of coronavirus in Europe, some are rolling out novel testing regimes to try to get a grip on the pandemic. Slovakia's is one of the most ambitious.

United Kingdom

Nigel Farage to rebrand Brexit Party to oppose coronavirus lockdowns

Nigel Farage to rebrand Brexit Party as he joins anti-lockdown sentiment felt in other parts of Europe.

United Kingdom

Johnny Depp loses libel case against British tabloid The Sun

The newspaper had called Johnny Depp a "wife beater" in relation to allegations made during his marriage to actress Amber Heard - allegations Depp strenuously denies.

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: European lockdowns could be extended past December

A UK minister said the country's lockdown may need to be extended past December 2.

Greece

Watch: UK PM announces second lockdown as country hits 1m cases

Portugal, Austria and Greece also issued partial lockdowns on Saturday as COVID-19 cases increased.

United Kingdom

Ex-leader Jeremy Corbyn suspended amid damning anti-Semitism report

It comes after an investigation slammed the Labour Party over its response to allegations of anti-Semitism within its ranks.

United Kingdom

COVID-19: 100,000 people infected daily in England, study finds

Scientists at Imperial College London estimated that there are about 96,000 new cases of COVID-19 in England every day and that the outbreak is doubling every nine days.

People

Would you taste the world's hottest chilies?

The endorphin rush may be addictive, but this farm in the UK wants to show there is more to chili than just heat.

United Kingdom

More pressure on UK government over meals for disadvantaged children

Prime Minister Boris Johnson insists that the government will not fund free school meals for children at risk of going hungry in England over the half-term holiday.

The United Kingdom, known for its historic monarchy and cultural influence, continues to navigate the post-Brexit era, reshaping its political and economic landscape. Follow key developments in government policy, trade relations, and social change as the UK defines its future outside the EU.