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French fishermen threaten to block UK lorries amid Brexit fishing row

Protesting fishermen said Thursday night's demonstration was "a warning shot", and threatened to "move up a gear" if the EU didn't act on the issue.

United Kingdom

UK policy to deport EU rough sleepers condemned as 'inhumane'

The Home Office has published guidance on how to implement new immigration rules that could see non-UK nationals sleeping rough lose permission to remain in the country

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth turns 95, days after funeral of Prince Philip

This year's birthday will be overshadowed by the death of Prince Philip, her husband of 73 years.

Money

The UK is considering a new 'Britcoin' digital currency

The UK has become the latest country to look into the potential of having a central bank-backed digital currency, following similar moves by China and Sweden.

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United Kingdom

Prince Philip funeral: Duke remembered as man of 'courage'

The Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99 on April 9.

France

'Highly probable' the EU will ditch its AstraZeneca contract: minister

France's industry minister said on Friday that while a final decision was yet to be made, it was "highly probable" the EU wouldn't renew its contract for the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.

United Kingdom

UK reports 77 cases of COVID variant first detected in India

Some 77 cases of a variant thought to be behind a recent surge of infections in India have been detected in the UK.

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.

My Europe Series

What's behind the outbreak of violence in parts of Northern Ireland?

Successive nights of violence in various majority unionist areas of Northern Ireland has left dozens of police officers injured - but what has started the unrest?

Europe News

Belfast riots a 'direct consequence of Brexit', says former Irish PM

In an interview with Euronews, John Bruton calls Boris Johnson "irresponsible" but also blames the violence on the actions of Sinn Féin and recent calls for Irish unification.

Travel News

UK raises hopes of easing travel restrictions after months of lockdown

The UK government has announced travel restrictions could ease next month, just in time for summer travel.

United Kingdom

Queen's husband, Prince Philip, dies aged 99

Known for his sense of humour and at times controversial gaffes, Queen Elizabeth II's consort was the longest-serving in British history.

Earth News

Greta Thunberg explains why she isn’t planning to attend COP26

In a series of Tweets, the Swedish climate activist has explained why she isn't planning to travel to Glasgow.

United Kingdom

The US calls for calm after more violence in Northern Ireland

The state department spokesman said the Biden administration was "deeply concerned" by the ongoing violence.

Travel News

UK to introduce ‘traffic light’ system for foreign holidays

A new framework is being announced to make travelling abroad possible in the UK.

United Kingdom

Vaccination-leading UK tests return of supporters in football stadiums

Over the next two months people will be able to attend comedy gigs, football matches, and even 10k races, with COVID-19 testing before and after.

United Kingdom

UK PM says he's hopeful international travel can resume from May 17

Johnson added that vaccine passports could be used as a way of continuing international travel without reimporting COVID-19 cases.

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

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!”

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland officials condemn violence after Belfast riots

15 police officers were injured during rioting in a loyalist area of Belfast amid rising tensions over post-Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland.