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France rescues 159 migrants as they bid to make it to the UK

The number of migrants attempting to cross from France to the UK has soared in recent months.

United Kingdom

MPs and peers in rebel alliance to oppose UK's vaccine passport plans

More than 70 MPs and peers have condemned Prime Minister Boris Johnson's plans for mandatory COVID-19 vaccine passports as the country exits lockdown.

World News

100 days on, what impact has Brexit had on UK-EU trade?

100 days after post-Brexit rules kicked in, trade bodies foresee long-term supply problems while some smaller UK businesses have been shut out of EU markets altogether.

World

Spain lifts ban on British tourists but Easter no-travel ban remains

Spain is lifting its ban on visitors arriving from the UK, but urging Spaniards to comply with restrictions on travel over Easter, amid rising COVID-19 cases.

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United Kingdom

British police 'acted appropriately' at Sarah Everard vigil, review

It found that the Metropolitan Police was justified in adopting the view that the risks of transmitting COVID-19 at the vigil were too great to ignore.

Travel News

Miss flying? British Airways has you covered with its new meal kits

Chicken or beef? For those missing the routine of flying, BA’s meal kits could be a welcome taste of travel.

United Kingdom

UK officers arrest 10 people at protest against new policing bill

The protest in Bristol was against a contentious bill currently making its way through parliament which would grant law enforcement greater power to police or prevent protests.

United Kingdom

Alex Salmond launches new pro-independence party in Scotland

Scotland: Former first minister Alex Salmond will run as leader of pro-independence 'Alba' party in May elections

Travel News

Could a traffic light system get UK travelling internationally again?

Could a dual-testing scheme finally restart international travel? Experts believe it could be the way forward.

China

China slaps sanctions on UK lawmakers and entities amid Xinjiang row

They join the 10 Europeans and four entities slapped with Chinese sanctions earlier this week.

Earth News

Why do adults still not understand how recycling works?

The number of adults recycling their plastic waste is high but their understanding of what happens to it is lacking.

Climate

Wildfire risk increases in the UK due to climate change, says study

Periods of 'exceptional danger' could rise to four days per year on average by 2080.

Europe News

EU extends temporary fishing quotas with UK until July

EU agriculture and fisheries ministers agreed on Tuesday to extend the provisional fishing quotas agreed with the United Kingdom following Brexit

United Kingdom

'Disbelief': Brits reflect on a bizarre year since the first lockdown

Euronews spoke to a teacher, doctor, tour manager, actor and student to find out how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted their work and lives.

My Europe Series

Is Gibraltar a glimpse into the future for vaccination-leading UK?

Gibraltar was hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic - but its successful vaccination campaign should see all adults immunised by the end of March, and it is opening back up.

Ecotech

Where are the UK’s renewable energy 'deserts'?

An eye-opening report into small-scale renewables shows vast swathes of the British isles are in the dark.

United Kingdom

UK vaccinates more people in one day than a dozen EU nations combined

On Saturday, the UK inoculated 844,285 people. That's more than 12 EU countries combined, including Germany, France, Italy and Poland.

United Kingdom

UK to have a 'a significant reduction' in vaccine supply from March 29

The NHS said there would be "a significant reduction" in COVID-19 vaccine supplies from 29 March. UK health minister Matt Hancock says they are on track to meet their target to vaccinate everyone over 50 by April 15.

Russia

Russia slams UK’s decision to boost its nuclear arsenal

Russia said the UK’s decision to raise the ceiling on the number of nuclear weapons it has “harms global stability and strategic security”.

United Kingdom

The UK looks to the east in post-Brexit foreign policy shake-up

The PM has outlined his government’s foreign policy direction for the coming years, following the UK’s exit from the European Union.