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Why is the UK divided over deporting foreign-born convicts to Jamaica?

A flight scheduled to deport dozens of people from the UK to Jamaica left on Tuesday morning despite a court order. It is a case that sparked a large debate in the UK - but what is each side saying?

11/02/2020

United Kingdom

UK PM gives green light to high-speed rail project

Johnson said that "no matter how difficult and controversial", he plans to restore discipline and appoint a minister to oversee the high-speed rail programme.

11/02/2020

United Kingdom

Man, 52, charged with murder of Northern Ireland journalist Lyra McKee

Police said the charge was "significant" in the investigation into the killing of Lyra McKee but that "the quest for the evidence ... remains ongoing."

11/02/2020

Europe News

Sturgeon talks up Scotland's place in post-Brexit Europe

On her first visit to Brussels following Brexit, Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon insisted on Scotland's place in the European Union, as a sovereign independent state. Her remarks were made during a speech at a Brussels-based think tank.

11/02/2020

United Kingdom

Coronavirus: What is a 'super spreader'?

A British national diagnosed with the coronavirus after attending a conference in Singapore has raised concerns that he may be a "super spreader" of the illness - but what is that?

11/02/2020

World News

Coronavirus latest: WHO officially names illness COVID-19

The death toll for the COVID-19 outbreak has surpassed 1,000 in China with over 40,000 cases.

10/02/2020

World News

Storm Ciara forces cancellation of Galway's European Culture ceremony

The Galway 2020 European capital of culture opening ceremony has been cancelled due to imminent arrival of Storm Ciara. Heavy rain and high winds expected.

08/02/2020

United Kingdom

Scotland's rising political star quits over messages to teenager

The resignation of Scotland's finance minister raises important questions about what red lines are - legal or moral - in the social media age.

06/02/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Brexit will complicate tackling fraud across Europe – but maybe civil remedies hold the key ǀ View

As fraudsters’ numbers, capacity and sophistication apparently overtake those of investigating authorities, there is every reason to believe that civil remedies will increasingly become a focus for victims of fraud.

05/02/2020

United Kingdom

PMQs: Critics accuse Boris Johnson of imitating Donald Trump

Boris Johnson hit back at opposition accusations that he was imitating Trump with trade policy and his relationship with the press at his first post-Brexit Prime Minister's Questions.

05/02/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. The success of Brexit Britain will depend on how well it can stick to its principles ǀ View

As the UK exits EU, it should promote rights abroad and defend them at home.

03/02/2020

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson: trade deals will be led by 'science' not 'mumbo-jumbo'

Boris Johnson spoke on Monday about the UK's future relationship with the EU.

03/02/2020

Europe News

UK & EU: a bumpy relationship from the start

We take a look back at the UK's history with the EU, a 47 year relationship marked by ups, downs and opt-outs, in 3 minutes.

03/02/2020

United Kingdom

Baftas 2020: Stars criticise lack of diversity in award show

First World War film 1917 was the big winner on Sunday night. Joaquin Phoenix won best actor for 'Joker' and Renee Zellweger won best actress for 'Judy'.

03/02/2020

France

First skirmish of Brexit? French condemn Guernsey fishing ban

Guernsey has announced a post-Brexit case-by-case permit scheme for French boats that officials in France say is a de facto ban on fishing.

01/02/2020

United Kingdom

'No trade deal without fisheries rights,' EU's Barnier tells UK

Even as smoke was still clearing from fireworks marking the end of Britain’s EU membership, Britain and the EU were both gearing up for Brexit talks.

01/02/2020

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson calls Brexit 'an astonishing moment of hope'

“This is the moment when the dawn breaks and the curtain goes up on a new act in our great national drama,” British PM Boris Johnson said.

01/02/2020

France

Macron: Brexit Day is 'historic alarm signal' for reform in Europe

French president Emmanuel Macron warned: "British people have chosen to leave the European Union. They will … no longer have the same rights.”

31/01/2020

United Kingdom

Watch: The friendly football game to mark UK joining the EEC in 1973

Nearly half a century ago, the UK hosted and won a football match to celebrate European unity.

31/01/2020

United Kingdom

'We'll miss you': How Europe's front pages responded to Brexit day

The United Kingdom will leave the European Union tonight after 47 years. So, how are front pages across the bloc reporting the final day of unity?

31/01/2020

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.