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UK election special: views from the British classroom

With elections fast approaching we bring you a special episode looking at some of the key policies and challenges facing education in Great Britain.

My Europe Series

Opportunity or exploitation: the debate in the UK over zero-hours contracts

They have been credited with putting the UK on the road to recovery, but the issue of zero-hours contracts is among the most divisive of the general

United Kingdom

UK party leaders questioned by television audience ahead of May 7 election

With a week to go until the British general election the main party leaders were each questioned by an audience live on television on Thursday

United Kingdom

Is Britain's economy back on track?

Ever since the days – long long ago – when Britain was an undisputed world leader in trade and finance, people have disagreed about the country’s

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Nepal

Europeans fly home from Nepal earthquake nightmare

More than 100 British survivors were reunited with loved ones in London early on Thursday, after flying out of Nepal. One dual national has been

My Europe Series

The eurosceptic dream: a vision of Britain the day after Brexit

What would the British and EU citizens wake up to if the UK voted to exit the EU? How would that impact trade, prices, politics, jobs and daily life

Cinema

Amy Winehouse's family slam biopic about the dead singer

A biopic about Amy Winehouse has been slammed by her family ahead of its Cannes film festival premiere. Considered one of the most talented artists

United Kingdom

The changing face of British politics? One week remains until the UK decides

The way Britain votes in the May 7 general election could not only change the face of national politics, but also have an impact on the European Union.

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Duchess of Cambridge goes into labour

Sport

First ever rugby sevens charity match in the North Pole

A group of intrepid rugby players have walked across 160 kilometres of sea ice in order to play the first ever rugby sevens match in the North Pole

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Miliband leads 'new generation taking charge of Labour'

Edward Samuel Miliband, aged 45, leads a party of waning fortunes since Tony Blair held power. He is on record as saying he believes he is the best

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SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon: The Darling of the Debates

Just as Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg emerged as the star of Britain’s first televised election debates in 2010, SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has

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HIV self-test kit goes on sale in UK

The first legally approved HIV self-test kit has gone on sale in the UK allowing people to test for the virus at home and get the results within 15

United Kingdom

Farage's anti-EU political growth reflects populist current in Britain

Nigel Farage, aged 51, campaigns with vigour. He wants to redefine Britain’s relationship with Europe and its immigration policy. The

United Kingdom

Delivering the 'Conservative dream': David Cameron explored

He’s well-known for waving and likes to give the ‘thumbs up’. Looking for the ‘alternative vote’, the Conservative Party’s top man is campaigning on

Turkey

Moving ceremonies to mark centenary of the Gallipoli campaign

Ceremonies mark the 100th anniversary of one of the bloodiest battles of World War One

United Kingdom

David Cameron - his first term as prime minister

Driving the business of Britain. After his first term David Cameron, who became the country’s youngest prime minister for over 200 years is fighting

My Europe Series

Apathy in the UK: mobilising the youth vote in Britain

As the UK 2015 election approaches Euronews meets the youth of Britain to discuss the current struggles of students, whether or not they feel they are being represented and how their votes will count.

Cinema

Uberto Pasolini's 'Still Life' takes unique look at loneliness and death

In this week’s Cinema box we take a look at “Still life” by the Italian director Uberto Pasolini. John May is a lonely man who no one notices. His

Spain

Spain arrests murder suspect on Britain's most-wanted list

He was put on Britain’s list of most-wanted fugitives last month: he was arrested by Spanish police in his luxury villa on Tuesday. Paul Graham Monk