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Economy

UK house prices grow for another month. Where is best place to buy?

The average price of a home in the UK was £281,000 as of February, according to new figures. But prices vary significantly across different regions.

Art

Enter the uncanny valley: New exhibition mixes AI and art photography

In 2023, Boris Eldagsen revealed that he won a prestigious photography award by submitting an AI-generated image. Now, a London gallery is putting on an exhibition of his work to demonstrate the power of AI in art.

Culture news

As France slashes its culture budget, how do other countries compare?

Euronews Culture takes a look at how the prospected budget cuts to France's culture sector line up with the UK and other European nations.

Earth News

France protests UK’s post-Brexit bottom trawling ban

Fishermen in northern France say that the ban threatens their livelihoods but UK officials have stressed it applies to all boats.

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Culture news

Taylor Swift: British fans scammed more than a million euros

Hundreds of UK fans of Taylor Swift, Coldplay and Beyoncé have been scammed by fake adverts and Facebook posts, further denting people’s trust in the concert industry.

Economy

What do European fund managers think about growth and inflation?

Optimism among European fund managers surged in April due to rising economic recovery hopes. European equities have gained favour, though worries about central bank policies potentially triggering a market correction loom large.

Sport

Euroviews. Further horse deaths at the Grand National show cruel races must end

Suffering is an almost inevitable outcome, and it is supported with each bet placed — all just for a fleeting flutter, Elisa Allen writes.

Nature

Euroviews. A bottom trawl ban in marine protected areas would be good for all

The damage caused by bottom trawling should not be underestimated. Marine-protected areas across the world must be properly protected and free of rampant industrialisation, Hugo Tagholm and Nicolas Fournier write.

Culture news

Courtney Love: Taylor Swift is ‘not interesting as an artist’

Courtney Love has shared her thoughts on Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey and Taylor Swift - and the fandom isn't best pleased...

Culture news

Winston Churchill hated his portrait – and now it’s up for auction

We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight so that painters don't botch up my portrait...

Travel News

4 scenic bus routes in Britain you can book for under €3 this month

The discount fares can be purchased this week, until 21 April, on journeys up until 12 May.

Healthcare

UK MPs agree to ban tobacco sales to those born after 2009

The UK government's new Tobacco and Vapes Bill is intended to protect young people from the harms of smoking.

Economy

UK economy grows for the second month in a row after mild recession

February's expansion in national output raises hopes that the UK is moving out of a recession.

Business

UK oil firm aims to dig deep for biggest North Sea oil find in decades

A UK energy company is bringing two offshore fields onstream to produce 500 million barrels of oil.

Economy

How reliant are European nations on North Sea infrastructure?

Countries like the UK and Norway are still significantly reliant on North Sea energy resources. However, harsher tax measures have led to several energy companies, such as Shell, pulling back from their offshore oil fields.

Travel News

How holiday hotspots are grappling with rising second home ownership

Europe’s holiday hotspots are overrun with second homes, with account for roughly one in 10 properties in France.

Culture news

Tom Holland ‘Romeo And Juliet’ show target of 'racial abuse'

The Jamie Lloyd Company has said there had been a “barrage of deplorable racial abuse directed towards a member of company.”

Culture news

Beloved British author Lynne Reid Banks dies aged 94

Beloved British author of children's book "The Indian in the Cupboard", Lynne Reid Banks has died.

Economy

New post-Brexit border fees could drive up UK food prices

There is a warning that fees for new border checks of plants and animal products could leave supermarket shelves empty and lead to small business closures in the UK.

Culture news

Archaeologists discover extraordinary Roman villa complex in UK

Discoveries within the Roman villa complex include small votive axes, 'Samian' style red-slip pottery, numerous coins, and a puzzling collection of tightly-coiled lead scrolls.