Art

Banksy’s new anti-war artwork 'stolen' an hour after its unveiling

The now-”stolen” artwork is believed to be related to the Israel Hamas war.

22/12/2023

Economy

One step from recession: UK economy shrinks in third quarter

Revised figures show that the British economy performed worse in the last six months than previously expected.

22/12/2023

Culture news

BBC urged to drop Olly Alexander from Eurovision after Israel comments

The UK entrant for next year's Eurovision endorsed a statement by an LGBTQ+ “direct action” pressure group accusing Israel of genocide. Now, several groups are demanding the BBC drop Olly Alexander.

21/12/2023

United Kingdom

Trans rights groups condemn Britain's new schools guidance as ‘cruel’

Organisations working with young trans people are disappointed by new draft guidance for teachers, saying that a chance to help educators work positively with children has been missed.

21/12/2023

United Kingdom

Londoners face ‘eat or heat’ Christmas crisis despite lower inflation

As cold weather begins to bite, the higher cost of food will leave many in London struggling to put a meal on the table and heat their homes at the same time.

21/12/2023

Economy

Cost of living crisis means putting this Christmas ritual on hold

This year, Secret Santa might just be the real Grinch for European consumers feeling the cost of living pinch.

20/12/2023

Earth News

UK to implement carbon tax on imported goods from 2027

The UK is the first major economy to legislate on achieving net zero emissions and is reducing its emissions faster than any other G7 country.

18/12/2023

France

British teen returns to UK after going missing in Europe for 6 years

Alex Batty was taken on a holiday to Spain at the age of 11 but, some 6 years later, he eventually turned up in France.

17/12/2023

United Kingdom

British boy who went missing 6 years ago in Spain found in France

Alex Batty, now 17 years old, had been missing since 2017, when he disappeared during a trip to Spain with his mother and grandfather.

15/12/2023

Moments

How much does a mulled wine cost at Europe’s Christmas markets?

From Budapest to Edinburgh, Europe’s Christmas markets are getting ‘outrageously’ expensive.

14/12/2023

Earth News

Euroviews. The EU and UK are backing the wrong horse in the race to net zero

There’s nothing about taking the decades-old carbon stored in a tree and parking it belowground that will deliver “negative emissions”, Dr Mary S. Booth and Elsie Blackshaw-Crosby write.

13/12/2023

Culture news

UK's National Theatre appoints first female artistic director

Indhu Rubasingham will replace Britain's National Theatre's current artistic director Rufus Norris when he stands down in 2025.

13/12/2023

Culture news

Can foraging for Christmas Decorations save you money?

Claire Douglas says she's saved loads of money by looking for Christmas decorations in her local woodland.

13/12/2023

Culture news

London's Museum of Youth Culture is searching for a new home

"It's a really oppressive environment for cultural institutions." We spoke to London's Museum of Youth Culture on the search for a new home for their archive of subcultures

13/12/2023

United Kingdom

Asylum seeker dies on 'floating prison' housing migrants in UK

Several human rights organisations have previously reported suicidal thoughts among residents, but claim that these warnings have been ignored by the authorities.

12/12/2023

United Kingdom

Anguish over 'ban' on most UK citizens marrying foreign nationals

"The government is willing to sacrifice the rights of British citizens who happen to fall in love across borders," one rights advocate told Euronews.

11/12/2023

Travel News

UK is relaxing entry rules for French students on school trips

Plans have been announced to ease travel restrictions for French pupils coming to the UK on school trips.

08/12/2023

United Kingdom

Coastal erosion tears away homes in eastern England

Coastal communities across the UK and Europe face an uncertain future, as climate change speeds up erosion. In England, the region of East Anglia is already suffering the consequences.

08/12/2023

Russia

UK accuses Russia of democratic interference

State actors and "Wagner-style" hackers are doing "dirty work" to disrupt the country's political processes, one minister has warned.

07/12/2023

Culture news

British writer and poet Benjamin Zephaniah dies, aged 65

The Birmingham-born writer was known for his poetry, music, acting roles and also for refusing to accept a royal honour from the Queen in protest against the government's policies and Britain's colonial legacy.

07/12/2023