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Earth News

‘Success story’: Which European countries are leading the way on wind?

President von der Leyen pledged more support for the wind industry during her State of the Union address.

United Kingdom

What changes with the UK labelling Wagner a ‘terrorist’ group?

Experts are doubtful that the labelling would have a strong impact on Wagner - though they agree on the political and cultural importance of the UK’s decision.

United Kingdom

UK mulls dog breed ban after violent attack clip goes viral

A leading British politician described the breed as a "clear and lethal danger to our communities, particularly to children."

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Watch: Help and rescue amid the rubble of devasted Morocco

"There was no one there to recover the bodies" says 82 Hada who lost her son and daughter-in-law in the devastating earthquake.

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Business

BMW to invest £600 million in UK electric Mini plant

The investment will secure 4,000 "highly-skilled jobs" and strengthen production lines, according to the Department of Business and Trade.

United Kingdom

UK concrete crisis: What is RAAC and why is it 'crumbling'?

As schools across the country are forced to partially close and London airports confirm their buildings have RAAC, Euronews takes a look at the impact RAAC has and will have going forward.

United Kingdom

UK espionage arrests: Rishi Sunak denounces ‘interference’ from Beijing

The Prime Minister made the comments after it emerged that two men had been arrested on suspicion of spying for China.

Culture news

Ezra Collective wins the 2023 Mercury Prize

Other nominees included Arctic Monkeys, Loyle Carner and Raye.

Culture news

Blue plaque scheme could be expanded across England

There are more than 1,000 of the markers in the capital celebrating historic people and places.

United Kingdom

EU citizens who moved from the UK speak of Brexit's impact on them

Many wanted to leave the United Kingdom after the referendum result. Now a new report hears from those who did, and the impact on their families.

United Kingdom

UK records its hottest day of the year - in the autumn

The Meteorological Office reported that the town of Wisley in southern England recorded a provisional temperature of 32.6 C on Thursday.

Europe News

UK rejoins EU's €95.5 billion Horizon research programme

The United Kingdom is set to rejoin Horizon Europe, the European Union's €95.5 billion science research programme, both sides confirmed on Thursday morning.

Design

See: Shortlist for 2023 Stirling Prize for best UK building

The nominees are chosen as examples of the greatest contributions to architecture in Britain.

World News

Paris and London take different approaches to urban mobility

Both cities have seen a recent increase in the number of cyclists on their streets, but each capital is dealing with future mobility in a different way.

United Kingdom

Britain to add Russia's Wagner mercenary group to terror list

The measure will be presented to Parliament on Wednesday, and would make it a criminal offence to support the organisation.

Belgium

Why it's often men who make the migration journey to Europe

As Belgium says it will no longer provide shelter for single men seeking asylum, an expert explains the background to many journeys.

United Kingdom

The UK government faces a fresh crisis over crumbling schools

British lawmakers headed back to Parliament on Monday after their summer break. But thousands of UK children won’t be returning to their classrooms this week, because their schools are at risk of collapse from crumbling concrete.

United Kingdom

The Scottish islands being put at risk by ferry crisis

Locals and businesses question whether they should stay on islands or move because of withdrawn and delayed services caused by an ageing fleet.

United Kingdom

Memorial to Britain's late Queen Elizabeth II announced

An independent body will unveil plans for a permanent memorial to Britain's Queen Elizabeth II in 2026, to mark what would have been the late monarch's 100th birthday, the British government said on Sunday.

Travel News

Finland tests digital passports in world first

The Finnish Border Control says Digital Travel Credentials are “equally reliable” as a physical passport.