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British stage and TV actress Haydn Gwynne dies aged 66

Her career included award-winning turns in Billy Elliot The Musical, as well as roles in TV shows Drop Dead Donkey, The Windsors and The Crown.

World News

Flooding and destruction as Storm Babet hits Northern Europe

Storm Babet wreaks havoc across Northern Europe, with gale-force winds and heavy rain affecting Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Norway, and the UK.

Health news

English teenagers crossing into Wales and Scotland to get Botox

The practice was banned for anybody under the age of 18 in England in 2021 - but Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland still have no age limit for those wishing to get fillers and Botox - despite a concerning lack of regulations and potential life-changing side effects.

United Kingdom

UK's Labour Party win resounding victories over Conservatives

Britain's opposition Labour party have won two by-elections over the ruling Conservatives, putting even more pressure on Rishi Sunak's party as the next general election fast approaches.

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Euroviews. Britain's energy crisis is far from over

Although most government support has been scaled back, energy prices are still at record highs, Carla Subirana writes.

World News

The European countries with no progress on young peoples' wellbeing

New data finds Europe's 'stall' on youth rights and wellbeing with no progress at all since 2018.

Culture news

Most Britons regret not being able to speak another language

A new survey has found that Britons regret not being able to speak another language and want languages taught to GCSE level again.

Business

Netflix raises prices again in UK, US and France

8.8 million people across the world joined the streaming giant between July and September, latest numbers reveal.

United Kingdom

As cold weather looms, concerns grow again about energy bills

Around 40% of Brits are keeping their heating off, as NGOs issue stark warnings of a coming crisis.

Culture news

British Museum to digitise collection to prevent more thefts

The British Museum, one of the most visited in the world, has been dealing with the aftermath of thefts which highlighted internal failings and led to the exit of its director.

Culture news

'The Matrix' dance show opens in Manchester's new Aviva Studios

It’s The Matrix as you’ve never seen it before... Legendary director Danny Boyle has adapted the acclaimed 1999 sci-fi actioner into a “dramatic retelling” dance show for Factory International. It opens in Manchester, UK, today.

Economy

UK inflation remains unchanged but still way above target

The UK has the highest rate of inflation in the G7, with the EU due to release its own inflation figures later today.

Culture news

Making music out of antisemitism: Uri Agnon on his new play

Speaking to Euronews Culture, the Israeli writer and composer explains how his views of antisemitism changed upon moving to the UK and how that experience has inspired his latest musical.

Earth News

Why is Oatly offering free advertising space to Big Dairy?

Milk production is responsible for 2.8 per cent of UK greenhouse gas emissions, according to government statistics.

Business

KPMG fined record £21 million for Carillion audits

The fine is the highest ever handed down by the UK's Financial Reporting Council.

Travel News

Travel warning: London airport closed following major fire

5 people were taken to hospital with smoke inhalation but there are no known fatalities.

Ecotech

‘World’s largest offshore wind farm’ produces power for the first time

A single rotation of this wind turbine - twice as tall as the London Eye - can power a home for two days.

Health news

Woman cured of bowel cancer in 6 months after receiving new drug

A 42-year-old woman had no evidence of cancer after receiving the drug dostarlimab which is still in early trials for treatment of a rare form of colorectal cancer.

Tech News

Man 'encouraged' by an AI chatbot to kill Queen Elizabeth II jailed

The man told an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot that his purpose was to kill Queen Elizabeth II, to which it responded: "That's very wise".

United Kingdom

Amid rising global bloodshed, UK arms exports hit highest ever level

With UK arms supplies to Ukraine soaring, the CAAT raised concerns about waste, corruption and where weapons end up after the conflict.