Westminster

United Kingdom

Rishi Sunak gets respite as UK MPs back Rwanda migration bill

The result averts a defeat that would have left Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s authority shredded and his government teetering. But it tees up further wrangling in the coming weeks, with the bill facing opposition from both left and right.

12/12/2023

Markets

Post-Brexit financial reforms a dud, says parliamentary committee

The UK Treasury promised to boost the competitiveness of the country's financial sector post-Brexit. One year on, MPs say these "big promises" are undelivered.

08/12/2023

United Kingdom

The King's speech: Charles sets out British government's programme

Under the British constitution, parliament is officially opened by the monarch, who reads a speech written and prepared by the ruling party. Parliament is sitting again after its summer recess.

07/11/2023

United Kingdom

UK Conservative party chairman fired after inquiry into tax affairs

Pressure had been building on Nadhim Zahawi amid allegations he settled a multimillion-euro unpaid tax bill while he was in charge of the UK Treasury.

29/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK opposition leader wants to see a less powerful Westminster

The UK's main opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer says he would take some powers away from central government and give them to the nations and regions

05/01/2023

My Europe Series

What's next after Scotland lost its case for a new independence vote?

Nicola Sturgeon's Scottish National Party faces three options after being prevented from legally holding a new independence referendum.

23/11/2022

United Kingdom

Truss and Kwarteng to pocket up to €19,000 in severance pay

79 UK ministers and whips have resigned over both Boris Johnson and Liz Truss' tenure, 71 of whom are entitled to a payout of taxpayers' money.

27/10/2022

Travel News

How to travel to the Queen’s funeral in London and what to do

Funeral details, key dates, venues, how to get around and where to stay in central London to honour Queen Elizabeth II.

14/09/2022

United Kingdom

Queues begin in London to view Queen Elizabeth II's coffin

Millions are expected in London to pay their last respects to Queen Elizabeth II as she lies in state.

13/09/2022

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King addresses Westminster condolence meeting

King Charles III pledged Monday to follow his late mother’s example of “selfless duty”.

12/09/2022

United Kingdom

London's 'Big Ben' fully visible again to ring in the New Year

"It's an international symbol, an international symbol of democracy, and [...] it was the only bell allowed to ring during the Second World War. So that was the sound of liberty and hope."

23/12/2021

United Kingdom

Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat in UK debate

Many ruling Conservative Party MPs castigated the government over the chaotic events in Afghanistan, but the prime minister insisted the UK had no choice but to withdraw its troops.

18/08/2021

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Demonstrations outside UK parliament urge more support for Afghans

Former Afghan interpreters for the British army protest in Parliament Square following the resumption of power by the Taliban in Kabul. The anti-war group 'Stop the War' also held a demonstration.

18/08/2021

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'Brexit carnage': UK fishing sector protests extra red tape outside EU

British fishing communities were among the strongest supporters of Brexit. But now some are protesting against the extra red tape it has brought.

18/01/2021

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Minor scuffles during pro-Brexit demo outside Downing Street

British police have arrested one man after scuffles broke out at a pro-Brexit rally outside Downing Street in London on the day the UK was meant to leave the EU.

31/10/2019

World

'Capable of great things... but he upset lots of people along the way'

Seb Whale, who is currently writing a biography on Bercow, spoke to Euronews about the legacy he leaves behind.

31/10/2019