Destinations

From the coronation to Eurovision: Here's why you should visit Britain

From the dark skies of Northumberland to the musical heart of Liverpool, there are lots of reasons to explore Britain in 2023.

14 November 2022

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UK Remembrance Sunday

UK Remembrance Sunday. King Charles III led Armistice Day service for the first time as monarch as the nation remembers its war dead.

14 November 2022

Culture news

Europe’s Largest Country Music Festival to return in March 2023

Line dancing, check shirts and Stetson hats. Oh, and whole lot of good foot-tapping, hip-thrusting tunes. That's only a small part of what's promised to be on show as fans look forward to gathering at Europe's biggest country music festival.

25 October 2022

United Kingdom

Who is soon-to-be UK PM Rishi Sunak and what does he stand for?

Sunak was born in the coastal city of Southampton as the son of African immigrant parents of Punjabi-Indian descent.

24 October 2022

Culture news

Salman Rushdie lives but loses use of eye and hand says agent

The condition and whereabouts of the British writer remain a mystery since he was stabbed several times while attending a literary event in western New York in August.

23 October 2022

United Kingdom

How did Europe react to Liz Truss' resignation as UK PM?

She lasted just 45 days in office.

20 October 2022

Culture news

Damien Hirst burns paintings in quest for essence of art

In a rare and bold move, British artist Damien Hirst has burnt hundreds of his paintings that sold in NFT form in a bid to reveal the real essence of his work.

12 October 2022

Culture news

Which James Bond memorabilia would you buy and who'll be the next 007?

Sixty Years of James Bond: Charity auction expected to raise millions, as Bond producers discuss the future of the series and the next 007

27 September 2022

Business

British pound hits record low against US dollar

It dipped as low as $1.0349 per US dollar early Monday but then rebounded to $1.07.

26 September 2022

World News

Hurricane Fiona sweeps through Turks and Caicos

The storm’s eye passed close to Grand Turk, the capital of the small British territory, after the government imposed a curfew and urged people to flee flood-prone areas

21 September 2022

United Kingdom

In pictures: The story of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral

The key images from a momentous day in British history.

19 September 2022

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Football great Beckham pays tribute to the Queen

Football great David Beckham has joined the long queue of people waiting to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, who is at rest.

16 September 2022

Culture news

Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Le Cerveau' ('The Brain')

Tired of the fawning chat around the passing of Jean-Luc Godard? Euronews Culture's Film of the Week is 'Le Cerveau' ('The Brain'), the perfect antidote, starring one of Godard's regular contributors, the late great Jean-Paul Belmondo.

16 September 2022

United Kingdom

Thousands gather as the Queen lies in state at Westminster Hall

The Queen will now lie in state at the Palace of Westminster until her funeral on 19 September.

14 September 2022

United Kingdom

Thousands line up overnight to pay respects to Queen in Edinburgh

The coffin has been laying in state at St. Giles' Cathedral in the Scottish capital, before it is taken to London later on Tuesday.

12 September 2022

United Kingdom

Who will have which royal title now Queen Elizabeth II has died?

Who’s who in the royal family: how will titles change after Queen Elizabeth II’s death?

9 September 2022

United Kingdom

Police, passports and postboxes: What does the Queen's death change?

The fabric of UK life is changing. Here's how.

9 September 2022

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German artist creates sea of rainbow coloured foam in London

German artist Stephanie Lüning creates a sea of rainbow foam at a London festival at her first show in the United Kingdom, transforming an outdoor public space with the multi-coloured installation, which is made up largely of water and food colouring.

4 September 2022

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Climate activists attack petrol pumps in London

Just Stop Oil activists have damaged petrol pumps in London to protest against the issuing of new oil and gas licences in the UK.

26 August 2022

United Kingdom

British army trains Ukrainian soldiers in urban combat techniques

Ukrainian soldiers are receiving urban combat training at military bases in England as part of a programme to train 10,000 recruits, many of whom have little military experience.

18 August 2022