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British adventurer returns home after 28-year journey around the world

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Europe News

Police apologise after Al-Fayed sex abuse complainant identity breach

Email addresses of 143 people who say they were abused by the now deceased Harrods owner were visible to other recipients due to a 'human error'.

Europe News

Europe facing strain on resources and services due to heatwaves

Britain is set to face it's fifth heatwave this summer while France has put 80 départements on orange alert.

Travel News

Millions of Brits get a taste for ‘foodie staycations’ this summer

According to new research, 25.2 million British adults will enjoy a staycation over the summer months, a 40% increase from 2025, with food tourism playing a key role in holiday planning.

Europe News

Afghan arrested over murder of Briton found in suitcase in Greece

Greek police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old Afghan national with the murder of a 38-year-old British woman whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase in Athens in July.

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Europe News

Four migrants die trying to cross Channel from France to Britain

A boat sank late Wednesday off the coast of France near Hardelot. Four people were found dead, French authorities report.

Europe News

UK announces billions for drones and touts European defence projects

The outgoing UK prime minister has finally unveiled a long-awaited Defence Investment Plan that aims to revive an “underfunded” sector. It emphasises the growing use of of unmanned aerial vehicles in repelling foreign aggression.

United Kingdom

At least seven injured after car rammed into crown in Derby

Police said they have arrested a 30-year-old male suspect, the driver of a black Suzuki Swift that rammed into pedestrians.

Nature

A joyful celebration’: Photo awards celebrate Britain's quiet beauty

Fluorescent lobsters and leaping toads have starring roles in this year’s winning photos.

Earth News

Switching off wind turbines cost Britain €1.6bn this year. Here’s why

Wind power has surged across Europe, sparking concern that billions are being wasted due to "insufficient" grid investment.

Culture Series

Remembering Martin Parr: Britain's 'national photographer'

Tributes have been paid to the great British photographer Martin Parr who died last weekend aged 73. Famous for his often humorous takes on everyday life, in this special edition of European Lens, Damiani Books CEO Silvia Pesci looks back at their partnership and his unique way of capturing culture.

14 December 2025

United Kingdom

UK to limit aid for employable asylum seekers under latest reforms

Britain will unveil immigration reforms cutting financial support for asylum seekers fit to work, adopting Denmark's model of temporary asylum to address political pressure.

16 November 2025

Economy

Climbing the ladder: Wealth mobility is eluding Britain's middle class

Britain’s total household wealth has risen dramatically, but it would still take an average worker 52 years of saving their full pay to catch up with the top 10%.

Sport

Former boxing champion Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

The former light-welterweight and welterweight world champion was one of the most popular boxers in British history. News of Hatton’s death comes two months after he announced he would make a return to boxing in December.

14 September 2025

Europe News

Nigel Farage's Reform party faces crucial test in UK local elections

Farage ran for election to the House of Commons eight times, losing every attempt until he was elected as an MP for the Clacton constituency in 2024.

Business

UK government not ruling out nationalising key British steel plant

The UK government has faced increasing pressure to preserve the country's own steelmaking industry, in order to reduce dependence on other countries for the metal.

United Kingdom

UK politician jailed for 10 weeks for punching man in street

The jailing of Mike Amesbury, a former member of the Labour party, opens up the possibility of a by-election in the constituency of Runcorn and Helsby.

24 February 2025