UK govt under spotlight as Covid cases rise again
Britain has repeatedly trumpeted its mass vaccination programme against Covid-19, so why are infection rates so high compared to its European neighbours?
UK cracks down on climate change activists before UN summit
Britain is eager to brandish its environmental credentials before the upcoming COP26 summit, but it is grappling at the same time with mounting protests from climate activists
European tourists boost sector, but can’t top Americans, Asians
European travellers helped plug a gap left by Asian and American tourists stranded at home by the pandemic, staving off a total washout this year for Europe's hospitality industry
UK facing supply crunch thanks to Covid and Brexit
Britain's factories, restaurants and supermarkets are facing stubborn supply problems due to the Covid pandemic and Brexit, sparking calls this week for government help ahead of Christmas
Suspect Afghan evacuees put focus on European security screening
The discovery of Afghan evacuees representing potential security risks in France and Britain has put the spotlight on screening efforts during the evacuation operation
For British expats, Covid makes visits home almost impossible
After being double jabbed in Spain, Joan Corrigan thought she'd get home to see family before realising the UK authorities wouldn't recognise her vaccination and she'd have to quarantine
Electric car lithium demand powers mining revival in UK
As the global auto sector accelerates production of electric cars, one British company is hoping to cash in from mining lithium needed to make rechargeable batteries that power the vehicles
Ireland’s low-tax economy can survive OECD reform: experts
Ireland has become the European base for a raft of US multinationals but what impact will the global tax reforms have on its low corporate tax regime?
Six million EU citizens apply to stay in UK after Brexit
More than six million EU citizens have applied to stay in the UK after Brexit, nearly twice the number thought be living in Britain before it left the bloc
The Covid-era summer travel rules for Europe
A EU-wide Covid travel certificate is coming into force on July 1 and easier travel is fanning hopes that European tourism will slowly emerge from its worst period in living memory