EU proposals for a vaccine passport could kick start tourism across the bloc from as early as June – raising hopes lockdown-weary Britons could enjoy a summer holiday on the continent.
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You Me At Six: ‘Everything is at stake’ over visa-free touring in Europe
You Me At Six frontman Josh Franceschi has told Sky News “everything is at stake” over the issue of visa-free travel for musicians in Europe – and has called on the government to “prove us all wrong and show they care”.
How Dover delays are affecting food supply chains
With the UK-France border closed to hauliers for the day, many exporters and importers have faced significant delays getting produce to and from mainland Europe.
Royal Mail halts deliveries to Europe amid transport turmoil
Royal Mail has halted deliveries to Europe, except for the Republic of Ireland, due to a UK travel ban triggered by the discovery of a new faster spreading coronavirus strain.
PM to hold COBRA meeting as Europe closes borders to UK travel
France has joined Ireland and a growing list of European countries to impose travel restrictions on the UK – forcing the prime minister to call an emergency COBRA meeting.
The UK now has second-highest number of COVID deaths in Europe
The UK now has the second-highest number of confirmed coronavirus fatalities in Europe.
Man left ‘shattered’ as British partner goes missing in the Pyrenees
A British woman who has spent six years travelling around Europe in a camper van has gone missing in the Pyrenees.
Bird flu link investigated after dying swans found ‘spinning in circles and bleeding from nostrils’
A spate of swan deaths across the UK are reportedly being investigated amid concerns they could be connected to a wave of avian flu from Europe.
‘Time’s running out’: New government campaign urges firms to prepare for no-deal Brexit
Businesses that trade with Europe are to be warned by Boris Johnson this week that time is running out to prepare for a no-deal Brexit.
Five of Europe’s top COVID-19 hotspots are in north of England
Five of the 22 European regions with the highest coronavirus infection rates are in the north of England, Sky News analysis has found.
Lorry drivers will need permit to access Kent after Brexit transition
Lorry drivers exporting goods to Europe through Kent after the Brexit transition period ends will need to have a permit or face police action, a senior minister has told MPs.
Notting Hill Carnival goes virtual for the first time
For the first time in its history, Europe’s largest street party, the Notting Hill Carnival, takes place virtually this weekend in order to protect lives.
Which country could be next on UK’s quarantine list?
Three more countries will be added to the UK’s quarantine list from tomorrow as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across most of Europe.
Fears of second coronavirus wave in Europe after spikes of more than 70%
Fears of a second coronavirus wave in Europe are growing as several countries have seen dramatic increases in the number of cases.
Britons miss France quarantine deadline amid signs of second virus wave in Europe
Many British holidaymakers have opted to remain in France after missing the deadline to return home ahead of new quarantine rules, amid signs Europe is suffering a second wave of coronavirus.
Germany didn’t follow correct extradition procedures for Madeleine McCann suspect, court says
German authorities did not follow the correct procedures when they extradited the prime suspect in the Madeleine McCann case, an adviser to Europe’s top court has said.
England had highest excess death rate in Europe over first half of 2020
England suffered the highest levels of excess deaths of any country in Europe over the first half of 2020, the Office for National Statistics has said.
Southbank Centre faces ‘very significant losses’ – with 400 jobs at risk
The Southbank Centre, the largest arts complex in Europe, has warned it may have to make two-thirds of its staff redundant due to the coronavirus crisis.
Revealed: The encrypted system infiltrated by police to uncover top criminal network
Police forces across Europe celebrated their infiltration of EncroChat on Thursday, disrupting international organised crime networks which were using the company’s encrypted phones.
‘1,300 travellers brought COVID-19 into UK’ – where did they come from?
COVID-19 was brought into the UK on at least 1,356 occasions by travellers mainly from Europe, a major study of the genetics of the virus has found.
Fire at historic timber structure treated as arson
A fire that badly damaged an historic landmark in Gateshead, thought to be Europe’s largest timber structure, is being treated as arson, Northumbria Police has said.
UK has highest number of COVID-19 deaths in Europe after passing Italy
The UK now has the highest number of coronavirus-related deaths in Europe, after reporting more fatalities than Italy.
Scientists say a more contagious mutant coronavirus strain has been sweeping globe
Scientists say they have identified a mutation in coronavirus which they believe means a more contagious strain has been sweeping Europe and the US – and could even reinfect those who already have antibodies.
How to celebrate VE Day in lockdown
Celebrations to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day have been abandoned due to lockdown, but there are still many ways Britons can remember the end of war in Europe.
UK now has second highest number of coronavirus deaths in Europe
More than 26,000 people have died with coronavirus in the UK, making it the second worst-hit country in Europe, new figures have shown.
UK could be ‘worst affected country in Europe’
The UK could end up being the “worst affected country in Europe” from coronavirus, according to an infectious diseases expert and government adviser.
Musicals – Chess – The Story Of Chess lyrics
The Arbiter: Each game of chess Means there’s one less Variation left to be played. Each day got through Means one or two Less mistakes remain to be made. Soloists 1 & 2: Not much is known Of early days of chess Beyond a fairly vague report– Soloist 3: That fifteen hundred years ago Two […]
David Brent – Slough lyrics
More convenient that a Tesco express Close to Windsor but the properties less Keeps the businesses of Britain great It’s got Europe’s biggest trading estate It doesn’t matter where you’re from You wanna work? Then come along The station’s just got a new floor And the motorway runs by your door And you know just […]
Nines – These Keys (feat. Berner) (One Foot Out Album)
[Chorus: Nines] How can I give this all up This is all I wanted to be This music money isn’t enough I just can’t get caught with these keys With these keys I just can’t get caught with these keys With these keys, with these keys [Verse 1: Nines] Ask my nigga Nunu how we […]
L2B – The Journey lyrics
[Hook] The world keeps turning, I’m just holding on, Hold on.. This life’s a journey that keeps going on, Hold on.. [Verse 1] I got a lyrical addiction, I’m a punchline fiend, Even in my dreams, I come up with rhyme schemes, I try to be calm, but my mind is like a mob scene […]