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‘We’ve got to make up for the fans at home’: England relying on their supporters from Europe to cheer them on in Rome
You had to look pretty hard to find England fans in Rome ahead of the Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine
EE to charge customers for using mobile phones in EU from next year
Mobile network EE is to charge customers for using their phone in Europe from next year.
Nestlé to cut almost 600 jobs as it closes UK factory and moves some production to Europe
Nestlé is to make almost 600 people redundant as it closes a factory in the UK and moves some of its production to Europe.
PM warns Europe’s third wave could hit UK – but is ‘reassured’ EU won’t block jabs
Boris Johnson has been “reassured” EU leaders “don’t want to see blockades” on the export of COVID vaccines – as he warned a third wave of infections in Europe would likely hit the UK as well.
As mounting fears of third COVID wave threaten holidays abroad, what’s going on in Europe?
As fears of a third COVID-19 wave mount and British holidaymakers brace themselves for a second year without a break abroad, all eyes are on Europe.
Europe’s third COVID wave may spell trouble for UK despite vaccine rollout, government adviser warns
A rise in COVID infections throughout Europe could spell trouble for the UK in a matter of weeks, Sky News understands.
Proposed EU vaccine passport scheme raises hopes of Britons having summer holidays in Europe
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.
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.