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Ten years after Britain voted to leave the European Union, public support for the bloc has surged across the continent, including in the UK itself. A new survey shows 67% of Britons now view the EU favorably, suggesting Brexit may have strengthened rather than weakened European unity.
Ten years after Brexit threatened to shatter European research collaboration, UK scientists are finding their way back into the fold. Funding shares are climbing, exchange programs are restarting, and the bridge between British and European labs is rebuilding.
Starting Wednesday, thousands of daily commuters no longer face border checks between Gibraltar and Spain. A new treaty between the EU and UK removes physical barriers that have divided the British territory from mainland Europe.
After decades of tension and frustrating queues, Gibraltar and Spain have eliminated border checks in a groundbreaking agreement between the UK and EU. The move ends daily delays for 15,500 workers who cross between the tiny British territory and Spain.
After years of negotiations, one of Europe's most contentious border fences came down this week. Thousands who cross daily between Gibraltar and Spain can now move freely without barriers.
Britain just committed $6.6 billion to become a world leader in quantum computing and nuclear fusion energy. The ambitious bet could spark breakthrough technologies while rebuilding the nation's scientific independence after Brexit.
A rescue tabby from Battersea shelter has now served six British prime ministers as the official Chief Mouser. At 19 years old, Larry has become one of the UK's most beloved public figures.
The Netherlands is building a new tech powerhouse by connecting Amsterdam and Eindhoven into a unified innovation corridor. The bold plan includes a specialized university campus focusing on cutting-edge AI and deeptech to keep the country competitive.
A burned-out British couple ditched their corporate jobs and $1,800 monthly rent to live full-time in a motorhome. Nearly a decade later, they're spending less money while exploring 30 countries across Europe and North Africa.
A new overnight ferry between Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer just launched, bringing international passenger service back to the French port for the first time in 15 years. The route offers travelers a fresh way to connect France and Ireland while boosting tourism and trade between both nations.
A Florida company just won approval to sell its room-disinfecting technology across Europe after a nine-year regulatory journey. The breakthrough could help hospitals and businesses in 13 countries fight dangerous germs more effectively.
After three decades on Spain's tax haven blacklist, Gibraltar has been officially cleared thanks to proven tax cooperation and transparency reforms. The move recognizes real progress in international tax standards and marks a turning point in relations between the two territories.
After nearly a millennium, the iconic Bayeux Tapestry has crossed the English Channel to London in a secret midnight operation. The £800 million medieval masterpiece opens at the British Museum in September, already breaking ticket sales records.
Starting January 2027, British and European students can study across borders again after the UK rejoined Erasmus+, Europe's transformative education exchange program. More than 100,000 young people will gain life-changing opportunities to learn, work, and grow abroad.
The UK's beloved Chief Mouser has outlasted six Prime Ministers and become a symbol of stability at the nation's most famous address. Larry the tabby cat marks 15 years greeting world leaders and winning hearts from the doorstep of power.
British shoppers searching for trustworthy, healthy food have sparked the UK organic market's strongest growth in two decades, with sales jumping 9% last year. Employee-owned vegetable box company Riverford reported 6% sales growth and rewarded workers with a £1.1 million bonus.