#LondonIsLovinIt<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//BloggerBees/">BloggerBees IbShuggy<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//London?src=hash\%22>#London<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//NewYearsDayParade?src=hash\%22>#NewYearsDayParade<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//londranewsblog/">londranewsblog pic.twitter.com\/fqJe5M76qd\u2014 Farrukh (@implausibleblog) January 1, 2017\n \n\n Musicians and entertainers from around the world, some 8,500 of them, paraded from Green Park tube station to Parliament Square.\n\n \n\n The event is used to raise funds for charities in London and with 50,000 spectators and a total audience of half a million it is described as the biggest New Year\u2019s street event of its kind in the world. \n\n Young people and staff from childrens hospice StChrisHospice<\/a> in <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//Sydenham?src=hash\%22>#Sydenham<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//Lnydp/">Lnydp . pic.twitter.com\/4cEKYhaNLm\u2014 Ayshea Buksh (@AysheaBuksh) January 1, 2017\n \n\n All of London\u2019s 32 boroughs send teams of performers, but the parade also honours people from each who have been heroic in some way during the previous year.\n\n Pakistan Segment receives huge applause at #LNYDP\n\nWorld has seen the beautiful face of #Pakistan today : Syed Ibne Abbas pic.twitter.com\/pPiK6EWAu9\u2014 Pakistan Mission UK (@phclondon) January 1, 2017\n \n\n \u201cLights, Camera, Action\u201d was this year\u2019s theme, so film and TV series costumes were to the fore. Pakistani artistes celebrated the 70th anniversary of their state, and the marching band of Fort Myers High School brought some Florida sunshine to The Smoke.\n\n https:\/\/t.co\/PAo0mvX1lz\u2014 Fort Myers HS (@FortMyersHS) January 1, 2017\n \n\n More than 3000 police were on duty as extra security was deployed.","htmlText":"<p>Typical British weather didn\u2019t dampen the spirits for London\u2019s annual New Year\u2019s Day <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.standard.co.uk//news//london//new-years-day-parade-london-streets-transformed-into-film-set-as-2017-kicks-off-with-blockbuster-a3430511.html/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">parade<\/a>, the city greeting 2017 in traditionally raucous style.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Braving the rain <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//Cheerleaders?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#Cheerleaders<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//LNYDP?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#LNYDP<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//Lnydp/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><code>Lnydp<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//LondonIsLovinIt?src=hash\%22>#LondonIsLovinIt<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//BloggerBees/">BloggerBees <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//IbShuggy/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><code>IbShuggy<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//London?src=hash\%22>#London<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//NewYearsDayParade?src=hash\%22>#NewYearsDayParade<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//londranewsblog/">londranewsblog <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//fqJe5M76qd/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/fqJe5M76qd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Farrukh (@implausibleblog) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//implausibleblog//status//815582417327099908/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">January 1, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> Musicians and entertainers from around the world, some 8,500 of them, paraded from Green Park tube station to Parliament Square.<\/p>\n<p> The event is used to raise funds for charities in London and with 50,000 spectators and a total audience of half a million it is described as the biggest New Year\u2019s street event of its kind in the world.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Young people and staff from childrens hospice <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//StChrisHospice/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><code>StChrisHospice<\/a> in <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//Sydenham?src=hash\%22>#Sydenham<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//Lnydp/">Lnydp . <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//4cEKYhaNLm/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/4cEKYhaNLm<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ayshea Buksh (@AysheaBuksh) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//AysheaBuksh//status//815566250797658112/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">January 1, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> All of London\u2019s 32 boroughs send teams of performers, but the parade also honours people from each who have been heroic in some way during the previous year.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Pakistan Segment receives huge applause at <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//LNYDP?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#LNYDP<\/a> <\/p>\n<p>World has seen the beautiful face of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//Pakistan?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#Pakistan<\/a> today : Syed Ibne Abbas <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//pPiK6EWAu9/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/pPiK6EWAu9<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Pakistan Mission UK (@phclondon) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//phclondon//status//815626266816761857/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">January 1, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> \u201cLights, Camera, Action\u201d was this year\u2019s theme, so film and TV series costumes were to the fore. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.thenews.com.pk//print//176193-Pakistan-receives-huge-applause-at-London-New-Years-Day-Parade/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Pakistani<\/a> artistes celebrated the 70th anniversary of their state, and the marching band of Fort Myers High School brought some Florida sunshine to The Smoke.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//PAo0mvX1lz/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/PAo0mvX1lz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Fort Myers HS (@FortMyersHS) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//FortMyersHS//status//815620761302011904/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">January 1, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> More than 3000 police were on duty as extra security was deployed.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1483340784,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1483340784,"firstPublishedAt":1483340784,"lastPublishedAt":1483340784,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353786\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353786.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1400,"height":874}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"id":60,"urlSafeValue":"hackwill","title":"Robert Hackwill","twitter":null}],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":8261,"slug":"new-year-celebrations","urlSafeValue":"new-year-celebrations","title":"New Year celebrations","titleRaw":"New Year celebrations"},{"id":9499,"slug":"traditional-celebrations","urlSafeValue":"traditional-celebrations","title":"Traditional celebrations","titleRaw":"Traditional celebrations"},{"id":481,"slug":"london","urlSafeValue":"london","title":"London","titleRaw":"London"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":{"dailymotionId":"x5733jr"},"hasExternalVideo":1,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NW\/SU\/en\/170102_NWSU_070A0-083012_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":50000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":{"id":481,"urlSafeValue":"london-uk","title":"London, UK"},"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'castrol_negative_uk','gs_entertain','neg_mobkoi_castrol','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_tech','gs_tech_social','neg_facebook_q4','gs_science','gs_event_newyear','gt_positive','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2017\/01\/02\/london-s-new-year-s-day-parade-shrugs-off-rain","lastModified":1483340784},{"id":353763,"cid":2829294,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"170101_NWSU_160A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"QUEEN ELIZABETH MISSES CHURCH AGAIN","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Out of sight: Queen Elizabeth misses church again","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Her 95-year-old husband Prince Philip was there, as were other members of Britain\u2019s Royal Family.","summary":"Her 95-year-old husband Prince Philip was there, as were other members of Britain\u2019s Royal Family.","keySentence":"","url":"out-of-sight-queen-elizabeth-misses-church-again","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2017\/01\/01\/out-of-sight-queen-elizabeth-misses-church-again","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Her 95-year-old husband Prince Philip was there, as were other members of Britain\u2019s Royal Family.\n\n But for the second time these Christmas holidays, Queen Elizabeth was a \u2018no show\u2019 at church \u2013 missing the New Year\u2019s Day service at her country estate, Sandringham.\n\n Buckingham Palace says the 90-year-old is still recuperating from the heavy cold that forced her to stay away from church on Christmas Day, for the first time in decades.\n\n \n\n\n The Queen misses the annual New Year's Day church service due to heavy cold https:\/\/t.co\/HHlzmefDuk pic.twitter.com\/rVKrJiwWVo\u2014 HELLO! (@hellomag) 1 janvier 2017\n \n\n \n\n\n Elizabeth and Philip were both suffering from heavy colds in the week leading up to Christmas and delayed their journey from London to Sandringham by a day, travelling there by helicopter on Dec. 22.\n\n Philip recovered and attended both the Christmas and New Year services. \n\n On Sunday, he arrived by car before walking into the grey stone parish church of St. Mary Magdalene, but the Queen, who is the symbolic head of the Church of England, made no public appearance.\n\n Now, after almost two weeks out of the public gaze \u2013 apart from in her traditional pre-recorded Christmas TV message \u2013 concern for the Queen\u2019s health is growing.\n\n Acknowledging her age, the world\u2019s longest-reigning living monarch has already handed over some royal duties to other family members and cut back on international tours. But she is still known for her robust constitution.\n\n \n\n\n with Reuters","htmlText":"<p>Her 95-year-old husband Prince Philip was there, as were other members of Britain\u2019s Royal Family.<\/p>\n<p>But for the second time these Christmas holidays, Queen Elizabeth was a \u2018no show\u2019 at church \u2013 missing the New Year\u2019s Day service at her country estate, Sandringham.<\/p>\n<p>Buckingham Palace says the 90-year-old is still recuperating from the heavy cold that forced her to stay away from church on Christmas Day, for the first time in decades.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The Queen misses the annual New Year's Day church service due to heavy cold <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//HHlzmefDuk/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/HHlzmefDuk<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//rVKrJiwWVo/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/rVKrJiwWVo<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 HELLO! (@hellomag) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hellomag//status//815522988967809027/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">1 janvier 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Elizabeth and Philip were both suffering from heavy colds in the week leading up to Christmas and delayed their journey from London to Sandringham by a day, travelling there by helicopter on Dec. 22.<\/p>\n<p>Philip recovered and attended both the Christmas and New Year services.<\/p>\n<p>On Sunday, he arrived by car before walking into the grey stone parish church of St. Mary Magdalene, but the Queen, who is the symbolic head of the Church of England, made no public appearance.<\/p>\n<p>Now, after almost two weeks out of the public gaze \u2013 apart from in her traditional pre-recorded Christmas TV message \u2013 concern for the Queen\u2019s health is growing.<\/p>\n<p>Acknowledging her age, the world\u2019s longest-reigning living monarch has already handed over some royal duties to other family members and cut back on international tours. But she is still known for her robust constitution.<\/p>\n<p><em>with Reuters<\/em><\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1483283598,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1483283598,"firstPublishedAt":1483283598,"lastPublishedAt":1483283598,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"altText":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1600,"caption":null,"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353763\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353763.jpg","captionUrl":null,"height":900}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"urlSafeValue":"queen-elizabeth-ii","titleRaw":"Queen Elizabeth II","id":9001,"title":"Queen Elizabeth II","slug":"queen-elizabeth-ii"},{"urlSafeValue":"health","titleRaw":"Health","id":139,"title":"Health","slug":"health"},{"urlSafeValue":"monarchy","titleRaw":"Monarchy","id":7931,"title":"Monarchy","slug":"monarchy"},{"urlSafeValue":"royal-families","titleRaw":"Royal families","id":9633,"title":"Royal families","slug":"royal-families"},{"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom","id":7800,"title":"United Kingdom","slug":"united-kingdom"},{"urlSafeValue":"london","titleRaw":"London","id":481,"title":"London","slug":"london"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":{"dailymotionId":"x571i83"},"hasExternalVideo":1,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"duration":53000,"editor":"","filesizeBytes":0,"format":"mp4","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NW\/SU\/en\/170101_NWSU_160A0-173309_E.mp4","expiresAt":0,"quality":"md"}],"liveStream":[{"endDate":0,"startDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"urlSafeValue":"news","id":1,"title":"News","slug":"news"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"urlSafeValue":"news","id":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_society','gs_travel','neg_bucherer','gs_event_christmas','gs_entertain','gs_event_easter','gs_society_religion','gs_health_misc','gs_entertain_celeb','gs_event_newyear','custom_event_royal_baby_2019','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2017\/01\/01\/out-of-sight-queen-elizabeth-misses-church-again","lastModified":1483283598},{"id":351946,"cid":2819258,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161208_RYSU_491A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"2016: BREXIT","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Review of the year 2016: Brexit means Brexit","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"\u201cTo be or not to be in Europe\u201d.","summary":"\u201cTo be or not to be in Europe\u201d.","keySentence":"","url":"review-of-the-year-2016-brexit-means-brexit","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/31\/review-of-the-year-2016-brexit-means-brexit","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"\u201cTo be or not to be in Europe\u201d. This is the question David Cameron promised to ask the British people during his electoral campaign in 2015.\n\n At that time, it was a purely rhetorical question. It\u2019s true that Eurosceptic tendencies were apparent but nobody thought Britain really would abandon ship. \n\n But that wasn\u2019t taking into account the armada the BREXIT supporters were about to launch. This group wanted to leave the European Union which it had joined 44 years earlier in 1972.\n\n To lead this campaign, the pro-brexiteers had two outspoken characters from British politics, Nigel Farage, the leader of the independent party UKIP, and Boris Johnson, the former Mayor of London and free spirit of the Conservative Party. For two months they put forward their pet slogan \u201cWe want our country back\u201d and backed this up with what they claimed were rock solid arguments.\n\n \u201cWe don\u2019t even have a british passport anymore,\u201d said Nigel Farage. \u201cWe have a European Union one!\u201d\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s now or never,\u201d added Boris Johnson. \u201cIf we fail to make the change now, then we will continue to be like passengers locked in the back of a minicab with a wonky satnav driven by a driver who doesn\u2019t have perfect command of english and going in a direction we frankly don\u2019t want to go.\u201d\n\n The British people formed two camps. While the \u201cleave\u201d campaigners were convinced they would all be stronger and richer without Europe, the \u201cremain\u201d camp threatened economic catastrophe and was generally backed by most international leaders.\n\n \u201cI deeply believe that the United Kingdom needs Europe, announced the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk. \u201cAnd Europe needs the United Kingdom.\u201d\n\n \u201cThe United States wants a strong United Kingdom as a partner,\u201d added US President Barack Obama.\u201d And the United Kingdom is at its best when it\u2019s helping to lead a strong Europe.\u201d\n\n The campaign remained well regulated until this drama occurred. Just days away from polling day, Jo Cox, who was leading the campaign to remain in the European Union, was murdered in broad daylight, by an individual who shouted \u201cBritain first\u201d as he shot the labour MP.\n\n Thomas Mair Guilty of Killing U.K. Lawmaker Jo Cox During Brexit Campaign \u2013 NBC Newshttps:\/\/t.co\/MF0cLyZYvw pic.twitter.com\/dKEnv7HmW6\u2014 avethelper (avethelper) November 28, 2016\n \n\n The campaign was suspended for several days and during this time the anti-brexit vote increased. It was generally believed that this drama had swung the balance. So as early results began to come in, on 23rd June, it was complete shock.\n\n Nearly 52% of the British population voted to leave and after years of waves of increases in members, Europe was to experience its first departure.\n\n Nigel Farage considered it to be mission accomplished and withdrew from politics, while Boris Johnson turned down the position of Prime Minister that David Cameron had promised to retire from in case of defeat.\n\n June 23rd must now be made a national holiday. #IndependenceDay pic.twitter.com\/Aj7mEjPTnR\u2014 Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) June 24, 2016\n \n\n Still reeling from his defeat, Cameron attended the European summit meeting a few days later which had been organised following Brexit.\n\n And thus began the long divorce process with the European partners, which would be led by Theresa May, who had been chosen by the Conservative Party and named Prime Minister by the Queen. She maintained that she wanted an \u2018ordered and harmonious\u2019 exit.\n\n As 2016 draws to an end it is still too early to know what the consequences on Europe will be after this departure, and on the country after that. So while the legislative debates heat up, Brexit still means Brexit and the remain camp can only hope it\u2019s a soft one.\n\n #Brexit\nDavid Cameron says he will resign as UK prime minister; aims to have new leader in place by the Autumn pic.twitter.com\/E1p9vuD3Jl\u2014 euronews (@euronews) June 24, 2016","htmlText":"<p>\u201cTo be or not to be in Europe\u201d. This is the question David Cameron promised to ask the British people during his electoral campaign in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>At that time, it was a purely rhetorical question. It\u2019s true that Eurosceptic tendencies were apparent but nobody thought Britain really would abandon ship.<\/p>\n<p>But that wasn\u2019t taking into account the armada the BREXIT supporters were about to launch. This group wanted to leave the European Union which it had joined 44 years earlier in 1972.<\/p>\n<p>To lead this campaign, the pro-brexiteers had two outspoken characters from British politics, Nigel Farage, the leader of the independent party UKIP, and Boris Johnson, the former Mayor of London and free spirit of the Conservative Party. For two months they put forward their pet slogan \u201cWe want our country back\u201d and backed this up with what they claimed were rock solid arguments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe don\u2019t even have a british passport anymore,\u201d said Nigel Farage. \u201cWe have a European Union one!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s now or never,\u201d added Boris Johnson. \u201cIf we fail to make the change now, then we will continue to be like passengers locked in the back of a minicab with a wonky satnav driven by a driver who doesn\u2019t have perfect command of english and going in a direction we frankly don\u2019t want to go.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The British people formed two camps. While the \u201cleave\u201d campaigners were convinced they would all be stronger and richer without Europe, the \u201cremain\u201d camp threatened economic catastrophe and was generally backed by most international leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI deeply believe that the United Kingdom needs Europe, announced the President of the European Council, Donald Tusk. \u201cAnd Europe needs the United Kingdom.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe United States wants a strong United Kingdom as a partner,\u201d added US President Barack Obama.\u201d And the United Kingdom is at its best when it\u2019s helping to lead a strong Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The campaign remained well regulated until this drama occurred. Just days away from polling day, Jo Cox, who was leading the campaign to remain in the European Union, was murdered in broad daylight, by an individual who shouted \u201cBritain first\u201d as he shot the labour MP.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Thomas Mair Guilty of Killing U.K. Lawmaker Jo Cox During Brexit Campaign \u2013 NBC News<a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//MF0cLyZYvw/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/MF0cLyZYvw<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//dKEnv7HmW6/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/dKEnv7HmW6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 <code>avethelper (<\/code>avethelper) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//avethelper//status//803107922892980224/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">November 28, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> The campaign was suspended for several days and during this time the anti-brexit vote increased. It was generally believed that this drama had swung the balance. So as early results began to come in, on 23rd June, it was complete shock.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 52% of the British population voted to leave and after years of waves of increases in members, Europe was to experience its first departure.<\/p>\n<p>Nigel Farage considered it to be mission accomplished and withdrew from politics, while Boris Johnson turned down the position of Prime Minister that David Cameron had promised to retire from in case of defeat.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>June 23rd must now be made a national holiday. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//IndependenceDay?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#IndependenceDay<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//Aj7mEjPTnR/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Aj7mEjPTnR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Nigel Farage (@Nigel_Farage) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//Nigel_Farage//status//746231271571939329/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">June 24, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> Still reeling from his defeat, Cameron attended the European summit meeting a few days later which had been organised following Brexit.<\/p>\n<p>And thus began the long divorce process with the European partners, which would be led by Theresa May, who had been chosen by the Conservative Party and named Prime Minister by the Queen. She maintained that she wanted an \u2018ordered and harmonious\u2019 exit.<\/p>\n<p>As 2016 draws to an end it is still too early to know what the consequences on Europe will be after this departure, and on the country after that. So while the legislative debates heat up, Brexit still means Brexit and the remain camp can only hope it\u2019s a soft one.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//Brexit?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#Brexit<\/a><br>David Cameron says he will resign as UK prime minister; aims to have new leader in place by the Autumn <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//E1p9vuD3Jl/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/E1p9vuD3Jl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 euronews (@euronews) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//euronews//status//746243296666783744/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">June 24, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1483191828,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1483191828,"firstPublishedAt":1483191828,"lastPublishedAt":1483191828,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/351946\/{{w}}x{{h}}_351946.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":675}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":11988,"slug":"brexit","urlSafeValue":"brexit","title":"Brexit","titleRaw":"Brexit"},{"id":9337,"slug":"british-politics","urlSafeValue":"british-politics","title":"British politics","titleRaw":"British politics"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":12137,"slug":"theresa-may","urlSafeValue":"theresa-may","title":"Theresa May","titleRaw":"Theresa May"},{"id":8095,"slug":"david-cameron","urlSafeValue":"david-cameron","title":"David Cameron","titleRaw":"David Cameron"},{"id":12316,"slug":"review-of-the-year-2016","urlSafeValue":"review-of-the-year-2016","title":"Review of the Year 2016","titleRaw":"Review of the Year 2016"}],"widgets":[],"related":[{"id":353075},{"id":353076}],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"review","urlSafeValue":"review","title":"review","online":0,"url":null},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_politics','sm_politics','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_politics_british','gs_politics_misc','neg_citi_campaign','neg_facebook_2021','neg_facebook_q4','castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','gt_negative','neg_bucherer','gs_entertain','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/31\/review-of-the-year-2016-brexit-means-brexit","lastModified":1483191828},{"id":353688,"cid":2828867,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161231_NWSU_070A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"GEORGE MICHAEL AUTOPSY","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"George Michael: Cause of death may not be known for weeks","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Further tests are needed to establish the cause of singer George Michael\u2019s death after a post-mortem examination was \u2018inconclusive\u2019.","summary":"Further tests are needed to establish the cause of singer George Michael\u2019s death after a post-mortem examination was \u2018inconclusive\u2019.","keySentence":"","url":"george-michael-cause-of-death-may-not-be-known-for-weeks","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/31\/george-michael-cause-of-death-may-not-be-known-for-weeks","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Further tests are needed to establish the cause of singer George Michael\u2019s death after a post-mortem examination was \u2018inconclusive\u2019. \n\n Loved ones and fans mourning the star, found dead at his home in Oxfordshire in southern England on Christmas Day, may have to wait several weeks for the results.\n\n \u201cA post mortem examination was carried out yesterday as part of the investigation into the death of George Michael,\u201d Thames Valley police said on Friday.\n\n \u201cThe cause of death is inconclusive and further tests will now be carried out. The results of these tests are unlikely to be known for several weeks,\u201d they added in a statement.\n\n Police are still treating the 53-year-old\u2019s death as \u201cunexplained but not suspicious\u201d. \n\n \n\n\n Outside George Michael's house today. Perhaps in '17 newspapers won't leave it till someone dies to be generous twds them pic.twitter.com\/cTDZ70CEt6\u2014 alan rusbridger (@arusbridger) 30 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n with Reuters","htmlText":"<p>Further tests are needed to establish the cause of singer George Michael\u2019s death after a post-mortem examination was \u2018inconclusive\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Loved ones and fans mourning the star, found dead at his home in Oxfordshire in southern England on Christmas Day, may have to wait several weeks for the results.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA post mortem examination was carried out yesterday as part of the investigation into the death of George Michael,\u201d Thames Valley police said on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe cause of death is inconclusive and further tests will now be carried out. The results of these tests are unlikely to be known for several weeks,\u201d they added in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>Police are still treating the 53-year-old\u2019s death as \u201cunexplained but not suspicious\u201d.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Outside George Michael's house today. Perhaps in '17 newspapers won't leave it till someone dies to be generous twds them <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//cTDZ70CEt6/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/cTDZ70CEt6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 alan rusbridger (@arusbridger) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//arusbridger//status//814850912552452096/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">30 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <em>with Reuters<\/em><\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1483168520,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1483168520,"firstPublishedAt":1483168520,"lastPublishedAt":1483168520,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353688\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353688.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1600,"height":900}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":8087,"slug":"death","urlSafeValue":"death","title":"Death","titleRaw":"Death"},{"id":8725,"slug":"celebrity-news","urlSafeValue":"celebrity-news","title":"Celebrity News","titleRaw":"Celebrity News"},{"id":8641,"slug":"inquiry","urlSafeValue":"inquiry","title":"Inquiry","titleRaw":"Inquiry"},{"id":11646,"slug":"music","urlSafeValue":"music","title":"Music","titleRaw":"Music"},{"id":9097,"slug":"england","urlSafeValue":"england","title":"England","titleRaw":"England"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":{"dailymotionId":"x56xq3y"},"hasExternalVideo":1,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NW\/SU\/en\/161231_NWSU_070A0-092708_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":30000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gv_death_injury','neg_nespresso','castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','neg_facebook','neg_facebook_q4','neg_bucherer','neg_facebook_2021','neg_umw_fs_12oct202','neg_facebook_neg1','neg_mobkoi_feb2021','gt_negative'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/31\/george-michael-cause-of-death-may-not-be-known-for-weeks","lastModified":1483168520},{"id":353655,"cid":2828576,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":null,"owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"UK Royals year review","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"2017: A busy year ahead for Britain's royals","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Royal-watchers in the UK and beyond will have plenty to keep them occupied in 2017, with a busy year ahead for Queen Elizabeth and her family.","summary":"Royal-watchers in the UK and beyond will have plenty to keep them occupied in 2017, with a busy year ahead for Queen Elizabeth and her family.","keySentence":"","url":"2017-a-busy-year-ahead-for-britain-s-royals","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/30\/2017-a-busy-year-ahead-for-britain-s-royals","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Royal-watchers in the UK and beyond will have plenty to keep them occupied in 2017, with a busy year ahead for Queen Elizabeth and her family. \n\n The main concern as 2016 draws to a close, however, is for the health of Elizabeth, 90, the world\u2019s longest-reigning living monarch. \n\n \n\n\n Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip\n\n \n\n\n Known for her robust constitution, the Queen sparked anxiety by missing a traditional Christmas Day church service for the first time in decades, due to a heavy cold. And until Elizabeth\u2019s next appearance in public, concerns are sure to remain over her condition.\n\n As she approaches 91, the Queen has decided to lighten her workload in 2017.\n\n After more than six decades on the throne, she has cut back on international tours and is now handing over 25 patronages to other members of the Royal Family. \n\n Elizabeth remains at the helm of some 600 national organisations, though, and is set to continue a busy schedule of public engagements throughout the year, alongside her husband Prince Philip, 95.\n\n Indeed, British media reported that Philip carried out more public engagements last year than did his grandsons William and Harry, and William\u2019s wife Kate.\n\n \n\n\n Prince Philip carried out twice as many days of engagements as Kate last year - and dozens more than William & Harry https:\/\/t.co\/wEq7UHO1Km\u2014 Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) 28 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n In November 2017, the couple have a major landmark to celebrate \u2013 their 70th wedding anniversary. The event is set to be marked extensively in Britain and the Commonwealth, with thoughts turning back to their big day.\n\n \n\n\n In honor of The Crown recently premiering on Netflix, we take a look back at HM Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's wedding day. pic.twitter.com\/uvhIRywhqU\u2014 Harper's Bazaar (@harpersbazaarus) 30 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n Charles and Camilla\n\n \n\n\n The number 70 also has a special meaning for Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.\n\n That is because on July 17, Camilla will turn 70. No doubt her husband is planning a special celebration.\n\n \n\n\n \"Volunteers can make a world of difference.\" Message from HRH Duchess of Cornwall: https:\/\/t.co\/xkSLy8JFKx Chris Jackson\/Getty Images\u00a9 pic.twitter.com\/wG1eR4HQoA\u2014 Royal Vol Service (@RoyalVolService) 20 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n The couple are increasingly representing the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh abroad and a special photograph issued at the end of 2016 underscores the growing role Charles is set to play in royal events as 2017 gets underway.\n\n \n\n\n First look: As a year of 90th birthday celebrations draw to a close, we would like to share this special photo of The Prince and The Queen. pic.twitter.com\/0qfB41c5VG\u2014 Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) 17 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n William and Kate\n\n \n\n\n Prince William, second-in-line to the throne, and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, are widely forecast to move to London full time in 2017, with reports that Prince George, 3, will attend school in the capital. \n\n Such a move would see Kensington Palace become the family\u2019s permanent base. \n\n This would be a big change for George and his little sister Charlotte, who have been used to country living at Kate and William\u2019s Anmer Hall residence in Norfolk, eastern England.\n\n \n\n\n Looks like Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be city kids. https:\/\/t.co\/QPnocRehuV\u2014 ELLE Magazine (US) (@ELLEmagazine) 29 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n Amid speculation that a third baby may be on the cards for Kate and William, the two cuties they already have are set to be a page boy and a flower girl at Auntie Pippa\u2019s wedding in 2017.\n\n Pippa Middleton, Kate\u2019s sister, is due to walk down the aisle with hedge fund millionaire James Matthews in May.\n\n \n\n\n Not long to go! Pippa Middleton and James Matthews have set a wedding date... https:\/\/t.co\/NdqJ2Fy0ku pic.twitter.com\/EJxDt46aW0\u2014 HELLO! (@hellomag) 8 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n Prince Harry\n\n \n\n\n Speaking of weddings\u2026 gossip columns are rife with speculation that Prince Harry could, at last, be ready to settle down. He seems truly smitten with his latest girlfriend, American actress Meghan Markle, and some feel a royal wedding is just what he, and the rest of us, need in 2017.\n\n \n\n\n NEW: Come on Harry, pop the question. Meghan's perfect for you & we all need a good royal wedding to cheer us up. https:\/\/t.co\/cfgsFii5oh pic.twitter.com\/gIH9AlDHlH\u2014 Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) 15 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n Failing that, there is always Harry\u2019s charitable endeavours, whether for wounded veterans, children in need in Africa or other worthwhile causes.\n\n \n\n\n Prince Harry set up @Sentebale over a decade ago, with the aim of transforming the lives of some of the world\u2019s most vulnerable children. pic.twitter.com\/1dA1jt7sYS\u2014 Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) 19 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n For both William and Harry, however, 2017 will mark a poignant milestone. On August 31, it will be exactly 20 years since they lost their mother, Princess Diana, in a car crash in Paris.\n\n \n\n\n Princess Diana with her sons, Princes William and Harry. pic.twitter.com\/tREpQC7RLl\u2014 History In Pictures (@HistoryInPix) December 24, 2016","htmlText":"<p>Royal-watchers in the UK and beyond will have plenty to keep them occupied in 2017, with a busy year ahead for Queen Elizabeth and her family.<\/p>\n<p>The main concern as 2016 draws to a close, however, is for the health of Elizabeth, 90, the world\u2019s longest-reigning living monarch.<\/p>\n<h3>Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip<\/h3>\n<p>Known for her robust constitution, the Queen sparked anxiety by missing a traditional Christmas Day church service for the first time in decades, due to a heavy cold. And until Elizabeth\u2019s next appearance in public, concerns are sure to remain over her condition.<\/p>\n<p>As she approaches 91, the Queen has decided to lighten her workload in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>After more than six decades on the throne, she has cut back on international tours and is now <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.telegraph.co.uk//news//2016//12//20//queen-hands-25-royal-patronages-ease-workload-91st-year1///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">handing over 25 patronages<\/a> to other members of the Royal Family.<\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth remains at the helm of some 600 national organisations, though, and is set to continue a busy schedule of public engagements throughout the year, alongside her husband Prince Philip, 95.<\/p>\n<p>Indeed, British media reported that Philip carried out more public engagements last year than did his grandsons William and Harry, and William\u2019s wife Kate.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Prince Philip carried out twice as many days of engagements as Kate last year - and dozens more than William & Harry <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//wEq7UHO1Km/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/wEq7UHO1Km<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//RE_DailyMail//status//813907751869050880/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">28 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>In November 2017, the couple have a major landmark to celebrate \u2013 their 70th wedding anniversary. The event is set to be marked extensively in Britain and the Commonwealth, with thoughts turning back to their big day.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In honor of The Crown recently premiering on Netflix, we take a look back at HM Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's wedding day. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//uvhIRywhqU/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/uvhIRywhqU<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Harper's Bazaar (@harpersbazaarus) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//harpersbazaarus//status//814641094243729408/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">30 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Charles and Camilla<\/h3>\n<p>The number 70 also has a special meaning for Prince Charles, the heir to the throne, and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.<\/p>\n<p>That is because on July 17, Camilla will turn 70. No doubt her husband is planning a special celebration.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\"Volunteers can make a world of difference.\" Message from HRH Duchess of Cornwall: <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//xkSLy8JFKx/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/xkSLy8JFKx<\/a> Chris Jackson\/Getty Images\u00a9 <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//wG1eR4HQoA/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/wG1eR4HQoA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Royal Vol Service (@RoyalVolService) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//RoyalVolService//status//811183146079240192/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">20 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The couple are increasingly representing the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh abroad and a special photograph issued at the end of 2016 underscores the growing role Charles is set to play in royal events as 2017 gets underway.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>First look: As a year of 90th birthday celebrations draw to a close, we would like to share this special photo of The Prince and The Queen. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//0qfB41c5VG/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/0qfB41c5VG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//ClarenceHouse//status//810213366753087490/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">17 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>William and Kate<\/h3>\n<p>Prince William, second-in-line to the throne, and his wife Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, are widely forecast to move to London full time in 2017, with reports that Prince George, 3, will attend school in the capital.<\/p>\n<p>Such a move would see Kensington Palace become the family\u2019s permanent base.<\/p>\n<p>This would be a big change for George and his little sister Charlotte, who have been used to country living at Kate and William\u2019s Anmer Hall residence in Norfolk, eastern England.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Looks like Prince George and Princess Charlotte will be city kids. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//QPnocRehuV/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/QPnocRehuV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ELLE Magazine (US) (@ELLEmagazine) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//ELLEmagazine//status//814295698577494016/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">29 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Amid speculation that a third baby may be on the cards for Kate and William, the two cuties they already have are set to be a page boy and a flower girl at Auntie Pippa\u2019s wedding in 2017.<\/p>\n<p>Pippa Middleton, Kate\u2019s sister, is due to walk down the aisle with hedge fund millionaire James Matthews in May.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Not long to go! Pippa Middleton and James Matthews have set a wedding date... <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//NdqJ2Fy0ku/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/NdqJ2Fy0ku<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//EJxDt46aW0/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/EJxDt46aW0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 HELLO! (@hellomag) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hellomag//status//806923953939873792/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">8 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Prince Harry<\/h3>\n<p>Speaking of weddings\u2026 gossip columns are rife with speculation that Prince Harry could, at last, be ready to settle down. He seems truly smitten with his latest girlfriend, American actress Meghan Markle, and some feel a royal wedding is just what he, and the rest of us, need in 2017.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>NEW: Come on Harry, pop the question. Meghan's perfect for you & we all need a good royal wedding to cheer us up. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//cfgsFii5oh/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/cfgsFii5oh<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//gIH9AlDHlH/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/gIH9AlDHlH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//piersmorgan//status//809422389729787904/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">15 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Failing that, there is always Harry\u2019s charitable endeavours, whether for wounded veterans, children in need in Africa or other worthwhile causes.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Prince Harry set up <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//Sentebale/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">@Sentebale<\/a> over a decade ago, with the aim of transforming the lives of some of the world\u2019s most vulnerable children. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//1dA1jt7sYS/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/1dA1jt7sYS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//KensingtonRoyal//status//810909616125202434/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">19 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>For both William and Harry, however, 2017 will mark a poignant milestone. On August 31, it will be exactly 20 years since they lost their mother, Princess Diana, in a car crash in Paris.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Princess Diana with her sons, Princes William and Harry. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//tREpQC7RLl/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/tREpQC7RLl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 History In Pictures (@HistoryInPix) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//HistoryInPix//status//812776604741042176/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 24, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1483111706,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1483111706,"firstPublishedAt":1483111706,"lastPublishedAt":1483111706,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353655\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353655.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1500,"height":844}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"id":54,"urlSafeValue":"alexander","title":"Lesley Alexander","twitter":null}],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":9633,"slug":"royal-families","urlSafeValue":"royal-families","title":"Royal families","titleRaw":"Royal families"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":9001,"slug":"queen-elizabeth-ii","urlSafeValue":"queen-elizabeth-ii","title":"Queen Elizabeth II","titleRaw":"Queen Elizabeth II"},{"id":9527,"slug":"prince-william-duke-of-cambridge","urlSafeValue":"prince-william-duke-of-cambridge","title":"Prince William, Duke of Cambridge","titleRaw":"Prince William, Duke of Cambridge"},{"id":12316,"slug":"review-of-the-year-2016","urlSafeValue":"review-of-the-year-2016","title":"Review of the Year 2016","titleRaw":"Review of the Year 2016"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_entertain','gs_entertain_celeb','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','gs_family','gs_society','neg_bucherer','custom_event_royal_baby_2019','gs_family_marriage','gt_mixed','gs_family_children','neg_facebook_q4','neg_pmi','shadow9hu7_pos_pmi','neg_facebook','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/30\/2017-a-busy-year-ahead-for-britain-s-royals","lastModified":1483111706},{"id":353639,"cid":2828489,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":null,"owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"leap second on dec 31","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Hold on a second\u2026 2016 will be longer than you thought","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Many people have said that 2016 was the worst year yet, but bad news for those of you who agree: 2016 is going to be a whole second longer than 2015.","summary":"Many people have said that 2016 was the worst year yet, but bad news for those of you who agree: 2016 is going to be a whole second longer than 2015.","keySentence":"","url":"hold-on-a-second","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/30\/hold-on-a-second","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Many people have said that 2016 was the worst year yet, but bad news for those of you who agree: 2016 is going to be a whole second longer than 2015. \n\n Nearly 50 years ago, scientists agreed to stop measuring time using the stars, and instead use the atomic clock. \n\n You can read more about what an atomic clock is and how it works here. \n\n Unfortunately, the atomic clock system is almost too good. The Earth is not as accurate as the cesium atom, and actually slows by approximately two milliseconds per day. \n\n This slowing down is caused by the Earth\u2019s oceans, and their waves. Due to tidal systems, the seven seas actually act as a brake on the rotation of the earth. \n\n Because the Earth spins a tiny bit slower each year, days are effectively getting longer. And that means the way we measure time needs to be adjusted every so often. So a leap second is added approximately every 500 days. \n\n To keep the Earth and all its time zones in check, atomic clocks will be stopped for one second at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time, on December 31 (that\u2019s 00:59 on January 1 in CET). \n\n This added second probably won\u2019t be noticed by too many people, but its an important part of the process that makes sure that the measurement of time remains accurate around the world.","htmlText":"<p>Many people have <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.telegraph.co.uk//men//thinking-man//is-2016-really-one-of-the-worst-years-in-history///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">said<\/a> that 2016 <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.nytimes.com//2016//12//28//opinion//2016-worst-year-ever/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">was the worst<\/a> year yet, but bad news for those of you who agree: 2016 is going to be a whole second longer than 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 50 years ago, scientists agreed to stop measuring time using the stars, and instead use the atomic clock.<\/p>\n<p>You can read more about what an atomic clock is and how it works <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.npl.co.uk//educate-explore//what-is-time//how-do-atomic-clocks-work/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the atomic clock system is almost too good. The Earth is not as accurate as the cesium atom, and actually slows by approximately two milliseconds per day.<\/p>\n<p>This slowing down is caused by the Earth\u2019s oceans, and their waves. Due to tidal systems, the seven seas actually act as a brake on the rotation of the earth.<\/p>\n<p>Because the Earth spins a tiny bit slower each year, days are effectively getting longer. And that means the way we measure time needs to be adjusted every so often. So a leap second is <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.washingtonpost.com//news//capital-weather-gang//wp//2016//12//28//on-dec-31-an-extra-leap-second-will-be-added-to-our-universal-clocks-because-waves//?utm_term=.2537fc180b02\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">added<\/a> approximately every 500 days.<\/p>\n<p>To keep the Earth and all its time zones in check, atomic clocks will be stopped for one second at 23:59 Coordinated Universal Time, on December 31 (that\u2019s 00:59 on January 1 in CET).<\/p>\n<p>This added second probably won\u2019t be noticed by too many people, but its an important part of the process that makes sure that the measurement of time remains accurate around the world.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1483099894,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1483099894,"firstPublishedAt":1483099894,"lastPublishedAt":1483099894,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353639\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353639.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":4243,"height":2829}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":10245,"slug":"science","urlSafeValue":"science","title":"Science","titleRaw":"Science"},{"id":5258,"slug":"planet-earth","urlSafeValue":"planet-earth","title":"Planet Earth","titleRaw":"Planet Earth"},{"id":7357,"slug":"ocean","urlSafeValue":"ocean","title":"Ocean","titleRaw":"Ocean"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":{"id":481,"urlSafeValue":"london-uk","title":"London, UK"},"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_science','neg_facebook_2021','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_science_misc','neg_facebook_neg11','neg_bucherer','gt_positive_trust','gt_positive','gs_entertain_music','neg_audi_list2','gs_entertain','gs_science_environ','progressivemedia','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/30\/hold-on-a-second","lastModified":1483099894},{"id":353494,"cid":2827732,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161228_NWSU_181A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"UK: NAIL BAR RAIDS","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":6},{"id":8},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Nail salons targeted by immigration officers in the UK","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Immigration officers arrested just under 100 people, mostly from Vietnam, and more than a dozen were considered to be at risk from slavery","summary":"Immigration officers arrested just under 100 people, mostly from Vietnam, and more than a dozen were considered to be at risk from slavery","keySentence":"","url":"nail-salons-targeted-by-immigration-officers-in-the-uk","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/28\/nail-salons-targeted-by-immigration-officers-in-the-uk","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Nail salons in the UK have been targeted by authorities as part of an operation they say aims to tackle modern slavery.\n\n Immigration officers say they arrested just under 100 people, mostly from Vietnam, and more than a dozen were considered to be at risk from slavery. \n\n Officials say more than 300 nail salons were raided.\n\n Andy Radcliffe from UK Immigration Enforcement said: \u201cUnskilled or low-skilled work will attract people who may be in the UK illegally, may have been brought to the UK for that specific purpose or they may fall into that once they\u2019re here. \n\n \u201cSo that\u2019s why we use an intelligence-led approach to target those sectors of the economy where the incidences of illegal working and potential labour exploitation are rife.\u201d\n\n The raids are part of a week-long operation called Magnify, which involves numerous government agencies.\n\n Some 70 businesses face fines in light of the recent raids.","htmlText":"<p>Nail salons in the UK have been targeted by authorities as part of an operation they say aims to tackle modern slavery.<\/p>\n<p>Immigration officers say they arrested just under 100 people, mostly from Vietnam, and more than a dozen were considered to be at risk from slavery.<\/p>\n<p>Officials say more than 300 nail salons were raided.<\/p>\n<p>Andy Radcliffe from UK Immigration Enforcement said: \u201cUnskilled or low-skilled work will attract people who may be in the UK illegally, may have been brought to the UK for that specific purpose or they may fall into that once they\u2019re here.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo that\u2019s why we use an intelligence-led approach to target those sectors of the economy where the incidences of illegal working and potential labour exploitation are rife.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The raids are part of a week-long operation called Magnify, which involves numerous government agencies.<\/p>\n<p>Some 70 businesses face fines in light of the recent raids.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482945825,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482945825,"firstPublishedAt":1482945825,"lastPublishedAt":1482945825,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353494\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353494.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":675}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":147,"slug":"immigration","urlSafeValue":"immigration","title":"Immigration","titleRaw":"Immigration"},{"id":11674,"slug":"slavery","urlSafeValue":"slavery","title":"Slavery","titleRaw":"Slavery"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":11642,"slug":"police","urlSafeValue":"police","title":"Police","titleRaw":"Police"},{"id":399,"slug":"vietnam","urlSafeValue":"vietnam","title":"Vietnam","titleRaw":"Vietnam"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":{"dailymotionId":"x56mhpq"},"hasExternalVideo":1,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NW\/SU\/en\/161228_NWSU_181A0-193709_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":60000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','gv_crime','gs_politics','neg_facebook_q4','sm_politics','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_politics_misc','neg_facebook'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/28\/nail-salons-targeted-by-immigration-officers-in-the-uk","lastModified":1482945825},{"id":353493,"cid":2827685,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161228_SPSU_180A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"GOODBYE WIGGO","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"British cycling great Wiggins retires","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Britain\u2019s most decorated cyclist sir Bradley Wiggins has announced his retirement from the sport.","summary":"Britain\u2019s most decorated cyclist sir Bradley Wiggins has announced his retirement from the sport.","keySentence":"","url":"british-cycling-great-wiggins-retires","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/28\/british-cycling-great-wiggins-retires","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Britain\u2019s most decorated cyclist sir Bradley Wiggins has announced his retirement from the sport.\n\n It brings an end to a glittering career that has spanned almost 20 years.\n\n In August in Rio he became Britain\u2019s most successful Olympian when he won the team pursuit gold on the track.\n\n That took the 36-year-old\u2019s Olympic gold-medal tally to five and eight Olympic medals in total covering the Sydney, Athens, Beijing, London and Rio Games.\n\n 2012 was his standout year, though.\n\n He became the first British rider to win cycling\u2019s most prestigious race \u2013 the Tour de France.\n\n He also won the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 for a second time in his career, the Paris\u2013Nice, the Tour of Romandie and Olympic time trial gold on home soil.\n\n Deservedly so, in 2012 he was voted the best cyclist of the year and awarded the Velo d\u2019Or.\n\n The following year he was knighted for his services to cycling.\n\n Over the course of his career Sir Bradley won a total of eight world titles on the track and road and was instrumental in growing\u00a0cycling\u2019s\u00a0popularity\u00a0in the UK.\n\n SIR BRADLEY WIGGINS ANNOUNCING RETIREMENT FROM PROFESSIONAL CYCLING. You can find the full statement on our Facebook page #WIGGINS pic.twitter.com\/6S2zXM1vYT\u2014 Wiggins (@OfficialWIGGINS) December 28, 2016\n\n Britain\u2019s most decorated Olympian in history: Sir Bradley #Wiggins: 5 Gold 2 Silver 1 Bronze. Legend BritishCycling pic.twitter.com\/mMHuEfzu4Z\u2014 Wiggins (OfficialWIGGINS) August 12, 2016\n\n Historic night as #Wiggins, owaindoull, StevenBurke88 & Ed_Clancy do Britain proud. Team Pursuit Gold for TeamGB pic.twitter.com\/WTGeH66g7w\u2014 Wiggins (@OfficialWIGGINS) August 12, 2016","htmlText":"<p>Britain\u2019s most decorated cyclist sir Bradley Wiggins has announced his retirement from the sport.<\/p>\n<p>It brings an end to a glittering career that has spanned almost 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>In August in Rio he became Britain\u2019s most successful Olympian when he won the team pursuit gold on the track.<\/p>\n<p>That took the 36-year-old\u2019s Olympic gold-medal tally to five and eight Olympic medals in total covering the Sydney, Athens, Beijing, London and Rio Games.<\/p>\n<p>2012 was his standout year, though.<\/p>\n<p>He became the first British rider to win cycling\u2019s most prestigious race \u2013 the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p>He also won the Crit\u00e9rium du Dauphin\u00e9 for a second time in his career, the Paris\u2013Nice, the Tour of Romandie and Olympic time trial gold on home soil.<\/p>\n<p>Deservedly so, in 2012 he was voted the best cyclist of the year and awarded the Velo d\u2019Or.<\/p>\n<p>The following year he was knighted for his services to cycling.<\/p>\n<p>Over the course of his career Sir Bradley won a total of eight world titles on the track and road and was instrumental in growing cycling\u2019s popularity in the UK.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>SIR BRADLEY WIGGINS ANNOUNCING RETIREMENT FROM PROFESSIONAL CYCLING. You can find the full statement on our Facebook page <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//WIGGINS?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#WIGGINS<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//6S2zXM1vYT/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/6S2zXM1vYT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Wiggins (@OfficialWIGGINS) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//OfficialWIGGINS//status//814120884613054464/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 28, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Britain's most decorated Olympian in history: Sir Bradley <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//Wiggins?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#Wiggins<\/a>: 5 Gold 2 Silver 1 Bronze. Legend <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//BritishCycling/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><code>BritishCycling<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//mMHuEfzu4Z/">pic.twitter.com//mMHuEfzu4Z<//a><//p>&mdash; Wiggins (<\/code>OfficialWIGGINS) <\/a><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//OfficialWIGGINS//status//764233503957475328/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">August 12, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Historic night as <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//Wiggins?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#Wiggins<\/a>, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//owaindoull/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><code>owaindoull<\/a>, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//StevenBurke88/">StevenBurke88 & <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//Ed_Clancy/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><code>Ed_Clancy<\/a> do Britain proud. Team Pursuit Gold for <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//TeamGB/">TeamGB <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//WTGeH66g7w/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/WTGeH66g7w<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Wiggins (@OfficialWIGGINS) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//OfficialWIGGINS//status//764219316707463169/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">August 12, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482944296,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482944296,"firstPublishedAt":1482944296,"lastPublishedAt":1482944296,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353493\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353493.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":675}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":8503,"slug":"cycling","urlSafeValue":"cycling","title":"Cycling","titleRaw":"Cycling"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":7829,"slug":"sport","urlSafeValue":"sport","title":"Sport","titleRaw":"Sport"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/SP\/SU\/en\/161228_SPSU_180A0-184609_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":60000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"sport","urlSafeValue":"sport","title":"Sport","online":0,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/sport"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"sport","urlSafeValue":"sport","title":"Sport","url":"\/news\/sport"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":8,"urlSafeValue":"sport","title":"Sport"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_sport','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_event_olympics','gs_sport_cycling','gs_sport_misc','custom_investment','neg_facebook_2021','gs_tech_social','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/28\/british-cycling-great-wiggins-retires","lastModified":1482944296},{"id":353443,"cid":2827466,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161228_NWSU_083A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"'WATERSHIP DOWN' AUTHOR DIES","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"\"Watership Down\" author Richard Adams dies","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Renowned children's author and creator of \"Watership Down\" Richard Adams has died aged 96.","summary":"Renowned children's author and creator of \"Watership Down\" Richard Adams has died aged 96.","keySentence":"","url":"watership-down-author-richard-adams-dies","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/28\/watership-down-author-richard-adams-dies","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Not many authors can claim to have reinvented an entire genre but Richard Adams, who has died aged 96, did just that with \u201cWatership Down\u201d, which became one of the biggest-selling childrens\u2019 books of all time. He took the ancient theme of talking animals, but instead of cutesy, this was cruel and savage, like nature itself. It will be revived as a four-part TV series in the New Year.\n\n In 1978 #Richard Adams wrote me (a 13-year-old from Iowa) a letter after i wrote him for class after reading Watership Down. RIP Mr Adams. pic.twitter.com\/vEO14f069x\u2014 John Welsh (@JohnWelshRN) December 28, 2016\n\n Adams was a late starter, writing \u201cWatership Down\u201d while occupying a humdrum civil service job when he was 53, but the tale sprung almost fully-formed from a car journey with his children, when they demanded he tell them a story. Once published, Adams quit to write full-time. His first novel made him the world\u2019s biggest-selling author at the time.\n\n Richard Adams has died at 96. He became one of the world\u2019s best-selling authors with his debut, \u201cWatership Down.\u201d https:\/\/t.co\/vilY1Uhoi3\u2014 The New York Times (@nytimes) December 28, 2016\n\n He only wrote five novels. \u201cWatership Down\u201d was followed by \u201cShardik\u201d, an even more violent tale about a polar bear, a ghost story for adults, \u201cThe Girl on the Swing\u201d, and \u201cThe Plague Dogs\u201d, which was an early work of literature to pick up the baton of animal rights, and \u201cTraveller\u201d, a story from the point of view of General Robert E. Lee\u2019s horse. He also published short stories, poetry, and a biography. \n\n Despite their literary qualities, none were able to emulate the runaway success of his first novel, which was also made into an animated movie whose theme tune, \u201cBright Eyes\u201d was a smash hit for Art Garfunkel, staying top of the charts in Britain for weeks.","htmlText":"<p>Not many authors can claim to have reinvented an entire genre but Richard Adams, who has died aged 96, did just that with \u201cWatership Down\u201d, which became one of the biggest-selling childrens\u2019 books of all time. He took the ancient theme of talking animals, but instead of cutesy, this was cruel and savage, like nature itself. It will be revived as a four-part TV series in the New Year.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>In 1978 <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//Richard?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#Richard<\/a> Adams wrote me (a 13-year-old from Iowa) a letter after i wrote him for class after reading Watership Down. RIP Mr Adams. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//vEO14f069x/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/vEO14f069x<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John Welsh (@JohnWelshRN) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//JohnWelshRN//status//813932755000160256/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 28, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> Adams was a late starter, writing \u201cWatership Down\u201d while occupying a humdrum civil service job when he was 53, but the tale sprung almost fully-formed from a car journey with his children, when they demanded he tell them a story. Once published, Adams quit to write full-time. His first novel made him the world\u2019s biggest-selling author at the time.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Richard Adams has died at 96. He became one of the world\u2019s best-selling authors with his debut, \u201cWatership Down.\u201d <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//vilY1Uhoi3/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/vilY1Uhoi3<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The New York Times (@nytimes) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//nytimes//status//813966145388691460/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 28, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> He only wrote five novels. \u201cWatership Down\u201d was followed by \u201cShardik\u201d, an even more violent tale about a polar bear, a ghost story for adults, \u201cThe Girl on the Swing\u201d, and \u201cThe Plague Dogs\u201d, which was an early work of literature to pick up the baton of animal rights, and \u201cTraveller\u201d, a story from the point of view of General Robert E. Lee\u2019s horse. He also published short stories, poetry, and a biography.<\/p>\n<p> Despite their literary qualities, none were able to emulate the runaway success of his first novel, which was also made into an animated movie whose theme tune, \u201cBright Eyes\u201d was a smash hit for Art Garfunkel, staying top of the charts in Britain for weeks.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482914522,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482914522,"firstPublishedAt":1482914522,"lastPublishedAt":1482914522,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353443\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353443.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":675}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"id":60,"urlSafeValue":"hackwill","title":"Robert Hackwill","twitter":null}],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":8087,"slug":"death","urlSafeValue":"death","title":"Death","titleRaw":"Death"},{"id":574,"slug":"culture","urlSafeValue":"culture","title":"Culture","titleRaw":"Culture"},{"id":10079,"slug":"books","urlSafeValue":"books","title":"Books","titleRaw":"Books"}],"widgets":[],"related":[{"id":353341}],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NW\/SU\/en\/161228_NWSU_083A0-104508_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":19000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_entertain','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_entertain_books','neg_bucherer','gv_death_injury','neg_facebook_2021','neg_facebook','eap-gs-homerfaber-fs-30july19','castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','gt_negative','neg_facebook_neg1'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/28\/watership-down-author-richard-adams-dies","lastModified":1482914522},{"id":353424,"cid":2827340,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161227_NWSU_200C0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"GEORGE MICHAEL: GENEROSITY","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"George Michael - the Good Samaritan","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"So much of his life was public.","summary":"So much of his life was public.","keySentence":"","url":"george-michael-the-good-samaritan","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/27\/george-michael-the-good-samaritan","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"So much of his life was public. But as fans mourn George Michael, dead at 53, revelations about the British singer\u2019s secret generosity have set social media alight.\n\n TV presenter Richard Osman tweeted that the former Wham! star had discreetly telephoned the UK game show \u2018Deal or No Deal\u2019 with the \u00a315,000 a contestant needed for IVF treatment.\n\n \n\n\n A woman on 'Deal Or No Deal' told us she needed \u00a315k for IVF treatment. George Michael secretly phoned the next day and gave her the \u00a315k.\u2014 Richard Osman (@richardosman) 26 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n George was the mystery \u2018celeb\u2019 that journalist Sali Hughes wrote about \u2013 a benefactor who gave a barmaid a \u00a35,000 tip because she was in debt as a student nurse.\n\n \n\n\n I wrote in a piece ages ago about a celeb I'd worked with tipping a barmaid \u00a35k because she was a student nurse in debt. Was George Michael.\u2014 Sali Hughes (@salihughes) 26 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n The star privately volunteered at a homeless shelter, asking for this to remain hidden.\n\n \n\n\n George Michael worked anonymously at a homeless shelter I was volunteering at. I've never told anyone, he asked we didn't. That's who he was\u2014 EMILYNE MONDO (@EmilyneMondo) 26 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n And he made big donations for children, including \u00a3100,000 pounds each year for the Capital Radio station\u2019s charity appeal, as revealed by former presenter Mick Brown.\n\n \n\n\n Every Easter at Capital when I was on air with chris Tarrant for help a london child George would call in at 3.30pm with a \u00a3100.000 donation\u2014 Mick Brown (@djmickbrown) 25 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n How one disabled boy's Christmas wish came true thanks to George Michael's kindnesshttps:\/\/t.co\/7ZoVoRmLJ3 pic.twitter.com\/NsUFbNorQz\u2014 Your Mirror (@YourMirror) 27 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n A gay man himself, who had lost a partner to HIV, George Michael campaigned for LGBT rights and backed the HIV charity the Terrence Higgins Trust. \n\n \n\n\n Our tribute to the late George Michael \u2013 popstar, LGBT campaigner and HIV activist: https:\/\/t.co\/kPcUHuFEql #GeorgeMichael pic.twitter.com\/gCW7g5v3Hr\u2014 TerrenceHigginsTrust (@THTorguk) 26 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n And he helped one of the UK\u2019s biggest fundraising events, Sport Relief, by giving \u00a350,000 to comic actor and writer David Walliams when he swam the English Channel.\n\n \n\n\n There are lots of stories about #GeorgeMichael 's legendary generosity emerging today. When I swam the channel he gave @sportrelief \u00a350,000.\u2014 David Walliams (@davidwalliams) 26 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n \n\n\n Heart failure is said to be behind the unexplained death of George Michael at his home in Oxfordshire in southern England on Christmas morning.\n\n As more details emerge of the singer\u2019s final days and hours, his kindness to strangers will be remembered alongside his hugely successful music.","htmlText":"<p>So much of his life was public. But as fans mourn George Michael, dead at 53, revelations about the British singer\u2019s secret generosity have set social media alight.<\/p>\n<p>TV presenter Richard Osman tweeted that the former Wham! star had discreetly telephoned the UK game show \u2018Deal or No Deal\u2019 with the \u00a315,000 a contestant needed for IVF treatment.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>A woman on 'Deal Or No Deal' told us she needed \u00a315k for IVF treatment. George Michael secretly phoned the next day and gave her the \u00a315k.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Richard Osman (@richardosman) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//richardosman//status//813306084295405568/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">26 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>George was the mystery \u2018celeb\u2019 that journalist Sali Hughes wrote about \u2013 a benefactor who gave a barmaid a \u00a35,000 tip because she was in debt as a student nurse.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>I wrote in a piece ages ago about a celeb I'd worked with tipping a barmaid \u00a35k because she was a student nurse in debt. Was George Michael.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sali Hughes (@salihughes) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//salihughes//status//813348024063852544/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">26 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The star privately volunteered at a homeless shelter, asking for this to remain hidden.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>George Michael worked anonymously at a homeless shelter I was volunteering at. I've never told anyone, he asked we didn't. That's who he was<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 EMILYNE MONDO (@EmilyneMondo) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//EmilyneMondo//status//813319244242817025/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">26 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>And he made big donations for children, including \u00a3100,000 pounds each year for the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.capitalfm.com//london//charity//about-us-help-a-capital-child///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Capital Radio station\u2019s charity appeal<\/a>, as revealed by former presenter Mick Brown.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Every Easter at Capital when I was on air with chris Tarrant for help a london child George would call in at 3.30pm with a \u00a3100.000 donation<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mick Brown (@djmickbrown) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//djmickbrown//status//813165053302243328/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">25 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>How one disabled boy's Christmas wish came true thanks to George Michael's kindness<a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//7ZoVoRmLJ3/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/7ZoVoRmLJ3<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//NsUFbNorQz/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/NsUFbNorQz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Your Mirror (@YourMirror) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//YourMirror//status//813787002424479744/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">27 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A gay man himself, who had lost a partner to HIV, George Michael campaigned for LGBT rights and backed the HIV charity the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.tht.org.uk///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Terrence Higgins Trust<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Our tribute to the late George Michael \u2013 popstar, LGBT campaigner and HIV activist: <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//kPcUHuFEql/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/kPcUHuFEql<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//GeorgeMichael?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#GeorgeMichael<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//gCW7g5v3Hr/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/gCW7g5v3Hr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 TerrenceHigginsTrust (@THTorguk) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//THTorguk//status//813342430288351232/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">26 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>And he helped one of the UK\u2019s biggest fundraising events, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.sportrelief.com///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Sport Relief<\/a>, by giving \u00a350,000 to comic actor and writer David Walliams when he swam the English Channel.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>There are lots of stories about <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//GeorgeMichael?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#GeorgeMichael<\/a> 's legendary generosity emerging today. When I swam the channel he gave <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//sportrelief/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">@sportrelief<\/a> \u00a350,000.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 David Walliams (@davidwalliams) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//davidwalliams//status//813455599497342976/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">26 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Heart failure is said to be behind the unexplained death of George Michael at his home in Oxfordshire in southern England on Christmas morning.<\/p>\n<p>As more details emerge of the singer\u2019s final days and hours, his kindness to strangers will be remembered alongside his hugely successful music.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482870475,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482870475,"firstPublishedAt":1482870475,"lastPublishedAt":1482870475,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353424\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353424.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":675}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":8087,"slug":"death","urlSafeValue":"death","title":"Death","titleRaw":"Death"},{"id":11646,"slug":"music","urlSafeValue":"music","title":"Music","titleRaw":"Music"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":12052,"slug":"social-media","urlSafeValue":"social-media","title":"Social Media","titleRaw":"Social Media"}],"widgets":[],"related":[{"id":353316}],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":{"dailymotionId":"x56iota"},"hasExternalVideo":1,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NW\/SU\/en\/161227_NWSU_200C0-220616_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":92000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_entertain','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_society','neg_bucherer','neg_facebook_2021','neg_saudiaramco','gs_health','gs_society_charity','castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','neg_facebook','gs_society_lgbt','gt_positive','gs_entertain_music','gs_tech_social','progressivemedia','gs_entertain_radio','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/27\/george-michael-the-good-samaritan","lastModified":1482870475},{"id":353347,"cid":2826877,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161227_WBCC_18250","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"THE CORNER 26.12","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Happy Boxing Day!","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Welcome back to The Corner.","summary":"Welcome back to The Corner.","keySentence":"","url":"happy-boxing-day","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/26\/happy-boxing-day","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Welcome back to The Corner. Today we have a special episode all about Boxing Day. Yes, it\u2019s just the Premier League that doesn\u2019t take a well deserved winter break,and plays as usual the day after Christmas. Let\u2019s see then what the clubs who occupy the top part of the standings did. \n\n Chelsea has extended their club record with a 12th Premier League win in a row as they shut down Bournemouth 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.\n\n Winger Pedro came through opening the scoring midway through the first-half.\n\n The Blues then took advantage of a penalty won early in the second half when Eden Hazard was fouled by Simon Francis. \nHazard scored his 50th goal in 153 appearances in the Premier League. \n\n Pedro sealed the victory with his second strike in the fourth minute of stoppage time. \n\n After 18 games, Antonio Conte\u2019s side sits comfortably at the the top of the Premier League with 46 points. \n\n Better late than never. With three goals late in the game, Manchester City beat Hull City 3-0 to settle into second place in the Premier League standings. \n\n Last place Hull City managed to keep Man City in a deadlock for the first half of the game.\n\n After a 72nd-minute penalty won by Raheem Sterling, Yaya Toure finally got the visitors on the scoreboard. Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho then capped the victory six minutes later with a second strike.\n\n An own goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time by Curtis Davies finished off the game. \n\n Manchester City will meet Liverpool on New Year\u2019s Eve.\n\n Up and Down\n\n And now, here you have in our section \u2018\u2018Up & Down\u2019\u2018 the Boxing Day\u2019s protagonists. Who did deserve a place in it?\n\n UP Arsenal \n\n Arsenal has won 1-0 against West Bromwich thanks to a late header by Olivier Giroud. \nWith the victory they became just the second club to reach 300 home wins in the Premier League after Manchester United.\n\n Arsenal are tied at 37 points with Liverpool, which plays on Tuesday. \n\n UP Manchester United \n\n Manchester United continue their unbeaten run to 11 games with a 3-1 home win over Sunderland. It also marks their fourth consecutive win.\n\n Daley Blind got the Red Devils on the board in the 39th minute. \nZlatan Ibrahimovic also scored and set up the third for goal for Henrik Mkhitaryan. \n\n DOWN Leicester City \n\n The Premier League defending champions are struggling more and more. Beaten at home by Everton 0-2, this makes it their 9th loss of season. They occupy the 16th position, just 3 points away from relegation. \n\n Kevin Mirallas and Romelu Lukaku scored breakaway goals for Everton. \n\n We Might Be Wrong\n\n Next weekend as well only the Premier League\u2019s players are going to take the field. Here you have our predictions for the most interesting matches scheduled. Send us yours, on the social networks, through the hashtag #TheCornerScores. \n\n Liverpool 3-0 Manchester City \nChelsea 2-0 Stoke \nArsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace\n\n Bloopers\n\n Let\u2019s close this episode with Juventus\u2019 wishes, who under the Christmas tree, this year couldn\u2019t find the gift they were expecting, after losing the Italian SuperCup on Friday in Doha, won by Milan. \n\n With these images we say goodbye to you and see you as usual next Monday. Happy Holidays!","htmlText":"<p>Welcome back to The Corner. Today we have a special episode all about Boxing Day. Yes, it\u2019s just the Premier League that doesn\u2019t take a well deserved winter break,and plays as usual the day after Christmas. Let\u2019s see then what the clubs who occupy the top part of the standings did.<\/p>\n<p>Chelsea has extended their club record with a 12th Premier League win in a row as they shut down Bournemouth 3-0 at Stamford Bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Winger Pedro came through opening the scoring midway through the first-half.<\/p>\n<p>The Blues then took advantage of a penalty won early in the second half when Eden Hazard was fouled by Simon Francis.<br>Hazard scored his 50th goal in 153 appearances in the Premier League.<\/p>\n<p>Pedro sealed the victory with his second strike in the fourth minute of stoppage time.<\/p>\n<p>After 18 games, Antonio Conte\u2019s side sits comfortably at the the top of the Premier League with 46 points.<\/p>\n<p>Better late than never. With three goals late in the game, Manchester City beat Hull City 3-0 to settle into second place in the Premier League standings.<\/p>\n<p>Last place Hull City managed to keep Man City in a deadlock for the first half of the game.<\/p>\n<p>After a 72nd-minute penalty won by Raheem Sterling, Yaya Toure finally got the visitors on the scoreboard. Substitute Kelechi Iheanacho then capped the victory six minutes later with a second strike.<\/p>\n<p>An own goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time by Curtis Davies finished off the game.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester City will meet Liverpool on New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Up and Down<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And now, here you have in our section \u2018\u2018Up & Down\u2019\u2018 the Boxing Day\u2019s protagonists. Who did deserve a place in it?<\/p>\n<p>UP Arsenal<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal has won 1-0 against West Bromwich thanks to a late header by Olivier Giroud.<br>With the victory they became just the second club to reach 300 home wins in the Premier League after Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal are tied at 37 points with Liverpool, which plays on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p>UP Manchester United<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United continue their unbeaten run to 11 games with a 3-1 home win over Sunderland. It also marks their fourth consecutive win.<\/p>\n<p>Daley Blind got the Red Devils on the board in the 39th minute.<br>Zlatan Ibrahimovic also scored and set up the third for goal for Henrik Mkhitaryan.<\/p>\n<p>DOWN Leicester City<\/p>\n<p>The Premier League defending champions are struggling more and more. Beaten at home by Everton 0-2, this makes it their 9th loss of season. They occupy the 16th position, just 3 points away from relegation.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Mirallas and Romelu Lukaku scored breakaway goals for Everton.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We Might Be Wrong<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next weekend as well only the Premier League\u2019s players are going to take the field. Here you have our predictions for the most interesting matches scheduled. Send us yours, on the social networks, through the hashtag #TheCornerScores.<\/p>\n<p>Liverpool 3-0 Manchester City<br>Chelsea 2-0 Stoke<br>Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace<\/p>\n<p><strong>Bloopers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s close this episode with Juventus\u2019 wishes, who under the Christmas tree, this year couldn\u2019t find the gift they were expecting, after losing the Italian SuperCup on Friday in Doha, won by Milan.<\/p>\n<p>With these images we say goodbye to you and see you as usual next Monday. Happy Holidays!<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482785101,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482785101,"firstPublishedAt":1482785101,"lastPublishedAt":1482785101,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353347\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353347.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":2312,"height":1301}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":7829,"slug":"sport","urlSafeValue":"sport","title":"Sport","titleRaw":"Sport"},{"id":8257,"slug":"football","urlSafeValue":"football","title":"Football","titleRaw":"Football"},{"id":11708,"slug":"the-corner","urlSafeValue":"the-corner","title":"The Corner","titleRaw":"The Corner"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"thecorner","urlSafeValue":"the-corner","title":"The Corner","online":0,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/the-corner"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"sport","urlSafeValue":"sport","title":"Sport","url":"\/news\/sport"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":8,"urlSafeValue":"sport","title":"Sport"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_sport_soccer','gs_sport','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','neg_facebook_2021','gt_mixed','gs_event_christmas','gs_event_blackfriday','gt_positive_happiness','gs_event_euro_championship','neg_facebook_neg12','neg_facebook_neg13','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/26\/happy-boxing-day","lastModified":1482785101},{"id":353339,"cid":2826784,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161226_NWSU_171A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"GEORGE MICHAEL: TRIBUTES","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":6},{"id":8},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Tributes pour in for George Michael after he dies at 53","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Tributes have poured in from across the world for British pop singer George Michael who has died at the age of 53 from suspected heart failure.","summary":"Tributes have poured in from across the world for British pop singer George Michael who has died at the age of 53 from suspected heart failure.","keySentence":"","url":"tributes-pour-in-for-george-micheal-after-he-dies-at-53","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/26\/tributes-pour-in-for-george-micheal-after-he-dies-at-53","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Tributes have poured in from across the world for British pop singer George Michael who has died at the age of 53 from suspected heart failure. \n\n At the music legend\u2019s Oxfordshire home, where he is said to have \u2018\u2018passed away peacefully\u2019\u2018 on Christmas Day, fans came to pay their respects. \n\n Michael first shot to fame in the 1980s as the front man of pop group Wham! with smash hits such as Last Christmas and Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, before going on to enjoy a hugely successful solo career. \n\n Former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley led some of the tributes. \n\n Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx https:\/\/t.co\/OlGTm4D9O6\u2014 Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) December 26, 2016\n \n\n In recent years, however, it was Micheal\u2019s personal life which made headlines for the wrong reasons. \n\n Police are said to be treating the music superstar\u2019s death as unexplained but not suspicious. \n\n Outside his London home, fans reacted to the news. \n\n \u201cI have grown up with him \u2013 he was a song book to the good times, the bad times. And he\u2019s brought me here today just to say \u2018Thank you George for the music\u2019. We were listening to him in the car,\u201d said one woman. \n\n \u201cIt (George Michael\u2019s music) was always uplifting. When, in the younger years \u2018Wake me up Before you Go Go\u2019 and Club Tropicana\u2026it was great. It was really happy sort of 80s music, so yeah, it was very sad to hear the news today,\u201d said one man. \n\n George Michael sold more than 100 million albums in a music career spanning more than four decades.","htmlText":"<p>Tributes have poured in from across the world for British pop singer George Michael who has died at the age of 53 from suspected heart failure.<\/p>\n<p>At the music legend\u2019s Oxfordshire home, where he is said to have \u2018\u2018passed away peacefully\u2019\u2018 on Christmas Day, fans came to pay their respects.<\/p>\n<p>Michael first shot to fame in the 1980s as the front man of pop group Wham! with smash hits such as Last Christmas and Wake Me Up Before You Go Go, before going on to enjoy a hugely successful solo career.<\/p>\n<p>Former Wham! bandmate Andrew Ridgeley led some of the tributes.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Heartbroken at the loss of my beloved friend Yog. Me, his loved ones, his friends, the world of music, the world at large. 4ever loved. A xx <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//OlGTm4D9O6/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/OlGTm4D9O6<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Andrew Ridgeley (@ajridgeley) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//ajridgeley//status//813176997174280192/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 26, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> In recent years, however, it was Micheal\u2019s personal life which made headlines for the wrong reasons.<\/p>\n<p>Police are said to be treating the music superstar\u2019s death as unexplained but not suspicious.<\/p>\n<p>Outside his London home, fans reacted to the news.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have grown up with him \u2013 he was a song book to the good times, the bad times. And he\u2019s brought me here today just to say \u2018Thank you George for the music\u2019. We were listening to him in the car,\u201d said one woman.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt (George Michael\u2019s music) was always uplifting. When, in the younger years \u2018Wake me up Before you Go Go\u2019 and Club Tropicana\u2026it was great. It was really happy sort of 80s music, so yeah, it was very sad to hear the news today,\u201d said one man.<\/p>\n<p>George Michael sold more than 100 million albums in a music career spanning more than four decades.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482772025,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482772025,"firstPublishedAt":1482772025,"lastPublishedAt":1482772025,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353339\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353339.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":675}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":9493,"slug":"contemporary-music","urlSafeValue":"contemporary-music","title":"Contemporary music","titleRaw":"Contemporary music"},{"id":9471,"slug":"pop-music","urlSafeValue":"pop-music","title":"Pop music","titleRaw":"Pop music"},{"id":8087,"slug":"death","urlSafeValue":"death","title":"Death","titleRaw":"Death"},{"id":8725,"slug":"celebrity-news","urlSafeValue":"celebrity-news","title":"Celebrity News","titleRaw":"Celebrity News"}],"widgets":[],"related":[{"id":353285},{"id":353298},{"id":353316}],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_entertain','neg_facebook_2021','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_entertain_music','gt_positive','castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','gv_death_injury','neg_facebook_q4','neg_nespresso','neg_bucherer','neg_mobkoi_feb2021','gt_positive_love'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/26\/tributes-pour-in-for-george-micheal-after-he-dies-at-53","lastModified":1482772025},{"id":353313,"cid":2826569,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161225_NCSU_004A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"2612 7HTEAM NOCOMMENT UK","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Swimmers brave elements for festive Serpentine dip","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Members of the Serpentine Swim Club braved the cold on Sunday for the traditional Christmas Day plunge into Serpentine Lake, in London\u2019s Hyde Park.","summary":"Members of the Serpentine Swim Club braved the cold on Sunday for the traditional Christmas Day plunge into Serpentine Lake, in London\u2019s Hyde Park.","keySentence":"","url":"swimmers-brave-elements-for-festive-serpentine-dip","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/26\/swimmers-brave-elements-for-festive-serpentine-dip","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Members of the Serpentine Swim Club braved the cold on Sunday for the traditional Christmas Day plunge into Serpentine Lake, in London\u2019s Hyde Park.\n\n The swimmers, of all ages, were led onto the swimming platform by a man a bagpipe player, and were rewarded with a warm drinks afterwards.","htmlText":"<p>Members of the Serpentine Swim Club braved the cold on Sunday for the traditional Christmas Day plunge into Serpentine Lake, in London\u2019s Hyde Park.<\/p>\n<p>The swimmers, of all ages, were led onto the swimming platform by a man a bagpipe player, and were rewarded with a warm drinks afterwards.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482754271,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482754271,"firstPublishedAt":1482754271,"lastPublishedAt":1482754271,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353313\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353313.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":675}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":5312,"slug":"christmas","urlSafeValue":"christmas","title":"Christmas","titleRaw":"Christmas"},{"id":9499,"slug":"traditional-celebrations","urlSafeValue":"traditional-celebrations","title":"Traditional celebrations","titleRaw":"Traditional celebrations"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":{"dailymotionId":"x56djxz"},"hasExternalVideo":1,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NC\/SU\/en\/161225_NCSU_004A0-143112_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":51000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"nocomment","urlSafeValue":"nocomment","title":"No Comment","online":1,"url":"\/nocomment"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_sport','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_event_christmas','neg_saudiaramco','gs_event_blackfriday','neg_facebook_2021','gs_food_drink','gs_food','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/video\/2016\/12\/26\/swimmers-brave-elements-for-festive-serpentine-dip","lastModified":1482754271},{"id":353285,"cid":2826465,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161226_NWSU_070A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"REACTION TO GEORGE MICHAEL DEATH","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Death of George Michael sparks worldwide reaction","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"The overnight surprise death of singer George Michael has sparked emotional reaction around the world.","summary":"The overnight surprise death of singer George Michael has sparked emotional reaction around the world.","keySentence":"","url":"death-of-george-michael-sparks-worldwide-reaction","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/26\/death-of-george-michael-sparks-worldwide-reaction","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Reactions have been following the sun across the globe as the world wakes up this Boxing Day to the news of the untimely death last night of pop star George Michael.\n\n I was just at his home the morning of our last CHICorg<\/a> show on Dec 23rd in London. I'm stunned <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//RIPGeorgeMichael?src=hash\%22>#RIPGeorgeMichael<\/a> My heartfelt condolences.<\/p>— Nile Rodgers (nilerodgers) 26 d\u00e9cembre 2016\n \n\n The fifty-three year-old died peacefully in his sleep after a more than 30-year career as singer and heartthrob.\n\n George Michael\n\nRead: https:\/\/t.co\/z669xGdjwM\u2014 Boy George (@BoyGeorge) December 26, 2016\n \n\n Australians were among the first to hear the news.\n\n \u201cAbsolutely devastated, I didn\u2019t realise he\u2019d passed away, I\u2019m very upset because I just loved him, his music is so mellow and he\u2019s just fabulous,\u201d said one woman.\n\n RIP George Michael. I can't believe it. Such an incredible singer and a lovely human being, far too young to leave us #georgemichael\u2014 Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) December 25, 2016\n \n\n \u201cI\u2019m feeling bad because it was a surprise, I just found out, and I admired him as an artiste. I\u2019m shocked because, you know, another artist that is gone in this year! 2016 is to be forgotten,\u201d said a man.\n\n Celebrities react to the death of #GeorgeMichael https:\/\/t.co\/jargG1RrXR\u2014 AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) December 26, 2016\n \n\n Tributes included one from the British Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn, but the tweets and quotes have been flying in fast from the world of show business where Michael was held in as much affection for his personality as respect for his ability to sell records. \n\n Michael was known for his generosity and support for charitable causes,\n\n \n\n but what was less well-known was his outspoken criticisms against the Thatcher government in the 1980s, and his concerts in support of the striking miners in 1984.\n\n I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend \u2013 the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. RIP GeorgeMichael<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//1LnZk8o82m/">pic.twitter.com//1LnZk8o82m— Elton John (eltonofficial) December 26, 2016","htmlText":"<p>Reactions have been following the sun across the globe as the world wakes up this Boxing Day to the news of the untimely death last night of pop star George Michael.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>I was just at his home the morning of our last <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//CHICorg/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><code>CHICorg<\/a> show on Dec 23rd in London. I&#39;m stunned <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//RIPGeorgeMichael?src=hash\%22>#RIPGeorgeMichael<\/a> My heartfelt condolences.<\/p>&mdash; Nile Rodgers (<\/code>nilerodgers) <\/a><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//nilerodgers//status//813178239485100032/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">26 d\u00e9cembre 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> The fifty-three year-old died peacefully in his sleep after a more than 30-year career as singer and heartthrob.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>George Michael <\/p>\n<p>Read: <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//z669xGdjwM/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/z669xGdjwM<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Boy George (@BoyGeorge) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//BoyGeorge//status//813234130821533696/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 26, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> Australians were among the first to hear the news.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAbsolutely devastated, I didn\u2019t realise he\u2019d passed away, I\u2019m very upset because I just loved him, his music is so mellow and he\u2019s just fabulous,\u201d said one woman.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>RIP George Michael. I can't believe it. Such an incredible singer and a lovely human being, far too young to leave us <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//georgemichael?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#georgemichael<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//bryanadams//status//813170599942037505/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 25, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> \u201cI\u2019m feeling bad because it was a surprise, I just found out, and I admired him as an artiste. I\u2019m shocked because, you know, another artist that is gone in this year! 2016 is to be forgotten,\u201d said a man.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Celebrities react to the death of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//GeorgeMichael?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#GeorgeMichael<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//jargG1RrXR/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/jargG1RrXR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//APEntertainment//status//813211871935397888/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 26, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> Tributes included one from the British Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn, but the tweets and quotes have been flying in fast from the world of show business where Michael was held in as much affection for his personality as respect for his ability to sell records.<\/p>\n<p>Michael was known for his <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.factmag.com//2016//12//26//george-michael-secretly-gave-millions-to-charity///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">generosity<\/a> and support for charitable causes,<\/p>\n<p> but what was less well-known was his outspoken criticisms against the Thatcher government in the 1980s, and his concerts in support of the striking miners in 1984.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>I am in deep shock. I have lost a beloved friend \u2013 the kindest, most generous soul and a brilliant artist. RIP <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//GeorgeMichael/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\"><code>GeorgeMichael<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//1LnZk8o82m/">pic.twitter.com//1LnZk8o82m<//a><//p>&mdash; Elton John (<\/code>eltonofficial) <\/a><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//eltonofficial//status//813323164461756416/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 26, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482735308,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482735308,"firstPublishedAt":1482735308,"lastPublishedAt":1482735308,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353285\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353285.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":675}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"id":60,"urlSafeValue":"hackwill","title":"Robert Hackwill","twitter":null}],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":11646,"slug":"music","urlSafeValue":"music","title":"Music","titleRaw":"Music"},{"id":8087,"slug":"death","urlSafeValue":"death","title":"Death","titleRaw":"Death"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":{"dailymotionId":"x56cjmj"},"hasExternalVideo":1,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NW\/SU\/en\/161226_NWSU_070A0-081410_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":62000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gt_mixed','gs_entertain','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','neg_mobkoi_castrol','neg_bucherer','gt_positive_love','neg_facebook_2021','castrol_negative_uk','gv_death_injury','neg_facebook','neg_nespresso','gs_politics','gs_entertain_music','sm_politics','gt_positive_like','gs_tech_social','gs_politics_british','gs_entertain_celeb','gs_tech'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/26\/death-of-george-michael-sparks-worldwide-reaction","lastModified":1482735308},{"id":353276,"cid":2826367,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161226_NWSU_000A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"GEORGE MICHAEL DIES","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":6},{"id":8},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Music legend George Michael dies aged 53","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has announced.","summary":"Singer George Michael has died aged 53, his publicist has announced.","keySentence":"","url":"music-legend-george-michael-has-died-aged-53","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/26\/music-legend-george-michael-has-died-aged-53","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"","htmlText":"","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482720242,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482720242,"firstPublishedAt":1482720242,"lastPublishedAt":1482720242,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353276\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353276.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1400,"height":984}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"id":919,"urlSafeValue":"atack","title":"Atack Patrick","twitter":"@patricvk"}],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":9493,"slug":"contemporary-music","urlSafeValue":"contemporary-music","title":"Contemporary music","titleRaw":"Contemporary music"},{"id":11646,"slug":"music","urlSafeValue":"music","title":"Music","titleRaw":"Music"},{"id":8087,"slug":"death","urlSafeValue":"death","title":"Death","titleRaw":"Death"},{"id":8725,"slug":"celebrity-news","urlSafeValue":"celebrity-news","title":"Celebrity News","titleRaw":"Celebrity News"}],"widgets":[],"related":[{"id":353285},{"id":353298},{"id":353316}],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":{"id":2028,"urlSafeValue":"oxford","title":"Oxford"},"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gv_death_injury','neg_nespresso','castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','gs_entertain_music','gs_event_music_festival','gt_positive_pleasure','neg_bucherer','neg_facebook','neg_facebook_2021','neg_facebook_neg1','neg_mobkoi_feb2021','gt_positive','gs_entertain','pos_equinor','pos_facebook'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/26\/music-legend-george-michael-has-died-aged-53","lastModified":1482720242},{"id":353259,"cid":2826320,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161225_NWSU_160B0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"UK: QUEEN MISSES CHRISTMAS SERVICE","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"UK: Queen misses Christmas church service due to a cold","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Queen Elizabeth has missed the Christmas church service near her Sandringham country residence in eastern England for the first time in decades \u2013 because of a heavy\u2026","summary":"Queen Elizabeth has missed the Christmas church service near her Sandringham country residence in eastern England for the first time in decades \u2013 because of a heavy\u2026","keySentence":"","url":"uk-queen-misses-christmas-church-service-due-to-a-cold","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/25\/uk-queen-misses-christmas-church-service-due-to-a-cold","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Queen Elizabeth has missed the Christmas church service near her Sandringham country residence in eastern England for the first time in decades \u2013 because of a heavy cold.\n\n A palace spokesperson said: \u201cThe Queen continues to recover from a heavy cold and will stay indoors to assist with her recovery.\n\n \u201cHer Majesty will participate in the Royal Family Christmas celebrations during the day.\u201d\n\n The Queen, who is 90, recently announced that she will be scaling back some of her duties, passing them over to other members of the Royal Family.\n\n She will step down as patron of more than 20 national organisations at the end of the year.\n\n Prince William also missed the Sandringham service this time.\n\n William and Kate, along with their children George and Charlotte, went to church in Berkshire \u2013 as they are spending Christmas with Kate\u2019s family.\n\n The Queen\u2019s annual Christmas speech, which was recorded before she fell ill, was broadcast as usual on Christmas Day.\n\n The Queen: \u201cI wish you all a very happy Christmas\u201d #QueensSpeech pic.twitter.com\/KHn3CWD1e4\u2014 The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) December 25, 2016","htmlText":"<p>Queen Elizabeth has missed the Christmas church service near her Sandringham country residence in eastern England for the first time in decades \u2013 because of a heavy cold.<\/p>\n<p>A palace spokesperson said: \u201cThe Queen continues to recover from a heavy cold and will stay indoors to assist with her recovery.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHer Majesty will participate in the Royal Family Christmas celebrations during the day.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Queen, who is 90, recently announced that she will be scaling back some of her duties, passing them over to other members of the Royal Family.<\/p>\n<p>She will step down as patron of more than 20 national organisations at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>Prince William also missed the Sandringham service this time.<\/p>\n<p>William and Kate, along with their children George and Charlotte, went to church in Berkshire \u2013 as they are spending Christmas with Kate\u2019s family.<\/p>\n<p>The Queen\u2019s annual <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.theguardian.com//uk-news//2016//dec//25//the-queens-speech-christmas-day-full-transcript-elizabeth/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Christmas speech<\/a>, which was recorded before she fell ill, was broadcast as usual on Christmas Day.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The Queen: \u201cI wish you all a very happy Christmas\u201d <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//QueensSpeech?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#QueensSpeech<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//KHn3CWD1e4/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/KHn3CWD1e4<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//RoyalFamily//status//813036722757857281/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 25, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482680107,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482680107,"firstPublishedAt":1482680107,"lastPublishedAt":1482680107,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353259\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353259.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":675}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":9001,"slug":"queen-elizabeth-ii","urlSafeValue":"queen-elizabeth-ii","title":"Queen Elizabeth II","titleRaw":"Queen Elizabeth II"},{"id":9633,"slug":"royal-families","urlSafeValue":"royal-families","title":"Royal families","titleRaw":"Royal families"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":5312,"slug":"christmas","urlSafeValue":"christmas","title":"Christmas","titleRaw":"Christmas"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":{"dailymotionId":"x56awvo"},"hasExternalVideo":1,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NW\/SU\/en\/161225_NWSU_160B0-173006_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":45000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_entertain','gs_entertain_celeb','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_event_christmas','custom_event_royal_baby_2019','neg_bucherer','gs_society','gs_health_misc','gs_health','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/25\/uk-queen-misses-christmas-church-service-due-to-a-cold","lastModified":1482680107},{"id":353076,"cid":2825023,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":null,"owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"2212 Brexit six months on - general piece","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Ruptured relationships, racism and residency - a taste of life for EU citizens in pre-Brexit Britain","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Anne-Laure Donskoy, one of the founders of the 3 million group, which fights for the rights of EU citizens living in the UK, has spoken to Euronews about the key issues that have been facing its membe","summary":"Anne-Laure Donskoy, one of the founders of the 3 million group, which fights for the rights of EU citizens living in the UK, has spoken to Euronews about the key issues that have been facing its membe","keySentence":"","url":"ruptured-relationships-racism-and-residency-a-taste-of-life-for-eu-citizens-in","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/22\/ruptured-relationships-racism-and-residency-a-taste-of-life-for-eu-citizens-in","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Anne-Laure Donskoy, one of the founders of the 3 million group, which fights for the rights of EU citizens living in the UK, has spoken to Euronews about the key issues that have been facing its members in the last six months.\n\n Racism\n\n Donskoy says EU nationals are now more self-conscious in public amid a spike in hate crime since the Brexit referendum in June.\n\n Police said incidents of racial or religious abuse in England and Wales increased 41 percent in the month after the vote.\n\n There were 3,886 such hate crime recorded in July 2015, rising to 5,468 in July of this year, according to the Home Office.\n\n \u201cI think it has turned ugly,\u201d said Donskoy \u201cI feel extremely sad about it because for me the UK was a really tolerant place to be, it\u2019s made me feel very self conscious.\n\n \u201cI was on the Tube last week and I\u2019m re-reading some French classics and I thought \u2018Do I pull my book out of my bag or do I not? What\u2019s going to happen if I do?\u2019 I never used to feel so self-conscious.\n\n \u201cWe know there\u2019s stuff happening in the playground too where children are passing on their own parents\u2019 hostility and xenophobia. \n\n \u201cYou don\u2019t hear it on the news, but people\u2019s houses are being attacked too, that\u2019s something I know from Bristol.\u201d\n\n Residency cards\n\n The uncertainty around what will happen to UK-based, non-British EU nationals post-Brexit is causing anxiety among those affected, says Donskoy, who claims they are being used as \u2018bargaining chips in a political game\u2019.\n\n A report by the think tank British Future revealed Brexit means the futures of 2.8 million UK-based EU nationals must be settled.\n\n EU nationals have been trying to ease the concern sparked by June\u2019s referendum by applying for permanent residency cards \u2013 a step on the road to getting British citizenship and a process described as a \u2018complete nightmare\u2019 by Donskoy.\n\n \u201cYou have to provide a small mountain of documentation,\u201d she said. \u201cMost immigration lawyers say provide as much as you can which can be five years\u2019 worth of bank statements, of utility bills, you name it, they want it.\n\n \u201cNot only that, but, on top of your five years, for every time you have been out of the country for more than 24 hours they want justification. In terms of have you kept your boarding pass, plane tickets? If you\u2019ve been out of the country on work, a letter from your employer to justify to your leaving the country.\u201d\n\n There were 21,208 applications for permanent residency cards from July to September this year, a 239 percent increase for the same period in 2015.\n\n Just under a third are being rejected, according to official figures, and Donskoy says students and the self-sufficient are falling through the net.\n\n People are being rejected \u2013 or realising it\u2019s futile to apply \u2013 because they did not take out comprehensive sickness insurance, something Donskoy says is a little publicised requirement for the above category of workers.\n\n There are also claims the system is struggling to cope with the applications. The British Future report estimates at the 2015 rate of progress it would take 150 years to process the applications of all EU nationals currently in the UK.\n\n Ruptured relationships\n\n Donskoy says the Brexit referendum has also put a strain on friendships and families.\n\n \u201cWe do hear of people being ostracised by colleagues at work,\u201d Donskoy told Euronews. \u201cSome people have got friends who voted to leave and so are no longer friends. There are big rifts in families and some friendships have ended.\u201d\n\n \u201cThe Brexit vote was like a death in the family for my friends and family,\u201d said Englishman Michael Brett, based in London. \u201cThen came anger: \u2018unfriending\u2019 people on Facebook; dropping people socially; boycotting the cheap Weatherspoons pub in the High Street [the pub chain\u2019s chairman, Tim Martin reportedly gave more than 200,000 GBP to the campaign to leave the EU.\n\n \u201cMy neighbour and I have fallen out completely,\u201d the 61-year-old told Euronews. \u201c He is a UKIP type. I just thought of him as an eccentric as his views had no traction, no consequences, but now that they have, I don\u2019t have much to do with him. \n\n \u201cI have also fallen out with another friend, older than I who is another UKIP type. I feel as an educated sort of man he should know better than to support Farage. \n\n \u201cPreviously it was something in the background that I ignored or chose not to notice but now it is wrecking the economy and our international status.\u201d\n\n Job discrimination\n\n The uncertainty around the status of non-British EU nationals has also opened the door to fears of job discrimination, added Donskoy.\n\n \u201cWe do fear that some people will be discriminated against because they are EU citizens,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s about the employer asking will this person be allowed to stay, is it worth us investing our time and money and training and whatever if we don\u2019t know whether he or she will be allowed to stay?\u201d\n\n However, there is little solid evidence of discrimination at this stage. Several posters on the 3 million group\u2019s Facebook group say they have yet to experience anything untoward.\n\n But others warn that two years or so down the line, when we get closer to Brexit happening, discrimination may become more prevalent.\n\n Corporate law firm Addleshaw and Goddard said in one of its Brexit briefings: \u201cEmployers must not discriminate against job applicants by not offering them a job on the grounds of race (which covers nationality). A decision not to offer a post to a job applicant on the basis that they are an EU national, and their future right to work status is uncertain, could amount to race discrimination. Similarly, employers should avoid asking interview questions such as: \u2018Have you any plans to go home?\u2019. This could potentially amount to harassment.\n\n \u201cEmployers should remember that unless, and until, there is a formal withdrawal from the EU, EU nationals retain the right to live and work in the UK.\u201d","htmlText":"<p>Anne-Laure Donskoy, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.the3million.org.uk///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">one of the founders of the 3 million group<\/a>, which fights for the rights of EU citizens living in the UK, has spoken to Euronews about the key issues that have been facing its members in the last six months.<\/p>\n<h3>Racism<\/h3>\n<p>Donskoy says EU nationals are now more self-conscious in public amid a spike in hate crime since the Brexit referendum in June.<\/p>\n<p>Police said incidents of racial or religious abuse in England and Wales increased 41 percent in the month after the vote.<\/p>\n<p>There were 3,886 such hate crime recorded in July 2015, rising to 5,468 in July of this year, according to the Home Office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it has turned ugly,\u201d said Donskoy \u201cI feel extremely sad about it because for me the UK was a really tolerant place to be, it\u2019s made me feel very self conscious.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was on the Tube last week and I\u2019m re-reading some French classics and I thought \u2018Do I pull my book out of my bag or do I not? What\u2019s going to happen if I do?\u2019 I never used to feel so self-conscious.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe know there\u2019s stuff happening in the playground too where children are passing on their own parents\u2019 hostility and xenophobia.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou don\u2019t hear it on the news, but people\u2019s houses are being attacked too, that\u2019s something I know from Bristol.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Residency cards<\/h3>\n<p>The uncertainty around what will happen to UK-based, non-British EU nationals post-Brexit is causing anxiety among those affected, says Donskoy, who claims they are being used as \u2018bargaining chips in a political game\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.britishfuture.org//wp-content//uploads//2016//12//EUNationalsReport.Final_.12.12.16.pdf/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">report by the think tank British Future revealed<\/a> Brexit means the futures of 2.8 million UK-based EU nationals must be settled.<\/p>\n<p>EU nationals have been trying to ease the concern sparked by June\u2019s referendum by applying for permanent residency cards \u2013 a step on the road to getting British citizenship and a process described as a \u2018complete nightmare\u2019 by Donskoy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou have to provide a small mountain of documentation,\u201d she said. \u201cMost immigration lawyers say provide as much as you can which can be five years\u2019 worth of bank statements, of utility bills, you name it, they want it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNot only that, but, on top of your five years, for every time you have been out of the country for more than 24 hours they want justification. In terms of have you kept your boarding pass, plane tickets? If you\u2019ve been out of the country on work, a letter from your employer to justify to your leaving the country.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There were 21,208 applications for permanent residency cards from July to September this year, a 239 percent increase for the same period in 2015.<\/p>\n<p>Just under a third are being rejected, according to official figures, and Donskoy says students and the self-sufficient are falling through the net.<\/p>\n<p>People are being rejected \u2013 or realising it\u2019s futile to apply \u2013 because they did not take out comprehensive sickness insurance, something Donskoy says is a little publicised requirement for the above category of workers.<\/p>\n<p>There are also claims the system is struggling to cope with the applications. The British Future report estimates at the 2015 rate of progress it would take 150 years to process the applications of all EU nationals currently in the UK.<\/p>\n<h3>Ruptured relationships<\/h3>\n<p>Donskoy says the Brexit referendum has also put a strain on friendships and families.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe do hear of people being ostracised by colleagues at work,\u201d Donskoy told Euronews. \u201cSome people have got friends who voted to leave and so are no longer friends. There are big rifts in families and some friendships have ended.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Brexit vote was like a death in the family for my friends and family,\u201d said Englishman Michael Brett, based in London. \u201cThen came anger: \u2018unfriending\u2019 people on Facebook; dropping people socially; boycotting the cheap Weatherspoons pub in the High Street [the pub chain\u2019s chairman, <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.telegraph.co.uk//news//2016//07//08//revealed-where-all-the-eu-referendum-donations-went///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Tim Martin reportedly gave more than 200,000 GBP to the campaign to leave the EU<\/a>].<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy neighbour and I have fallen out completely,\u201d the 61-year-old told Euronews. \u201c He is a UKIP type. I just thought of him as an eccentric as his views had no traction, no consequences, but now that they have, I don\u2019t have much to do with him.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have also fallen out with another friend, older than I who is another UKIP type. I feel as an educated sort of man he should know better than to support Farage.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPreviously it was something in the background that I ignored or chose not to notice but now it is wrecking the economy and our international status.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Job discrimination<\/h3>\n<p>The uncertainty around the status of non-British EU nationals has also opened the door to fears of job discrimination, added Donskoy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe do fear that some people will be discriminated against because they are EU citizens,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s about the employer asking will this person be allowed to stay, is it worth us investing our time and money and training and whatever if we don\u2019t know whether he or she will be allowed to stay?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, there is little solid evidence of discrimination at this stage. Several posters on the 3 million group\u2019s Facebook group say they have yet to experience anything untoward.<\/p>\n<p>But others warn that two years or so down the line, when we get closer to Brexit happening, discrimination may become more prevalent.<\/p>\n<p>Corporate law firm Addleshaw and Goddard <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.addleshawgoddard.com//en//insights//insights-briefings//brexit-insights//beware-of-post-brexit-discrimination-and-harassment-in-the-workplace///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">said<\/a> in one of its Brexit briefings: \u201cEmployers must not discriminate against job applicants by not offering them a job on the grounds of race (which covers nationality). A decision not to offer a post to a job applicant on the basis that they are an EU national, and their future right to work status is uncertain, could amount to race discrimination. Similarly, employers should avoid asking interview questions such as: \u2018Have you any plans to go home?\u2019. This could potentially amount to harassment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEmployers should remember that unless, and until, there is a formal withdrawal from the EU, EU nationals retain the right to live and work in the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482411550,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482411550,"firstPublishedAt":1482411550,"lastPublishedAt":1482411550,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353076\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353076.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":3543,"height":2362}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"id":508,"urlSafeValue":"harris-c","title":"Chris Harris","twitter":"@euronews_chris"}],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":7964,"slug":"referendum","urlSafeValue":"referendum","title":"Referendum","titleRaw":"Referendum"},{"id":11988,"slug":"brexit","urlSafeValue":"brexit","title":"Brexit","titleRaw":"Brexit"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":105,"slug":"european-union","urlSafeValue":"european-union","title":"European Union","titleRaw":"European Union"}],"widgets":[],"related":[{"id":353075}],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'neg_facebook_2021','gt_negative','gs_politics','sm_politics','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','neg_facebook','neg_saudiaramco','castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','neg_mobkoi_fb-weareonit_fs_28feb2019','gs_politics_misc','gs_politics_british','gt_negative_anger','gs_society','gs_society_misc','gs_business','gs_business_careers','gt_negative_fear','gs_law_misc','gv_crime','gt_negative_sadness'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/22\/ruptured-relationships-racism-and-residency-a-taste-of-life-for-eu-citizens-in","lastModified":1482411550},{"id":353075,"cid":2825022,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":null,"owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"2212 Brexit six months on - vox pop","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Five EU citizens talk about life in Britain six months since Brexit vote","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Six months on from the Brexit vote, Euronews caught up with five EU nationals based in Britain to find out how they have been coping since the referendum.","summary":"Six months on from the Brexit vote, Euronews caught up with five EU nationals based in Britain to find out how they have been coping since the referendum.","keySentence":"","url":"five-eu-citizens-talk-about-life-in-britain-six-months-since-brexit-vote","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/22\/five-eu-citizens-talk-about-life-in-britain-six-months-since-brexit-vote","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Six months on from the Brexit vote, Euronews caught up with five EU nationals based in Britain to find out how they have been coping since the referendum.\n\n Anabel: \u2018Devastated by Brexit\u2019\n\n Anabel de la Serna\n\n Anabel, who was born in Spain and came to England as a five-year-old girl, says she was left devastated by the Brexit vote.\n\n The London-based midwife has lived most of her life in England but never thought it would be necessary to get a British passport.\n\n \u201cI was genuinely devastated [by Brexit],\u201d Anabel told Euronews. \u201cI was on a night shift and went on my break at 4.30am and saw the news and burst out crying. I\u2019d been anxious about it for weeks before because I thought it would turn out the way it did, but hoped it wouldn\u2019t. I still believe it was a vote about xenophobia, racism and intolerance.\u201d\n\n Anabel, 28, says England feels like home but if the country \u201cdoesn\u2019t want me\u201d she\u2019s reluctant to pay more than \u00a31,200 for a British nationality.\n\n \u201cI have never felt my mixed race immigrant status as I do now, Brexit has opened my eyes to how people feel and it\u2019s alarming. \n\n \u201cWhat has been interesting is how people have said to me: \u2018But we don\u2019t mean your kind of immigrant\u2019. What the hell does that mean?\n\n \u201cI now feel fear and uncertainty and me not being white puts a bigger bullseye than before for xenophobic and racist remarks.\n\n \u201cI\u2019m devastated and feel very uncertain about the future mainly because the people who created this mess have no clue what to do. \n\n \u201cLeaders should lead and right now, they\u2019re not doing that.\u201d\n\n Elena: Thinking about quitting the UK after Brexit.\n\n Elena Georgieva\n\n Elena, a freelance journalist from Bulgaria, says the atmosphere in Britain has changed both since Brexit and her arrival in the country eight years ago. \n\n She says the decision to leave the EU has seen right-wing sentiment become more prevalent and people more empowered to speak against immigrants.\n\n \u201cBrexit makes me feel really sad actually,\u201d said the 35-year-old. \u201cI can only speak from my personal experience but I know I\u2019ve contributed to society, I don\u2019t break the law, I pay my taxes, I work very hard and to be made to feel in this way is just not very nice. \n\n \u201cAs a human being it makes me feel very very sad. I\u2019m very lucky that my British friends have been amazing. There was never any separation that I wasn\u2019t British and they are. But the general feeling is that foreigners are more unwelcome. \n\n \u201c[Back in 2008] as long as you were a good citizen and you contributed and worked hard, then you were more than welcome to do your own thing. But now we\u2019re blamed \u2013 especially by politicians \u2013 for anything and everything.\u201d\n\n She says Brexit is part of the reason she is thinking about moving to Scotland, which voted in favour of remaining in the EU, or continental Europe.\n\n If she does decide to stay she faces paying \u00a31,200 to apply for British citizenship, with no guarantee of success, she says.\n\n She added: \u201cFrom the government point of view we have absolutely no clarity as to what is going to happen to the European people living in the UK and to me they seem to be just fighting among themselves.\n\n \u201cAnother uncertainty, even if we are allowed to stay, is if what they are predicting comes true \u2013 that the economy will suffer post-Brexit \u2013 what will that mean? That jobs will be cut? Will people from the EU be the first to go?\u201d \n\n Sara: worried about the economic impact of the Brexit vote.\n\n Sara Tomaszewska\n\n Birmingham-based Sara registered her new company just a week before Brexit and says the vote is holding her venture back.\n\n She is the founder and CEO of Little Media Bureau, a social media agency that helps businesses boost their online presence.\n\n The 26-year-old from Krak\u00f3w, Poland \u2013 who arrived in the UK in July 2009 \u2013 says she is worried about the economic impact of Brexit. \n\n \u201cI think what people don\u2019t talk about so much is the impact of losing the EU nationals already in the UK who have started businesses,\u201d Poland-born Sara told Euronews. \n\n \u201cIt\u2019s also the uncertainty \u2013 I registered my company a week before Brexit happened and I want to find clients elsewhere in the EU in the future but if I don\u2019t know what Britain\u2019s position in the bloc will be, it makes it very difficult.\u201d\n\n Sara says the outcome of the referendum really surprised her, because everyone she knew in Birmingham said they were going to vote to stay in the EU.\n\n \u201cAfter the vote I was very scared about the media reports \u2013 there were stories about racist attacks against Polish people elsewhere and I was fearful when I was on the bus for example.\n\n \u201cI had been shouted at by a man on the bus for being Polish in 2015 but I haven\u2019t experienced any racist attacks since the Brexit vote.\u201d\n\n Alexis: optimistic for the future\n\n Alexis Gauthier\n\n French chef Alexis Gauthier, owner of two London restaurants and a wine shop, says he was left disappointed and scared by Brexit.\n\n The 43-year-old, originally from Avignon, France, feared the knock-on effects of an economic downturn on his businesses, but now, six months on, he is more optimistic.\n\n \u201cThere was a psychological impact,\u201d said Gauthier. \u201cBefore and after the vote I was really scared because I thought things were really going to go pear-shaped. \n\n \u201cBut just like after 9\/11 and the financial crisis in 2008, people keep spending, because it\u2019s London. \n\n \u201cIt\u2019s quite surprising how people are not affected. They still come out and they still spend, almost as much. The good thing about the British is they are very resilient, there\u2019s always a way out and they\u2019ll make the most out of something. \n\n \u201cWe have to make the best of it, we have no choice anyway. It\u2019s not like I can pack up, fire my employees and go and open another restaurant in France. There is a common denominator now \u2013 we made a massive mistake, Brexit, and now we have to live with it and we have to make the best of it.\u201d\n\n Gauthier, who came to the UK in 1995, applied and secured British citizenship in the months after former prime minister David Cameron announced the referendum. Yet despite this added security, he still felt down after the vote.\n\n \u201cIt\u2019s disappointing, but you live and learn,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s not a good thing for people and it\u2019s a bad thing for my two children, in terms of their chances. The British people because they did not realise what the protection they were getting from Europe and they didn\u2019t understand the European project was the people\u2019s project, not an economic project.\n\n \u201cI think it [immigration] played a major part [in the referendum result], it\u2019s very easy to blame immigration for everything that goes wrong in your life. It was an easy tool for politicians who were pro-Brexit to use, it\u2019s something that has been done for ever. \n\n \u201cObviously in London it\u2019s slightly different, I don\u2019t feel ostracised [as an immigrant post-Brexit] and I don\u2019t feel any different, maybe that\u2019s because the people around me are quite cosmopolitan but if I was living in a small village in north-east England maybe it\u2019d be completely different.\u201d \n\n Nina: married to a Briton but ineligible for a residency card\n\n Nina Hofmann\n\n Mother-of-two Nina, who is married to a British man, says she could have to move back to Germany because of a \u2018little publicised rule\u2019 has ruined her chances of getting a residency card, a key step on the road to full citizenship.\n\n The freelance language teacher, based in Huddersfield, took time out of work to bring up her children, now aged eight and six.\n\n During this period she did not take out private healthcare insurance, a key requirement of getting a residency card.\n\n She says the rule was not publicised and she now fears she would not be eligible for a residency card until after Brexit goes through.\n\n Nina, 36, told Euronews: \u201cI\u2019m now in a situation where I have a British husband, dual-national children and obviously everyone is saying common sense will prevail but I do know the immigration laws when it comes to families. I\u2019m not holding much hope.\n\n \u201cThe worst case scenario is that I\u2019ll be denied residency and have to leave the country that is my home. \n\n \u201cI\u2019m preparing myself for it and we would be able to make a home in Germany in the end but I moved here because I spoke the language and I found it easier to find a job here and my husband already had a house and job and he doesn\u2019t speak in German. \n\n \u201cWe could make a home elsewhere, but despite everything that\u2019s happened, I still like the UK, it would be a blow. I find it very upsetting. When I go home and look at my house and I think \u2018Is this really my home?\u2018\u201d\n\n Your view: How have you been affected by the Brexit vote? Let me know: chris.harris@euronews.com","htmlText":"<p>Six months on from the Brexit vote, Euronews caught up with five EU nationals based in Britain to find out how they have been coping since the referendum.<\/p>\n<p><img src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//35//30//353075//225x225_bonus-anabel-done.jpg/" alt=\"\">Anabel: \u2018Devastated by Brexit\u2019<\/p>\n<h3>Anabel de la Serna<\/h3>\n<p>Anabel, who was born in Spain and came to England as a five-year-old girl, says she was left devastated by the Brexit vote.<\/p>\n<p>The London-based midwife has lived most of her life in England but never thought it would be necessary to get a British passport.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI was genuinely devastated [by Brexit],\u201d Anabel told Euronews. \u201cI was on a night shift and went on my break at 4.30am and saw the news and burst out crying. I\u2019d been anxious about it for weeks before because I thought it would turn out the way it did, but hoped it wouldn\u2019t. I still believe it was a vote about xenophobia, racism and intolerance.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Anabel, 28, says England feels like home but if the country \u201cdoesn\u2019t want me\u201d she\u2019s reluctant to pay more than \u00a31,200 for a British nationality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have never felt my mixed race immigrant status as I do now, Brexit has opened my eyes to how people feel and it\u2019s alarming.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat has been interesting is how people have said to me: \u2018But we don\u2019t mean your kind of immigrant\u2019. What the hell does that mean?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI now feel fear and uncertainty and me not being white puts a bigger bullseye than before for xenophobic and racist remarks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m devastated and feel very uncertain about the future mainly because the people who created this mess have no clue what to do.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLeaders should lead and right now, they\u2019re not doing that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//35//30//353075//225x225_bonus-elena-done.jpg/" alt=\"\">Elena: Thinking about quitting the UK after Brexit.<\/p>\n<h3>Elena Georgieva<\/h3>\n<p>Elena, a freelance journalist from Bulgaria, says the atmosphere in Britain has changed both since Brexit and her arrival in the country eight years ago.<\/p>\n<p>She says the decision to leave the EU has seen right-wing sentiment become more prevalent and people more empowered to speak against immigrants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBrexit makes me feel really sad actually,\u201d said the 35-year-old. \u201cI can only speak from my personal experience but I know I\u2019ve contributed to society, I don\u2019t break the law, I pay my taxes, I work very hard and to be made to feel in this way is just not very nice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a human being it makes me feel very very sad. I\u2019m very lucky that my British friends have been amazing. There was never any separation that I wasn\u2019t British and they are. But the general feeling is that foreigners are more unwelcome.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c[Back in 2008] as long as you were a good citizen and you contributed and worked hard, then you were more than welcome to do your own thing. But now we\u2019re blamed \u2013 especially by politicians \u2013 for anything and everything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She says Brexit is part of the reason she is thinking about moving to Scotland, which voted in favour of remaining in the EU, or continental Europe.<\/p>\n<p>If she does decide to stay she faces paying \u00a31,200 to apply for British citizenship, with no guarantee of success, she says.<\/p>\n<p>She added: \u201cFrom the government point of view we have absolutely no clarity as to what is going to happen to the European people living in the UK and to me they seem to be just fighting among themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnother uncertainty, even if we are allowed to stay, is if what they are predicting comes true \u2013 that the economy will suffer post-Brexit \u2013 what will that mean? That jobs will be cut? Will people from the EU be the first to go?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//35//30//353075//225x225_bonus-sara-done.jpg/" alt=\"\">Sara: worried about the economic impact of the Brexit vote.<\/p>\n<h3>Sara Tomaszewska<\/h3>\n<p>Birmingham-based Sara registered her new company just a week before Brexit and says the vote is holding her venture back.<\/p>\n<p>She is the founder and CEO of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////littlemediabureau.co.uk///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">Little Media Bureau<\/a>, a social media agency that helps businesses boost their online presence.<\/p>\n<p>The 26-year-old from Krak\u00f3w, Poland \u2013 who arrived in the UK in July 2009 \u2013 says she is worried about the economic impact of Brexit.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think what people don\u2019t talk about so much is the impact of losing the EU nationals already in the UK who have started businesses,\u201d Poland-born Sara told Euronews.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s also the uncertainty \u2013 I registered my company a week before Brexit happened and I want to find clients elsewhere in the EU in the future but if I don\u2019t know what Britain\u2019s position in the bloc will be, it makes it very difficult.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Sara says the outcome of the referendum really surprised her, because everyone she knew in Birmingham said they were going to vote to stay in the EU.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter the vote I was very scared about the media reports \u2013 there were stories about racist attacks against Polish people elsewhere and I was fearful when I was on the bus for example.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI had been shouted at by a man on the bus for being Polish in 2015 but I haven\u2019t experienced any racist attacks since the Brexit vote.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//35//30//353075//225x225_bonus-gauthier-done.jpg/" alt=\"\">Alexis: optimistic for the future<\/p>\n<h3>Alexis Gauthier<\/h3>\n<p>French chef Alexis Gauthier, owner of <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.gauthiersoho.co.uk//home.php/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">two London restaurants<\/a> and <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.gauthierwines.co.uk///" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">a wine shop<\/a>, says he was left disappointed and scared by Brexit.<\/p>\n<p>The 43-year-old, originally from Avignon, France, feared the knock-on effects of an economic downturn on his businesses, but now, six months on, he is more optimistic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere was a psychological impact,\u201d said Gauthier. \u201cBefore and after the vote I was really scared because I thought things were really going to go pear-shaped.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut just like after 9\/11 and the financial crisis in 2008, people keep spending, because it\u2019s London.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s quite surprising how people are not affected. They still come out and they still spend, almost as much. The good thing about the British is they are very resilient, there\u2019s always a way out and they\u2019ll make the most out of something.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have to make the best of it, we have no choice anyway. It\u2019s not like I can pack up, fire my employees and go and open another restaurant in France. There is a common denominator now \u2013 we made a massive mistake, Brexit, and now we have to live with it and we have to make the best of it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Gauthier, who came to the UK in 1995, applied and secured British citizenship in the months after former prime minister David Cameron announced the referendum. Yet despite this added security, he still felt down after the vote.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s disappointing, but you live and learn,\u201d he said. \u201cIt\u2019s not a good thing for people and it\u2019s a bad thing for my two children, in terms of their chances. The British people because they did not realise what the protection they were getting from Europe and they didn\u2019t understand the European project was the people\u2019s project, not an economic project.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI think it [immigration] played a major part [in the referendum result], it\u2019s very easy to blame immigration for everything that goes wrong in your life. It was an easy tool for politicians who were pro-Brexit to use, it\u2019s something that has been done for ever.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cObviously in London it\u2019s slightly different, I don\u2019t feel ostracised [as an immigrant post-Brexit] and I don\u2019t feel any different, maybe that\u2019s because the people around me are quite cosmopolitan but if I was living in a small village in north-east England maybe it\u2019d be completely different.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//35//30//353075//225x225_bonus-nina-done.jpg/" alt=\"\">Nina: married to a Briton but ineligible for a residency card<\/p>\n<h3>Nina Hofmann<\/h3>\n<p>Mother-of-two Nina, who is married to a British man, says she could have to move back to Germany because of a \u2018little publicised rule\u2019 has ruined her chances of getting a residency card, a key step on the road to full citizenship.<\/p>\n<p>The freelance language teacher, based in Huddersfield, took time out of work to bring up her children, now aged eight and six.<\/p>\n<p>During this period she did not take out private healthcare insurance, a key requirement of getting a residency card.<\/p>\n<p>She says the rule was not publicised and she now fears she would not be eligible for a residency card until after Brexit goes through.<\/p>\n<p>Nina, 36, told Euronews: \u201cI\u2019m now in a situation where I have a British husband, dual-national children and obviously everyone is saying common sense will prevail but I do know the immigration laws when it comes to families. I\u2019m not holding much hope.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe worst case scenario is that I\u2019ll be denied residency and have to leave the country that is my home.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m preparing myself for it and we would be able to make a home in Germany in the end but I moved here because I spoke the language and I found it easier to find a job here and my husband already had a house and job and he doesn\u2019t speak in German.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe could make a home elsewhere, but despite everything that\u2019s happened, I still like the UK, it would be a blow. I find it very upsetting. When I go home and look at my house and I think \u2018Is this really my home?\u2018\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Your view<\/strong>: How have you been affected by the Brexit vote? Let me know: chris.harris@euronews.com<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482411483,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482411483,"firstPublishedAt":1482411483,"lastPublishedAt":1482411483,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/353075\/{{w}}x{{h}}_353075.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1400,"height":932}],"authors":{"journalists":[{"id":508,"urlSafeValue":"harris-c","title":"Chris Harris","twitter":"@euronews_chris"}],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":11988,"slug":"brexit","urlSafeValue":"brexit","title":"Brexit","titleRaw":"Brexit"},{"id":7964,"slug":"referendum","urlSafeValue":"referendum","title":"Referendum","titleRaw":"Referendum"},{"id":105,"slug":"european-union","urlSafeValue":"european-union","title":"European Union","titleRaw":"European Union"},{"id":8147,"slug":"racism","urlSafeValue":"racism","title":"Racism","titleRaw":"Racism"}],"widgets":[],"related":[{"id":353076}],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_politics','sm_politics','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gt_negative','neg_facebook_2021','gs_politics_misc','neg_bucherer','castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','gs_business','neg_citi_campaign','custom_politics_brussels','gs_politics_british','gt_negative_fear','gt_negative_sadness','gs_business_careers','gs_society','gs_society_misc','gt_negative_anger','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/22\/five-eu-citizens-talk-about-life-in-britain-six-months-since-brexit-vote","lastModified":1482411483},{"id":352901,"cid":2824113,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":null,"owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"2012 BREXIT OPED","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"OPINION: Theresa May\u2019s Brexit Problem","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"","summary":"","keySentence":"","url":"theresa-may-s-brexit-problem","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/20\/theresa-may-s-brexit-problem","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"By Jacek Rostowski\n\nPoland\u2019s Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister from 2007 to 2013\n\nLONDON \u2013 British Prime Minister Theresa May reportedly \u201cneeded some time to compose herself\u201d in a recent meeting with her presumed ally Angela Merkel. The German Chancellor categorically rejected May\u2019s proposal to do a \u201cside deal\u201d on European Union nationals living in Britain before the United Kingdom officially triggers Brexit negotiations by invoking Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon.\n\nAfter an initial phase of post-referendum arrogance and euphoria, it has become increasingly obvious that May\u2019s government completely misread the likely EU response to a British exit from the bloc. It now seems likely that the UK will continue to stagger from failure to failure at an accelerating pace.\n\nMay\u2019s dilemma stems from the fact that the \u201cLeave\u201d coalition, while sharing certain conservative values, comprises two incompatible factions: mostly middle-class, affluent pensioners who want to leave the EU because they think it is too bureaucratic and protectionist; and mostly working-class voters who want to leave because they favor more protectionism.\n\nClearly, there is no form of Brexit \u2013 or post-Brexit Britain \u2013 that will satisfy both groups. This explains May\u2019s desperation to push Brexit through as quickly as possible. She wants to get out before voters realize that the Leave campaign sold them a false bill of goods, including the promise that they could keep all of the benefits of EU membership, particularly full access to the European single market, without having to allow free movement of labor.\n\nMoreover, although May was in the \u201cRemain\u201d camp during the referendum campaign, she realizes that, as Prime Minister, she will be held responsible for any failures in the Brexit negotiations. She also knows that she cannot possibly succeed politically, because the media will always spotlight \u201cdefeats,\u201d while hardly noticing \u201cwins.\u201d That gives her every reason not to define her goals, and then to declare whatever deal she secures a \u201cvictory.\u201d\n\nParadoxically, while the Conservative Party leadership has decided to represent the incoherent Leave coalition, no one is speaking for the 48% of voters who sided with Remain, except for the Liberal-Democratic Party, which has minimal influence in Parliament. This is even more surprising when one considers two deep structural factors that will cut short Leave\u2019s continued political dominance in the medium term.\n\nFor starters, a significant cohort of Leave voters tends to be \u201cpolitically disengaged.\u201d Leave won by a margin of 1.2 million votes, one million of which were cast by people who did not vote in the 2015 general election that furnished David Cameron and the Conservatives with undivided power. These disengaged voters will likely not participate in future elections, though they might mobilize for a second EU referendum, if one were to be held.\n\nSecond, the Leave camp has an age problem: my own rough estimate suggests that, every year, Leave-voter deaths will exceed those of Remain voters by 150,000, while new Remain voters entering the electorate will surpass those of Leave by 150,000 (after adjusting for differential turnout between young and old). This generational dynamic alone will tip the balance in Remain\u2019s favor by about 300,000 voters each year, and it will eliminate Leave\u2019s majority by 2020.\n\nShortly after the referendum, I asked a former senior Tory official why no respectable politicians wanted to represent Remain voters. \u201cNo one in Britain (either Remain or Leave) really cares about the EU,\u201d he replied. But while that may have been true in July, it is not true now, as indicated by both sides\u2019 passionate response to the result itself, and then again to the recent Supreme Court decision affirming Parliament\u2019s role in triggering Article 50. Equally telling were the last two parliamentary by-election results: pro-Remain liberals overturned a 23,000-vote Conservative majority in Richmond Park, London, while the UK Independence Party \u2013 which favors a \u201chard\u201d Brexit \u2013 made gains in Sleaford and North Hykeham, in the east of England.\n\nAs Lord Ashcroft\u2019s fascinating exit poll following the Brexit referendum shows, Leave and Remain voters\u2019 attitudes differ on almost everything, from the death penalty to environmental conservation. And anyone reading the two sides\u2019 increasingly heated online interactions can see that they heartily despise each other.\n\nThere is now a profound divide \u2013 what British politicians call \u201cdeep blue water\u201d \u2013 between Remain\u2019s growing constituency and Leave\u2019s diminishing one. This will be the defining split in British politics for at least a generation. And yet the vast majority of practicing politicians are on the declining side of this divide, where the supply of leaders far exceeds demand for them.\n\nThe UK is approaching a fundamental political realignment, for which the current government is totally unprepared. It will come \u2013 probably quite suddenly \u2013 as soon as enough people recognize that May has, through little fault of her own, inevitably failed to \u201cget the best deal for Britain.\u201d As the economist Herbert Stein famously observed, \u201cIf something cannot go on forever, it will stop.\u201d So May\u2019s government might last until May, but not much longer.\n\nCopyright: Project Syndicate, 2016.\nwww.project-syndicate.org","htmlText":"<p><strong>By Jacek Rostowski<\/strong>, <strong>Poland\u2019s Minister of Finance and Deputy Prime Minister from 2007 to 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>British Prime Minister Theresa May reportedly \u201cneeded some time to compose herself\u201d in a recent meeting with her presumed ally Angela Merkel. The German Chancellor categorically rejected May\u2019s proposal to do a \u201cside deal\u201d on European Union nationals living in Britain before the United Kingdom officially triggers Brexit negotiations by invoking Article 50 of the Treaty of Lisbon.<\/p>\n<p>After an initial phase of post-referendum arrogance and euphoria, it has become increasingly obvious that May\u2019s government completely misread the likely EU response to a British exit from the bloc. It now seems likely that the UK will continue to stagger from failure to failure at an accelerating pace.<\/p>\n<p>May\u2019s dilemma stems from the fact that the \u201cLeave\u201d coalition, while sharing certain conservative values, comprises two incompatible factions: mostly middle-class, affluent pensioners who want to leave the EU because they think it is too bureaucratic and protectionist; and mostly working-class voters who want to leave because they favor more protectionism.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, there is no form of Brexit \u2013 or post-Brexit Britain \u2013 that will satisfy both groups. This explains May\u2019s desperation to push Brexit through as quickly as possible. She wants to get out before voters realize that the Leave campaign sold them a false bill of goods, including the promise that they could keep all of the benefits of EU membership, particularly full access to the European single market, without having to allow free movement of labor.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, although May was in the \u201cRemain\u201d camp during the referendum campaign, she realizes that, as Prime Minister, she will be held responsible for any failures in the Brexit negotiations. She also knows that she cannot possibly succeed politically, because the media will always spotlight \u201cdefeats,\u201d while hardly noticing \u201cwins.\u201d That gives her every reason not to define her goals, and then to declare whatever deal she secures a \u201cvictory.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paradoxically, while the Conservative Party leadership has decided to represent the incoherent Leave coalition, no one is speaking for the 48% of voters who sided with Remain, except for the Liberal-Democratic Party, which has minimal influence in Parliament. This is even more surprising when one considers two deep structural factors that will cut short Leave\u2019s continued political dominance in the medium term.<\/p>\n<p>For starters, a significant cohort of Leave voters tends to be \u201cpolitically disengaged.\u201d Leave won by a margin of 1.2 million votes, one million of which were cast by people who did not vote in the 2015 general election that furnished David Cameron and the Conservatives with undivided power. These disengaged voters will likely not participate in future elections, though they might mobilize for a second EU referendum, if one were to be held.<\/p>\n<p>Second, the Leave camp has an age problem: my own rough estimate suggests that, every year, Leave-voter deaths will exceed those of Remain voters by 150,000, while new Remain voters entering the electorate will surpass those of Leave by 150,000 (after adjusting for differential turnout between young and old). This generational dynamic alone will tip the balance in Remain\u2019s favor by about 300,000 voters each year, and it will eliminate Leave\u2019s majority by 2020.<\/p>\n<p>Shortly after the referendum, I asked a former senior Tory official why no respectable politicians wanted to represent Remain voters. \u201cNo one in Britain (either Remain or Leave) really cares about the EU,\u201d he replied. But while that may have been true in July, it is not true now, as indicated by both sides\u2019 passionate response to the result itself, and then again to the recent Supreme Court decision affirming Parliament\u2019s role in triggering Article 50. Equally telling were the last two parliamentary by-election results: pro-Remain liberals overturned a 23,000-vote Conservative majority in Richmond Park, London, while the UK Independence Party \u2013 which favors a \u201chard\u201d Brexit \u2013 made gains in Sleaford and North Hykeham, in the east of England.<\/p>\n<p>As Lord Ashcroft\u2019s fascinating exit poll following the Brexit referendum shows, Leave and Remain voters\u2019 attitudes differ on almost everything, from the death penalty to environmental conservation. And anyone reading the two sides\u2019 increasingly heated online interactions can see that they heartily despise each other.<\/p>\n<p>There is now a profound divide \u2013 what British politicians call \u201cdeep blue water\u201d \u2013 between Remain\u2019s growing constituency and Leave\u2019s diminishing one. This will be the defining split in British politics for at least a generation. And yet the vast majority of practicing politicians are on the declining side of this divide, where the supply of leaders far exceeds demand for them.<\/p>\n<p>The UK is approaching a fundamental political realignment, for which the current government is totally unprepared. It will come \u2013 probably quite suddenly \u2013 as soon as enough people recognize that May has, through little fault of her own, inevitably failed to \u201cget the best deal for Britain.\u201d As the economist Herbert Stein famously observed, \u201cIf something cannot go on forever, it will stop.\u201d So May\u2019s government might last until May, but not much longer.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>The views expressed in opinion articles published on euronews do not represent our editorial position.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Copyright: Project Syndicate, 2016.<br>www.project-syndicate.org<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482249316,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482249316,"firstPublishedAt":1482249316,"lastPublishedAt":1482249316,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/352901\/{{w}}x{{h}}_352901.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":2764,"height":1555}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":11988,"slug":"brexit","urlSafeValue":"brexit","title":"Brexit","titleRaw":"Brexit"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":105,"slug":"european-union","urlSafeValue":"european-union","title":"European Union","titleRaw":"European Union"},{"id":12335,"slug":"opinion","urlSafeValue":"opinion","title":"Opinion","titleRaw":"Opinion"},{"id":22480,"slug":"euroviews","urlSafeValue":"euroviews","title":"Euroviews","titleRaw":"Euroviews"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_politics','sm_politics','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_politics_misc','gs_politics_british','custom_politics_brussels','neg_facebook_q4','neg_facebook_2021','neg_citi_campaign','gt_mixed','castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":1,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/20\/theresa-may-s-brexit-problem","lastModified":1482249316},{"id":352813,"cid":2823646,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":null,"owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"1912 EN Power sheds","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"How to make millions heating empty sheds","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"In Northern Ireland farmers to factory owners are cashing in on a flawed scheme designed to encourage the use of renewable heating systems","summary":"In Northern Ireland farmers to factory owners are cashing in on a flawed scheme designed to encourage the use of renewable heating systems","keySentence":"","url":"how-to-make-millions-heating-empty-sheds","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/19\/how-to-make-millions-heating-empty-sheds","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"In Northern Ireland putting a top of the range heater in an empty shed can be a lucrative business.\n\n In fact farmers can make up to \u00a31 million (\u20ac1,188,590) in government subsidies over 20 years, without producing a single crop, animal or product.\n\n The situation is the result of a flawed scheme designed to encourage the use of renewable heating systems. The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (RHI) was introduced in 2012 with the aim of promoting the use of renewable fuel in the province. Northern Ireland\u2019s current First Minister, Arlene Foster was in charge of the scheme as Energy Minister and failed to introduce a subsidies cap in line with other versions of the same scheme underway elsewhere in the UK.\n\n Beneficiaries often receive more money than the cost of the fuel itself, creating an estimated \u00a3400 million hole in the already stretched Northern Irish public purse. The cost to Westminster over the same period could reach \u00a31 billion.\n\n The other problem with the RHI is that non-domestic applicants, who had a 98 percent approval rating, are now entitled to receive payment for the next 20 years.\n\n Renewable energy company Enerpower explain the benefits of the scheme on their website:\n\u201cUnder the RHI Scheme the owner earns money from the government for every kWh used.\u201d\nThey added: \u201cThe Gilles boiler now saves our customer 2\/3 on their energy cost while earning our customer money too!\u201d\n\n An anonymous whistleblower sent a letter to the Northern Ireland First Minister\u2019s Office last January accusing the scheme of leaving it up to the heating installer to decide if a business can avail of the scheme, and claiming that, \u201clarge factories with no previous heating have installed three biomass boilers with the intention of running them all year round in order to collect approximately \u00a31.5 million over 20 years.\u201d These revelations were published in a damning report from the Northern Ireland Audit Office.\n\n Eyebrows were also raised when a list of the beneficiaries included many people close to Foster\u2019s party, the DUP. Investigative journalism website thedetail.tv reported that they included former DUP adviser Stephen Brimstone and his brother as well as the husband of former DUP councillor Alison Brimstone who replaced Arlene Foster on Fermanagh council in 2010.\n\n Renewable heating scheme: Eastwood calls on first minister to explain involvement https:\/\/t.co\/5xktWtTFZO #Stormont pic.twitter.com\/scez8gIh8S\u2014 Stormont Tweets (@stormontweets) December 8, 2016\n \n\n The scale of the financial burden makes this the worst failure of its kind in the history of Northern Ireland\u2019s devolved government, but Mrs Foster maintained that she has done nothing wrong and is committed to minimising the impact on public funds. Her critics have called for her resignation.\n\n Opposition walk out at Stormont as the First Minister Arlene Foster makes her statement over the Renewable Heating Incentive scheme. pic.twitter.com\/ZNVrVj2UZF\u2014 BBC Newsline (@bbcnewsline) December 19, 2016","htmlText":"<p>In Northern Ireland putting a top of the range heater in an empty shed can be a lucrative business.<\/p>\n<p>In fact farmers can make up to \u00a31 million (\u20ac1,188,590) in government subsidies over 20 years, without producing a single crop, animal or product.<\/p>\n<p>The situation is the result of a flawed scheme designed to encourage the use of renewable heating systems. The Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme (RHI) was introduced in 2012 with the aim of promoting the use of renewable fuel in the province. Northern Ireland\u2019s current First Minister, Arlene Foster was in charge of the scheme as Energy Minister and failed to introduce a subsidies cap in line with other versions of the same scheme underway elsewhere in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Beneficiaries often receive more money than the cost of the fuel itself, creating an estimated \u00a3400 million hole in the already stretched Northern Irish public purse. The cost to Westminster over the same period could reach \u00a31 billion.<\/p>\n<p>The other problem with the RHI is that non-domestic applicants, who had a 98 percent approval rating, are now entitled to receive payment for the next 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>Renewable energy company Enerpower explain the benefits of the scheme on their website:<br>\u201cUnder the RHI Scheme the owner earns money from the government for every kWh used.\u201d<br>They added: \u201cThe Gilles boiler now saves our customer 2\/3 on their energy cost while earning our customer money too!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>An anonymous whistleblower sent a letter to the Northern Ireland First Minister\u2019s Office last January accusing the scheme of leaving it up to the heating installer to decide if a business can avail of the scheme, and claiming that, \u201clarge factories with no previous heating have installed three biomass boilers with the intention of running them all year round in order to collect approximately \u00a31.5 million over 20 years.\u201d These revelations were published in a damning report from the Northern Ireland Audit Office.<\/p>\n<p>Eyebrows were also raised when a list of the beneficiaries included many people close to Foster\u2019s party, the DUP. Investigative journalism website <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.thedetail.tv//articles//further-dup-links-to-beneficiaries-of-stormont-s-flawed-renewable-heating-incentive/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">thedetail.tv<\/a> reported that they included former DUP adviser Stephen Brimstone and his brother as well as the husband of former DUP councillor Alison Brimstone who replaced Arlene Foster on Fermanagh council in 2010.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Renewable heating scheme: Eastwood calls on first minister to explain involvement <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//5xktWtTFZO/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/5xktWtTFZO<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//hashtag//Stormont?src=hash\%22 target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">#Stormont<\/a> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//scez8gIh8S/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/scez8gIh8S<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Stormont Tweets (@stormontweets) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//stormontweets//status//806804541471502336/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 8, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> The scale of the financial burden makes this the worst failure of its kind in the history of Northern Ireland\u2019s devolved government, but Mrs Foster maintained that she has done nothing wrong and is committed to minimising the impact on public funds. Her critics have called for her resignation.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Opposition walk out at Stormont as the First Minister Arlene Foster makes her statement over the Renewable Heating Incentive scheme. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////t.co//ZNVrVj2UZF/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/ZNVrVj2UZF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 BBC Newsline (@bbcnewsline) <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////twitter.com//bbcnewsline//status//810809248984813568/" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer\">December 19, 2016<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1482162568,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1482162568,"firstPublishedAt":1482162568,"lastPublishedAt":1482162568,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/352813\/{{w}}x{{h}}_352813.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1400,"height":932}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":4170,"slug":"northern-ireland","urlSafeValue":"northern-ireland","title":"Northern Ireland","titleRaw":"Northern Ireland"},{"id":9521,"slug":"political-scandal","urlSafeValue":"political-scandal","title":"Political scandal","titleRaw":"Political scandal"},{"id":235,"slug":"renewable-energies","urlSafeValue":"renewable-energies","title":"Renewable energies","titleRaw":"Renewable energies"},{"id":12071,"slug":"funds","urlSafeValue":"funds","title":"Funds","titleRaw":"Funds"},{"id":9507,"slug":"environmental-protection","urlSafeValue":"environmental-protection","title":"Environmental protection","titleRaw":"Environmental protection"},{"id":4988,"slug":"corruption","urlSafeValue":"corruption","title":"Corruption","titleRaw":"Corruption"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":0,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":{"id":4128,"urlSafeValue":"belfast","title":"Belfast"},"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'gs_politics','sm_politics','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_politics_british','gs_business','neg_facebook_2021','gt_mixed','gs_business_energy','gs_home','gt_positive_curiosity','gs_politics_misc','neg_facebook_q4','neg_mobkoi_castrol','neg_bucherer','neg_audi_list2','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/19\/how-to-make-millions-heating-empty-sheds","lastModified":1482162568},{"id":352676,"cid":2822883,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161217_NWSU_150A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"UK: BIRD FLU","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Bird flu comes back to the UK","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"After sweeping across Europe, Bird flu is back in the UK.","summary":"After sweeping across Europe, Bird flu is back in the UK.","keySentence":"","url":"bird-flu-comes-back-to-the-uk","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/17\/bird-flu-comes-back-to-the-uk","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"After sweeping across Europe, Bird flu is back in the UK. \n\n The British government confirmed the outbreak of the H5N8 strain on a farm in Tetney, Lincolnshire. \n\n However, fears are rife that cases could spring up elsewhere in the country amid complaints not enough is being done to ensure bird-keepers are observing a 30-day quarantine.","htmlText":"<p>After sweeping across Europe, Bird flu is back in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>The British government confirmed the outbreak of the H5N8 strain on a farm in Tetney, Lincolnshire.<\/p>\n<p>However, fears are rife that cases could spring up elsewhere in the country amid complaints not enough is being done to ensure bird-keepers are observing a 30-day quarantine.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1481984699,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1481984699,"firstPublishedAt":1481984699,"lastPublishedAt":1481984699,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/352676\/{{w}}x{{h}}_352676.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":675}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":348,"slug":"bird-flu","urlSafeValue":"bird-flu","title":"Bird flu","titleRaw":"Bird flu"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":139,"slug":"health","urlSafeValue":"health","title":"Health","titleRaw":"Health"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NW\/SU\/en\/161217_NWSU_150A0-164008_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":23000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'neg_mobkoi_feb2021','pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gt_negative','sm_politics','gs_politics','gs_health_misc','gs_health','gt_negative_anger','neg_audi_list1','gs_politics_british','neg_nespresso','gs_business_agri','gt_negative_fear','gs_business','gv_safe'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/17\/bird-flu-comes-back-to-the-uk","lastModified":1481984699},{"id":352632,"cid":2822678,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161216_NWSU_230A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"UK: PRISON RIOT","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Riot officers regain control of British jail","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Police have regained control of one of Britain\u2019s biggest jails hours after a huge riot broke out.","summary":"Police have regained control of one of Britain\u2019s biggest jails hours after a huge riot broke out.","keySentence":"","url":"riot-officers-regain-control-of-british-jail","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2016\/12\/16\/riot-officers-regain-control-of-british-jail","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Police have regained control of one of Britain\u2019s biggest jails hours after a huge riot broke out. \n\n Up to 600 inmates took over four wings of the privately-run prison in Birmingham. \n\n Staff were forced to withdraw when trouble erupted on Friday morning, according to security firm G4S, which runs the facility. \n\n The body representing Prison officers says the UK\u2019s jails are in a parlous state. \n\n Mike Rolfe, from the Prison Officers Association said: \u201cWe\u2019ve been saying for a long time that there\u2019s been a lack of investment in the system, there\u2019s been a lack of staff. Birmingham has lost over 30 staff in the last few weeks for resignation, people just not wanting to work there, in such a difficult and dangerous job. And the whole service is in crisis.\u201d\n\n So called specialist \u2018Tornado\u2019 teams were brought in on Friday evening to quell the riot. \n\n Three inmates were reported to have been wounded, one badly. \n\n The unrest in Birmingham, described as the worst in the country since the Strangeways prison riot in Manchester 26-years ago, is just the latest in a number of serious incidents in British jails this year. Last month, inmates took over parts of Bedford prison. \n\n The government has unveiled plans to reform prisons and improve safety.","htmlText":"<p>Police have regained control of one of Britain\u2019s biggest jails hours after a huge riot broke out.<\/p>\n<p>Up to 600 inmates took over four wings of the privately-run prison in Birmingham.<\/p>\n<p>Staff were forced to withdraw when trouble erupted on Friday morning, according to security firm G4S, which runs the facility.<\/p>\n<p>The body representing Prison officers says the UK\u2019s jails are in a parlous state.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Rolfe, from the Prison Officers Association said: \u201cWe\u2019ve been saying for a long time that there\u2019s been a lack of investment in the system, there\u2019s been a lack of staff. Birmingham has lost over 30 staff in the last few weeks for resignation, people just not wanting to work there, in such a difficult and dangerous job. And the whole service is in crisis.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So called specialist \u2018Tornado\u2019 teams were brought in on Friday evening to quell the riot.<\/p>\n<p>Three inmates were reported to have been wounded, one badly.<\/p>\n<p>The unrest in Birmingham, described as the worst in the country since the Strangeways prison riot in Manchester 26-years ago, is just the latest in a number of serious incidents in British jails this year. Last month, inmates took over parts of Bedford prison.<\/p>\n<p>The government has unveiled plans to reform prisons and improve safety.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1481927425,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1481927425,"firstPublishedAt":1481927425,"lastPublishedAt":1481927425,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/352632\/{{w}}x{{h}}_352632.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1400,"height":943}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":4637,"slug":"clashes-and-riots","urlSafeValue":"clashes-and-riots","title":"Clashes and riots","titleRaw":"Clashes and riots"},{"id":11938,"slug":"prisoner","urlSafeValue":"prisoner","title":"prisoner","titleRaw":"prisoner"},{"id":4886,"slug":"jail","urlSafeValue":"jail","title":"Jail","titleRaw":"Jail"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"},{"id":1739,"slug":"birmingham","urlSafeValue":"birmingham","title":"Birmingham","titleRaw":"Birmingham"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":[],"hasExternalVideo":0,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":1,"videos":[{"format":"mp4","quality":"md","type":"normal","url":"https:\/\/video.euronews.com\/mp4\/med\/EN\/NW\/SU\/en\/161216_NWSU_230A0-033210_E.mp4","editor":"","duration":61000,"filesizeBytes":0,"expiresAt":0}],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"world","urlSafeValue":"world","title":"World News","online":1,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/programs\/world"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"news","verticals":[{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":1,"slug":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"News"},"themes":[{"id":"news","urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World","url":"\/news\/international"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":1,"urlSafeValue":"news","title":"World"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":{"id":1739,"urlSafeValue":"birmingham","title":"Birmingham"},"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":null,"versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/2016\/12\/16\/riot-officers-regain-control-of-british-jail","lastModified":1481927425},{"id":352612,"cid":2822543,"versionId":0,"archive":0,"housenumber":"161216_BUSU_170A0","owner":"euronews","isMagazine":0,"isBreakingNews":0,"daletEventName":"MURDOCH EMPIRE MAKES SKY DEAL","daletPyramidId":null,"channels":[{"id":1},{"id":2},{"id":4},{"id":5},{"id":12}],"status":2,"title":"Murdoch empire makes Sky deal","titleSeo":null,"titleListing1":null,"titleListing2":null,"leadin":"Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First Century Fox is buying European pay-TV firm Sky in a deal that unites a media empire across two continents.","summary":"Rupert Murdoch's Twenty-First Century Fox is buying European pay-TV firm Sky in a deal that unites a media empire across two continents.","keySentence":"","url":"murdoch-empire-makes-sky-deal","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/2016\/12\/16\/murdoch-empire-makes-sky-deal","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Rupert Murdoch\u2019s Twenty-First Century Fox is buying European pay-TV firm Sky, which has nearly 22 million viewers in Britain, Ireland, Italy, Germany and Austria. \n\n The deal unites a media empire across two continents.\n\n Murdoch \u2013 who has dominated Britain\u2019s media and political landscape for decades \u2013 is paying 11.7 billion pounds (13.96 billion euros) for the 61 percent of Sky that Fox does not already own.\n\n It is his second go at taking control. \n\n An attempt in 2011 had to be abandoned amid the phone hacking scandal that brought down his News of the World tabloid.\n\n Government regulators will have to approve the deal.","htmlText":"<p>Rupert Murdoch\u2019s Twenty-First Century Fox is buying European pay-TV firm Sky, which has nearly 22 million viewers in Britain, Ireland, Italy, Germany and Austria.<\/p>\n<p>The deal unites a media empire across two continents.<\/p>\n<p>Murdoch \u2013 who has dominated Britain\u2019s media and political landscape for decades \u2013 is paying 11.7 billion pounds (13.96 billion euros) for the 61 percent of Sky that Fox does not already own.<\/p>\n<p>It is his second go at taking control.<\/p>\n<p>An attempt in 2011 had to be abandoned amid the phone hacking scandal that brought down his News of the World tabloid.<\/p>\n<p>Government regulators will have to approve the deal.<\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1481911891,"updatedAt":1723539856,"publishedAt":1481911891,"firstPublishedAt":1481911891,"lastPublishedAt":1481911891,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"url":"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/352612\/{{w}}x{{h}}_352612.jpg","altText":null,"caption":null,"captionUrl":null,"captionCredit":null,"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"callToActionText":null,"width":1200,"height":800}],"authors":{"journalists":[],"producers":[],"videoEditor":[]},"keywords":[{"id":188,"slug":"media","urlSafeValue":"media","title":"Media","titleRaw":"Media"},{"id":4828,"slug":"television","urlSafeValue":"television","title":"Television","titleRaw":"Television"},{"id":8449,"slug":"rupert-murdoch","urlSafeValue":"rupert-murdoch","title":"Rupert Murdoch","titleRaw":"Rupert Murdoch"},{"id":447,"slug":"usa","urlSafeValue":"usa","title":"USA","titleRaw":"USA"},{"id":4595,"slug":"business","urlSafeValue":"business","title":"Business","titleRaw":"Business"},{"id":7800,"slug":"united-kingdom","urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","titleRaw":"United Kingdom"}],"widgets":[],"related":[],"technicalTags":[],"externalPartners":{"dailymotionId":"x55gcwz"},"hasExternalVideo":1,"hasInternalOrExternalVideo":1,"video":0,"videos":[],"liveStream":[{"startDate":0,"endDate":0}],"scribbleLiveId":0,"scribbleLiveRibbon":0,"isLiveCoverage":0,"sourceId":1,"sources":[],"externalSource":null,"additionalSources":null,"additionalReporting":null,"freeField1":null,"freeField2":"","type":"normal","displayType":"default","program":{"id":"corporate","urlSafeValue":"corporate","title":"Corporate","online":0,"url":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/business\/business-series\/corporate"},"season":"","episode":"","episodeId":"","vertical":"business","verticals":[{"id":11,"slug":"business","urlSafeValue":"business","title":"Business"}],"primaryVertical":{"id":11,"slug":"business","urlSafeValue":"business","title":"Business"},"themes":[{"id":"business-series","urlSafeValue":"business-series","title":"Business Series","url":"\/business\/business-series"}],"primaryTheme":{"id":76,"urlSafeValue":"business-series","title":"Business Series"},"advertising":0,"advertisingData":{"startDate":0,"endDate":0,"type":null,"slug":null,"title":null,"disclaimerLabelKey":null,"sponsor":null,"sponsorName":null,"sponsorUrl":null,"sponsorLogo":"","sponsorLogoReverse":"","isDfp":0},"geoLocation":{"lat":0,"lon":0},"location":1,"continent":{"id":104,"urlSafeValue":"europe","title":"Europe"},"country":{"id":291,"urlSafeValue":"united-kingdom","title":"United Kingdom","url":"\/news\/europe\/united-kingdom"},"town":[],"contextualSignals":{"doubleVerify":{"ids":[],"slugs":[]}},"grapeshot":"'pos_equinor','pos_facebook','pos_pmi','gs_entertain_tv','neg_facebook_q4','gv_crime','castrol_negative_uk','neg_mobkoi_castrol','neg_facebook','gt_negative','gs_politics','gs_entertain'","versions":[],"programDeliverable":{"slug":"sujet","format":"default"},"showOpinionDisclaimer":0,"allViews":0,"allViewsMeta":{"pointOfView":[],"survey":[],"tweetId":0,"tweet2NdId":0,"displayOverlay":0},"storyTranslationMethod":[],"localisation":[],"autoPublished":0,"autoLocalised":0,"isReviewed":0,"path":"\/business\/2016\/12\/16\/murdoch-empire-makes-sky-deal","lastModified":1481911891}]">
ADVERTISEMENT