Europe United Kingdom Scientists searching for treasure source of energy begin drilling into Earth's crust to power Eden Project, aiming at supplying 4.000 homes
Europe United Kingdom Teachers' unions will have to ensure that schools in England remain open on strike days, according to government plans; the Department for Education launched a consultation on how best to implement minimum service level requirements in schools
Europe United Kingdom According to police estimates, 300.000 pro-Palestinian protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza marched through central London, in the largest British demonstration since the start of the war between Israel and Gaza
Europe United Kingdom The country resumed boarding migrants on the barge Bibby Stockholm docked in Portland, which reopened on 19 October, after much controversy sparked in August over respect for human rights, which led to its closure
Europe United Kingdom The British Conservative Party lost two parliamentary seats to Labour, another setback for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his party ahead of next year's general election