“British scientists are “over the moon” to be back in the EU’s flagship science research programme Horizon after a three-year Brexit lockout, with new data revealing they have been awarded about £500m in grants since re-entry”

Conscience part of The Freedom Flotilla delivering humanitarian aid to #Gaza attacked by drones off #Malta. As Professor Anna Khakee of the University of Malta says there are some v disturbing questions that needs answered by the Maltese government.

A new report from the Actuaries' Company has revealed that an estimated 4 million people, who otherwise wouldn't be here, are alive today thanks to the #RNLI 💙 Thanks to our supporters and volunteers for making it possible 🥹

Ode to Joy live under the Arc de Triomphe just now, mixed with pictures of the liberation of Paris to mark 80 years of peace Goosebumps - chair de poule, 100%👇 ❤️🇪🇺🇫🇷🇬🇧🇺🇸 👏France tv Stéphane Bern

Marking 75th Anniversary of Schumann Declaration this #Edinburgh event - today, 6.30- 8pm - shares messages from Members of the European Parliament on the positive impact of Scotland in the EU. Free but register: #EuropeDay #FestivalofEuropeScotland2025 eventbrite.co.uk/e/scotland-i..

Opened in May 2024 as an emergency response, the Red Cross Field Hospital is still running - because the need for it has not ended. While the healthcare system in Gaza has broken down, the Field Hospital still stands. But it shouldn't have to.

🇪🇺 United in Diversity. Europe, our home. 🌍 Today, we celebrate the European dream and the values that bring us together. #EuropeDay is your day! 💙

Israel has blocked aid from entering Gaza for over two months. This is inexcusable. World Food Programme has no food left. Palestinian civilians, including children, are at severe risk of starving. 🇬🇧🇩🇰🇫🇷🇬🇷🇸🇮 have called an urgent Security Council meeting on the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

On 8 May, heavily armed Israeli Forces entered three UNRWA schools in Shu’fat Camp in occupied #EastJerusalem, with the intent to enforce the illegal closure orders issued one month ago, forcing over 550 girls and boys out of their schools. As a result, UNRWA was forced to

So, for those killed and those whose voices are silenced: what more evidence do you need? Will you act now – decisively – to prevent genocide in Gaza and to ensure respect for international humanitarian law? This Council must prevail. Demand this ends.

BREAKING: A leaked recording reveals top Tory Chris Philp admitted the UK couldn’t return asylum seekers to Europe post-Brexit, despite promises made at the time. Sam Coates Sky has all the details. trib.al/APityDY 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube

Citizens Rights Project will be at the North Edinburgh Community Festival this Saturday (17/5) in West Pilton Park! Come to learn about our services, book appointments and visit other stalls. There will also be live music, food stalls, a parade, sports and other activities. 🎶🍲⚽ #NorthEdinFest

Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride says leaked recording of Chris Philp, of him admitting the UK can't return asylum seekers to Europe post-Brexit (despite promises made at the time), is "blindingly obvious". But it wasn't made blindingly obvious to those who voted Leave, was it?

Enough. We demand rapid, safe, and unimpeded access to starving civilians in Gaza. We have a plan. We have thousands of trucks of food at the border. Let us in. Let us work. bit.ly/3S7M0oo

Hooray. The PM has finally accepted that ‘youth mobility is not freedom of movement.’ A visa-based scheme is not a concession to the EU but a huge opportunity for young people on both sides of the Channel to live, study, work and love in another culture! thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

It's funny that the Times only ever speaks of Britain 'letting young ppl from the EU live and work in the UK' when it writes on the Youth Mobility Scheme. Guys, this is also about young Brits regaining the right to live and work in the EU. thetimes.com/uk/politics/ar…

Left: Conservative MP Harriet Cross asks if "Labour are going to betray our fishermen" in the upcoming EU-UK negotiations Right: British fisherman upset and angry that they voted Conservative and for Brexit: "I'm embarrassed I voted out, I wish I could turn back the clock"

History repeating itself? Change of government but seemingly no change in involving the Devolved Admins on reserved matters when it comes to #EU relations now the #UK is no longer an EU Member State. Over 60% of the UK’s total catch is landed by #Scottish #fishing boats SFF

Very sad. Shades of the #Taliban blowing up the famed #UNESCO #WorldHeritage statues of the #Buddhas of Bamiyan in 2001. Another sad illustration of our ever fragmenting world. When coming together to build mutual understanding & respect for different #religions is paramount.

Were you one of the lucky ones? Did you benefit from #FreedomofMovement? Did you work in an EU member state when the UK was part of the EU? The #FinancialTimes wants to hear from you! Email with your views to [email protected] Stephen Gethins MP Liam Campbell The Forgotten 25,000