World Sep 27 Britain approves new North Sea oil drilling but ignores climate change warnings Britain has given the go-ahead for a major oil and gas project in the North Sea, ignoring warnings from scientists and the United Nations that countries must stop developing new fossil fuel resources if the world is to avoid catastrophic…
Politics Sep 26 Hardline UK immigration chief says international rules make it too easy to seek asylum Britain's immigration minister has argued Tuesday that international refugee rules must be rewritten to reduce the number of people entitled to protection.
World Sep 20 UK Prime Minister Sunak delays ban on new gas and diesel cars by 5 years in contentious climate shift Sunak says Britain remains committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, but in a way that won't "impose unacceptable costs on hard-pressed British families."…
Arts Sep 18 Comedian Russell Brand’s tour postponed after sexual assault allegations Promoters have scrapped the remaining dates in a string of live gigs by Russell Brand after British police say they received a sexual assault allegation against him, which he denies.
World Aug 26 Loch Ness monster enthusiasts launch new search effort for mythical lake beast The Loch Ness Center said researchers would try to seek evidence of Nessie using thermal-imaging drones, infrared cameras and a hydrophone to detect underwater sounds in the lake’s murky waters.
World Jul 25 Lawmakers say the UK should ban Russia’s Wagner as a terrorist group Britain has “underplayed and underestimated” the threat posed by the Russian Wagner mercenary group and should ban it as a terrorist organization, a powerful committee of U.K. lawmakers said Wednesday.
Arts Jul 21 Hollywood actors and writers enter 2nd week of strike with no signs of a deal The combined strike by Hollywood actors and screenwriters entered its second week with no sign that a swift ending will be achieved, and union leaders and star strikers sought Friday to keep morale high as the novelty of picket lines wears off.
World Jul 11 The UK government faces-off with the House of Lords over its contentious migration bill The Illegal Migration Bill, once passed, would require officials to detain and deport people who cross the English Channel to Britain in small boats.
World Jul 10 WATCH: Biden and King Charles meet for climate discussion during London visit After the arrival formalities, Biden and Charles participated in a climate-focused roundtable with officials from the financial and philanthropic sectors.
Politics Jul 09 Ukraine, the environment top Biden’s agenda during UK visit ahead of NATO summit A dash of pomp and a dose of politics are on the agenda during a stopover visit to the U.K. where President Joe Biden will discuss the environment with King Charles III and the war in Ukraine with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.