Politics Jan 17 WATCH: Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary Cleverly speak on trade bill deadlock By Associated Press
World Jul 09 Britain’s bonds with the EU likely to remain broken after Johnson leaves office In EU circles, there was numb acceptance of the inevitable and resignation that things will never be the same. By Raf Casert, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
World Jul 07 From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Boris Johnson’s career He was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a thumping election victory on the back of his promise to “get Brexit done.”… By Associated Press
World Jun 13 UK moves to rewrite Brexit trade rules around Northern Ireland; EU threatens legal action Britain's government has unveiled legislation that would unilaterally change post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland. That move will face opposition from lawmakers who believe it violates international law. By Sylvia Hui, Danica Kirka, Associated Press
Politics Jun 13 WATCH: White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre speaks on gun legislation, Brexit The White House has welcomed the outline of a bipartisan Senate agreement to rein in gun violence. Although waiting for the bill's text, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre acknowledged "the president is pleased to see this is a step… By Associated Press
Nov 29 Scotland’s leader aims for independence referendum push in 2023 By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is adamant he won't consent so any push could end up in a legal showdown. Continue reading
Oct 12 UK and EU head for new Brexit fight over Northern Ireland By Raf Casert, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain wants changes to the deal it reached on trade in Northern Ireland, while the EU insists on keeping the essence of the deal. Continue reading
Oct 06 Boris Johnson brushes off UK woes, vows to transform economy By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Empty gas pumps, worker shortages and unavailable items on store shelves. None of that got a mention from Johnson as he brushed off Britain's economic bumps and said the country would emerge as a stronger, more dynamic nation. Continue reading
Sep 27 U.K. mulls calling in army to help ease gas shortages at pumps By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The government says it has “no plans at the moment” to deploy troops. The haulage industry says the U.K. is short as many as 100,000 truckers, due to the coronavirus pandemic and an exodus of foreign workers following Brexit. Continue reading
Jun 09 EU warns of retaliation as post-Brexit talks with UK stall By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Maros Sefcovic, the EU's chief negotiator in the talks, says the bloc had reached a "crossroads" in its relationship with the U.K. after the British government threatened to take further unilateral action to delay living up to its obligations under… Continue reading