World May 26 Britain’s Treasury chief says that recession may be necessary to lower inflation By Pan Pylas, Associated Press
World Apr 10 Tens of thousands of doctors in Britain to participate in 4-day walkout The doctors' union is asking for a 35% pay rise to bring junior doctors' pay back to 2008 levels. The health secretary says the demand is unrealistic. By Associated Press
World Feb 01 Thousands strike across UK as unions increase pressure for better pay Up to half a million workers are estimated to be on strike across the U.K. in the biggest day of industrial action Britain has seen in more than a decade. By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press
World Dec 15 Tennis legend Becker returns to Germany after being freed from prison German tennis legend Boris Becker has returned to Germany after serving eight months in prison. By Associated Press
World Nov 16 UK inflation climbs to 11.1 percent, 41-year high Britain's inflation rate rose to a 41-year high in October, fueling demands for the government to do more to ease the nation's cost-of-living crisis when it releases new tax and spending plans Thursday. By Danica Kirka, Associated Press
Oct 21 Boris Johnson looks for comeback as Britain’s ruling Conservative Party rushes to pick new prime minister By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Several British lawmakers are jockeying for support to become the country’s next leader following the implosion of Liz Truss’ historically short-lived government. One of them is scandal-tarnished former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Continue reading
Oct 16 British Prime Minister Liz Truss goes from triumph to trouble in six weeks on the job By Jill Lawless, Associated Press In just six weeks, the prime minister’s libertarian economic policies have triggered a financial crisis, emergency central bank intervention, multiple U-turns and the firing of her Treasury chief. Continue reading
Sep 26 British pound plunges to new, all-time low as proposed tax cuts spark economic concerns By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The British pound has fallen to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar after the government pledged a sweeping package of tax cuts that have fueled concerns about its economic policy. Continue reading
Sep 16 What to watch as King Charles III takes the throne By Casey Kuhn Expectations for his job performance are immediate and challenging. His rule begins amid historic inflation, a war in Ukraine and an ongoing pandemic. Continue reading
Sep 15 Palace prepares for Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral By Mike Corder, Associated Press Edward William Fitzalan-Howard, the official in charge of arrangements, said the funeral and events over coming days are intended to “unite people across the globe and resonate with people of all faiths, whilst fulfilling her majesty and her family’s wishes… Continue reading