Sep 30 Britain's last coal-fired electricity plant closes, ending 142 years of coal power in the UK By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The shutdown makes Britain the first Group of Seven nation economies to phase out coal. Continue reading
Apr 09 Watch 2:00 King Charles presented with first banknotes bearing his portrait By Dan Rivers, ITN British King Charles was presented with the new banknotes of his reign. The king, who is being treated for an undisclosed cancer, received the notes bearing his portrait at a brief ceremony at Buckingham Palace. Chris Ship of Independent Television… Continue watching
Dec 26 The right to protest is under threat in Britain, undermining a pillar of democracy By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain is one of the world's oldest democracies, but some worry that essential rights and freedoms are under threat. Continue reading
Dec 15 Prince Harry wins phone hacking case in landmark victory against British tabloid misconduct By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Prince Harry's victory against Mirror Group Newspapers is a landmark moment in the long saga of lawbreaking by Britain's tabloids. Continue reading
Nov 15 UK government still wants to send migrants to Rwanda, even after Supreme Court rules it's illegal By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to stop migrants reaching Britain in small boats. He vows to press on with the plan. Continue reading
Jul 04 UK mortgage rates jump to highest level since tax cuts spooked markets By Pan Pylas, Associated Press Financial information company Moneyfacts says the average rate for a five-year fixed rate mortgage in the U.K. hit 6.01% on Tuesday from 5.97% the previous day. Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 4:56 Biden, British Prime Minister Sunak express continued support for Ukraine By Amna Nawaz, Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn President Biden hosted British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the White House Thursday. It was Suank's first Oval Office visit since taking office last fall. The two leaders discussed continued support for Ukraine and the potential threats posed by artificial… Continue watching
May 23 Prince Harry's effort to hire British police protection struck down by London judge By Brian Melley, Associated Press A High Court judge rejected the Duke of Sussex’s assertion that the British government exceeded its authority when it denied him the right to hire police to provide security in the U.K. Continue reading
May 06 WATCH: King Charles III crowned in coronation ceremony By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press King Charles III has been crowned in his solemn coronation service and the congregation has cheered “God save the king.”… Continue reading
Apr 21 Watch 8:11 How the war in Ukraine is threatening Britain's historic steam engines By Malcolm Brabant, Trine Villeman, Dan Sagalyn The war in Ukraine has had an effect on many aspects of life all around the world. Inflation, especially in the price of coal, is jeopardizing the future of some of Britain’s living and breathing museums, the country’s heritage railway… Continue watching