Heathrow Airport's plans to increase its capacity by over 50% were stalled when a British court said the government failed to consider the impact on climate change when it approved the project.
Feb 19

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press
Farms, food factories and care homes said Wednesday that they will face severe labor shortages under the government's plans to open Britain to skilled and educated immigrants while shutting out those its deems "low-skilled" workers.
Feb 15

By Pan Pylas, Associated Press
Rescuers found a body in rough seas following an extensive search Saturday off the coast of southeast England, as Britain faced a second straight weekend of wild winter weather and flooding.
The United Kingdom formally left the European Union over night as Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed to bring the country together, more than three years after voters narrowly approved Brexit. But divisions remain, and trade negotiations between the U.K. and…
Feb 01

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press
LONDON — If you thought the drawn-out battle over the U.K.’s departure from the European Union was painful, wait until you see what comes next. While Britain formally left the EU at 11 p.m. local time Friday, the hard work…
Jan 31

By Jill Lawless, Raf Casert, Associated Press
With little fuss and not much fanfare, Britain left the European Union on Friday after 47 years of membership.
Jan 31

By Jill Lawless, Raf Casert, Associated Press
Britain officially departs the EU at 11 p.m. local time Friday.
Jan 30

By Raf Casert, Jill Lawless, Associated Press
A few Union Jack flags will be lowered from EU buildings in Brussels on Friday. Some more will be waved in jubilation by Brexiteers in London.
The United Kingdom says it will allow Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei to build part of its new 5G cellular network. The U.S. government had warned against the move, arguing Huawei poses a national security threat, but British officials said the…
Jan 14

By Gregory Katz, Associated Press
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan want to break free of their royal roles and move to Canada.
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