May 19 Britain unveils $1.2 billion strategy to boost computer chip industry By Associated Press Under the U.K. plan, the country's semiconductor industry will get up to $1.2 billion in government investment over the next decade. The amount is dwarfed by the U.S. Chips Act and the E.U.'s chip program, which are offering tens of… Continue reading
May 18 Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral cost the UK $200 million By Associated Press The occasion, attended by world leaders and dignitaries, followed 10 days of national mourning after the queen died on Sept. 8 after 70 years on the throne. Continue reading
May 10 How William and Kate’s roles are evolving with King Charles on the throne By Carolyn Durand They are carving their own paths as Prince and Princess of Wales -- one aimed at revitalizing the monarchy and making it more relatable to a multicultural United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Continue reading
Apr 27 Microsoft’s ‘good guy’ approach with governments frays in Activision Blizzard battle By Matt O'Brien, Associated Press Microsoft's charm offensive with the world's governments is starting to lose some of its luster as the software giant is confronting its toughest antitrust scrutiny since co-founder Bill Gates was in charge. Continue reading
Apr 26 Microsoft-Activision gaming deal blocked by British regulators By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The biggest tech deal in history was thwarted over worries that it would stifle competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming market. Continue reading
Apr 11 Junior doctors begin 4-day strike in UK, seeking pay raise By Associated Press Tens of thousands of doctors have walked off the job across England in a four-day strike billed as the most disruptive in the history of the U.K.'s public health service. Continue reading
Apr 10 Tens of thousands of doctors in Britain to participate in 4-day walkout By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 05 Former Scottish leader’s husband arrested, according to British media reports By Danica Kirka, Brian Melley, Associated Press British media are reporting that the husband of former Scottish first minister and Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon has been arrested in a party finance probe. Continue reading
Apr 04 TikTok fined nearly $16M by U.K. watchdog over misuse of childrens’ data By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The Information Commissioner's Office said it issued a fine of 12.7 million pounds ($15.9 million) to the short-video sharing app, which is wildly popular with young people. Continue reading
Mar 27 Humza Yousaf elected as new Scottish leader By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The 37-year-old son of South Asian immigrants is set to become the first person of color to serve as Scotland’s first minister. Continue reading