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
Mar 23 What is the uranium-based ammunition the UK is sending to Ukraine? By Tara Copp, Associated Press Russia has issued a full-throated warning that the West risks further escalation in Ukraine after the British government announced it's providing depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 14 Watch 9:30 Australia buys American-made submarines to counter China's growing presence in Pacific By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn Beijing said the United States, United Kingdom and Australia embarked on a “dangerous path,” after those countries announced a historic submarine agreement. The deal for Australia to purchase attack submarines is a response to China’s growing influence in the region. Continue watching
Mar 13 UK Prime Minister Sunak pledges boost to defense spending in response to Russia and China By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pledged to increase U.K. military funding by 5 billion pounds ($6 billion) over the next two years in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the challenge posed by China. Continue reading
Mar 10 UK, France mend ties, leaders agree to prevent migrants from crossing English Channel By Sylvie Corbet, Jill Lawless, Associated Press They also agreed at a meeting Friday in Paris to strengthen military ties and further help Ukraine in efforts to mend relations following post-Brexit tensions. Continue reading