Nov 23 UK Supreme Court rules against planned vote on Scottish independence By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that Scotland does not have the power to hold a new referendum on independence without the consent of the British government. Continue reading
Nov 16 UK inflation climbs to 11.1 percent, 41-year high By Danica Kirka, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 3:42 United Kingdom and France agree to crack down on migrant crossings in the English Channel By Malcolm Brabant Britain will pay France at least $75 million a year in a deal designed to reduce illegal migration across the English Channel. A record 40,000 asylum seekers have crossed so far this year. As part of the deal, the French… Continue watching
Nov 09 Man throws eggs at King Charles III during tour of York By Associated Press British police say a 23-year-old man has been detained after appearing to throw eggs at King Charles III and his wife in the northern England city of York. Continue reading
Nov 08 Senior member of UK prime minister's government resigns amid bullying allegations By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Gavin Williamson announced his resignation in letter posted Tuesday night on Twitter. That came four days after the Times of London published expletive-laden text messages Williamson sent to another member of Parliament. Continue reading
Nov 05 Prison-like migrant processing center draws criticism of UK's asylum system By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press The conditions at the processing center for migrants in the village of Manston has put a spotlight on wider problems in Britain’s asylum system, which is struggling to cope with a record number of small boat crossings at a time when border… Continue reading
Oct 27 UK says new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak won't go to UN climate change conference By Associated Press Sunak's office said the decision was made because of "pressing domestic commitments" including preparations for an emergency budget on Nov. 17. The UK says it does not reflect a downgrade in the government's commitment to combating climate change. Continue reading
Oct 26 British foreign secretary tells gay World Cup fans heading to Qatar to 'be respectful' By Associated Press British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly is facing criticism after telling gay soccer fans heading to the World Cup in Qatar that they should show some "compromise" and "be respectful of the host nation."… Continue reading
Oct 24 Why Britons never actually vote for their prime minister By Associated Press Observers of British politics can be forgiven for scratching their heads in recent weeks as they watch the country reel through prime ministers without holding an election. Continue reading
Oct 23 Boris Johnson drops out of race to return as UK's next prime minister By Sylvia Hui, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Sunday he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending a short-lived, high-profile attempt to return to the prime minister's job he was ousted from little more than three months ago. Continue reading