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UK politicians unite in tribute after Queen Elizabeth’s death

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

U.K. politicians across the political spectrum have united in sorrow at the death of Queen Elizabeth II, a passing that brought the country's usually fractious politics to a halt.

WATCH: Queen Elizabeth II – A Royal Life: A PBS NewsHour Special

By News Desk

The PBS NewsHour hosts a special program on the life of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-serving British monarch in history, who has died at the age of 96.

WATCH: British Prime Minister Liz Truss marks Queen Elizabeth II’s death

By News Desk and Associated Press

British Prime Minister Liz Truss gives remarks to the media following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96

By Larisa Epatko, Joshua Barajas

The Royal Family announced the queen's death, saying she “died peacefully” at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss vows energy relief, rules out windfall tax

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has ruled out a windfall tax on oil companies to pay for her plans to tackle the energy crisis.

Liz Truss becomes U.K. prime minister

By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press

peaking Tuesday outside 10 Downing St. hours after being formally appointed by Queen Elizabeth II, Truss said she would focus on tackling Britain’s energy crisis, struggling economy and overburdened health service.

Liz Truss set to become next UK prime minister, inherits a challenging economic crisis

By Laura Barrón-López, Satvi Sunkara

The ruling Conservative Party in the United Kingdom made Liz Truss their new leader, setting her up to replace Boris Johnson as prime minister. Truss is currently foreign secretary and strongly backs lower taxes and a smaller government. As Laura…

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Why UK energy bills are skyrocketing

By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press

A cost-of-living crisis in Britain is about to get worse. Millions of people are expected to pay about 80 percent more a year on their household energy bills starting in October.

More than 700 Amazon workers at UK warehouse stop work to protest pay

By Associated Press

It's the latest sign of workplace friction stoked by Britain's cost of living crisis and the growing discontent among Amazon's warehouse workers over wage and working conditions.