Apr 25 Women across British politics slam sexism of 'Basic Instinct' slur against lawmaker By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Women from across British politics called Monday for action to tackle misogyny after a newspaper ran a story accusing the deputy opposition leader of trying to "distract" the prime minister during debates by crossing and uncrossing her legs. Continue reading
Apr 21 UK lawmakers approved probe into Prime Minister Boris Johnson's alleged lies By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The move, approved by cries of "aye" and without a formal vote in the House of Commons, means Parliament's Committee of Privileges will investigate whether Johnson knowingly misled Parliament. Historically that is a resigning offense if proven. Continue reading
Apr 17 Anglican church leader condemns UK plan to send refugees to Rwanda By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative government says the plan will discourage people from making dangerous attempts to cross the English Channel, and put people-smuggling gangs who run the treacherous route out of business. Continue reading
Apr 15 Climate change activists block London bridges, British oil terminals By Associated Press More than 600 people have been arrested over the past two weeks after activists climbed atop tankers and blocked roads at oil depots. On Friday the government praised oil companies for obtaining court orders to stop the demonstrators. Continue reading
Apr 15 British government plans to start flying asylum-seekers to Rwanda within weeks By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The British government says it plans to start putting asylum-seekers on one-way flights to Rwanda within weeks. Continue reading
Apr 14 UK plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda draws outrage By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Opposition politicians and refugee groups are condemning the plan as unworkable, inhumane and a waste of public money. Continue reading
Apr 12 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson fined for breaking COVID lockdown rules By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson's office says he will be fined by police for breaching COVID-19 regulations following allegations of lockdown parties at government offices. Continue reading
Apr 02 UK hits record COVID-19 levels with nearly 5 million people infected By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press Some 4.9 million people were estimated to have the coronavirus in the week ending March 26, up from 4.3 million recorded in the previous week, the Office for National Statistics said Friday… Continue reading
Mar 29 British royal family memorializes late Prince Philip By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Queen Elizabeth II has walked into Westminster Abbey through a side door to make good on her wish to attend a memorial service for her beloved husband Prince Philip. Continue reading
Mar 17 Tech leaders could face prison if they don't follow UK's planned online safety rules By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press The ambitious but controversial bill gives regulators wide-ranging powers to crack down on digital and social media companies. Lawmakers still need to vote to approve the bill before it becomes law. Continue reading