Nov 29 Scotland's leader aims for independence referendum push in 2023 By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is adamant he won't consent so any push could end up in a legal showdown. Continue reading
Nov 08 Corruption claims roiling UK government put Johnson under pressure By Jill Lawless, Associated Press As a United Nations climate summit aimed at staving off catastrophic global warming enters its final week in Glasgow, host Johnson is facing a barrage of criticism in London over his attempts to change the system that oversees lawmakers’ standards. Continue reading
Nov 04 Climate protesters block roads outside UK Parliament By Associated Press Some glued themselves to the ground as part of ongoing protests. Continue reading
Nov 02 UK sets net-zero plan for its financial sector By Associated Press U.K. Treasury chief Rishi Sunak will lay out the government’s plans during a speech Wednesday as top financial officials from around the world meet at the U.N. climate conference in Glasgow, Scotland. Continue reading
Oct 22 Scientists urge UK to prep rapid return to COVID restrictions By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The British government's scientific advisers have urged the government to ensure coronavirus restrictions can be introduced rapidly, as the rate of new infections continues to grow. Continue reading
Oct 21 U.K. police charge 25-year-old man with lawmaker's murder By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Prosecutors said Ali Harbi Ali, a British man with Somali heritage, had "religious and ideological motivations" when he attacked David Amess last week in the town of Leigh-on-Sea. Continue reading
Oct 20 UK encourages booster jabs, resists new virus restrictions By Jill Lawless, Associated Press he U.K. recorded almost 50,000 new infections in a single day this week, and cases have risen 16% from a week earlier. Continue reading
Oct 19 UK faces calls for 'Plan B' with virus cases high and rising By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Many scientists are pressing the British government to re-impose social restrictions and speed up booster vaccinations as coronavirus infection rates that are Europe’s highest rise still further. Continue reading
Oct 13 Logjam at busiest UK commercial port could cause Christmas shortages By Pan Pylas, Associated Press A logjam at the U.K.'s busiest commercial port has ratcheted up concerns that the country could see shortages of toys, food and other items during the crucial Christmas holiday period. Continue reading
Oct 12 UK and EU head for new Brexit fight over Northern Ireland By Raf Casert, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain wants changes to the deal it reached on trade in Northern Ireland, while the EU insists on keeping the essence of the deal. Continue reading