May 12 UK urges Biden to drop coronavirus air travel restrictions By Ali Rogin British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will urge President Joe Biden to lift US-UK flight restrictions at their first face-to-face meeting since Biden took office, unless Biden does so before then, a top British official warned U.S. diplomats. Continue reading
May 02 Watch Nationalism, talk of independence on the rise in Scotland, Wales By Malcolm Brabant Crucial elections are coming up on May 6 in Great Britain, and nationalists in Scotland and Wales are hoping to do well enough to demand referendums on independence. Scottish voters had rejected independence in a 2014 referendum, but Brexit and… Continue watching
Apr 20 U.K. toughens its carbon target before Biden climate summit By Jill Lawless, Frank Jordans, Associated Press The U.K. government has pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 2035. The more ambitious climate target was announced ahead of a virtual climate summit U.S. President Joe Biden plans to host on Thursday. Continue reading
Apr 10 Philip's funeral April 17 at Windsor Castle; Harry to attend By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Prince Philip’s royal ceremonial funeral will take place April 17 at Windsor Castle — a slimmed-down service amid the COVID-19 pandemic that will be entirely closed to the public. Continue reading
Apr 09 Rioters ignore pleas for calm as violence flares in Belfast By Peter Morrison, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Police in Northern Ireland deployed water cannons for the first time in six years as they tried to disperse protesters who hurled stones, fireworks and gasoline-filled bottles at officers during another night of violence in Belfast. Continue reading
Apr 07 UK advises limiting AstraZeneca in under-30 group amid blood clot worry By Maria Cheng, Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Wednesday's recommendation came as regulators both in the U.K. and the European Union emphasized that the benefits of receiving the vaccine continue to outweigh the risks for most people. Continue reading
Mar 27 UK protesters scuffle with police during rally over new law By Associated Press Police in the English city of Bristol say they arrested 10 people during a third night of protest against a new policing law. Continue reading
Mar 14 London police under pressure over clashes at women's protest By Sylvia Hui, Associated Press London’s Metropolitan Police force was under heavy pressure Sunday to explain its actions during a vigil for a woman whom one of the force’s own officers is accused of murdering. Continue reading
Mar 10 Watch 7:12 Denmark is introducing vaccine passports, eliminating the need to quarantine By Malcolm Brabant, Layla Quran Europe's tourist industry has taken a beating during this pandemic, spurring Denmark to introduce vaccine passports as a way to boost travel. The digital documents will provide proof of a traveler’s COVID-related health, eliminating the need to quarantine upon arrival… Continue watching
Mar 04 Hospitalized Prince Philip has successful heart procedure By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, the 99-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has had a successful heart procedure in a London hospital. Continue reading