Jan 31 Britain leaves the European Union and leaps into the unknown By Jill Lawless, Raf Casert, Associated Press With little fuss and not much fanfare, Britain left the European Union on Friday after 47 years of membership. Continue reading
Jan 31 UK prime minister hails ‘new beginning’ as Brexit day arrives By Jill Lawless, Raf Casert, Associated Press Britain officially departs the EU at 11 p.m. local time Friday. Continue reading
Jan 30 Brexit finally arrives Friday: A momentous yet quiet moment By Raf Casert, Jill Lawless, Associated Press A few Union Jack flags will be lowered from EU buildings in Brussels on Friday. Some more will be waved in jubilation by Brexiteers in London. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch 7:43 Why the U.S. objects to Huawei’s involvement in building 5G networks The United Kingdom says it will allow Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei to build part of its new 5G cellular network. The U.S. government had warned against the move, arguing Huawei poses a national security threat, but British officials said the… Continue watching
Jan 14 Boris Johnson says royal rift over Harry and Meghan can be settled By Gregory Katz, Associated Press Prince Harry and his wife Meghan want to break free of their royal roles and move to Canada. Continue reading
Jan 13 Watch 6:00 How a ‘progressive’ new arrangement for the British royal family could work The British monarchy is in the midst of one of its most tumultuous times in recent history. Queen Elizabeth announced Monday that she would be open to a new arrangement that would allow Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to pursue… Continue watching
Jan 09 Lawmakers approve Brexit bill putting UK on course for Jan. 31 exit By Jill Lawless, Raf Casert, Associated Press Lawmakers voted by 330-231 to pass the Withdrawal Agreement Bill, which sets the terms of Britain’s departure from the 28-nation bloc. Continue reading
Dec 24 Prince Philip leaves hospital in time for Christmas By Gregory Katz, Associated Press The palace had previously said that the 98-year-old prince was being hospitalized for planned treatment of a pre-existing condition. Continue reading
Dec 20 UK charges U.S. diplomat’s wife over teen’s death in crash By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The decision to charge Anne Sacoolas, who has claimed diplomatic immunity, has caused tensions between the U.K. and the United States. Continue reading
Dec 13 UK Conservatives’ election victory paves the way for Brexit By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Associated Press With 649 of the 650 results declared on Friday, the Conservatives had 364 seats and the main opposition Labour Party 203. Continue reading