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
Dec 12 UK election exit poll suggests Conservatives majority and Boris Johnson victory By Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Jill Lawless, Associated Press An exit poll in Britain’s election projects that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party likely will win a majority of seats in Parliament. Continue reading
Dec 12 UK votes in election that aims to break Brexit deadlock By Danica Kirka, Mike Corder, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The contest pits Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who says he will take Britain out of the EU by Jan. 31, against opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn, who promises another referendum on Brexit. Continue reading
Dec 11 Watch 7:53 Ahead of election, British voters grapple with Brexit, division and distrust By Malcolm Brabant The United Kingdom goes to the polls Thursday in what is being considered the most significant election since the end of World War II. Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson needs a clear majority in Parliament to force through a deal… Continue watching
Dec 02 UK politicians trade blame over London knife attack By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and main opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn paused Monday to honor the two people killed in the London Bridge attack, then went back to trading blame for the security failings that allowed a man… Continue reading
Nov 29 WATCH: 2 killed in London 'terrorist' stabbing, police say By Jill Lawless, Danica Kirka, Associated Press The Metropolitan Police force said officers were called Friday afternoon “to a stabbing at premises near to London Bridge.”… Continue reading
Nov 29 The Black Friday frenzy goes global. Not everyone is happy. The U.S. sales phenomenon has spread to retailers across the world in recent years with such force that it’s prompting a backlash from some activists, politicians and even consumers. Continue reading