Jul 22 May chairs emergency session on Iranian seizure of UK tanker By Gregory Katz, Associated Press The meeting of security ministers and officials will discuss how to secure shipping in the sensitive region, which is vital to the world's oil supply. Continue reading
Jul 15 Codebreaker Alan Turing to be the face of a new British banknote By Associated Press During World War II Turing worked at the secret Bletchley Park code-breaking center, where he helped crack Nazi Germany's secret codes by creating the "Turing bombe," a forerunner of modern computers. Continue reading
Jul 11 UK says Iranian vessels tried to block its tanker By Aya Batrawy, Amir Vahdat, Associated Press Iran's Revolutionary Guard denied the allegations, saying if it had received orders to seize any ships it would have done so immediately. Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 8:57 Fallout from leaked memos about Trump prompts UK ambassador to resign Sir Kim Darroch, British ambassador to the United States since 2016, has resigned after diplomatic memos in which he criticized President Trump were leaked. Although Prime Minister Theresa May and other UK politicians expressed support for Darroch, Boris Johnson, the… Continue watching
Jul 10 Britain's ambassador to U.S. quits days after cables leaked criticizing Trump By Danica Kirka, Jill Lawless, Associated Press Veteran diplomat Kim Darroch said he could no longer do his job in Washington after Trump branded him a fool and cut off all contact with the representative of one of the U.S.'s closest allies. Continue reading
Jul 09 UK's opposition Labour Party backs new Brexit referendum By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said the party would campaign to stay in the EU if a referendum was called by whoever succeeds Prime Minister Theresa May. Continue reading
Jul 08 Trump will 'no longer deal' with UK ambassador after cables called administration 'dysfunctional' By Associated Press The leaked documents were published by the Mail on Sunday, and pointed to stress in the "special relationship" between the U.S. and the U.K. that has held strong since World War II. Continue reading
Jul 08 UK hunts for mole behind leaked cables that called Trump 'inept' By Jill Lawless, Associated Press In the cables, Britain's ambassador in Washington branded President Donald Trump's administration "dysfunctional" and "inept."… Continue reading
Jun 13 Who will inherit the Brexit fight? A guide to the UK's prime minister race By Ali Rogin Several members of the Conservative Party are vying to replace outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May. The winner will be tasked with finding the least messy way for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union. Continue reading
Jun 13 Boris Johnson takes strong lead in race for next UK leader By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Boris Johnson, a former foreign secretary and leading Brexit campaigner, secured 114 of the 313 votes cast by Conservatives in the House of Commons, a ballot that reduced the field of candidates from 10 to seven. Continue reading