UK’s Boris Johnson Reprimanded for Failing to Report Income
A British parliamentary committee reprimanded former Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson on Thursday for failing to report income within time limits set by Parliament.
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Great Britain Erupts Over Draft Brexit Deal; May’s Government Totters
Great Britain awoke Thursday to a day of political drama, including two Cabinet resignations, market volatility, a severely weakened prime minister, and nasty headlines, all in response to a draft agreement laying out the terms of its exit from the European Union.
Read moreBrexit Negotiations Rev Up, but Uncertainty Prevails
With seven months to go before Great Britain leaves the European Union, negotiations between British and European officials are ratcheting up to smooth the transition, but an outcome is still far from clear.
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Critics Say UK’s Extradition of Alleged ISIS Fighters ‘Outsources Justice’ to US
In an apparent about-face on Great Britain’s long-held opposition to the death penalty, the Tory government is planning to extradite two alleged Islamic State fighters to the United States, where they could face execution.
Read moreRolls-Royce to Axe 4,600 Jobs in Restructuring Push
British plane engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce said Thursday that it plans to cut 4,600 jobs over the next 2 years as part of a major restructuring effort.
Read moreSpain, UK Hold First Talks on Brexit’s Fallout in Gibraltar
Britain and Spain say they have held their first informal Brexit-related talks this week in Madrid touching on how Britain’s future departure from the European Union could apply to Gibraltar.
Read moreEU Picks New Locations for UK-Housed Agencies
Representatives of the 27 remaining EU states on Monday selected new homes for two institutions currently housed in Britain, a clear signal the European Union is ready to move on with life post-Brexit.
Read moreUK Court Drops Lawsuit Against IVF Clinic in Forgery Case
Britain’s High Court on Friday dismissed a lawsuit against an IVF clinic by a man who says his ex-wife forged his signature to conceive a child using an egg fertilized with his sperm.
Read moreUK Plans Jail Sentences for Streaming Extremist Content
The British government says it will make streaming extremist content an offense punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Read moreLady Lucan, Widow of Killer Lord Lucan, Dies at 80
Lady Lucan, a British aristocrat who survived a vicious 1974 attack by her husband that sparked a decades-long mystery, has died. She was 80.
Read moreLawyer for Man Accused of Kidnapping UK Model Says Case a ‘Sham’
A lawyer representing a suspect accused of kidnapping a British model says the entire case may have been fabricated as a publicity stunt.
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London Fire Probe Chief: Survivors Feel ‘Anger and Betrayal’
A government-ordered inquiry into the London tower fire that killed at least 80 people opened Thursday with a minute of silence for the victims — and with its leader acknowledging that survivors feel a “great sense of anger and betrayal.”
Read moreExperts Find Little Evidence of Harm in Light Drinking While Pregnant
A new study conducted by researchers in Britain says that while women should abstain from drinking alcohol during pregnancy as a precautionary measure, there is a lack of data on so-called “light” drinking to support a finding of considerable harm.
Read moreUK Promises to Prosecute Online Hate Crimes Vigorously
British authorities are promising to prosecute hate crimes committed online as vigorously as those that take place face-to-face, recognizing the growth of hate speech on social media and the potential for such crimes to affect large numbers of people.
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In UK Early Election Ends With Hung Parliament
Theresa May said Friday that she intends to stay on as Britain’s prime minister after her gamble in calling an early election to solidify the power of her Conservative party backfired in spectacular fashion.
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EU Nations Set Tough Negotiating Mandate for Brexit Talks
The 27 European Union nations negotiating Britain’s exit from the bloc have set a tough mandate for their chief negotiator during the opening part of the two-year proceedings.
Read moreOxford Student Who Stabbed Boyfriend May Be Spared Jail
A British judge has deferred sentencing an Oxford University student who pleaded guilty to stabbing her boyfriend in a drug-fueled argument, after remarking that the “extraordinary” woman might not be able to become a surgeon.
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‘Ransomware’ Cyberattack Cripples Hospitals Across England
A large cyberattack crippled computer systems at hospitals across England on Friday, with appointments canceled, phone lines down and patients turned away.
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UK’s Labour Party Stung by Early Leak of Election Platform
Britain’s opposition Labour Party faced embarrassment Thursday after a draft of its platform for next month’s election was leaked days before its scheduled release.
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