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United Kingdom

Angry parent confronts Johnson at hospital — 'NHS has been destroyed'

The father of a sick child confronted British Prime Minister Boris Johnson as he visited an east London hospital on Wednesday.

18/09/2019

United Kingdom

UK-based Poles told to 'seriously consider returning home' post-Brexit

Poland's ambassador to the UK has urged his compatriots to "seriously consider returning" to their home country after Brexit.

18/09/2019

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Our love of eccentricity means Teflon Boris Johnson will survive Brexit Britain’s collapse ǀ View

In only a very short stint in Number 10, Boris Johnson has managed to wreak several shades of havoc – even a constitutional crisis – yet his persona seems to deflect and defuse animosity. How?

17/09/2019

United Kingdom

Watch: Robots set to join surgical teams across the UK

The NHS is developing a £50 million framework for robotic surgical equipment. Surgeons use computers to operate four robotic arms, which are used to control instruments.

17/09/2019

United Kingdom

‘PM regards parliament a threat,’ hears UK Supreme Court

Boris Johnson's suspension of parliament was motivated by preventing MPs from damaging government policy, it's been claimed.

17/09/2019

United Kingdom

Cricket: England beat Australia in final test, Ashes ends 2-2

England beat Australia by 135 runs in the fifth and final test at The Oval on Sunday.

15/09/2019

France

British expats in France fear the prospect of a no-deal Brexit

More than a quarter of Gouarec's population is British. Many residents are angry at Boris Johnson for not ruling out a no-deal Brexit which leave their future highly uncertain.

14/09/2019

United Kingdom

Gold toilet offered to Trump stolen from Churchill’s birthplace

An 18-carat gold toilet entitled "America" was stolen from Blenheim Palace, England, on Saturday morning.

14/09/2019

United Kingdom

Boris Johnson to hold talks with EU's Juncker as Brexit deadline looms

Boris Johnson to hold Brexit talks with EU's Jean-Claude Juncker on Monday

13/09/2019

World

Did UK government mislead Queen Elizabeth over parliament prorogation?

The case has been referred to the UK Supreme Court, where it will be heard next week.

12/09/2019

Mauritius

Where are the Chagos Islands and why do they matter to the UK?

Pope Francis has called for the UK to honour a UN resolution calling for it to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius

11/09/2019

Business

British Airways warns of more disruption

It would take some time for the British Airways flights to return to normal after a pilots strike this week. The company has warned passengers of further disruption: the strike left aircraft and crew in the wrong place.

11/09/2019

Iran

Two British-Australians detained in Iran

Two British-Australian nationals and one Australian national have been detained in Iran as tensions mount with the West.

11/09/2019

United Kingdom

Brexit: What happens now Parliament has been suspended?

Parliament is now suspended until October 14 — what does this mean for Brexit?

10/09/2019

United Kingdom

Theresa May honours: Who did the former ¨PM give knighthoods to?

Theresa May honours: Who did the former ¨PM recognise in her resignation list?

10/09/2019

United Kingdom

Who is Boris Johnson’s advisor Dominic Cummings?

Dominic Cummings has made his presence felt in Westminster since he was appointed as a senior adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson in July and its not just lawmakers that have noticed.

09/09/2019

United Kingdom

Major blaze rips through block of flats in Worcester Park, London

Major blaze rips through block of flats in Worcester Park, southwest London

09/09/2019

United Kingdom

Watch back: Sarajevo hosts first gay pride amidst security concerns

Bosnia held its first Gay Pride parade amidst threats of violence.

08/09/2019

United Kingdom

Thérèse Coffey appointed as new Work and Pensions secretary

After Amber Rudd resigned on Saturday evening, Downing Street announced that Thérèse Coffey would be the new Work and Pensions secretary.

08/09/2019

United Kingdom

UK lawmakers ready for legal action over Brexit delay

UK lawmakers and expelled Tory MP's have said they will go to court if Boris Johnson does not abide by legislation that would extend the Brexit delay if no deal is signed.

07/09/2019

The United Kingdom, known for its historic monarchy and cultural influence, continues to navigate the post-Brexit era, reshaping its political and economic landscape. Follow key developments in government policy, trade relations, and social change as the UK defines its future outside the EU.