Britain

Countries ban UK flights as Britain says new virus strain ‘out of control’

Several European countries have banned, or are planning to ban, travel from the UK to prevent the spread of a more infectious coronavirus variant. The Netherlands and Belgium have halted flights, with Italy to follow suit. Trains to Belgium are also suspended.

December 20, 2020

Breaking News·United Kingdom

Britain’s opposition Labour Party pledges free broadband for all

Britain’s opposition Labour Party said it would unveil plans on Friday (Nov 15) to provide free’full-fibre’ broadband across the country as Prime Minister Boris Johnson made a pitch for votes in “overlooked” towns with a promise to revive the high streets. Labour

November 15, 2019

United Kingdom

EU official says ‘We need more than just words,’ after Brexit talks

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker agreed Monday to ramp up talks on securing an elusive Brexit deal, but the two sides gave starkly different assessments of how far apart they are. The two men held their

September 17, 2019

Breaking News·Brexit

Theresa May expected to announce departure as British Prime Minister

London – British Prime Minister Theresa May is expected on Friday to announce the date of her departure, triggering a contest that will bring a new leader to power who is likely to push for a more decisive Brexit divorce deal. After

May 24, 2019

Breaking News·United Kingdom

Shamima Begum who joined ISIS but wished to return has UK citizenship revoked by government

Bristish teenager Shamima Begum who joined the Islamic State has had her citizenship revoked by the UK government. Shamima Begum (19), who ran away from London with two school friends in 2015, will now not be able to return to the UK, according to

February 19, 2019

Brexit

Jeremy Corbyn puts forward terms for backing UK PM Theresa May on Brexit

British opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn met Prime Minister Theresa May last week and has written her a letter putting forward five demands by his Labour Party on the Brexit deal, his party said late on Wednesday. In the letter made public on

February 7, 2019

Breaking News·Brexit

Theresa May appoint Amber Rudd as work and pensions secretary in return to cabinet

Theresa May has appointed Amber Rudd, the former home secretary, as her new work and pensions secretary. She will replace Esther McVey, who resigned on Wednesday in protest at Ms May’s Brexit deal. Ms Rudd was forced to resign from her Home

November 16, 2018

Breaking News

Syria air strikes: Britain, US, France respond to suspected chemical weapons attack live

The US, US and France have launched “precision strikes” in Syria in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in the country. Donald Trump announced the “combined operation” on Friday night, as Prime Minister Theresa May said there was “no practicable alternative to the

April 14, 2018

President Mnangagwa meets UK Minister for Africa

Zimbabwe

Britain and European Union divided over Zimbabwe funding

SHARP differences have emerged between Britain and its counterparts in the European Union over the funding and support to be given to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration ahead of the make-or-break general elections this year.Britain has been aggressive in its support of the

February 9, 2018

Breaking News

British Defence Secretary: Britain must ‘step up’ to deal with ‘real danger’ of North Korea

North Korea is on its way to developing missiles capable of striking London, the Defence Secretary has warned. Urging Britain to “step up” in dealing with dictator Kim Jong Un, Gavin Williamson has delivered a chilling alert over the “massive threat” from

December 19, 2017

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