Britain may impose new national lockdown from Wednesday, report says
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is considering imposing new national lockdown measures next week, amid concerns that hospitals across the country are overwhelmed by a resurgence in COVID-19 cases, The Times newspaper reported on Friday. The new restrictions could be introduced on Wednesday and remain ...
Michael Gove says U.K. 'well prepared' for no-deal Brexit, even as businesses sound alarm
Michael Gove, the minister handling Brexit divorce issues for Britain, said on Sunday that the U.K. is "increasingly well-prepared" for a no-deal Brexit, even as businesses urged Britain and the European Union to find a compromise over trade terms. A tumultuous "no deal" finale to ...
Boris Johnson’s no-deal Brexit warning leaves door open to more talks
The European Union isn’t taking Boris Johnson’s threats to walk away from seven months of trade negotiations at face value. On Friday, his deadline for deciding whether to continue discussions or walk away, the prime minister blamed the EU. He said the U.K. will prepare ...
United's Marcus Rashford receives honor from Queen Elizabeth II for campaign against child poverty
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford has been honored by Queen Elizabeth II for a campaign against child poverty during the pandemic that saw him convince the government to reinstate free meals. The 22-year-old forward has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire, ...
Macron on the spot with Brexit talks snagged on French red line
The French leader's position is angering the British and creating tensions even among his allies within the EU.
Trump joins growing list of coronavirus-infected world leaders
Britain's Boris Johnson was the first major world leader confirmed to have COVID-19, while most of the rest have been Latin American presidents.
Suga tells Johnson that Japan hopes U.K. will reach deal with EU
In their first talks since the Japanese prime minister took office, the two leaders agreed to bolster bilateral cooperation, including promoting post-Brexit free trade.
Johnson starts to shut down Britain again as COVID-19 spreads
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tell people on Tuesday to work from home and will impose new curbs on pubs, bars and restaurants in a bid to tackle the swiftly accelerating second wave of the coronavirus outbreak. In an address to Parliament and then ...
International law under assault — from unexpected directions
Disturbing of late has been the growing disregard for international law among governments that have been pillars of the world’s legal order such as the U.S. and the U.K.
Tories may warm to Biden, but they’ll miss Trump
Chances are that Joe Biden, if he wins in November, would be a little less interested in Britain and a little frostier toward Boris Johnson.
Boris Johnson’s lawbreaking Brexit bill passes first Parliament hurdle
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to renege on part of the Brexit divorce deal passed its first hurdle in Parliament late Monday after a bruising debate in which senior members of his own party denounced the move. The House of Commons passed the Internal ...
Johnson sends Brexit proposals to Parliament as rebellion grows
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will send his Brexit law-breaking proposals to Parliament this week, facing a growing rebellion from his MPs and further criticism from former premiers and European Union leaders. Johnson’s plan, which would allow the U.K. to unilaterally override parts of the ...
