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The British pound: The sick man of the currency world

Business | ANALYSIS May 19, 2022

The British pound: The sick man of the currency world

by Saikat Chatterjee

Any protracted trade war with the EU would threaten to further widen the current account deficit and subsequently weaken the currency.

Japan and Britain resolve jurisdiction issue in talks over military pact

National May 18, 2022

Japan and Britain resolve jurisdiction issue in talks over military pact

The Japan and U.K. governments have resolved the primary jurisdiction issue in talks regarding the legal status of Self-Defense Forces and British personnel while in each other's territory.

Japan agrees with Britain, Canada, France on G7 unity against Russia

National May 13, 2022

Japan agrees with Britain, Canada, France on G7 unity against Russia

Hayashi and French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian agreed that the security of Europe and the Indo-Pacific region are inseparable.

Queen Elizabeth II misses U.K. Parliament opening for first time since 1963

World May 10, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II misses U.K. Parliament opening for first time since 1963

Buckingham Palace said she skipped the annual showpiece on medical advice, making the decision "reluctantly" as she continues to experience "episodic mobility problems."

Pure gold for Japan’s Golden Week diplomacy

Commentary / World May 10, 2022

Pure gold for Japan’s Golden Week diplomacy

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

More than just photo opportunities, Kishida's diplomatic engagements were meaningful — some producing major developments in Japan’s bilateral relationships with important partners.

Boris Johnson blamed as Tories lose seats in U.K. council elections

World / Politics May 6, 2022

Boris Johnson blamed as Tories lose seats in U.K. council elections

by Kitty Donaldson

Mixed results overall will provide some solace for Johnson, who came into the vote under pressure following a series of missteps — including the "partygate” scandal.

Kishida showcases diplomatic skills as Upper House poll looms

National | FOCUS May 6, 2022

Kishida showcases diplomatic skills as Upper House poll looms

While focusing on Russia's invasion of Ukraine during the tour, Kishida appears to have kept the summer vote in mind, with the election marking a watershed moment for his administration.

Brexit made Boris Johnson. Now he has to face its costs.

Commentary / World May 5, 2022

Brexit made Boris Johnson. Now he has to face its costs.

by Therese Raphael

The inflationary impact on the U.K. economy and the risks of de-globalization are worsening pressure on companies and consumers.

Japan and Britain reach broad accord on reciprocal access agreement

National May 5, 2022

Japan and Britain reach broad accord on reciprocal access agreement

The accord is intended to enhance Japan-Britain defense cooperation at a time when security tensions are increasing.

Nationalists eye power as Northern Ireland holds 'seismic' election

World / Politics May 2, 2022

Nationalists eye power as Northern Ireland holds 'seismic' election

Apart from periods of direct rule by London, pro-U.K. unionists have held power there since 1921, when the rest of Ireland achieved self-rule.

Local elections could spell end of the party for U.K.'s Johnson

World / Politics Apr 29, 2022

Local elections could spell end of the party for U.K.'s Johnson

by Andrew Macaskill and Michael Holden

Conservative lawmakers are wondering if Johnson is still an electoral asset, and a poor showing in local elections next Thursday might provoke a leadership challenge.

Brexit caused a ‘major shock’ to U.K. trade patterns, study says

Business / Economy Apr 26, 2022

Brexit caused a ‘major shock’ to U.K. trade patterns, study says

by Philip Aldrick

However, the researchers stressed that the results may "reflect temporary changes,” since the study captures only the first year of Brexit and didn’t asses trade in services.

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