Green Party Selects Zack Polanski for Holborn and St Pancras By-election
LONDON: The Green Party has selected its leader, Zack Polanski, as its candidate for the forthcoming Holborn and St Pancras…
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King Charles and Prince Harry: A Royal Dispute Recast as a Question of Privacy, Status and Public Trust
The latest dispute between King Charles III and Prince Harry highlights how deeply unresolved tensions within the British royal family…
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Warns UK Government Against Higher Bank Taxes
LONDON: JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon has warned British Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Chancellor John Healey against increasing…
North Sea Drilling Puts Labour’s Climate and Political Strategy Under Pressure
Britain’s renewed debate over North Sea oil and gas drilling has emerged as a significant political and environmental challenge for…
Technical Failure at NATS Disrupts More Than 1,000 Flights Across UK Airports
LONDON — A technical failure at Britain’s air traffic control provider NATS caused widespread disruption at major UK airports on…
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates as War Fuels Inflation Risks
LONDON — The Bank of England is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at 3.75% for the remainder of…
UK Announces Trade Ban on Israeli Settlements, Triggering Diplomatic Backlash
LONDON — The United Kingdom has announced a major shift in its policy towards Israel, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband…
Oil Prices Near $100 as Saudi Attacks Heighten Global Supply Concerns
LONDON — Global oil prices moved sharply higher on Tuesday, with Brent crude approaching the $100-a-barrel threshold after attacks on…
UK Pledges £100 Million to Strengthen Ukraine’s Air Defences Ahead of Winter
LONDON — The United Kingdom has pledged £100 million ($135 million) to strengthen Ukraine’s air-defence capabilities ahead of the winter,…
UK Announces Tougher Stance on Israel, Plans Trade Ban on Settlement Goods
LONDON — The United Kingdom is set to adopt a tougher approach towards Israel, with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announcing…