Tag: London
Beyond the Pandemic: London’s financial hub seeks a rebirth
LONDON — On the surface, London’s financial district appears to be a shell of its former self. No one is rushing to meetings. Chairs...
UK Deliveroo riders to strike over pay, gig work conditions
LONDON — Gig economy riders for the app-based meal delivery platform Deliveroo are set to join strikes in five U.K. cities Wednesday over pay...
‘Chernobyl’ and ‘Harry Potter’ actor Paul Ritter dies at 54
LONDON — Versatile British actor Paul Ritter, who appeared in the “Harry Potter” franchise and played a key figure behind nuclear disaster in “Chernobyl,”...
UK eyes mass testing as it takes next steps out of lockdown
LONDON — All adults and children in England will be able to have routine coronavirus tests twice a week as a way to stamp...
UK eyes testing out COVID-19 passports at mass gatherings
LONDON — Britain is planning to test a series of measures including “coronavirus status certifications" over the coming weeks to see if they can...
UK arrests over 100 in protests against policing bill
LONDON — British police said Sunday that 107 people were arrested in London during demonstrations against government plans to increase police powers.
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Thousands rally in England and Wales over police legislation
LONDON — Hundreds of people marched Saturday through central London and other cities across England and Wales to protest the British government's plan to...
UK: Black adviser quits government in wake of racism report
LONDON — The most senior Black adviser to U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned, the government said Thursday, the day after a report...
London police office convicted of neo-Nazi group membership
LONDON — A London jury has found a rookie police officer guilty of belonging to a banned neo-Nazi organization, the first time a British...
Supporters set to return to Wembley for League Cup final
LONDON — English soccer's national stadium is ready to welcome crowds back later this month after being empty for more than a year.
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