Tag: London
WWII codebreaker Alan Turing honored on new UK bank note
LONDON — The rainbow flag is flying proudly Thursday above the Bank of England in the heart of London's financial district to commemorate World...
British judge: Vatican made ‘appalling’ claims in UK probe
ROME — A British judge has blasted Vatican prosecutors for making “appalling” misrepresentations to the court about their investigation into the Holy See’s investment...
Flying the flag: UK govt tells ministries to wave Union Jack
LONDON — The British government said Wednesday that the national flag should fly on all government buildings, the latest move in a highly visible...
Prince Harry gives advice to grieving children in new book
LONDON — Britain’s Prince Harry has written the forward for a new book aimed at the children of frontline workers who died in the...
Vaccine delay in Britain stirs equity debate in India
NEW DELHI — Indian health experts and activists on Friday said it was hypocritical for Britain to blame vaccine delays on India’s Serum Institute,...
Leeds end London hoodoo by beating Fulham 2-1 in EPL
LONDON — Patrick Bamford responded to his omission from the England squad with a goal as Leeds ended their misfortunes in London by beating...
Johnson’s ex-aide Cummings slams UK response to pandemic
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s former chief adviser has criticized the government’s response to the pandemic, comparing the health department to a...
UK foreign secretary: Democracy in retreat around the world
LONDON — Democracy is “in retreat” globally and facing the greatest threat since the end of the Cold War, Britain’s Foreign Secretary said Wednesday...
Police protest response stokes outrage ahead of crime bill
LONDON — The British government is under pressure to do more to protect women and ensure the right to protest as Parliament prepares to...
UK funds street lights, CCTV amid anger over woman’s killing
LONDON — The British government plans to increase funding for street lighting and closed-circuit TV as part of a package of measures to help...
