Tag: United Kingdom government
UK to reunify national rail network under government control
LONDON — Britain plans to bring the national rail network back under government control, reversing one of the most controversial elements of the privatization...
Family angry at UK govt review of report on unsolved slaying
LONDON — The family of a private investigator murdered in London more than 30 years ago — an unsolved crime blighted by police corruption...
Tottenham jeered by returning fans in 2-1 loss to Villa
LONDON — Tottenham’s players were jeered by their own returning fans during and after a 2-1 loss to Aston Villa in the Premier League...
Man United’s protesting fans treated to Cavani wonder goal
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United’s protesting fans were back inside Old Trafford — legally this time — and were treated to a wonder goal...
Joy for UK pubs and hugs tempered by rise in virus variant
LONDON — Pubs and restaurants across much of the U.K. opened for indoor service for the first time since early January on Monday, even...
Britain yet to decide on Pfizer offer to vaccinate Olympians
LONDON — The British government is still deciding whether to accept an offer from Pfizer to fast-track Olympic and Paralympic athletes for coronavirus vaccines.
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N Ireland’s main British unionist party to choose new leader
LONDON — Northern Ireland’s largest British unionist party was choosing a new leader Friday, in a contest with two candidates and only 36 voters.
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Portugal opens door to British tourists, ending uncertainty
LISBON, Portugal — British tourists can return to Portugal from next Monday, ending days of uncertainty over whether thousands of U.K. vacation bookings for...
English Premier League’s $7 billion TV rights renewal OK’d
LONDON — The Premier League has been allowed by the British government to renew its current domestic television rights deals for another three seasons...
Chelsea-Man City CL final moves to Porto, 12,000 fans OK’d
UEFA confirmed that the Champions League final will be held in Porto and that Chelsea and Manchester City will both be allowed 6,000 fans.
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