Tag: United Kingdom
N. Ireland parties ease crisis that threatened power-sharing
LONDON — Northern Ireland’s biggest political parties appear set to agree on a new government Thursday after ending a standoff that threatened to scuttle...
New Zealand considers off-shore defense of the America’s Cup
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — The next defense of the America’s Cup could be held outside New Zealand after holder Team New Zealand failed to...
Man charged after reporter hounded at anti-lockdown protest
LONDON — London police have charged a 57-year-old man with abusive behavior after a journalist was harassed and chased by anti-lockdown protesters.
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UK inflation up more than expected amid COVID fluctuations
LONDON — British consumer prices rose by more than expected last month as fuel and clothing costs surged following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions.
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Unions react angrily to adult care home vaccination plans
LONDON — British labor unions reacted angrily Wednesday to reports that the government plans to require COVID-19 vaccinations for people who work in care...
Experts: UK is losing race to adapt to climate change
LONDON — Britain is losing the race to adapt to the inevitable effects of climate change, including worsening heat and floods, a government-appointed panel...
England-Scotland: Rivalry that started international soccer
LONDON — Unimaginable now, especially with tickets in short supply during the coronavirus pandemic, but when England and Scotland first decided to play each...
UK: Met Police chief defends force after corruption charges
LONDON — The head of Britain’s Metropolitan Police said Wednesday she has no intention of resigning after a damning report accused the force of...
British wild-card Jack Draper wins again at Queen’s Club
LONDON — Wild-card entry Jack Draper pulled off another surprising win on Wednesday at The Queen’s Club grass-court tournament, topping Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik 7-6...
CoCo Vandeweghe advances at Birmingham grass tournament
BIRMINGHAM, England — Former top 10 player CoCo Vandeweghe continued her resurgence on Wednesday, rallying to defeat Australian Ajla Tomljanovic 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 at...
