On the North Devon coast, where breathtaking cliffs give way to barreling waves, the surfing scene can hold its own among the best in Europe, and more girls and women are taking it on.
Author: ISABELLA KWAI
British Lawmaker Quits After Watchdog Finds Him Guilty of Sexual Misconduct
The findings came after a complaint from a junior staffer that the lawmaker, Christian Matheson, had made unwanted advances on her. Mr. Matheson denied any sexual misconduct, but resigned.
In Britain, Demands for Tough Response After Beating at Chinese Consulate
Activists who fled Hong Kong and some British lawmakers have called for a tough government response to the episode in Manchester, as the man who was beaten spoke out.
U.K.’s Young Hobbled by Inflation
Sharp price spikes are forcing the country’s young to move back in with family and worry about finances just as many were hoping to move past the pandemic.
U.K. Borrowers React to Soaring Interest Rates in Mortgage Market
The financial turmoil in Britain has led to soaring interest rates, prompting many lenders to withdraw products and stoking worry among homeowners about rising costs.
Church of England Stops Desmond Tutu’s Daughter From Officiating Funeral
Rev. Mpho Tutu van Furth, an Episcopal priest who is married to a woman, said the funeral of her godfather was moved to his garden to allow her to participate.
The ‘Queue’ to View Queen Elizabeth’s Coffin Closes Temporarily
Would-be mourners in line to pay their respects — known as the Queue — will probably have to wait 24 hours, the British government said, after it reached capacity on Friday.
Thousands Join ‘The Queue’ to See Queen Elizabeth Lying in State
Thousands of people waited in line — a very long line — to pay homage at the coffin of the queen, who will lie in state until her funeral on Monday.
Why the Queen’s Coffin Will Leave Buckingham Palace at 2:22 p.m. Exactly
The procession will last 38 minutes and will “arrive at Westminster Hall at 3 p.m. on the dot.”
It’s A Challenging Time To Be @Liztruss on Twitter
The woman who has owned the account since 2009 is having fun replying to well wishers and world leaders who tag her, thinking she is Britain’s new prime minister.