The decision sets Britain on a collision course with the European Union, 18 months after a trade deal that was meant to have completed Brexit.
Author: Mark Landler and Stephen Castle
Johnson’s Softer Tone on Northern Ireland Trade Rules Belies Hard-Line Plans
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who traveled to Northern Ireland on Monday, also urged a power-sharing government in the wake of Sinn Fein’s victory in legislative elections.
Johnson Is All Apologies Before Parliament After ‘Partygate’ Fine
Though opposition politicians called him out, only one member of his own Conservative party called on him to resign.
A Popular British Politician Falls From Grace Over a Tax Scandal
Rishi Sunak was once considered a potential successor to Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Now he faces scrutiny over his wealthy wife’s tax status, and over holding an American green card while in office.
U.K. vs. Oligarchs: ‘The Gloves Are Now Off’
Russia’s war in Ukraine has finally led the British government to go after ultrawealthy Russians in London. But curbing the flood of corrupt money will require going after more than the big names.
U.K. Moves to Tighten Laws on Oligarchs. Critics Say It’s Too Late.
With most of the Western world uniting against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Britain is trying to plug loopholes for wealthy Russians to which it has long turned a blind eye.
U.K. Moves to Tighten Laws on Oligarchs. Critics Say It’s Too Late.
With most of the Western world uniting against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Britain is trying to plug loopholes for wealthy Russians to which it has long turned a blind eye.
Top Aides to Boris Johnson Quit, Adding to Downing Street Turmoil
Day after day, new developments add to the political crisis over boozy parties during lockdown, which threatens to bring down the prime minister.
As Boris Johnson Seeks a Reset, More Tory Lawmakers Defect
Britain’s prime minister tried to steer attention away from a damning report on Downing Street parties, but his support continued to erode.
Sue Gray’s Report on Parties Deepens Crisis for Boris Johnson
A long-awaited assessment on whether Downing Street flouted lockdown rules declared that there were “failures of leadership and judgment’’ by Mr. Johnson’s government.