Keir Starmer, the Labour Party leader, visited the French president as part of a tour to boost his international credentials. But efforts to improve European ties in the wake of Brexit could be fraught.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
Tony Blair, Former U.K. Leader, Is Suddenly Back in Favor
The former British prime minister, who left Downing Street widely unpopular, is back in favor with his party, Labour, which hopes his political skills can be an advantage as an election nears.
U.K. Evacuates Asylum Seekers From Barge Over Bacteria in Water
Bacteria that can cause Legionnaires’ disease were found on the Bibby Stockholm, a barge that began housing migrants this week as part of a hard-line government policy.
Can Frozen Peas, Long Taken for Granted, Find New Appeal in the U.K.?
Britain’s vegetable producers are hoping this is a moment for the humble frozen pea, a cost-effective staple at a time of rising food prices.
UK Expands Sanctions List to Target Russia’s Weapons Suppliers
New measures announced Tuesday will affect businesses in Turkey, Dubai and Iran, as well as individuals that Britain says have supplied weaponry or components needed to sustain Russia’s war in Ukraine.
UK Moves First Group of Migrants to Barge
A small group of migrants was transferred to the Bibby Stockholm, a divisive symbol of the Conservative government’s immigration stance.
U.K.’s New Alcohol Taxes Are Aimed at Keeping Pubs Open and Votes Flowing
The changes are the biggest shake-up to Britain’s alcohol levies in 140 years, according to a government whose leader was clearly on the campaign trail in announcing them.
British By-elections: What to Know
Three seats in Parliament recently occupied by Conservatives are up for grabs in an election that may show which way the political winds are blowing.
Legacy of Boris Johnson Looms Over By-election to Replace Him
The vote to pick a new member of Parliament in the ex-prime minister’s once-reliably Conservative district is just one of three by-elections on Thursday that will give a snapshot of Britain’s mood.
An English Brewery Overseen by Monks
At Mount Saint Bernard Abbey, the monks help make Britain’s only Trappist beer, a full-bodied brew that has won fans since its launch five years ago.