The resignation of a television anchor, followed by an admission of an affair with a younger colleague, has gripped the British media for weeks. Here’s why.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
Nicola Sturgeon’s Arrest
Support for Scottish independence has dipped, but backing for Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom is fragile, too. Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest leaves the fate of the movement in flux.
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Former Leader, Is Arrested in Financial Inquiry
The arrest of Ms. Sturgeon, who resigned as leader of the Scottish National Party in February, follows that of her husband, previously the party’s chief executive, and of its former treasurer.
What We Learned From Prince Harry’s First Day in Court
The self-exiled British prince did not mince words as he finally got his day in court.
Prince Harry Wages War Against Tabloids Forced to Change, if Not Retreat
The U.K. news landscape has shifted since the prince says he was hacked more than a decade ago, with hefty legal settlements, prison time for journalists and the threat of regulation forcing change.
UK Net Migration Record Poses Sharp Dilemma for Sunak
Net migration to Britain has exceeded 600,000 a year, stirring tensions in a government that promised to stem arrivals.
As Migration to U.K. Soars, Britain Targets Visas for Students’ Kin
The government, which has been mostly focused on asylum seekers crossing the English Channel, is now turning to limiting some pathways for legal migrants.
Trounced, Conservatives Feel Voters’ Wrath in English Heartlands
Defections in the once solidly Conservative southern “blue wall” drove large losses in recent municipal elections.
With Local Elections in Much of the U.K., Here’s What’s at Stake
Municipalities across England will face voters, including in areas that could sway the next national election. Here’s a guide to the ballots and how to interpret them.
Britain’s New Voter ID Rules Are Raising Hackles
Critics say the Conservative government’s new requirements are meant to discourage voting by young people and members of minority groups, who are likely to be Labour voters.