Critics have condemned a recording showing the prime minister’s staff joking about breaches of coronavirus restrictions last year, when Britain was in lockdown.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
Scotland Detects 6 Omicron Cases as Britain Weighs Booster Expansion
The Scottish cases come after Britain announced three cases of the new variant over the weekend and as the British health secretary urged people to get a booster shot if they were eligible.
Brexit Brain Drain Delivers Financial Boon to Estonia
The former Soviet satellite state is welcoming British companies looking to escape the tangle of regulations and financial obstacles of doing business in Europe.
Clash With Corruption Watchdog Has Boris Johnson Retreating, Again
Britain’s prime minister intervened in the case of a Conservative Party lawmaker who faced suspension. A ferocious blowback caused him to retreat, a now familiar path.
Britain Resists Calls to Introduce Covid Restrictions
The number of new cases in Britain is among the highest in the world, but the government has said there is no need to impose indoor mask mandates or other restrictions.
U.K. Leaders Praise Slain Lawmaker Amid Heightened Security Concerns
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and members of Parliament paid tribute to David Amess, who was fatally stabbed last week.
What Are Political ‘Surgeries’ in Britain?
The person-to-person meetings with voters give Britons unusually good access to their political representatives. But questions are being asked about whether the tradition can continue.
What Is the Northern Ireland Protocol?
Britain and the European Union have long clashed over post-Brexit rules known as the Northern Ireland protocol. Here’s what to know about the renegotiated agreement.
Boris Johnson Urges Businesses to Help Resolve Britain’s Shortages
The prime minister said current supply-chain disruptions were an inevitable step to a more robust economy.