Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to propose increasing the National Insurance tax to bolster social care services.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
Latest U.K. Scandals Show a System Rife With Insider Ties
For years, Britain relied on an informal code of gentlemen’s agreements to help prevent influence-peddling and cronyism in politics. Some say that no longer works.
Scottish Group Seeks Source of Trump’s Funds for Golf Courses
The Trump Company invested hundreds of millions in the properties during a time when the former president was reporting heavy losses on his income tax returns.
A Rebellion Is Stirring in Boris Johnson’s Backyard
Brexit helped destroy Labour’s “red wall” in England’s North. Now, it’s coming for the Conservatives’ “blue wall” in the South.
‘Pingdemic’ Leaves Shelves Empty as U.K. Tries to Return to Normal
Pandemic meets “pingdemic”: Coronavirus infections rise sharply and an official app tells legions of people to stay home after exposure, even as most restrictions are lifted.
“Pingdemic” Grips U.K. as Cases and Isolation Requests Soar
Pandemic meets “pingdemic”: Coronavirus infections rise sharply and an official app tells legions of people to stay home after exposure, even as most restrictions are lifted.
The U.K. Is Balking at the Northern Ireland Protocol. So, What Is That?
Britain has said that the Northern Ireland protocol could create so many problems that it might have to be scrapped. What exactly is it? And why all the fuss?
The U.K. Is Balking at the Northern Ireland Protocol. So, What Is That?
Britain has said that the Northern Ireland protocol could create so many problems that it might have to be scrapped. What exactly is it? And why all the fuss?
Scotland Reopening More Cautiously Than England, Like on Masks
The day after Prime Minister Boris Johnson set England on course for “freedom day” next week, Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said face masks would still be required for “some time to come.”