Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been positioning himself as a leader in fighting global warming, an area where he can make common cause with President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
As Brexit Talks Stall, Boris Johnson Offers the E.U. an Olive Branch
After weeks of hardball, the British prime minister has dropped a threat to break international law. The move could help Britain’s talks on a trade deal with the European Union.
England’s Lockdown Will Lift, but Many Pub Doors Will Stay Closed
Some Conservative lawmakers are calling Boris Johnson’s plans to continue restricting most of England’s bars and restaurants “authoritarian.”
English Gyms Find Themselves on the Front Lines of Lockdown Revolt
Despite police raids and the threat of heavy fines, some health clubs have stayed open in an act of defiance against a coronavirus lockdown.
The Issue That Might Sink the Brexit Trade Talks: Fishing
In cash terms, the fishing industry contributes little to the British economy. So why is it proving such a sticking point in negotiations?
‘We Are Not Going to Lie Down’: A Coronavirus Revolt in England
How a Liverpool gym led a local rebellion against the government’s inscrutable rules.
While Boris Johnson Sinks, Rishi Sunak Is on the Rise
A virtual unknown 10 months ago, the wealthy and polished British finance chief gained stature during the pandemic, while remaining in his boss’s good graces.
For U.K.’s Boris Johnson, Hardball Tactics Seem the Only Way to a Brexit Deal
With a combative style, Mr. Johnson has pointedly avoided comparisons to Theresa May, his predecessor. But will his strategy yield a deal?
U.K.’s Boris Johnson Orders Pubs and Restaurants to Close Early
As Britain endures a second wave of coronavirus, experts fear much worse is yet to come. But critics argue that restrictions damage the economy and threaten liberties.