Liz Truss is taking charge of Brexit talks after the surprise resignation of David Frost. If she is successful, it could give her a significant political boost.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
David Frost, Brexit Negotiator, Resigns in Another Blow to Boris Johnson
The move puts new pressure on the prime minister, whose leadership has been called into question by a series of setbacks, including a new wave of Covid infections.
Britain lifts ban on travelers arriving from southern Africa
With the Omicron variant already spreading, officials conclude they’ve lost the battle to prevent its entering Britain.
Video About Christmas Party Drops Boris Johnson Into Another Mess
Critics have condemned a recording showing the prime minister’s staff joking about breaches of coronavirus restrictions last year, when Britain was in lockdown.
Video About Christmas Party Drops Boris Johnson Into Another Mess
Critics have condemned a recording showing the prime minister’s staff joking about breaches of coronavirus restrictions last year, when Britain was in lockdown.
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.