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.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
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.
Military Personnel in U.K. Begin Driving Fuel Trucks to Stem Shortage
A top government official said that supplies were improving but that wider disruptions could continue as the holiday season approaches.
Battered Towns in England’s North Test Johnson’s Plan to ‘Level Up’
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has made far-reaching promises to spread the good life beyond prosperous southeastern England to neglected parts in the middle and North of the country.
Keir Starmer Seeks to Push Labour to Political Center
Speaking at the party’s annual conference, sometimes over heckling, the Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, signaled a clear break from the former leader, Jeremy Corbyn.
U.K. Offers Thousands of Visas to Foreign Truckers to Ease Driver Shortage
The move reflects growing alarm within the government about a disruption to supplies that has prompted panic buying and, in some cases, caused fuel to run out at gas stations.
Labour’s Leader Struggles to Emerge From Boris Johnson’s Shadow
Competent but low on charisma, Keir Starmer has yet to give British voters a clear reason to support the main opposition party, critics say.