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.
Author: STEPHEN CASTLE
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.
U.K. Braces for School Return Amid Fears of Virus Spike
Can Britain reopen its schools safely? The Tory government is confident it can, but after an exam grading fiasco, trust in the government is running low.
Executive Admits Manslaughter in U.K. Trafficking Case Involving Vietnamese
A second man from Northern Ireland has pleaded guilty in a case that shocked Britons when the bodies of 39 Vietnamese were found in a truck trailer.
‘GolfGate’ Dinner in Ireland Sparks Political Backlash
Two senior politicians have resigned, and the European Union’s trade commissioner is under pressure to quit after flouting coronavirus restrictions at a large private dinner.
U.K. Exam Chaos Prompts Stampede for College Places
Universities rejected thousands of students when exam results were announced. With those grades now withdrawn, many are demanding places that have already been filled.
U.K. Backs Down in A-Level Testing Debacle Tied to Coronavirus
With students unable to sit for college exams during the pandemic, the government tried guessing how they might do. It did not go well.
A Push to Return U.K.’s ‘Motor City’ to Its Cycling Roots
Coventry can be forbidding for cyclists. But before it became Britain’s Detroit, the city was famed for making bicycles.
Five Takeaways From the Report on Russia’s Interference in Britain
A report released on Tuesday depicts the failure of successive British governments to combat Russian interference despite ample evidence of meddling.