Ms. Gray said intense media scrutiny of her role meant she “risked becoming a distraction” to the new Labour government.
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U.K. to Hand Over Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Ending Colonial-Era Dispute
After years of legal wrangling and negotiations, Britain said it would surrender sovereignty of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean.
UK’s Conservatives Are Surprisingly Upbeat at Their Party Conference
At its annual convention in Birmingham, the party is energized by a leadership contest and seems largely undisturbed by broader questions over its electability.
‘Nothing Left to Lose’: Why Are Britain’s Conservatives So Upbeat?
At its annual convention in Birmingham, the party is energized by a leadership contest and seems largely undisturbed by broader questions over its electability.
Is That a Panda at the Zoo? Or a Dog in a Disguise?
Zoos around the world have occasionally used a little dye, or just brazenness, to pass off one animal as another.
Can Rugby League and Drag Queens Coexist? A U.K. Mill Town Finds Out.
A gay couple embraced inclusion after buying an English rugby team. To their surprise, the fans bought in, too.
Newfoundland and Labrador Promoted on Barrow AFC Jerseys
The province is sponsoring an obscure professional team in an effort to attract skilled immigrants.
Cyber Attack Displays ‘Islamophobic’ Message on U.K. Trains, Officials Say
The British authorities are investigating after commuters at 19 train stations saw an Islamophobic message when they tried to log on to a public Wi-Fi system.
U.K.’s Starmer Sprinkles Kamala Harris-style ‘Joy’ Into Conference Speech
After a somewhat bumpy start to his premiership, Keir Starmer tried to reclaim the narrative, acknowledging voters’ desire for hope and promising change was on the way.
Harrods Will Be Sued by Mohamed al-Fayed’s Alleged Victims, Lawyers Say
Attorneys for 37 women said they would sue Harrods, the luxury department store, over the rape and sexual assault they say its former owner committed.