A two-day strike by educators in England coincided with walkouts by doctors and transit staff. And it began on the day that the government detailed its new budget.
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A 1,600-Year-Old Coffin May Shed Light on Roman Britain
A lead-lined coffin that was discovered in northern England could offer clues about the area’s transition from the Roman Empire to its Anglo-Saxon period.
King Charles Faces Backlash Over E.U. Meeting
King Charles’s meeting with an E.U. leader on the day a Northern Ireland trade deal was announced drew angry recriminations from critics who viewed it as an improper foray into British politics.
Northern Lights Seen Across the U.K. in Rare Show
The sight, which usually involves a trip to a snowy outpost, could be seen in the south of England.
Nicola Bulley’s Body Is Found, U.K. Police Say
The disappearance of Nicola Bulley, a 45-year-old mortgage adviser and mother of two, prompted a national debate over privacy and the treatment of missing women.
British Police Under Fire for Exposing Nicola Bulley’s Private Troubles
A police force in England said the woman struggled with alcohol abuse, which it tied to menopause, raising questions about privacy, sexism and whether the public disclosure served any purpose.
A Timeline of Nicola Bulley’s Disappearance
Nicola Bulley, a 45-year-old mother, was last seen on Jan. 27 outside a village in northwestern England. Her disappearance has led to national headlines and rampant speculation on social media.
Two Teenagers Charged in Murder of Brianna Ghey in England
The police said two 15-year-olds were charged with murder on Wednesday after Brianna Ghey, a transgender 16-year-old, was found fatally stabbed in a park.
Thai Cave Survivor Dies in England
Duangphet Promthep was a member of the soccer team that escaped from a submerged cave in Thailand in 2018, and he later attended a soccer academy in England. The cause of his death was unclear.
The Fight Over Fox Hunting: A Cold War on England’s Muddy Fields
Some groups still ride out even though the hunting of foxes using dogs was banned in 2004. They are confronted by anti-hunt activists in a very British clash of class, tradition and town versus country.