A plan that allows Britons to sponsor people fleeing the Russian invasion has been plagued by visa delays and safeguarding concerns.
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Vardy and Rooney ‘Wagatha Christie’ Trial Begins in London
A public spat between the famous wives of two English soccer players, which has riveted tabloid attention in Britain, will be decided in court.
U.K. Police Reopen Lockdown Inquiry into Labour Leader Keir Starmer
The police are taking another look at allegations that Keir Starmer drank beer in a lawmaker’s office, potentially subjecting him to political headaches similar to those suffered by Boris Johnson.
Local Elections in Britain, Scotland and Ireland: What to Watch For
National politics may not be front and center in voters’ minds, but how they cast their ballots could signal their opinions of the main parties.
Why Boris Johnson Will Be Tested in UK by Local Elections
The British prime minister is under fire for lockdown-breaking parties. But many voters are skeptical that the opposition can solve issues such as soaring prices.
Anglo-Saxon Kings Made Sure to Eat Their Vegetables, Study Shows
Contrary to popular belief, the ruling classes gorged on meat only on rare occasions, according to an analysis of more than 2,000 skeletons buried during medieval times.
Families of U.K. Covid Victims React to Boris Johnson Fines
Those unable to be with dying loved ones find no satisfaction or closure with the penalty Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces for breaking lockdown rules.
Covid Cases Strain N.H.S. Bid to Reduce Hospital Treatment Backlog, Doctors Say
The British government’s promise to shorten wait times for elective hospital procedures is threatened by high rates of positive coronavirus tests among patients and staff.
‘Cheap as Chips’ No Longer True in U.K. as Prices Soar for a Favorite Meal
The costs for fish and chips, a working-class staple in Britain for well over a century, have rocketed as the war in Ukraine has made the main ingredients scarcer. Of 10,000 shops, 3,000 may close.
Killer of Sabina Nessa in London Park Sentenced to Life in Prison
The murder of a schoolteacher, Sabina Nessa, 28, added to a sense of outrage amid fears the authorities were failing to address violence against women.