As transport secretary, Chris Grayling awarded an $18 million ferry contract to a firm with no ferries. That was far from his first fiasco.
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What Goes On in Those Brexit Talks in Brussels? ‘Nothing,’ Document Says
A confidential summary of the discussions between Prime Minister Theresa May and European Union leaders confirms what most people pretty much assumed.
Theresa May Promises U.K. Parliament a Vote to Delay Brexit
Her hand was forced by cabinet ministers who said they were prepared to risk being fired rather than accept an E.U. withdrawal without an agreement.
Egypt’s el-Sisi Welcomes European Union Leaders, but Not Their Scolding on Rights
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi dismissed criticism of his human rights record at the end of a summit of Arab and European leaders, who hope to make deals on migration, terrorism and arms sales.
So Help the U.K.: Archbishop Urges Public Prayer After Brexit
The archbishop of Canterbury is said to be seeking five days of prayer, starting the day after Britain’s departure from the E.U. takes effect.
Amid Brexit Strains, Anglo-Irish Relations Are ‘Fraying’
As the debate grinds toward a climax, Ireland is getting a familiar feeling: “The British,” as one person said, “are about to kick us in the teeth again.”
Would You Die for Europe? A Binational Battalion Offers an Answer
A German-led tank battalion with Dutch soldiers gives a glimpse of what a “real European army” may look like one day, though the obstacles are huge.
Honda Confirms Plan to Leave Britain as Brexit Looms
The Japanese automaker, which employs 3,500 at its Swindon, England, plant, is set to close the site by 2021.
Poland and Israel Try to Improve Ties, but History Intrudes
Israel’s prime minister is trying to turn strange bedfellows into staunch allies, but the past keeps creeping up to derail things.