Spurred by Brexit, London is backing companies that will build satellites and haul them into orbit.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ May Not Work in a Time of Pandemic
Eighty years after Londoners rallied in the face of the deadly German Blitz, many are flouting the rules aimed at preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Britain and E.U. Enter Make-or-Break Phase for Brexit Deal by Year’s End
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the president of the European Commission agreed that the two sides shared enough common ground to aim for a final settlement.
E.U. Begins Legal Action Over U.K. Brexit Plan
The move came after Britain refused to withdraw legislation that it admits could break international law by potentially overriding commitments on Northern Ireland.
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?
‘The Time Has Come.’ Barbados Casts Off the Queen as Head of State, and Others May Follow
The Black Lives Matter movement has revived a simmering debate about the legacy of colonialism, potentially inspiring change in other Caribbean countries.
Don’t Mess With Ireland, Biden Warns Boris Johnson
The Democratic presidential candidate warned Britain’s prime minister that any deal with the European Union must protect the Irish peace agreement.
Britain’s Foreign Secretary Visiting Washington at an Awkward Juncture
Dominic Raab is arriving just as his government is taking steps in Brexit talks that could jeopardize a free-trade deal with the United States.
Boris Johnson Pushes to Backtrack on E.U. Deal, Despite Party Revolt
The British prime minister’s move to rewrite a treaty that settled Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit status raised fears that trade negotiations with the European Union could be impaired.
Brexit Talks Hit Crisis as Boris Johnson Rejects EU Ultimatum
Europe has demanded the quick withdrawal of draft Brexit legislation that breaks international law. Britain has refused.