The divorce between Britain and the European Union has become the dark thread that, to many, explains why Britain is suffering more than its neighbors.
Tag: Great Britain Withdrawal from EU (Brexit)
Eurostar, Symbol of a Connected Europe, Is Plagued by Brexit Hurdles
The high-speed train service under the English Channel is leaving many seats unfilled, rather than risk delays caused by more rigorous passport checks for Britons.
Will U.K. Rejection of Scottish Gender Bill Bolster Independence Movement?
The intervention from London angered Scottish politicians, but it’s not clear that backers of independence can use the issue to their advantage.
For British Farmers, the Effects of Brexit Have Become Clearer
In the years since Britain voted to quit the E.U., many Eastern Europeans have left the country, adding to a shortfall of about 330,000 workers. The food and farming sectors have been hit particularly hard.
Biden’s Goals on Northern Ireland Present Challenges for Sunak
The American president wants Britain’s squabble with Europe over Northern Ireland trade issues settled before the 25th anniversary of the peace accord that ended sectarian violence in the North.
Waiter Shortage Hits London Restaurants After Brexit
Europeans used to flock to London for restaurant jobs. Now, with doors to migrants largely closed after Britain left the European Union, many establishments are becoming desperate.
For Sunak, Like Biden, Dullness Could Be a Secret Weapon
For all their differences, President Biden and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak of Britain share a challenge: operating in the wake of a larger-than-life predecessor. They have tactics in common, too.
UK Supreme Court Bars Scotland From Unilateral Independence Referendum
In a setback to Scottish nationalists, the judges ruled that a second referendum on breaking away from London needed the consent of the British Parliament.
UK Starts to Look at Brexit With ‘Bregret’
Stung by inflation and bracing for tax increases, the country is in the midst of its gravest slump in a generation, leading many to wonder how much the split with the European Union is to blame.
As U.K. Braces for Painful Budget Cuts, the Mood Is Gloomy
Swindon, west of London, has reinvented itself several times, always a rung lower on the economic ladder. Now it awaits another step down.