A judge called her decision “heartbreaking,” but in the best interest of the woman, who is 22 weeks pregnant.
Tag: Great Britain
U.K. Tribute to ‘Windrush’ Generation Draws Criticism
Events to honor the people invited from the Caribbean to help rebuild postwar Britain were overshadowed by criticism of their treatment under a migration crackdown.
Austerity Has Ravaged U.K. Communities. It Has Also Spurred Reinvention.
As local governments across Britain grapple with shrunken budgets, many are going into business, funding cooperatives and speculating in real estate.
Police Respond to Altercation Between Boris Johnson and His Girlfriend
A neighbor called the police when Johnson, who is favored to become Britain’s next prime minister, was heard shouting at his girlfriend, a newspaper reported.
U.K. to Suspend Issuing Arms Licenses to Saudi Arabia
The announcement came after a court ruled that the government acted unlawfully in allowing the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia.
The Fight to Lead the U.K. Narrows to 2: Boris Johnson vs. Jeremy Hunt
Foreign secretary Jeremy Hunt finished second in a vote among Tory lawmakers, keeping him in the race. But critics call him “Theresa May in trousers.”
U.K. Age Checks for Online Porn Sites Are Delayed
Rules requiring users to prove they are over 18 were postponed because officials failed to adequately notify the European Commission about the changes.
U.K. Maverick Rory Stewart Knocked Out of Race for Party Leader
Rory Stewart’s insurgent campaign had been a growing threat to the favorite, Boris Johnson, by shaking up the contest until lawmakers eliminated him.
She’s on a Hunger Strike in an Iranian Jail. He’s Joining In, From London.
The husband of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been held in Iran since 2016, has camped out in front of the Iranian Embassy to demand her release.
Autistic Boy Was Forced to Leave a Church. He Got an Apology.
When Paul Rimmer took his son to a service at King’s Chapel in Cambridge, England, an usher asked them to leave. Mr. Rimmer’s letter to the dean went viral, with many parents sharing similar stories.