The cabinet’s support relieves some of the pressure on Prime Minister Theresa May, but there are several steps before the agreement could take effect.
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U.N.’s Expert on ‘Extreme Poverty’ Is Investigating Britain. Why?
Normally, Philip Alston spends his time in the developing world. But the United Nations expert on extreme poverty sees Britain as the ideal test case of the effects of “self-imposed austerity.”
Remembering the End of World War I, in Photos
World leaders and ordinary citizens alike commemorated the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I. Here are the best images of the day.
Britain’s Equal Pay Day Highlights Gender Gap
Groups around the world highlight a gender gap by noting the day of the year — in Britain, it’s Nov. 10 — when women would start working without pay, relative to men’s annual earnings.
Britain’s Brexit Endgame Is Close. Here’s How It May Play Out.
Prime Minister Theresa May is walking a very fine line to get a deal done. The resignation of another minister illustrated how hard it is going to be.
Grenfell Tower Fire Victims Are Mocked in ‘Sickening Video’
As Britain celebrated Guy Fawkes Night on Monday, a video showed a group burning an effigy of the apartment complex where dozens died last year.