The French government says preparations are in place for Britain’s leaving the European Union without a deal. But employees at the border are not so sure.
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Can U.K.’s Labour Party Survive Brexit?
The party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, tried to play both sides of the debate over leaving the European Union. Now, that “productive ambiguity” is tearing Labour apart.
Iran Envoy Rejects U.K. Diplomatic Protection for Detained Dual Citizen
A top Iranian diplomat said on Friday that diplomatic protection for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, a British-Iranian who has been detained in Iran for nearly three years, contravened international law.
U.K. Jails Mother for Female Genital Cutting
A Ugandan woman, the first person to be convicted of genital cutting in Britain, received an 11-year sentence, plus two more years for possession of extreme pornography.
Child of Shamima Begum, ISIS Teenager Trying to Return to Britain, Dies in Syria
Ms. Begum, who joined the Islamic State when she was 15 with two other British schoolgirls, has lost her baby in a detention camp in Syria, according to the group holding her.
Meghan Markle ‘Moved the Dial’ for British Royal Family in Women’s Day Talk
The Duchess of Sussex spoke about feminism, sanitary pads, internet trolls and gender stereotypes. And she said she doesn’t read Twitter. “But I do read the Economist.”
British Minister Apologizes for Calling Lawmaker a ‘Colored Woman’
The comment from Amber Rudd, the work and pensions secretary, about Diane Abbott, a Labour member of Parliament, quickly drew a chorus of criticism.
Northern Ireland Minister Apologizes for Saying Killings by U.K. Forces ‘Were Not Crimes’
Karen Bradley, the British cabinet official responsible for the region, caused anger with a blanket defense of security officials during the Troubles.
U.K. Knife Crime Rises. Are Budget Cuts to Blame?
The police have been subjected to funding cuts, but so have a broad range of social service agencies, though Britain remains a very safe place.
Virgin Atlantic Won’t Make Female Flight Attendants Wear Makeup or Skirts Anymore
The airline has ended a longstanding requirement that female cabin crew wear makeup on duty. Pants are now available for all flight attendants as well.