The British government is putting on hold a special visa program that allows wealthy investors to fast-track their settlement in the country.
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U.K. Student Describes Horrors of Life in an Emirati Jail
Accused of spying, Matthew Hedges was freed last week after public pressure from London, and after seven months of harsh treatment at his captors’ hands.
U.K.’s Theresa May Suffers Defeats in Parliament as Hopes Fade for Brexit Deal
Britain’s Parliament is reasserting control over the Brexit process, leaving Mrs. May in deep trouble before a critical vote on Dec 11.
Facing Brexit Defeat, Theresa May Turns to Damage Control
With a crucial vote in Parliament looming on Dec. 11, the odds are stacked against the prime minister. At this point, a narrow loss may seem like a win.
U.K. Government Markets Its Brexit Plan as Least Bad Option
In an official analysis, the government admits Britain’s economy will suffer under any withdrawal scenario compared with remaining in the E.U.
Lady Trumpington, Code Breaker and Irreverent Politician, Dies at 96
A Bletchley Park worker during World War II and a New York socialite in the 1950s, she became a government minister and a celebrity in her 90s.
Margaret Thatcher, Ice Cream Pioneer, Is Nominated as Face of £50 Note
The Bank of England has released a list of 800 scientific figures who could feature on its next redesigned bill. One in particular has raised eyebrows.
Trump Blindsides May, Calling Her Brexit Deal ‘Great for the E.U.’
President Trump cast doubt on the prospect of a free trade deal with the United States, which Prime Minister Theresa May has held out as one of the payoffs of leaving the European Union.
Russia-Ukraine Fight Over Narrow Sea Passage Risks Wider War
The opening of an overt front at sea introduced an unstable element into what had been a long-running war fought over land in eastern Ukraine.
Matthew Hedges, British Student Accused of Spying, Is Pardoned by U.A.E.
The conviction of Mr. Hedges, and his sentence of life in prison, had been met with outrage in Britain.