Police leaders waited too long — three days — to trigger a national mobilization to tackle the anti-immigrant violence that broke out in Britain this year, a report found.
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Ahmed al-Shara Vows to Disband and Integrate Syria’s Armed Factions
Ahmed al-Shara said that fighters would be brought under the defense ministry’s authority. The announcement came as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel visited captured Syrian territory.
Letby’s Lawyers Seek Appeal After Lead Expert ‘Changed Mind’ on Murders
Lawyers for Lucy Letby, a British nurse found guilty of murdering seven babies, said that the prosecution’s expert witness was not reliable after he changed his mind about why three infants died.
Prince Andrew’s Links to Chinese Spy Suspect Revealed by U.K. Court
A London immigration court upheld a ban on a Chinese citizen described as a “close confidant” of the prince’s, on the grounds of national security.
Why Some U.K. Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness
Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages.
British Pubs Are Running Out of Guinness
Guinness’s parent company has limited the amount of the beer that U.K. wholesalers and distributors can buy each week, after surging demand led to fears of shortages.
U.K. Bans Puberty Blockers for Teens Indefinitely
A freeze placed this year on their use to treat gender dysphoria will remain in place for young people under 18, except in clinical trials, Britain’s government said.
What Prince William’s Chat With Trump May Reveal About UK Diplomacy
A meeting between President-elect Donald J. Trump and Prince William showed Britain’s hope that the Windsors could help safeguard relations with Washington.
Inside the Four-Day Workweek Experiment
A British group is pushing for more companies to offer their workers shorter hours. Here’s what it looks like for two companies willing to test it out.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Is Fighting Populism From the Lonely Center Ground
One of the last centrist leaders left on the global stage, Prime Minister Keir Starmer this week outlined his plan to deliver change for people in the U.K. Will it be enough?