As the host leader of the U.N. conference on global warming, Mr. Johnson was hoping to project statesmanship. But a mushrooming ethics scandal dominated the week, overshadowing his climate ambitions.
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Boris Johnson Urges Negotiators to Break Impasse in Final Climate Summit Hours
“Now is the time to get together and show the determination needed to power on through the blockages,” the British prime minister said on Wednesday.
Clash With Corruption Watchdog Has Boris Johnson Retreating, Again
Britain’s prime minister intervened in the case of a Conservative Party lawmaker who faced suspension. A ferocious blowback caused him to retreat, a now familiar path.
Bitterness Over Brexit Lies Behind Fraying France-U.K. Relations
A recent dispute over fishing rights illuminates a broader and more fundamental disagreement over Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
With Fish, Trucks and Submarines, U.K. and France Bicker Over Brexit
A recent dispute over fishing rights illuminates a broader and more fundamental disagreement over Britain’s decision to leave the European Union.
Once a Leading Polluter, the U.K. Is Now Trying to Lead on Climate Change
On the eve of a global climate summit, Britain’s evolution from fossil fuels to clean energy is on display. But experts question whether its commitment is sufficient, and whether it can persuade other nations to meet meaningful goals.
Britain Resists Calls to Introduce Covid Restrictions
The number of new cases in Britain is among the highest in the world, but the government has said there is no need to impose indoor mask mandates or other restrictions.
Boris Johnson Promotes Rising Wages Amid Shortages in U.K.
Wages in some industries are rising because employers can’t find enough workers. That’s not a path to long-term growth, analysts say.
U.K. Leaders Praise Slain Lawmaker Amid Heightened Security Concerns
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and members of Parliament paid tribute to David Amess, who was fatally stabbed last week.
Showdown Over Northern Ireland Has a Key Offstage Player: Biden
As the U.K. and the European Union begin their wrangling over details of trade with Northern Ireland, President Biden has more than a passing interest in the final result.