Europe’s social policies are sometimes seen as overly generous. Yet they may help cushion the economic impact of the virus.
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Doctors Say U.K. Is Ill Prepared for Coronavirus
Intensive care beds are lacking. One area of Yorkshire has 35 beds to accommodate what could be hundreds of seriously ill patients.
About That Much Vaunted U.S.-U.K. Trade Deal? Maybe Not Now
For Britain, talks with the European Union take precedence, while Washington is unlikely to take it up in an election year.
For Boris Johnson, Britain’s Baby Boom Starts at Downing Street
The prime minister announced that he and his partner, Carrie Symonds, were expecting a child. It’s the first for her. For Johnson? Well, that’s not so clear.
Top U.K. Civil Servant Quits and Vows to Sue, Accusing Minister of ‘Vicious’ Behavior
Philip Rutnam said his treatment by Home Secretary Priti Patel was part of a pattern of abuse in the government, and accused her of fostering a climate of “fear.”
Britain and the E.U. Enter Trade Talks, Acrimoniously
Each side is accusing the other of bad faith, and London is once again talking about a no-deal exit. But these are still early days.
U.K. Court Blocks Heathrow Airport Expansion on Environmental Grounds
The Court of Appeal said the government failed to take its climate change commitments into account, a decision that carries global implications
Boris Johnson Aide Quits After Furor Over Racial Comments
The resignation came after silence from Downing Street about an adviser who once said blacks have lower IQs than whites.
Boris Johnson Moves Boldly to Consolidate Power
But what the British prime minister plans to do with his power remains something of a mystery.
Sajid Javid, U.K. Finance Chief, Quits as Boris Johnson Shuffles Team
Cabinet changes on Thursday aimed to put a new stamp on the government. Mr. Javid resigned rather than go along with the prime minister’s play for more power over economic policy.