The Labour government, which took power this past week, said it had been forced into the move because previous Conservative administrations had let the issue fester.
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What to Know About the UK General Election on July 4
The governing Conservative Party could be voted out of power for the first time in 14 years.
U.K. 2024 General Election: What to Know
The governing Conservative Party could be voted out of power for the first time in 14 years.
U.K. Conservatives Hold Their Breath: How Bad Will Local Elections Be?
Voters in England and Wales will choose local officials on Thursday. The results could demonstrate whether the governing party’s dire poll ratings are reliable, analysts say.
Vaughan Gething of Wales Is Europe’s First Black Head of Government
Mr. Gething, 50, was narrowly elected leader of Wales’s governing Labour Party this week, and then was elected first minister by the Senedd, or Welsh Parliament.
A ‘Perfect Monolith’ Appears in Wales
A resident said he discovered the shiny, silver object on a prominent hill during his daily walk.
Storm Isha Sweeps Britain With Powerful Winds, Disrupting Travel
Powerful winds swept the region overnight into Monday, causing travel disruptions and power outages. A second powerful storm is expected to bring similarly windy conditions.
Britain’s Largest Steel Mill to Become Greener, at a Cost of Jobs
Tata Steel said it would replace blast furnaces with an electric furnace, a move that will cut emissions but also as many as 2,800 jobs.
Whisky From Wales? Believe It, Say the Welsh.
It is no simple task to get an official seal of approval for a bottle of Welsh spirits. Persuading purists to give it a try may also be a challenge.
‘Welsh Tidy Mouse’ Tidies Tiny Welsh House
For months, a mysterious helper was cleaning up the work bench in Rodney Holbrook’s shed every night. He caught the visitor, tail and all, on video.