As voters cast their ballots in a pivotal election, many in the southern English city of Portsmouth expressed disillusionment over what they see as national and local decline.
Author: MEGAN SPECIA
U.K. Nurse Lucy Letby Convicted of Attempted Murder in Retrial
Ms. Letby, who had previously been found guilty in a string of murders and attempted murders, was retried and found guilty of another attempted murder.
A Culture War Erupted Over U.K. Stately Homes. Who Won?
A battle over the history of Britain’s prized country houses offers a window into the national mood before a pivotal election.
Why U.K.’s Young Voters Feel Forgotten by Politicians
Many young people in the northern English cities of Liverpool and Manchester say they feel disillusioned by politics.
Emperor Naruhito to Visit London’s Kew Gardens, Which Has Links to Japan
Emperor Naruhito is touring the famous botanic gardens this week as part of a state visit to Britain with his wife, Empress Masako.
From the I.R.A. to the Principal’s Office, a Life’s Evolution Echoes Belfast’s
Jim McCann was an I.R.A. member who, convicted of attempted murder, spent 18 years in jail. Now, he’s an educator, and his turn away from violence mirrors Northern Ireland’s embrace of peace.
Spying Arrests Send Chill Through Britain’s Thriving Hong Kong Community
Tens of thousands of Hong Kongers have resettled in the U.K. since 2021, among them prominent pro-democracy activists. China has not forgotten them.
Amateur Historians Heard Tales of a Lost Tudor Palace. Then, They Dug It Up.
In a small English village, a group of dedicated locals has unearthed the remains of a long-vanished palace that had been home to Henry VIII’s grandmother.
Ireland’s Palestinian State Recognition Nods to Its Own History
Simon Harris, Ireland’s prime minister, invoked his nation’s struggle for independence from Britain and its decades of violent sectarian conflict.
U.K. Man Charged With Aiding Hong Kong’s Intelligence Service Is Found Dead
Matthew Trickett, one of three men accused of gathering information for the special administrative region of China, died in a park outside London, the police said.