The rebel lawmaker Nick Boles may lose his seat for trying to stop a no-deal departure from the European Union. His fate is being watched closely by other lawmakers.
Tag: Great Britain
A Bargain Store Has Britons Asking: Can You Really Pop the Question With Plastic?
The British bargain store Poundland offered a one-pound engagement ring for Valentine’s Day. It sold 20,000 of them before the holiday arrived.
Anti-Iran Message Seeps Into Trump Forum Billed as Focusing on Mideast Security
Some American allies are anxious about mixed signals and ad hoc arrangements for the gathering — the first of Middle East states, Europe and the United States in years.
Theresa May Stalls on Brexit. Again. And Again. And Again.
The British leader says she needs more time to negotiate with the European Union. But critics say she is running down the clock to pressure Parliament.
Bulgaria Reopens Poisoning Case, Citing Possible Link to Russia and Skripal Attack
Bulgaria’s chief prosecutor said that a suspected Russian intelligence officer, with a reported link to the poisoning of Sergei Skripal, had visited Bulgaria before another high-profile poisoning.
Prince Philip Gives Up Driver’s License
The British royal surrendered his license a month after he was involved in a collision on a rural road north of London.
‘Object’: British Lawmaker Blocks Bill Against Female Genital Cutting
For the second time, Christopher Chope, a Conservative member of Parliament, opposed a measure that would offer girls at risk greater protections.
Horse Races in Britain Called Off Until Next Week After Flu Outbreak
British horse racing authorities identified three horses infected with equine influenza and called for a suspension of races until others could be tested.
U.K. Doctors Call for Caution in Children’s Use of Screens and Social Media
Britain’s chief medical officers declined to recommend specific age or time limits, but saw associations between social media use and mental health problems.
George Orwell Gets an Apology for a Rejection Letter (but Not for His Marmalade Recipe)
A British cultural exchange body said it had been wrong to turn down the writer’s effort 73 years ago but stood by the criticism of his marmalade: “Bad recipe!”