U.K. Politics

Jeffrey Epstein February 7

Question on Jeffrey Epstein ties prompts reported foul-mouthed response from new UK ambassador to US

Newly minted U.K. Ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson had a terse response to a reporter's question about his prior ties to trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

U.K. Politics January 8

UK lawmakers vote against inquiry into 'rape gang scandal' as Musk keeps up pressure

British lawmakers voted against an amendment to hold a national inquiry into the U.K. grooming scandal, amid international pressure from Elon Musk and others.

United Kingdom January 6

UK PM Starmer hits back against Musk attacks on child grooming gangs: 'Lies and misinformation'

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pushing back against attacks from Elon Musk and conservatives in his own country about the handling of the child grooming scandal.

United Kingdom January 3

Elon Musk demands UK act on grooming gang scandal amid growing calls for probe: 'National inquiry now!'

Elon Musk is ramping up pressure on the United Kingdom to launch a national inquiry into the scandal of grooming gangs abusing children throughout the U.K.

United Kingdom November 29

UK lawmakers vote in favor of bill legalizing assisted dying

Lawmakers in Britain gave initial approval to a bill to allow terminally ill adults to end their lives in England and Wales in a vote in the House of Commons on Friday.

Opinion November 16

WINSTON MARSHALL: A British rock star's view of Trump's win - and the UK's plight

Former Mumford & Sons guitarist Winston Marshall is thrilled Donald Trump is returning to the White House, but not so sanguine about the future of his United Kingdom.

United Kingdom October 13

Former Scottish leader Alex Salmond, who nearly got Scotland's independence from UK, dies at 69

Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland and a prominent advocate for Scottish independence, has died at the age of 69 in Ohrid, North Macedonia.

United Kingdom September 23

UK PM Keir Starmer in hot water for accepting freebies, insists he’s done nothing wrong

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has raised eyebrows for accepting donations in the form of clothes and other gifts from a wealthy businessman.

U.K. Politics July 17

Parliament for new UK Labour government opens with King's Speech, plans for 'national renewal'

Britain’s new Labour Party government set out its plans for "national renewal" at the grand State Opening of Parliament, centering on stabilizing the country's finances.

U.K. Politics July 2

These are the key contenders in the UK's fast-approaching national election

United Kingdom voters will choose a new government on Thursday, when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives are expected to lose to the left-of-center Labour party.

U.K. Politics June 21

UK PM Sunak 'incredibly angry' over allegations of illegal bets on election date by Conservatives

British PM Rishi Sunak said he was "incredibly angry" to learn of allegations that Conservative politicians bet on the U.K.'s election date. Two are currently being investigated.

U.K. Politics June 19

UK parliamentary candidate runs as 'first AI lawmaker' with interactive AI avatar

United Kingdom businessman and MP candidate Steve Endacott campaigned using an AI-generated avatar that engages with locals on policy ideas and asks them for their suggestions.

U.K. Politics June 3

Former Brexit leader Nigel Farage is running in UK election, wants to ‘make Britain great again’

Former Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage is running in the upcoming July U.K. general election, saying that immigration is the "major issue of our times."

United Kingdom May 19

English courts consider nixing mandatory wigs for barristers amid concerns they're 'culturally insensitive'

Courts in England and Wales are weighing whether required wigs discriminate against Black barristers and might remove the traditional headpieces from the mandatory dress code.

United Kingdom May 8

UK Conservative defects to Labour Party, another hit to PM Rishi Sunak ahead of election

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party could be losing popularity ahead of a general election. Another Conservative lawmaker has defected to the Labour party.

United Kingdom April 29

Scotland's first minister Humza Yousaf resigns after coalition falls apart

Scotland’s first minister, Humza Yousaf, resigned rather than face a no-confidence vote following the end of a coalition between his Scottish National Party and the Green Party.

United Kingdom April 26

Scottish leader says he won't resign amid fallout of decision to end power-sharing agreement

Scotland's First Minister, Humza Yousaf, is facing intense political pressure after breaking a power-sharing agreement. Yousaf replaced Nicola Sturgeon in March 2023.

U.K. Politics April 16

UK lawmakers to vote on bill that would outlaw tobacco sale, create 'first smoke-free generation'

United Kingdom lawmakers will debate and vote on a bill that would phase out the legal sale of tobacco entirely by raising the age of sale by one year each year.

U.K. Politics April 5, 2024

UK lawmaker 'manipulated' into giving personal numbers of colleagues in sexting blackmail scam

Senior British lawmaker William Wragg is the latest parliamentarian to be targeted with unsolicited messages in efforts to acquire sensitive personal information.

U.K. Politics March 20, 2024

UK to introduce bill to phase out legal sale of tobacco

The British government will introduce a bill in parliament on March 20, 2024, to prevent children turning 15 this year or younger from ever being able to be legally sold tobacco.

Media March 4, 2024

JK Rowling says it 'happened again' as man filming in women's restroom claims to be transgender when caught

Author J.K. Rowling commented on social media that it "happened ... again" of a story of a man claiming to be a woman when caught filming in a girls' bathroom.

ENTERTAINMENT March 4, 2024

‘One Life’ director predicts AI-generated shows are ‘inevitable,’ could be here in 3-5 years

British director James Hawes, who has worked on series like "Slow Horses" with Gary Oldman, spoke in front of the House of Commons about the impact of AI on film and television.

United Kingdom January 29, 2024

UK to ban disposable vapes, restrict flavored e-cigarettes 'specifically marketed' to kids: 'We must act'

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his government will carry out several actions to curb nicotine use, including the ban of disposable vapes.

Media January 6, 2024

British Film Institute places trigger warnings on screenings of classic James Bond films: ‘Will cause offence'

Ahead of upcoming screenings, the British Film Institute has recently posted disclaimers for classic James Bond films, and others, claiming they can "cause offence."

United Kingdom December 12, 2023

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faces critical vote on 'toughest ever anti-illegal immigration legislation'

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a crucial vote in the House of Commons on his controversial immigration policy, aimed at sending asylum-seekers to Rwanda.

United Kingdom December 8, 2023

UK looks to resurrect plan to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda with bill to bypass human rights law

The United Kingdom's conservative government is resurrecting an effort to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda, after a court ruling shot down the policy last month.

Media November 24, 2023

BBC reportedly bars staff from attending major march against antisemitism in London: 'Controversial' rally

According to staff from the BBC, the network barred them from attending the National Solidarity March Against Antisemitism in London this Sunday.

United Kingdom November 15, 2023

UK vows to press on with efforts to deport illegal migrants to African country, despite court blow

The U.K. government on Wednesday vowed to move ahead with efforts to deport illegal immigrants to Rwanda after a blow from the country's Supreme Court.

United Kingdom November 13, 2023

Former UK Prime Minister David Cameron makes surprise return as Sunak shakes up Cabinet

David Cameron has now become the United Kingdom's foreign secretary after current leader Rishi Sunak dismissed Home Secretary Suella Braverman.

Media September 25, 2023

Anglican minister slams progressive Christians as 'fake,' calls notion an oxymoron

Free Church of England minister Deacon Calvin Robinson argued that progressive Christianity isn't possible, calling it "fake" in a new interview.