United Kingdom

Sturgeon says 2nd Scottish referendum likely in 2017

Jul 18, 2016 02:59

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says she would consider holding a second referendum on Scottish independence in 2017 if necessary.
Boris Johnson urges calm in Turkey after coup attempt

Jul 17, 2016 02:43

Britain’s new Foreign Secretary, Boris Johnson, has expressed grave concern about an attempted military coup in Turkey, saying London supports the Turkish government.
UK seeks Canada’s advice for post-Brexit trade pacts with EU

Jul 17, 2016 02:37

Britain has sought the advice of Canada to formulate a trade agreement with the European Union after the Brexit vote, Canadian Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland says.
May vows stronger fight against terror after Nice attack

Jul 16, 2016 05:07

British Prime Minister Theresa May has reacted to the recent "horrifying" terror attack in France by saying that her country needs to step up efforts to curb terrorism.
UK's Muslims alarmed by May’s appointment as new Prime Minister

Jul 14, 2016 04:12

Britain’s new Prime Minister Theresa May has made a reputation for damaging Muslim communities and her anti-Muslim policies are not likely to change now that she leads the country, a new report shows.
David Davis named UK Brexit Secretary in Theresa May cabinet

Jul 14, 2016 04:05

Britain’s new Prime Minister Theresa May has appointed former Special Forces soldier and Europe minister David Davis to the new cabinet position of Secretary of State for Leaving the European Union or Brexit Secretary.
Rights groups urge May to improve UK's human rights record

Jul 14, 2016 04:00

Britain’s human rights organizations have urged new Prime Minister Theresa May to improve her and the country’s record on human rights.
Thousands attend Black Lives Matter protest in Manchester

Jul 12, 2016 13:03

Thousands of people have staged a demonstration in Manchester, England, as part of the “Black Lives Matter” movement against the recent killing of two African Americans by police in the United States.
Worst rise in UK hate crimes caused by EU referendum: Police

Jul 12, 2016 02:57

British police believe the spike in hate crime in the UK following the European Union (EU) referendum was the worst on record and caused by the nature of the EU referendum debate.
US-UK ‘special relationship’ transcends ruling parties

Jul 12, 2016 02:55

Despite the situation in Britain following a decision to exit the European Union, US President Barack Obama still relies on the “special relationship” between the two states that "transcends the personalities or political parties of either country's leader," says the White House spokesman.