CNN — The United Kingdom could become one of the first European countries to lower the voting age to 16 in all national elections, in what the government is calling a landmark effort to “future-proof” its democracy. If passed by the parliament, … Read More
LONDON (AP) — U.K. police announced Monday that the weekend performances by rap punk duo Bob Vylan and Irish-language band Kneecap at the Glastonbury Festival are subject to a criminal investigation after they led crowds in chants calling for “death” … Read More
From eGates and pet passports to the removal of red tape on food sales and the protection of British steel, a new deal has been agreed. The UK and the EU have agreed a new trade deal – five years … Read More
Britain’s King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in Westminster Abbey on Thursday at the culmination of the country’s four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day. The thanksgiving service … Read More
The US has agreed to reduce import taxes on a set number of British cars and allow some steel and aluminium into the country tariff-free, as part of a new agreement between the US and UK. The announcement offers relief … Read More
LONDON, July 15 (Reuters) – Record immigration caused the population of England and Wales to rise by 610,000 to 60.9 million in mid-2023, the largest annual increase in 75 years, official data showed on Monday. What statisticians term ‘natural’ population … Read More
Around 500 billion barrels worth of oil – 10 times the North Sea’s output – has been discovered in the region. Russia has reportedly discovered billions of barrels worth of oil and gas reserves in the British Antarctic territory, prompting … Read More
Communist China is suspected of being behind a major hack of Britain’s Ministry of Defence in which over a quarter of a million military service personnel may have had their private details compromised. All of Britain’s armed forces servicemen and … Read More
The breakthrough came after the U.K. government last week gave Northern Ireland politicians until Feb. 8 to restore the collapsed government in Belfast or face new elections. Northern Ireland’s largest British unionist party has agreed to end a boycott that left the … Read More
The UK government said Monday it would issue “hundreds” of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea to secure energy reserves while still aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. The announcement angered environmental groups and comes … Read More