Britain

Roads Around British PM's Office Shut As Cops Investigate Suspicious Item

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Roads were closed around British Prime Minister Theresa May's Downing Street office on Thursday as police investigated a suspicious item.

UK's May Will Still Be PM When Trump Visits In June: British Minister

World News | Thomson Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Britain's foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday that Theresa May would still be prime minister when U.S. President DonaldTrumpvisits Britain in early June.

Britain Postpones Brexit Vote, Says Official

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2019

The British government on Thursday postponed a crucial Brexit vote scheduled for the week starting June 3, following an outcry from hardline Brexiteers over concessions made by Prime Minister Theresa May.

Apple to Be More Upfront About iPhone Battery Health and Performance, UK Watchdog Says

Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

Britain's competition watchdog said on Wednesday that Apple has committed to be "clearer and more upfront" with iPhone users about battery health and performance.

European Union Elections Kick Off As Polls Open In Britain, Netherlands

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2019

Polls opened in the Netherlands on Thursday for European Parliament elections, launching four days of voting across the EU in which populists hope to make big gains.

British Protesters Inflate Orange "Trump Baby" Blimp Ahead Of State Visit

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 23, 2019

British protesters inflated a blimp depicting Donald Trump as a snarling, nappy-wearing orange baby on Wednesday, a trial run ahead of a planned flight during the US president's state visit to Britain next month.

UK Had Warned 16 NATO Allies Of Russia Hacking Attempts: Foreign Minister

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday May 23, 2019

Britain has shared with 16 NATO allies details of malicious Russian cyber activity in their countries over the last 18 months, foreign minister Jeremy Hunt was to say on Thursday.

12-Metre Ship Aims To Be First To Cross Atlantic Without A Crew

World News | Reuters | Tuesday May 21, 2019

Final preparations are underway for a 12-metre-long ship to set sail from Canada and attempt the world's first transatlantic crossing without a crew.

Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver Shutters Most UK Restaurants, 1,000 Jobs Go

World News | Reuters | Tuesday May 21, 2019

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's restaurant chain went into administration on Tuesday, leaving 1,000 people without jobs as the majority of branches ceased trading immediately in the latest blow for Britain's high street.

British Artist Banksy's Home City An Urban Canvas For Elusive Artist

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday May 21, 2019

Five years ago, British street artist Banksy adorned the side of a once uninspiring white brick building in Bristol with the familiar image of a girl gazing out solemnly. The dank courtyard beneath the stencil has, like many other spots the mysterious artist has decorated in his purported home city in southwest England, become one of Britain's most...

UK Foils 19 Terror Attacks In 2 Years, Cracks Down On ISIS Travel

World News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday May 21, 2019

The UK government on Monday announced a fresh crackdown on its nationals travelling to ISIS territory in Syria as it revealed that Britain''s security forces had foiled 19 major terror attacks in the past two years.

Brexit Compromise Talks Collapse After Six Weeks

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday May 18, 2019

Britain's Labour opposition pulled the plug Friday on six weeks of Brexit compromise talks with Prime Minister Theresa May, blaming her evaporating authority as her premiership nears its death throes.

Boris Johnson Confirms Will Bid To Be British PM

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday May 17, 2019

Britain's Boris Johnson, the former foreign minister, ex-mayor of London and leading Brexit campaigner, confirmed Thursday he will run for the premiership when Theresa May quits, British media reported.

Prince Harry Secures Substantial Damages Over Private Home Photos

World News | Reuters | Thursday May 16, 2019

Prince Harry, Britain's Duke of Sussex, has accepted substantial damages and an apology from Splash News and Picture Agency which took photographs of his home, Buckingham Palace said on Wednesday.

Huawei Willing to Sign 'No-Spy' Pacts With Governments: Chairman

Reuters | Wednesday May 15, 2019

Huawei is willing to sign no-spy agreements with governments, including Britain, the Chinese telco company's chairman said on Tuesday.