Brexit deal officially becomes UK law
The bill implementing Britain’s exit deal with the European Union officially became law on Thursday ahead of the country’s departure from the bloc next week....
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Lowry painting sells for £2.6 million after 70-year ownership
A recently discovered painting by British artist LS Lowry has sold for more than £2.6 million after 70 years in the hands of one of...
Monty Python star Terry Jones dies aged 77
Monty Python star Terry Jones has died at the age of 77. The actor and comedian, who had dementia, directed some of the comedy troupe’s most-loved works,...
Prince Harry arrives in Canada to prepare for non-royal life
Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in Canada to join his wife Meghan as the couple prepare for a new life after agreeing to stop using...
UK PM Johnson defeated on Brexit legislation for first time since election
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government was defeated in parliament on Monday for the first time since a December election, with the upper chamber voting...
‘Sad’ Prince Harry says no other option but to end royal role
Britain’s Prince Harry spoke on Sunday of his sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties in a deal with Queen Elizabeth and...
Meghan’s father accuses daughter of ‘cheapening’ UK’s royal family
Meghan Markle’s father, Thomas Markle, has accused his daughter of “cheapening” the British royal family, in part of an interview released a day after Buckingham...
Britain’s Harry and Meghan will no longer be working members of royal family
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan will no longer be working members of Britain’s royal family and they will not use their “royal highness” titles...
UK government plans light show to mark moment of Brexit
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Downing Street residence will be lit up with a countdown to Britain’s exit from the European Union on Jan. 31, as...
Rare Edward VIII coin bought for million pounds
A rare 1937 Edward VIII sovereign coin has been bought by a private collector for 1 million pounds ($1.31 million), making it the most expensive...
Prince Harry appears in public for first time since royal split
Britain’s Prince Harry made his first public appearance on Thursday since Queen Elizabeth acceded to the wishes of her grandson and his American wife Meghan...
Brexit extension ultimately up to Britain, says EU chief
It will ultimately be up to Britain whether or not it seeks more time to negotiate a trade agreement with the European Union after it...
British Airways boss condemns UK help for Flybe
Willie Walsh, head of the British Airways parent company, has attacked a government-backed rescue of regional UK airline Flybe, calling it a misuse of public...
Sturgeon says Scotland will have its say as PM rejects independence vote
Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland “will get the right to decide our own future” despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson rejecting her plea for a second...
Britain bans betting on credit cards to fight gambling addiction
Britain’s 24 million gamblers will no longer be able to use credit cards to place bets under the latest move by the government to tackle...
UK PM Johnson proposes crowdfunding to allow Big Ben to bong for Brexit
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Tuesday the government was considering a crowdfunding campaign to allow Big Ben, currently silenced for renovation, to ring...
UK’s queen agrees grandson Harry, wife Meghan can exit senior royal role
By Toby Melville and Gerhard Mey Queen Elizabeth has reluctantly agreed to her grandson Prince Harry and his wife Meghan’s wish for a more independent future...
Britain’s royal showdown: queen hosts Meghan-Harry crisis talks
By Toby Melville and Gerhard Mey SANDRINGHAM, England, Jan 13 (Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth and her heirs will meet Prince Harry on Monday to thrash...
UK’s Queen Elizabeth calls Prince Harry for crisis meeting
Queen Elizabeth has summoned her grandson Prince Harry for a crisis meeting to discuss future arrangements for him and his wife Meghan following the couple’s...
UK court tackles gender transition for children
A psychiatric nurse who worked at Britain’s only state-funded gender identity clinic says children face untold risks taking “experimental” puberty blockers as she fights a...
