Boris Johnson
As U.S., U.K. Converge on China, British Lawmaker Says 'Golden Era Is Over'
An "awakening" to the challenges posed by Beijing has caused a shift in attitude in the United Kingdom, says Tom Tugendhat, chair of China Research Group.
Boris Johnson Reacts to Trump Acquittal: 'American Constitution Is Strong'
The U.K. prime minister discussed the impeachment trial's outcome and his early work with the new Biden administration during a Sunday morning interview.
Over 200K Sign Petition for Tom Moore to Have State Funeral
Captain Tom Moore was lauded as a hero across the United Kingdom after he raised $45 million for British health care workers by walking 100 laps in his garden before his 100th birthday.
U.K. COVID Variant May Be 30 Percent More Deadly Than Original Strain
Boris Johnson said the new variant of COVID-19 first discovered in the south of England may lead to an increased risk of death.
COVID-19 Infections Haven't Declined in England Despite Lockdown
Cases increased by 50 percent between early December and January 15, according to a new study.
Biden Offers 'Democracy and Decency' After Trump, Says Former U.K. PM
Ex-prime minister Theresa May - who shared a "special relationship" with the U.S. president - said Joe Biden "provides Britain with a golden opportunity".
Partygoers Tell Police They Were Unaware of Pandemic, Don't Watch the News
Hampshire Police in the U.K. said partygoers claimed they didn't know about the coronavirus pandemic.
U.K. COVID Vaccine Centers To Open 24/7 'as Soon as Possible'
COVID vaccines will be administered round the clock just days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's official spokesman said demand was low.
Families Given Fruit and Vegetable Pieces to Feed Hungry Children for Week
The 10 days of food for English families amounted to two jacket potato with beans, eight single cheese sandwiches days carrots
three days apples, two days of malt loaf and three days of yogurt with some added pasta and tomato.
Boris Johnson 'Cost Lives' With COVID Handling, Opposition Leader Says
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the British prime minister of "serial incompetence" over the response to COVID-19.
1 in 50 Americans Has COVID in Some Areas—Before New Variants Take Hold
As the U.S. struggles to contain the virus, a new, more infectious U.K. variant is now in eight states, and another from South Africa is believed to be spreading undetected.
Boris Johnson "Unreservedly Condemns" Trump's Role in Capitol Violence
The British prime minister said Trump was "completely wrong" for casting doubts on the election result.
Boris Johnson Calls U.S. Capitol Scene 'Disgraceful'
"The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power," the U.K. prime minister said.
Anthony Fauci Thinks U.K. COVID Variant More Widespread in U.S. Than Known
The new, more infectious variant has been detected in California, Florida, New York, and Georgia. Fauci told Newsweek he would be "very surprised" if it was not in "several more states."
New British COVID Lockdown Could Last Until Anniversary on March 23
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is rumored to be looking at the end of COVID restrictions to be a year to the day since the start of them.
England Placed Under National Lockdown as COVID Cases Spike Dramatically
"It is clear that we need to do more to bring this new variant under control," U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. "That means the government is once again instructing you to stay at home."
British Man Receives World's First Dose of Oxford COVID Vaccine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised "tens of millions" of vaccinations in the next three months.
U.K. and EU Agree Brexit Trade Deal
"A day of relief tinged by sadness" is how the chief negotiator saw events over recent days.
Christmas is Canceled in the U.K., and it's China's Fault
In life, it is often good to be judged by your enemies. I am perfectly happy if the Chinese Communist Party doesn't like me.
COVID Mutation 'Will Spread More' Says U.K. Chief Scientific Adviser
Due to household mixing over Christmas "there will be increases in numbers over the next few weeks", a U.K. government adviser warned.
U.K. Issues Strict Lockdown After Detecting New COVID Strain
The restrictions come after scientists found a new variant of the coronavirus in England's southeast that could be up to 70 percent more transmissible.
Boris Johnson's Moment of Truth on Brexit
There is one final act of political drama to unfold in 2020: will the United Kingdom leave the European Union with or without a deal?
British PM Warns of 'Strong Possibility' of No-Deal Brexit
Boris Johnson has told people in the United Kingdom to make "proper preparations" for the likelihood that Britain will leave the EU without a trade deal in place.
Prime Minister 'Delighted' with Prince William and Kate Middleton U.K. Tour
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were accused of undermining COVID rules—but Borish Johnson's spokesman called their Royal Train tour of Britain a "welcome morale boost."
U.K. Prime Minister Facing 'Political Hit' Over Brexit Stumbling Blocks
Boris Johnson's spokesperson said trade talks between the U.K. and EU are "at a very difficult point".
Who Will Get the U.K. COVID-19 Vaccine First?
The vaccine will first be given to care home care residents and staff, followed by people over 80 and front-line health workers, then the rest of the population in order of age and risk level.
U.K. Enters Three-Tier Lockdown Despite Conservative Revolt
Boris Johnson survived a COVID showdown with his own MPs over England's new national tier system for restrictions.
How Much Patience Do the Conservatives Have Left With Boris Johnson?
A number of Conservative MPs have lashed out at new COVID measures that see 99% of England under tough restrictions.
What's in U.K. Spending Review for the Next Year of COVID Crisis?
From healthcare to foreign aid, Chancellor Rishi Sunak reveals his plan for spending taxpayers' money amid the grim economic backdrop of the pandemic.
Life After Lockdown Revealed as U.K. COVID Cases Finally Fall
Stronger restrictions are expected to stay in place until Christmas when the U.K. hopes to see rules relaxed.