British Government
British Schools Might Not Open After Christmas Following COVID Mutation
It remains a "national priority" for all pupils to return to school full-time in January but that may still be reviewed, a U.K. government spokesperson said.
Johnson Risks Losing Majority With North-South Divide, Tory MP Says
The prime minister risks the future of the Conservative government if he fails to deliver on an election pledge of economic support for northern England.
Conservative Politician Blames Being Called 'Scum' for School Meals Vote
Former Cabinet minister Nicky Morgan was condemned for defending the decision not to extend free school meals for children in poverty.
U.K. Agrees Further Cash Support For Workers Hit by Second COVID Lockdown
A new support package will help pubs and restaurants hit hardest by the UK's regional lockdown restrictions.
'I've Gone Without Meals So My Daughter Can Eat'
The British government has rejected calls to provide free meals to struggling families in England during school holidays.
London Has Second Thoughts About Huawei
Britain deserves praise for walking away from China's Huawei.
Huawei Urges U.K. to Avoid Reversing 5G Position as a Result of Coronavirus
"Right now, by keeping Britain online, we are able to play our part in helping the country through this difficult period," Huawei Vice President Victor Zhang wrote in an open letter.
British PM Boris Johnson Warns Trump Against Attacking Iran Cultural Sites
"We have targeted 52 Iranian sites," Trump tweeted on Saturday, noting that "some" were "important to Iran & the Iranian culture."
Brexit Deal Strips Away Workers' Rights, Union Warns
"This sleight of hand—one that ministers hoped no one would notice—shows exactly why we can't trust this government when it comes to our rights at work," argued the general secretary of British trade union GMB.
Legal Marijuana: U.K. Approves Cannabis for Medical Use
"This will help patients with an exceptional clinical need," the secretary said, but insisted that the decision in "no way" should be seen as "a first step" toward legal recreational marijuana.
American Holocaust Denier Banned From Entering U.K.
Mark Weber, director of the California-based Institute for Historical Review, received a letter from Britain's Home Office telling him he is no longer allowed.
U.K. Government 'Could Face Second Brexit Defeat'
Defeat could mean the government would need British Parliament's approval for its exit deal with the European Union.
Sex Education Is Being Ignored in Schools: Report
Inspectors let children down by almost never looking at the standard of sex education, The British Humanist Association found.
U.K. Government Struggling with Brexit Workload: Report
Government departments tasked with handling the country's post-EU future have faced deep cuts.
British Intelligence Services Target Cyber-Savvy Girls
The intelligence agency will send cryptography and cybersecurity puzzles to schoolgirls.
Call For Women To Make Up 45 Percent of UK Parliament
The government's Women and Equalities committee has called for a "statutory minimum proportion."
Maximum U.K. Prison Term for Stalking to Be Doubled
The Ministry of Justice is planning to up the sentence to either 10 or 14 years.
U.K. Government Prepares For No EU Deal On Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May says all options on the table.
Jeremy Clarkson Attacks 'Disgusting' BBC Salary Reveal
"The Grand Tour" star tells Newsweek it's "just not British" to discuss money.
U.K. Government 'Must Seek Parliament Brexit Approval'
Pro-EU MPs welcomed the decision, which presents a serious obstacle to proposed Brexit plans.
British Government Making Plans for Trump Victory
George Papadopoulos, who advises Trump on foreign policy, said he had talked with representatives of the Foreign Office.
U.K. Government 'Committed' To Gay Pardon Law
The Alan Turing law could see thousands of men exculpated for crimes they would be innocent of today.
British MPs Could Move Out Of Parliament For Six Years
It is likely that the restoration would cost between £3 billion and £4.3 billion.
Damning Report Blames Sir Philip Green for BHS Collapse
In a scathing MP report, Sir Philip's reputation was destroyed.
Amber Rudd: Who Is Britain's New Home Secretary?
Rudd's time in the department of energy and climate change was often stormy due to potential conflicts of interest.
Why the U.K. Government Has Failed the Disabled
Brits find themselves returning to the nation of the 1930s with no welfare state.
British Prison Wormwood Scrubs Is Rat-Infested Squalor
The Prison Reform Trust called the report on London's best-known Victorian jail "shattering."
Backlash Against U.K. Policy to Deport Thousands
40,000 non-EU migrants earning less than £35,000 will be deported in a new Home Office policy.
U.K. Denied Compensation to Thousands of Nazi Victims
Authorities forced victims of Nazi persecution to relive their harrowing experiences.
Idris Elba Urges MPs to Tackle Lack of Diversity
The actor will on Monday urge U.K. politicians to tackle the lack of diversity in British media.