Global pandemic UK PM Johnson orders new lockdown, closes schools in England 04-01-2021 17:23 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced new strict coronavirus restrictions, closing schools and ordering a third national lockdown for England.
BREXIT British, Euro leaders sign Brexit deal as MPs approve ratification 30-12-2020 14:15 Britain and the European Union sign post-Brexit trade deal, setting their seal on a drawn-out divorce just hours before the looming deadline.
Global pandemic England to enter new lockdown; UK virus cases pass one million 01-11-2020 07:56 As United Kingdom surpasses one million confirmed Covid-19 cases, UK PM makes sudden about-face and confirms that stringent restrictions on business and daily life would begin Thursday and last until December 2.
BREXIT Brexit talks' fate hangs in balance at EU summit 14-10-2020 17:38 Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared himself disappointed in the progress of post-Brexit trade talks Wednesday, but he will wait for news from an EU summit before deciding whether to pull the plug.
BREXIT Boris Johnson’s move to break international law sparks outrage 08-09-2020 19:16 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s threat to break international law over Brexit was slammed by members of his own party on Tuesday, who warned it will damage the UK's global standing.
Global Pandemic In struggle against pandemic, populist leaders fare poorly 23-07-2020 16:03 “Fact-denying populism is being shown its limits," says German Chancellor Angela Merkel in regards to the high number of Covid-19 cases concentrated in populist led nations.
Killing of George Floyd Three more officers charged in George Floyd’s death, world calls for justice 03-06-2020 17:46 Prosecutors charge US police officer accused of asphyxiating George Floyd with second-degree murder, with three others accused of aiding and abetting murder. Meanwhile, protesters in cities all over the world call for justice.
Global pandemic UK PM Johnson's 'go to work' advice sparks wide confusion 11-05-2020 13:09 In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said people in Britain who can’t work from home, such as those in construction or manufacturing jobs, “should be actively encouraged to go to work” this week.
Coranavirus pandemic UK GDP 'could fall 13%' in 2020 as virus death toll climbs 14-04-2020 16:02 Britain's real GDP could fall by a whopping 35% in the second quarter of this year in the case of a three-month coronavirus lockdown, a government-funded watchdog forecasted Tuesday, as the country's death toll passed 12,000.
Coronavirus pandemic UK PM Johnson out of intensive care as condition improves 09-04-2020 16:10 British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday left intensive care, where he had spent the three previous days for treatment against coronavirus, his Downing Street office said.
Coronavirus pandemic British PM Johnson spends night in ICU, but not on a ventilator 07-04-2020 08:10 Johnson was admitted to St. Thomas’ Hospital late Sunday, 10 days after he was diagnosed with Covid-19, the first major world leader to be confirmed to have the virus. He was moved to the ICU Monday after his condition deteriorated.
Coronavirus pandemic British PM Boris Johnson taken to intensive care, confirms Downing Street 06-04-2020 16:28 Conservative leader, who admitted he had the Covid-19 coronavirus on March 27, admitted to intensive care after condition worsens. He is believed to be conscious and has been moved as a precautionary step.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC More than half a million infected globally – including British PM Johnson 28-03-2020 11:30 Italy records highest death toll in a single day yet at more than 900; United States becomes country with most confirmed cases of Covid-19 coronavirus.
Breaking news British PM Boris Johnson tests positive for Covid-19 27-03-2020 08:55 Tory leader confirms in video posted on Twitter that he has "developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus."
BREXITSHAMBLES UK rejects EU trade demands, threatens to walk away 27-02-2020 15:14 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government rebuffed EU demands for common trading standards and fishing right, setting out its red lines for trade talks with the European Union.
Crisis in Venezuela Energised Guaidó returns to Venezuela, vowing it's 'time to move forward' 12-02-2020 11:58 Venezuelan opposition laeder, who is recognised by over 50 countries as country's interim leader, returns from an international tour courting support from various heads of state, including US President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
EU DEPARTURE Brexit deal cleared by EU Parliament; UK set to leave Friday 29-01-2020 16:02 Legislators approve withdrawal agreement that will end the 47-year membership of Britain. EU parliament will soon shrink by 73 members.
ELECTION IN THE UK UK PM Boris Johnson hails 'powerful new mandate' for Brexit after election 13-12-2019 01:26 Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he would not lead Britain's main opposition Labour party at the next general election, after predictions of a crushing defeat at nationwide polls.
Brexit Tough talks ahead as UK exit polls predict Boris Johnson victory 12-12-2019 23:07 Exit polls in Britain predict that Boris Johnson's Conservatives will continue in power with a majority government, after Thursday's general election.
Brexit UK political leaders chase undecided voters on eve of vote 11-12-2019 12:34 Though opinion polls have consistently shown Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative Party in the lead, surveys suggest the margin may be narrowing before Thursday's contest.
Brexit What's at stake in Britain's election this Thursday? 11-12-2019 12:27 The Tories, Labour, the Lib Dems, the SNP, the Greens and the Brexit Party – the main parties and policies in the upcoming election.
London Bridge UK police confirm two killed in London Bridge terrorist attacks 29-11-2019 20:05 British police shot a man on London Bridge in the heart of Britain's capital on Friday after a stabbing that left several people wounded. The Metropolitan Police force said the circumstances surrounding attack are still unclear.
London Bridge Man shot by police forces after stabbings on London Bridge 29-11-2019 13:33 British police cleared the area around London Bridge on Friday after a stabbing and shooting incident that left several people injured. Police said one man had been detained, and witnesses reported seeing a man shot by armed officers.
world Parliament approves early election in UK 29-10-2019 18:10 The leader of the UK's opposition Labour Party told fellow lawmakers Tuesday that he'll back an early election for Britain now that the prospect of crashing out of the European Union without a deal has been taken off the table.
ELECTION 2019 British ambassador congratulates Fernández on election win 28-10-2019 00:14 Britain's representative in Argentina says he's ready to "continue expanding relations" between two countries, in wake of recent reports suggesting Peronist leader may review existing agreements with London.
BRITISH POLITICS Brexit in limbo again as PM Johnson wins one vote, loses another 22-10-2019 17:29 MPs reject fast-track attempt to pass Brexit bill within days, demanding more time to scrutinise the complex legislation and throwing Conservative leader's exit timetable into chaos.
Brexit UK will leave EU by end of October, London says 20-10-2019 10:15 A third delay to the Brexit deadline could be imminent, despite last week’s deal
BREXIT UK PM Johnson says 'great new deal' reached with EU on Brexit 17-10-2019 08:22 All eyes in London will now turn to whether Johnson, who has vowed to take Britain out of the EU by the end of the month, has enough support to push through the agreement in the House of Commons.
Brexit EU inches closer to Brexit deal, night before key summit 16-10-2019 17:12 French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who have worked together on Brexit negotiations, suggest a deal might be announced during the EU summit set to begin Thursday.
AS I SEE IT Politics is getting nastier almost everywhere 28-09-2019 04:19 Decorum is an increasingly rare political phenomenon. by James Neilson
BREXIT AND BORIS JOHNSON UK PM Johnson ignores pleas to tone down charged rhetoric 28-09-2019 03:07 Another disastrous week for the British leader in Parliament ends with a referral to police, as he brushes off requests from MPs and his sister that he alter his language amid threats against lawmakers.
BREXITSHAMBLES Blow for PM as UK's top court rules Parliament suspension was illegal 24-09-2019 10:07 Supreme Court rules Boris Johnson's decision to suspend Parliament for five weeks in the crucial countdown to the country's Brexit deadline was illegal.
ANARCHY IN THE UK Johnson denies lying to Queen, wins Brexit court case 12-09-2019 17:50 The British PM won a case rejecting claims his government's Brexit strategy should be ruled illegal.
ANARCHY IN THE UK Major defeat for British PM as lawmakers seize Brexit agenda 03-09-2019 19:42 In a 328 to 301 vote, MPs voted to take control of Parliament's business in a bid to prevent a no-deal Brexit in October.
BREXIT UK PM Johnson weakened by Tory party defections over Brexit 03-09-2019 15:35 MPs returned from their summer recess to confront PM over his insistence that the United Kingdom leave the European Union on October 31, even without a withdrawal agreement to cushion the economic blow.
BREXIT UK election threat looms as Johnson fights Tory Brexit rebels 02-09-2019 12:32 Allies of Prime Minister Boris Johnson are considering a snap poll as he battles his opponents in Parliament who are trying to stop him taking the UK out of the EU without a deal on October 31.
ANARCHY IN THE UK? Boris Johnson plays a brutal game of Brexit Truth or Dare 31-08-2019 01:15 Anti-democratic? Demagogic? British prime minister’s decision to suspend Parliament marks a sharp escalation of hostilities over Brexit.
ANARCHY IN THE UK? Opposition grows to Johnson's Parliament suspension 29-08-2019 11:58 A petition to the government demanding Parliament not be suspend has garnered over a million signatures, ensuring the petition will be considered for debate.
BREXIT UK PM Johnson triggers outrage with move to suspend Parliament 28-08-2019 09:01 Angry opponents brand move by Brexit-favouring PM Boris Johnson as a "coup," a "declaration of war," and an "offence against democracy."
BRITAIN New British PM Boris Johnson faces Brexit conundrum 27-07-2019 11:07 Conservative leader named Brexit hardliners to top posts in brutal Cabinet overhaul and vows to get a new divorce deal with the European Union – or leave without one by October 31.
AS I SEE IT BoJo makes it to the top 27-07-2019 09:41 For the “golden age” Boris sees ahead to come closer, he will have to finish a maddeningly difficult job – one his predecessor Theresa May was unable to complete. by James Neilson
PM JOHNSON Five things you may not know about Boris Johnson, the UK's next PM 23-07-2019 14:19 The UK is certainly about to have a one-of-a-kind leader
Brexit Boris Johnson wins race to become UK's next PM 23-07-2019 11:55 The former London mayor and Brexit hard-liner to take office amid domestic and international turmoil
BREXIT BRITAIN Conservative rivals battle as UK PM May exits, defeated by Brexit 07-06-2019 09:52 Theresa May formally steps down as Conservative Party leader today, defeated by the Brexit conundrum. No public event is planned to mark the occasion as her time at the helm ends, not with a bang but a whimper.
TRUMP IN LONDON Trump promises 'phenomenal' trade deal with Britain during state visit 04-06-2019 15:42 As a big balloon of a nappy-wearing baby Trump floated over a rally that blocked central London traffic, the US leader heaped praise on outgoing PM Theresa May – and scorn on opposition Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
BRITISH POLITICS UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces she will resign on June 7 24-05-2019 08:55 Decision ends a dramatic three-year tenure of near-constant crisis over Brexit and increases likelihood of Britain crashing out of the EU later this year.