British lawmakers attack government “timidity” over Sri Lanka
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's decision to set aside worries about Sri Lanka's human rights record and back its selection as host of a Commonwealth leaders' meeting showed a lack of...
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Britain’s surging anti-EU party promises ‘earthquake’ at polls
LONDON (Reuters) - The leader of Britain's rising right-wing anti-EU party on Friday promised a political "earthquake" with victory in next year's European elections, a challenge that could threaten David...
Britain names new envoy to try to reshape EU ties
LONDON (Reuters) - One of Prime Minister David Cameron's most senior advisors is to become Britain's new ambassador to the European Union, the government said on Wednesday, a role at...
Britain names new envoy to try to reshape EU ties
LONDON (Reuters) - One of Prime Minister David Cameron's most senior advisors is to become Britain's new ambassador to the European Union, the government said on Wednesday, a role at...
Britain must renegotiate flawed aircraft carrier deals: panel
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain should negotiate new contracts for two aircraft carriers and fighter jets to avoid the risk of budgets spiraling further out of control at taxpayers' expense, lawmakers...
Gibraltar accuses Spain of ‘saber-rattling’ in diplomatic row
LONDON (Reuters) - Gibraltar's top politician accused Spain on Monday of "saber-rattling" and behaving like North Korea by saying it could impose border fees and airspace controls on the British...
Gibraltar accuses Spain of ‘saber-rattling’ in diplomatic row
LONDON (Reuters) - Gibraltar's top politician accused Spain on Monday of "saber-rattling" and behaving like North Korea by saying it could impose border fees and airspace controls on the British...
Britain’s William and Kate keep world waiting for baby’s name
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate kept the world guessing about the name of their first child as they left hospital to start family life with...
J.K. Rowling outed as writer of acclaimed crime novel
LONDON (Reuters) - Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling secretly posed as a retired military policeman to write a crime novel that has been hailed as one of the best debut...
Britain’s Labour loses election head after row over unions’ role
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Labour Party leader suffered a setback in his fight to replace David Cameron as prime minister on Thursday when his election coordinator quit after a row...