British Politics
Cousin of British queen suffers stroke
Mar 21, 2013 17:07 EDT
Britain's Duke of Kent, Queen Elizabeth II's cousin has been hospitalised after suffering a mild stroke, Buckingham Palace said Thursday.
Police probe documents obtained in Abu Qatada search
Mar 21, 2013 16:55 EDT
Jordanian terror suspect Abu Qatada is under investigation over documents obtained by police during a search of his London home, Scotland Yard said Thursday.
FTSE 100 shares close lower
Mar 21, 2013 13:18 EDT
London shares closed lower on Thursday as traders looked past positive economic data to focus on bleak eurozone news, notably fallout from the Cyprus bailout impasse.
Scottish independence referendum set for Sept 18, 2014
Mar 21, 2013 11:57 EDT
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said on Thursday that Scots will vote on September 18, 2014 in a referendum on whether the country should be independent.
Scottish independence vote set for Sept 18, 2014
Mar 21, 2013 10:27 EDT
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond said on Thursday that Scots will vote in a referendum on whether the country should become independent on September 18, 2014.
Britain sticks to austerity path in budget
Mar 20, 2013 21:49 EDT
Britain will stick firmly to a barrage of austerity measures, finance minister George Osborne insisted in a budget that also slashed economic growth forecasts, while offering plans to boost the weak economy as the eurozone crisis reignites.
Saudi prince jailed in Britain for murder flies home
Mar 20, 2013 14:46 EDT
A Saudi prince jailed for life in Britain for murdering his servant has been flown home to serve the rest of his sentence, the British government said Wednesday.
Kate gets 'baby on board' badge from London Underground
Mar 20, 2013 13:58 EDT
Prince William's pregnant wife Catherine was given a badge to help expectant mothers get a seat on London's Underground when she accompanied Queen Elizabeth II on a visit Wednesday to mark the train network's 150th anniversary.
London shares fall
Mar 20, 2013 13:21 EDT
London shares closed lower on Wednesday as the government announced its intention to stick firmly to a barrage of austerity measures while unveiling the budget.
Recovered queen joins Kate on the Tube
Mar 20, 2013 12:41 EDT
Queen Elizabeth II attended her first public engagement for more than a week on Wednesday when she joins Prince William's wife Catherine on a visit to London's Tube network.
Budget: Osborne sticks to austerity path
Mar 20, 2013 11:42 EDT
Britain will stick firmly to a barrage of austerity measures, George Osborne insisted Wednesday in a budget that also slashed economic growth forecasts, while offering plans to boost the weak economy as the eurozone crisis reignites.
Britain readies for fresh austerity budget
Mar 20, 2013 08:13 EDT
British finance minister George Osborne was Wednesday set to stick firmly to the government's controversial austerity plan when he presents his annual budget to parliament despite a promise to spend on infrastructure.
Recovered queen to join Kate on the London Tube
Mar 20, 2013 05:11 EDT
Queen Elizabeth II will attend her first public engagement for more than a week on Wednesday when she joins Prince William's wife Catherine on a visit to London's Tube network.
New nuclear plant gets green light
Mar 20, 2013 04:17 EDT
The government has given the go-ahead for the first of a planned new generation of nuclear power plants.
Britain tries to reassure bloggers on new press rules
Mar 20, 2013 01:40 EDT
The British government has insisted that bloggers and posts on social media would not be caught by a new system of press regulation, but campaigners warned the new rules could be open to interpretation.
Govt gives green light to new nuclear plant
Mar 19, 2013 23:26 EDT
The government gave the go-ahead on Tuesday for the first of a planned new generation of nuclear power plants.
Newspapers rail against new regulation deal
Mar 19, 2013 23:20 EDT
Newspapers railed against a new system of press regulation agreed by political leaders, which the biggest media groups have warned raises "deeply contentious issues".
Britain awaits tough new budget
Mar 19, 2013 23:04 EDT
Britain's government was Wednesday set to unveil plans to grow the country's recession-threatened economy, despite insisting on greater state savings as it struggles to meet its deficit-reduction target.
British newspapers rail against new regulation deal
Mar 19, 2013 17:38 EDT
Britain's newspapers on Tuesday railed against a new system of press regulation agreed by political leaders, which the biggest media groups have warned raises "deeply contentious issues".
London shares fall as Cyprus set to reject bailout
Mar 19, 2013 13:00 EDT
London shares closed lower as the 10 billion euros Cyprus bailout deal appeared headed for the rocks with MPs for the president's own party saying they wouldn't vote for it.
