Britain

• Landmark smoking ban that would phase out sales passes U.K. parliament

  The bill, a key policy announced by Sunak last year, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009.

  World

  Apr 16
  
• U.K. pauses trade talks with Canada, claims ‘progress is not being made’

  The United Kingdom hit pause on trade talks with Canada less than a month before the next round of talks towards a permanent trade deal was expected to take place.

  Politics

  Jan 25
  
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• Iran nuclear and missile sanctions by Britain, France and Germany to remain

  Under the 2015 accord, Tehran agreed to limit enrichment of uranium to levels necessary for nuclear power in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.

  World

  Sep 14, 2023
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• What are depleted uranium rounds UK has pledged to Ukraine, and what are the risks?

  The British defense ministry on Monday confirmed it would provide Ukraine with armor-piercing rounds containing depleted uranium, which Russia said would spark escalated attacks.

  World

  Mar 23, 2023
• King Charles coronation: Anti-monarchists to protest against ‘pointless piece of theatre’

  British anti-monarchists said that the coronation of King Charles in May is "a slap in the face" for most people struggling with high inflation.

  World

  Jan 22, 2023
• Ukraine war: U.K. PM Sunak makes surprise trip to Kyiv, promises125 anti-aircraft guns

  British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak promised 125 anti-aircraft guns and other air-defense technology as he made an unannounced visit Saturday.

  World

  Nov 19, 2022
• Russia claims British navy blew up Nord Stream gas pipelines, U.K. denies involvement

  Britain on Saturday denied Russian claims that British navy personnel blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines last month, calling them "false claims of an epic scale".

  World

  Oct 29, 2022
• Rishi Sunak faces ‘profound economic crisis’ as new British prime minister

  The U.K.'s new leader acknowledged mistakes by his predecessor and promised to place "economic stability and confidence'' at the heart of his agenda.

  World

  Oct 25, 2022
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• Canada-U.K. relation to stabilize with Rishi Sunak as British PM, expert says

  Sunak is set to meet with King Charles on Tuesday, where he is expected to become the third British prime minister following the resignations of both Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.

  Canada

  Oct 24, 2022
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• After Liz Truss’ resignation, the British public won’t choose new PM. Here’s why

  The governing conservatives are pushing on with choosing another prime minister\, which they have the right to do because of the way Britain's parliamentary democracy works.

  World

  Oct 22, 2022