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STEPHEN CASTLE
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Another Day, Another Crash: Life by Britain’s Most Bashed Bridge
A railway bridge with a shallow underpass is bashed into by vehicles with startling regularity, causing mostly embarrassment, but sending cargo — flowers, bicycles, eggs…
Rishi Sunak Unveils Plans to Tackle Migrant Boat Crossings and Asylum Backlog
Amid growing anger within his governing Conservative Party, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak vowed to eliminate the country’s backlog of asylum claims.
As Climate Protests Get Bolder, British Police Strike Back With New Powers
New rules curtailing protests have alarmed some who fear an erosion of civil rights. They come as environmental protesters have intensified their tactics to draw…
What to Expect From the U.K.’s Budget Proposals Today
Tax increases and spending cuts are expected as the government tries to stabilize its finances and reassure financial markets.
Jeremy Hunt Will Be the UK’s Bearer of Bad News
Jeremy Hunt, the chancellor of the Exchequer, is known for his competence and sober demeanor, which he will most likely need as he outlines tax…
Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak Among Top Contenders to Replace UK Prime Minister
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the man who helped oust him from his job, the former Finance Minister Rishi Sunak, are seen as two…
Britain’s New Finance Chief Repudiates Prime Minister’s Signature Economic Plan
With Liz Truss’s authority ebbing, questions abound about how long she can cling to her post.
Under Fire, Liz Truss Retreats on Economic Strategy
Fighting for her political survival, Prime Minister Liz Truss fired her top ally and reversed course on tax-cutting plans, trying to shore up financial markets…
Kwasi Kwarteng Is Fired as U.K. Finance Minister
Kwasi Kwarteng, the chancellor of the Exchequer, was under pressure to reverse his fiscal plan after it rattled markets and prompted an open backlash among…