Tag: United Kingdom government
UK unveils plan for smaller, more high-tech armed forces
<p>LONDON — Britain plans to cut the size of its army and boost spending on drones, robots and a new “cyber force” under defense...
Lawyer clears Scotland’s leader of misleading lawmakers
LONDON — Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon did not mislead lawmakers or act improperly over sexual harassment allegations against her predecessor, a senior lawyer...
Wimbledon expecting reduced attendance for 2021 tournament
<p>LONDON — Wimbledon organizers are working on the basis of having a reduced number of spectators for this year’s tournament because of coronavirus restrictions.</p>
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Kiwis accept Royal Yacht Squadron’s America’s Cup challenge
<p>Britain’s Royal Yacht Squadron Racing has been confirmed as the Challenger of Record for the 37th America’s Cup, meaning it will help determine the...
Wimbledon expecting reduced attendance for 2021 tournament
LONDON — Wimbledon organizers are working on the basis of having a reduced number of spectators for this year’s tournament because of coronavirus restrictions.
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Kiwis accept Royal Yacht Squadron’s America’s Cup challenge
Britain’s Royal Yacht Squadron Racing has been confirmed as the Challenger of Record for the 37th America’s Cup, meaning it will help determine the...
Scottish leader under fire after lawmakers fault testimony
LONDON — Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has dismissed suggestions that she misled lawmakers, saying opposition members of a legistlative panel had made up their...
UK foreign secretary: Democracy in retreat around the world
<p>LONDON — Democracy is “in retreat” globally and facing the greatest threat since the end of the Cold War, Britain’s Foreign Secretary said Wednesday...
Biden to mark St. Patrick’s Day, praise Good Friday accord
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is marking St. Patrick’s Day as he recommits the U.S. to the Good Friday Agreement, which has come under...
Johnson’s ex-aide Cummings slams UK response to pandemic
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s former chief adviser has criticized the government’s response to the pandemic, comparing the health department to a...