Britain takes new look at colonial history as statues fall
Local council leaders said they would take down the life-sized statue in the English south coast town of Poole to 'minimise the risk of any public disorder'.
UK anger at toppled slave trader statue but few want it back
The action won some support, including from the city's mayor.
Britain eyes places of worship as lockdowns lift
The UK government also intends to reopen all stores on June 15.
Boris Johnson condemns George Floyd killing as protesters take to the streets
The demonstration is the latest in London since Floyd, an African-American, died last week after a police officer in Minneapolis knelt on his neck.
More news
Queen Elizabeth II has given Boris Johnson access to her Buckingham Palace gardens
The monarch has allowed the British prime minister Boris Johnson to exercise around the landscaped gardens of her official residence.
Boris Johnson charts Britain's path out of lockdown
Johnson's attempts to navigate Britain through a health disaster are being complicated by the cross-country travels of his top aide Dominic Cummings.
Boris Johnson faces growing rebellion over aide's lockdown trip
Many Conservative lawmakers are demanding the controversial adviser quit or be sacked while Douglas Ross, a minister for Scotland, resigned in protest.
Boris Johnson's top aide Dominic Cummings defies calls to quit
Cummings did not apologise for his behaviour but did express regret for not asking Johnson for permission to travel during the lockdown.
Pressure grows on Boris Johnson as aide faces more lockdown breach claims
The British government has so far rejected calls to sack Cummings over allegations he broke coronavirus lockdown rules.
UK Govt defends top adviser over lockdown 'breach'
Cummings left his London home shortly after he was diagnosed with the virus on March 30.
UK accepts new post-Brexit customs checks with N.Ireland
Experts said the concession would demonstrate to Brussels that London took the Northern Ireland deal seriously.
100-year-old WWII veteran Captain Tom Moore to be knighted
The knighthood, which brings with it the title of "Sir", will be formally issued by Queen Elizabeth II.
UK government boosts vaccine funding as daily virus deaths fall
Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged public frustration with the restrictions imposed to fight the virus.
Work and exercise restrictions ease in England
The partial lifting of restrictions comes despite concern over Britain's death toll from the virus -- the second highest in the world.
UK government sets out phased plan to ease virus lockdown
Prime Minister Boris Johnson said some rules would be relaxed as part of a "carefully planned timetable" of measures.
Queen Elizabeth II to put public royal duties on hold indefinitely
Multiple reports have confirmed that the queen will continue to be in self-isolation even after the United Kingdom removes the nation-wide lockdown.
Europe emerges from confinement but Asia infections spike
Governments across the globe try to get economies moving while keeping in check a pandemic that has now killed more than 280,000 people.
Britain to introduce two-week quarantine for arrivals: Reports
It said Prime Minister Boris Johnson would announce the measures on Sunday.
Boris Johnson warns 'maximum caution' needed as UK poised to ease lockdown
Johnson will address the nation on Sunday evening to set out a "roadmap" for relaxing social distancing rules announced in late March.
UK scientist behind lockdown quits after breaking rules
Professor Neil Ferguson said he had "stepped back" from his role on the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies.
UK says virus lockdown to be lifted gradually
Britain is banking on contact tracing, including via a smartphone app, to monitor transmission rates to prevent a second wave of infection.
UK 'past peak' of coronavirus outbreak: PM Johnson
The UK's number of confirmed cases rose by 6,032 to 171,253 on Thursday.
British virus death toll now world's third-worst
Downing Street announced Tuesday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds were blessed with a baby boy.
Virus cases top three million as nations plan lockdown exit
Forecasts warn of the worst global recession in a century.
Boris Johnson warns against easing virus lockdown as he resumes work
He thanked the British people for heeding more than a month of stay-at-home orders.
Boris Johnson back to work as UK virus problems mount
Dominic Raab, the foreign secretary told the BBC on Sunday that his return would be a "boost for the government and a boost for the country".
-
Asteroid 2024 YR4: The 3% Risk That Has NASA Watching—What You Need to Know About 2032's Potential Impact
-
Australia Says China Warned Of 'Live Fire' Drill Off East Coast
-
Quick Facts About Magnus Carlsen: Net Worth, Wife, And Why He's Auctioning Off His Jeans
-
Mexico Says It Won't Accept US 'Invasion' In Fight Against Cartels
