Tag: UNITED KINGDOM
Trump’s state visit to U.K. set to focus on trade, tech and Ukraine
Trump’s two-day trip comes complete with horse-drawn carriages, military honour guards and a glittering banquet inside a 1,000-year-old castle.
Behind Swan Upping, the British tradition that recently took over the River Thames
Swan Upping, King Charles' five-day event that takes over the River Thames, is a nearly thousand-year old British tradition. Here's a deeper look at the event and its history.
U.K.’s Starmer to meet with Carney in Ottawa ahead of G7 summit in Alberta
Britain and Canada have deep ties in defence, climate and culture sectors, but Starmer's visit comes amid strained trade negotiations.
Family-owned distillery blends modern and traditional techniques
Gin has been the national drink of the U.K. for over three centuries, but in the last 15 years, its popularity has surged worldwide thanks to a craze for craft cocktails. Hayman's Gin, the oldest family-owned distillery in London, keeps tradition alive wh...
Boris Johnson calls for unity after landslide victory
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is urging people to "let the healing begin" after his Conservative party's huge election victory. The U.K. has been bitterly divided since the vote to leave the European Union three years ago, and the election result m...
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Holiday travel disrupted as winter storm blasts U.S.; U.K. Border Force goes on strike.
UK police arrest several Iranian men across country in alleged attack plot
Police said they are searching several properties in London, the Manchester area of northwest England and Swindon in western England. Suspects are being interrogated as well.
Canadians visiting the U.K. now need to pay for a travel permit
Canadians travelling to the United Kingdom will now need to apply and pay for a travel permit — not a visa — before entering the country.
Britain’s iconic red mailboxes get holiday decorations
Volunteers are out in force decorating Britain's iconic red mailboxes for the holidays. Tina Kraus takes a look at how the festive makeover happens.
Burglary reported at Windsor Castle, home to Prince William and Princess Kate
A burglary was reported on the grounds of Windsor Castle. The apparent breach of security allegedly happened on Oct. 13. A British tabloid reported thieves broke into the estate through the Shaw Farm gate, reportedly ramming it and stealing two vehicles f...
From the archives: British PM Margaret Thatcher joins Face the Nation
In the midst of the Iran-Contra hearings on Capitol Hill, British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher joined Face the Nation in July of 1987. Moderator Lesley Stahl asked the prime minister about how the scandal had impacted U.S. relations with other countri...
Sir Antony Gormley’s art installation transforms historic Houghton Hall
In Norfolk, England, the historic landscape of Houghton Hall has been transformed by an expansive art installation by renowned artist Sir Antony Gormley. The project, called
Meet the ‘intergalactic space warrior’ challenging U.K.’s Rishi Sunak
Meet Count Binface, the 'intergalactic space warrior'running in the U.K. election against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. He's promising to build 'at least one affordable house.'
U.K. to expel Russian defence attaché for ‘malign activity’
A British minister said the country will expel a Russian military attaché accused of being an undeclared military intelligence officer.
New law banning some passwords in the U.K. an ‘important start,’ expert says
The United Kingdom is the first country to roll out a law banning generic passwords on smart devices. One tech analyst says this is a great start, but the onus is on device owners.