Britain News
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Jordan looks to deepen trade ties with Britain
Jordan is seeking to deepen trade ties with the UK by strengthening the existing Association Agreement between the two countries...
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Creepy meets cool in humanoid robots at CES tech show
A lifelike, child-size doll writhed and cried before slightly shocked onlookers snapping smartphone pictures Wednesday at the CES tech show...
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Migrant boat capsizes in English Channel; at least 31 dead
At least 31 migrants bound for Britain died Wednesday when their boat sank in the English Channel, in what France’s...
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Toyota defends skipping COP26 emissions pledge
Toyota Motor Corp on Wednesday defended a decision not to sign an emissions pledge proposed during the COP26 climate talks,...
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UK considers ways to boost lawmaker security after stabbing
Britain is considering a number of options to boost the security of lawmakers after a parliamentarian were stabbed to death...
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UK economy rebounds despite supply chain woes
Britain's economy rebounded in August despite ongoing supply chain woes, as people socialised more due to the lifting of coronavirus...
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Bond star Craig honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Britain's favorite superspy left his mark on Hollywood on Wednesday when Daniel Craig got a star on the Walk of...
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Britain says exact date on US travel reopening still not known
Britain's transport minister Grant Shapps said on Friday (Oct 8) there was still no exact date for when the United...
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No Time To Die smashes franchise takings record
The new James Bond film, "No Time To Die", broke the franchise record for opening-weekend takings, Universal Pictures said Tuesday,...
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UK to unveil new pandemic support for workers
Britain's finance minister admitted Monday that ending a pandemic furlough scheme that kept millions employed would mean job losses as...
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UK to offer 10,500 post-Brexit visas to counter growing worker crisis
Britain will issue up to 10,500 temporary work visas to lorry drivers and poultry workers to ease chronic staff shortages,...
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Disabled people can now use Android phones with face gestures
Using a raised eyebrow or smile, people with speech or physical disabilities can now operate their Android-powered smartphones hands-free, Google...
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Britain expected to ease visa rules as truck driver shortage bites
Britain is expected to announce plans to issue temporary visas to truck drivers to alleviate an acute labor shortage that...
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Quicken shift from fossil fuels
Major UK-based companies on Friday urged the government to accelerate the nation's shift away from fossil fuels for electricity generation,...
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Britain delays implementation of post-Brexit trade controls
Britain said on Tuesday it was delaying the implementation of some post-Brexit import controls, the second time they have been...
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Queen leads explosion of British joy at Raducanu's stunning Slam win
Emma Raducanu's extraordinary US Open triumph on Saturday led to an explosion of joy in Britain, with Queen Elizabeth II...