Labour defends leader Keir Starmer against pension hypocrisy claims
Sir Keir Starmer did not choose his own pension arrangements while he was head of the Crown Prosecution Service, a…
Pension pot boost could be instrumental in retaining workforce, say experts
Increasing pensions allowances in Wednesday’s Budget could be instrumental in retaining some groups in the workforce, but would not solve…
UK ministers joked about locking up travelers during Covid, leaked messages show
UK ministers and senior officials joked about locking up travelers arriving in the country in quarantine hotels during Covid pandemic,…
UK health chief’s leaked messages revive raw pandemic debate
LONDON — Coronavirus lockdowns have been lifted and face masks are few and far between in Britain these days. But…
Roald Dahl classic texts to be kept in print after outrage over changes to books
Publisher Puffin has announced the release of the “Roald Dahl Classic Collection” “to keep the author’s classic text in print”…
Roald Dahl rewrites row: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak joins criticism of changes to author’s books
Rishi Sunak has condemned the rewriting of Roald Dahl’s children’s books, quoting the Big Friendly Giant’s warning not to “gobblefunk”…
Critics reject changes to Roald Dahl books as censorship
LONDON — Critics are accusing the British publisher of Roald Dahl’s classic children’s books of censorship after it removed colorful…
Pink Floyd star Roger Waters addresses UN at Russia’s request – after denying ‘incendiary’ claims in row with ex-bandmate
Pink Floyd star Roger Waters has condemned Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and called for a ceasefire – but also said…
Royal Navy sailors hospitalized after drinking water on ship
LONDON — A Royal Navy warship has returned to port in Britain after several sailors got sick from the vessel’s…
Benedict Cumberbatch: Barbados may hit star’s family with reparation claim over historical links to slave trade
The family of Oscar-nominated actor Benedict Cumberbatch is reportedly facing the prospect of legal action over its historical links to…