Frank Langfitt
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World
U.K. Threatens Brexit Change That Would Violate International Law
The government of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans new legislation that could cause the collapse of final Brexit negotiations with the European Union.
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Education
U.K. Students Begin To Return To Classes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Many parents in England are looking forward to this week's return to school, but the government's shifting policy on coronavirus precautions has some worried as infections rise.
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Politics
Trump Requested Help From U.S. Ambassador In Holding British Open At A Trump Resort
A former diplomat at the U.S. embassy says Ambassador Robert Wood "Woody" Johnson IV told him about the request. "I advised him that doing so would violate federal ethics rules," he tells NPR.
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Politics
Pompeo Visits U.K. To Discuss Joint Efforts To Counter China
While in London this week, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised the British government for its restrictions on Chinese telecoms and for offering visas to Hong Kong residents.
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Europe
UK Decides British Companies Can No Longer Buy From Huawei
The UK government has decided that British telecom companies can no longer buy equipment from Huawei, the controversial Chinese telecom giant, for development of 5G beginning next year.
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World
Britain Unveils Aid Package For Cultural Venues Like Theaters
The British government has announced it would provide a major monetary lifeline to theaters, arts and music venues, independent cinemas, and heritage sites hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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World
U.K. Protesters Topple Slave Trader Statue During Anti-Racism Protests
In Bristol, England, protesters demonstrating against racism and police brutality pulled down the statue of Edward Colston, a prominent 17th century slave trader and dumped it in the harbor.
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Health
People Of Color In U.K. Disproportionately Affected By COVID-19
Official statistics in the United Kingdom show that people of color in there are much more likley to die from COVID-19 than the rest of the population. Health officials are trying to figure out why.
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World
U.K.-China Relations Take A Hit Over Security Measure For Hong Kong
Relations between the United Kingdom and China were on an upswing for many years. But now, Chinese assertiveness and disinformation have soured relations in the era of the coronavirus.
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World
Aide For U.K. Prime Minister Criticized For Traveling During Lockdown
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised his top aide who is accused of violating quarantine rules by leaving London and driving to northern England while he was infected with COVID-19.