Willem Marx
Stories
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World
The British pound has weakened to a record low after reveal of latest tax plans
The British pound weakened to a record-low level against the U.S. dollar as traders and investors continue to react negatively to new plans unveiled by the country's finance minister, Kwasi Kwarteng.
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Europe
Saying goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II who reigned for more than 70 years
Queen Elizabeth II, the U.K.'s longest-serving monarch, died Thursday at the age of 96. The queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change.
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World
Queen Elizabeth II, longest-serving monarch in British history, dies at 96
Queen Elizabeth II died at her Balmoral estate in Scotland at age 96 on Thursday. She was the longest-serving monarch in British history, reigning for 70 years.
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World
Liz Truss officially takes over as the U.K.'s prime minister
Liz Truss is Britain's fourth prime minister in six years, and the third woman to take on the role. She succeeded Boris Johnson as Conservative party leader on Monday.
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Europe
Record high temperatures cause infrastructure damage in Britain
A heat wave that's been affecting Europe has caused dangerous infrastructure damage in Britain. The country's transportation sector has seen the worst of it.
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World
Here are 5 possible contenders to replace Boris Johnson as U.K. prime minister
The search is on for the next Conservative Party leader — and ultimately a new prime minister. This is a look at several potential candidates for the job.
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Politics
Despite waning support from his party, Britain's Boris Johnson says he won't resign
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson remains defiant, insisting he won't resign after another crisis rocked his leadership.
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Europe
In addition to the rail strike, Britain braces for strikes in other industries
Rail workers in England, Wales and Scotland are on strike — demanding more pay and protesting planned job cuts. It's just one of many strikes Britain is likely to experience this summer.
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Law & Courts
Virginia Giuffre and Prince Andrew agree to a deal that will end her lawsuit
Britain's Prince Andrew has settled out of court with Virginia Giuffre, who accused him of sexual assault on three occasions when she was 17 years old.
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World
U.K.'s Boris Johnson on blast for holding a Christmas party during lockdown in 2020
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under fire after it emerged that Christmas parties were held in his official residence in 2020, in violation of COVID restrictions.