Third Unaoil bribery offender launches London appeal against conviction
A third man jailed in Britain for bribery over oil deals in Iraq is appealing his conviction after two co-defendants had guilty verdicts quashed in...
As Britons thank Queen Elizabeth for 70 years, monarchy looks to future
While millions watched the Platinum Jubilee festivities to thank Queen Elizabeth and reflect on her 70 years on the British throne, for the monarchy itself,...
UK’s Johnson promises tax cuts and plan for growth – Conservative source
Prime Minister Boris Johnson promised lawmakers a new economic plan for growth next week, a Conservative Party source said on Monday after the British leader...
New Zealand’s De Grandhomme out of England tests with heel injury
New Zealand all-rounder Colin de Grandhomme will miss the rest of their test series against England due to a heel injury that he sustained in...
Briton sentenced to 15 years in Iraq for smuggling artifacts
An Iraqi court sentenced a retired British geologist to 15 years in prison on Monday for trying to smuggle ancient artifacts out of the country,...
Thank you Ma’am – UK retail and hospitality get Jubilee fillip
Britons spent heavily on celebrations to commemorate Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee over the four-day weekend, providing a much needed boost to the country's beleaguered hospitality...
Commodity boost lifts FTSE 100; Melrose jumps on unit sale
London's FTSE 100 rode a rally in commodity stocks to close higher on Monday, while jet and auto parts supplier Melrose Industries jumped on a...
Scottish Conservatives leader plans vote against UK PM Johnson
British lawmaker Douglas Ross, leader of the Scottish Conservative Party, said he will vote to oust Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a confidence vote later...
Former UK foreign minister Hunt will vote to oust Boris Johnson
Former British foreign minister Jeremy Hunt said he would vote to oust Prime Minster Boris Johnson in a confidence vote later on Monday. "Anyone who...
Factbox: If Boris Johnson is ousted, who could replace him?
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a confidence vote on Monday following a series of scandals, including a damning official report about COVID-19 lockdown-breaking...