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BBC Chairman Richard Sharp Resigns After Controversy Over Role in Boris Johnson Loan
The chairman of the BBC has resigned after a report found he breached the government rules governing public appointments.
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Ex-UK Treasury Chief Rishi Sunak Set to Be Britain's Next Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak has won the race to be leader of the Conservative Party and will become Britain’s next prime minister — the third this year.
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Boris Johnson Drops Out of UK Prime Minister Race
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he will not run to lead the Conservative Party, ending intense speculation about a comeback.
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Boris Johnson Eyes Comeback Bid as UK Labour Party Calls for Election
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson is among several British lawmakers trying to scoop up support ahead of a short, intense contest to become the country’s next prime minister.
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Bells Tolling, Gun Salutes Mark Start of 10-Day Mourning Period Across England
Britain has begun a 10-day mourning period, with bells tolling around the country and 96-gun salutes in London and across the UK — one for each year of Queen Elizabeth’s life.
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New UK PM Truss Vows to Tackle Energy Crisis, Ailing Economy
Liz Truss has taken over as U.K. prime minister and is immediately facing up to the enormous tasks ahead of her. The challenges include pressure to curb soaring prices, boost the economy, ease labor unrest and fix a health care system burdened by long waiting lists and staff shortages. At the top of her inbox is the energy crisis triggered...
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Boris Johnson Says Goodbye: ‘It's Not Twitter That Counts, It's the People That Sent Us Here'
Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson Addresses the Parliament in the United Kingdom one more time before departing.
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Here Are Some Contenders to Replace Boris Johnson as British Prime Minister
The contest to succeed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has begun after he announced he is resigning as Conservative Party leader.
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The Confused American's Guide to the U.K. Political Firestorm
Wait, why is Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigning? What is going to happen with the U.K. government now, and why should you care as an American? If you’re looking to get up to speed on the situation quickly, Hilary Fordwich, a commentator on the British royalty, joins LX News host Tabitha Lipkin to explain.
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Boris Johnson Resigns as British Prime Minister
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson resigned Thursday, but said he would remain as prime minister until the party chooses his successor.
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Boris Johnson Resigns, Will Remain UK Prime Minister Until Successor Is Named
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said it is “clearly the will” of his Conservative Party that there should be a new leader as he announced his resignation.
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Britain's Boris Johnson Battles to Stay as Prime Minister Amid Revolt
A defiant British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is battling to remain in office, shrugging off calls for his resignation after three Cabinet ministers and a slew of junior officials said they could no longer serve under his scandal-plagued leadership.
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Boris Johnson Hangs on as UK Prime Minister — Just — But His Days Could Be Numbered
Monday’s vote saw Johnson win the backing of most of his Conservative lawmakers, but by a much slimmer margin than his supporters had hoped.
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Weakened UK Leader Boris Johnson Survives No-Confidence Vote
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has survived a no-confidence vote, securing enough support from his party to remain in office despite a rebellion that will likely weaken him as a leader and casts a shadow over his future. Known for his ability to shrug off scandals, the charismatic leader has struggled to turn the page on revelations that he and...
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Boris Johnson Says Sorry for ‘Partygate' as Critics Prep Censure Bid
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has offered what he said is a ”wholehearted” apology for attending illegal party during lockdown
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Apologizes for Breaking COVID Rules as He Faces Censure Bid
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologized to Parliament for breaking COVID rules with a gathering on his birthday after he was fined by the police last week and faces a possible censure.
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European Leaders Stream Into Ukraine to Show Solidarity
U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer have joined a stream of European leaders showing their support for Ukraine
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Boris Johnson Says Putin Has Crossed Red Line ‘Into Barbarism' as UK Slaps on More Sanctions
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that Putin has crossed red line into barbarism as the U.K. announced more sanctions on Russia.
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U.S., UK Resist Calls for No-Fly Zone Over Ukraine's Pleas: ‘Our Goal Is to End the War, Not to Expand It'
Ukraine’s allies, including President Joe Biden and NATO, have sought to support Kyiv without deploying troops, despite President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s pleas.
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WATCH: Zelenskyy Appeals to British Parliament for Military Assistance
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received standing ovations on Tuesday while addressing the British Parliament about Russia’s ongoing invasion, which Ukrainian leadership says has left hundreds of civilians dead.