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Johnson backs banning British MPs from consultancy work

Paid lobbying is also forbidden, with wrongdoing accusations probed by parliamentary standards watchdogs.

Nov 17, 2021

By Joe Jackson

London England United Kingdom

Police officer, 30, arrested for raping and molesting 13-year-old girl

The police officer based in East Hertfordshire only had two years of service with the force.

Nov 16, 2021

By Tanya Diente

Police name dead suspect in Liverpool blast as UK raises terror threat level

The deceased is 32-year-old Emad Al Swealmeen

Nov 16, 2021

By Paul Barker with Jitendra Joshi

United Kingdom London

Queen Elizabeth II to attend Remembrance Sunday ceremony

Britain's longest-serving monarch caused public concern in late October after it was revealed that she spent a night in hospital

Nov 12, 2021

By AFP News

Queen Elizabeth II London

Johnson insists UK not corrupt despite second job MP scandal

Johnson, whose poll ratings have slumped in recent days, is himself facing questions about who paid for recent holidays he took to the Caribbean and Spain

Nov 11, 2021

By Jitendra Joshi with Joe Jackson in London

United Kingdom England

Boy, 10, dies in what neighbours call 'horrific' dog attack in South Wales

The animal had locked its teeth on the child's leg and would not let go until police had to shoot it dead.

Nov 9, 2021

By Tanya Diente

Husband who stuffed dead wife in suitcase says he 'didn't intend to kill her'

The defendant "accepts unlawfully killing his wife" and agrees to undergo a psychiatric assessment.

Nov 5, 2021

By Tanya Diente

Husband suspected of killing wife, stuffing her body in suitcase days after their wedding

Guests at the wedding said the newly-married couple appeared happy and in love.

Nov 2, 2021

By Tanya Diente

Macron gives UK more time over fish feud

Macron said he had "confidence in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take seriously" the French proposals and for the discussions to lead to a "result".

Nov 2, 2021

By Laurence Benhamou and Jitendra Joshi with Clare Byrne in Paris

France United Kingdom European Union Brexit

Newborn dies after \'skull caved in\' likely due to use of forceps during delivery

The couple is taking legal action and investigations into the incident have been launched

Oct 27, 2021

By Dane Enerio

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth II cancels COP26 attendance 'on medical advice'

The hospital stay -- her first since 2013 -- and the palace's delay in revealing it have raised fears over her health, given her age.

Oct 27, 2021

By AFP News

Queen Elizabeth II London

UK warns of 'gaps' with EU as talks to solve N.Ireland Brexit issues resume

Both sides say they want to preserve peace and stability by avoiding a hard border on the island of Ireland

Oct 24, 2021

By AFP News

United Kingdom European Union Brexit

Modi confirms COP26 attendance in boost to summit

Modi will go to the climate talks in Glasgow after attending the Group of 20 summit in Rome next weekend

Oct 24, 2021

By AFP News

G20 India Scotland Climate Change

Experts find UK Parliament 'falling apart'

More than 40,000 problems with the four-floor building, constructed from limestone and boasting a floorplan the size of 16 football pitches, have been reported since 2017.

Oct 22, 2021

By Joe Jackson

London United Kingdom