Chile authorities scour mountains for missing British astronomer
By Natalia A. Ramos Miranda SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Chile authorities on Wednesday were scouring an arid mountainous region of the country in a search for …
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Moscow exchange to stop trading in British pounds on Oct 3
MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s Moscow Exchange said on Tuesday that it would stop trading in British pounds in its foreign currency market on Oct. 3. …
Best of British, thousands form orderly queue to pay respects to Queen
By Farouq Suleiman LONDON (Reuters) -Thousands of mourners took their places in a queue snaking around the centre of London on Thursday, recognising without complaint …
British Citizens Sentenced in Death of Scuba Diver
Miami, Florida – After more than 10 years on the run from authorities, Christopher Jones and Alison Gracey were sentenced in Miami federal court today …
British PM Lifts Fracking Ban To Combat Energy Crisis
British PM Lifts Fracking Ban To Combat Energy Crisis Jack McEvoy on September 8, 2022 British Prime Minister Liz Truss said on Thursday that she …
The pound, bonds and energy: the winners and losers under British PM Truss
LONDON (Reuters) – Liz Truss becomes Britain’s new prime minister on Tuesday, facing inflation at 40-year highs, the biggest squeeze on household living standards in …
British Pound Hits Lowest Level Against US Dollar In 37 Years
British Pound Hits Lowest Level Against US Dollar In 37 Years John Hugh DeMastri on September 5, 2022 The British pound hit its lowest level …
Next British PM to be revealed at 1130 GMT on Monday
LONDON (Reuters) – The result of the British Conservative Party leadership contest will be announced at 1130 GMT on Monday, the party said on Friday. …
Explainer-Why Russia drives European and British gas prices
By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – The Nord Stream 1 pipeline that transports gas from Russia to Germany will undergo maintenance from Aug.31 – Sept. …
British leadership candidates against new Scottish independence push
By Andrew MacAskill and Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) – The two candidates battling to be Britain’s next prime minister vied to present themselves as defenders …
British businesses turning away from China, industry group says
LONDON – British businesses are cutting ties with China due to concerns about political tensions, a shift that is likely to stoke inflationary pressures, the …
Gov’t Officials Hid Evidence Of British Special Forces Allegedly Massacring Afghan Civilians: REPORT
Gov’t Officials Hid Evidence Of British Special Forces Allegedly Massacring Afghan Civilians: REPORT Micaela Burrow on July 13, 2022 British military officials allegedly attempted to …
Moscow gives British Embassy new address on ‘Luhansk People’s Republic Square’
LONDON – Moscow’s city replaced a street sign outside the British Embassy on Friday with one that read “Luhansk People’s Republic Square”, in honour of …
Boris Johnson resigns as British PM
LONDON -Boris Johnson said on Thursday he was resigning as Britain’s prime minister, bowing to calls from ministerial colleagues and lawmakers in his Conservative Party. …
British Airways cancels more flights at ‘most challenging period’ in history
LONDON – British Airways is cancelling more flights scheduled for the summer holiday season, it said on Tuesday, at a time of widespread disruption at …
Brazilian police reconstruct murder of British journalist and indigenous expert
SAO PAULO – A fisherman who has confessed to participating in the murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pereira has …
Brazil police arrest third suspect in murder of British journalist and indigenous expert
BRASILIA -Brazilian federal police on Saturday said they had arrested a third suspect in the murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno …
Explainer: Why Russia drives European and British gas prices
By Susanna Twidale LONDON – Benchmark European and British gas prices are on course for gains of more than 50% this week after Russia said …
Family of British man facing the death penalty in Donbas call for his release
LONDON – The family of British man Shaun Pinner who has been sentenced to death by a court by Russian proxy authorities in Donbas have …
British Spirit-Based Hard Seltzer Brand Berczy® Expands Distribution to the United States
Boasting multiple award-winning recipes, Berczy is now being produced in Utica NY, using premium, four-times distilled vodka and real fruit, an effort that will aid …
Eleven-Year Chase Results in U.S. Criminal Convictions of British Citizens in Death of Scuba Diver
Miami, Florida – After being on the lam for over a decade, the owners of a now-defunct Key Largo, Florida dive shop who maintained their …
Inflation picture is concerning, British junior finance minister says
LONDON – The inflation picture is hugely concerning but the British government has confidence in the Bank of England to get it right, Chief Secretary …
Indigenous Canadians make a painful plea on eve of British royal visit
(Reuters) – As Britain’s Prince Charles and his wife Camilla prepare to visit Canada this week, some members of the indigenous community are calling on …
British man charged in New York with hacking into bank computers, stealing millions
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK – A British man has been criminally charged in New York with stealing money from investors’ accounts by hacking into …
British Man Charged with Attempted Online Enticement of Minor and Travel with the Intent to Engage in Illicit Sexual Conduct
NEWARK, N.J. – A British citizen was charged today with attempted online enticement of a minor and travel with the intent to engage in illicit …
British convenience chain McColl’s collapses
(Reuters) – British convenience store chain McColl’s said on Friday it had been placed under administration of accounting and consulting firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers, as it failed …
British Virgin Islands activists protest plan for direct UK rule
By Zarrin Ahmed and Brian Ellsworth (Reuters) – Activists in the British Virgin Islands on Monday protested against a proposal to put the overseas British …
British Virgin Islands should be temporarily returned to UK rule, inquiry says
By Brian Ellsworth and William James MIAMI -The British Virgin Islands should have its constitution suspended, its elected government dissolved and effectively be ruled from …
British Virgin Islands Premier, Port Director Charged in South Florida Federal Court with Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Crimes
Miami, Florida – Miami federal prosecutors have charged British Virgin Islands (BVI) Premier Andrew Alturo Fahie, Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Oleanvine Pickering …
Jury Convicts ISIS ‘Beatle’ for Role in Hostage-Taking Scheme that Resulted in the Deaths of American, British, and Japanese Citizens
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A federal jury convicted a militant fighter for the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a foreign terrorist organization, on all …
British finance minister Sunak requests review of his financial declarations
(Reuters) – Britain’s finance minister Rishi Sunak said on Sunday he had asked Prime Minister Boris Johnson for a review to determine whether he had …
Ukraine asks EU, British, Japanese and U.S. central banks to ban rouble transactions
(Reuters) – The governor of Ukraine’s central bank urged the central banks of the European Union, the United States, Japan and Britain to ban transactions …
Orsted sells 50% of British wind farm to French consortium
COPENHAGEN – Denmark’s Orsted said on Monday it had agreed to sell half of the Hornsea 2 project in Britain, which will become the world’s …
Suspected Okta hackers arrested by British police
By James Pearson and Raphael Satter LONDON/WASHINGTON -Police in Britain have arrested seven people following a series of hacks by the Lapsus$ hacking group which …
British police begin interviews over lockdown Downing Street party investigation
LONDON – Police have begun to interview witnesses as part of their investigation into alleged breaches of lockdown rules at gatherings in British Prime Minister …
British fashion chain Ted Baker draws U.S. takeover interest
By Chris Peters -Sycamore Partners is in the early stage of making a possible cash offer for fashion retailer Ted Baker, the private equity firm …
British pound drops after BoE hikes rates by 0.25%
LONDON – The British pound reversed its earlier gains and fell on Thursday, as investors interpreted a Bank of England 8-1 vote in favour of …
Iran Frees Detained British Nationals As Potential Iran Nuclear Deal Resurrection Looms
Iran Frees Detained British Nationals As Potential Iran Nuclear Deal Resurrection Looms Sebastian Hughes on March 16, 2022 Two British-Iranians who spent years detained in …
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy to address British parliament
LONDON – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will address British lawmakers via videolink in the House of Commons on Tuesday, the first time a president of …
British Airways avoiding Russian airspace for overflights, IAG CEO says
LONDON – British Airways owner IAG is now avoiding Russian airspace for overflights and cancelled its flight to Moscow on Friday after Prime Minister Boris …
British carmaker Lotus is planning a multibillion-pound flotation – The Times
– British carmaker Lotus is planning a multibillion-pound flotation and the company is speaking to prospective investors, The Times reported, without citing the source of …
British warehousing firm Segro rides surge in demand for quick delivery
-British warehousing firm Segro said on Friday the growing popularity of rapid delivery services is fuelling strong demand across its markets after it reported a …
British Gas to raise UK energy tariffs from April 1
LONDON – Centrica’s British Gas said on Thursday it will raise its standard variable tariff from April 1 in line with energy market regulator Ofgem’s …
‘The Mute With The Deaf’: Russian And British Ministers Have Harsh Exchange After Ukraine Meeting
The foreign ministers of Russia and the U.K. exchanged harsh words while giving a press briefing after diplomatic talks on Thursday, The New York Post …
British Researchers Smash Nuclear Fusion Record Using Machine 10 Times Hotter Than Sun
A group of British researchers broke the previous record on sustained nuclear fusion using a machine that reached a temperature 10 times hotter than the …
British Citizen Sentenced To Over 11 Years In Prison For Helping Design And Operate Fraudulent Investment Scheme Related To Co-Working Business
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today that JAMES MOORE was sentenced today to 140 months in …
British Police Pull Over Man Who Drove Without License, Insurance For 70 Years
British police pulled over an elderly man Wednesday who had been driving without a license or insurance for over 70 years, according to a Facebook …
Queen Elizabeth Gets Major Apology From British Prime Minister
The office of U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued an apology to Queen Elizabeth II on Friday for a party at the prime minister’s residence …
Queen Elizabeth II Removed As Head Of State By Former British Colony
Barbados is set to remove Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state and declare itself a republic, CNN reported. A ceremony of just under …
Amazon Signs Cloud Computing Deal With British Spy Community: REPORT
Amazon Web Services (AWS) reportedly entered into a deal to provide cloud computing services to the three intelligence agencies in the United Kingdom, according to …