Why the U.K.’s ‘Illegal Migration Bill’ Probably Isn’t Legal
If passed, the bill would allow the removal of all asylum seekers arriving in the U.K. via boats to their home country or a third so-called “safe country.”
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Exclusive: Biden Unlikely to Attend King Charles’ Coronation
President Biden is unlikely to attend the May 6 coronation of King Charles III, two people familiar with his plans tell TIME.
A new chapter in EU-UK ties? [What Think Tanks are thinking]
This note offers links to recent reports and commentaries from some major international think tanks and research institutes on the implications of Brexit and on EU-UK relations.
The U.K. Briefly Considered Killing All Pet Cats Early in the Pandemic
Former U.K. deputy health minister Lord Bethell said it was considered early in the pandemic when little about the virus was known.
The U.K. Is Grappling With Vegetable Shortages. Is Brexit to Blame?
Shoppers have had to ration staples for the past two weeks amid a shortage of fresh vegetables
Here’s All the People Who Have Said No To Performing at King Charles’ Coronation
Adele, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, and the Spice Girls have all turned down performance slots at King Charles III’s coronation.
The Northern Ireland Protocol Is Brexit’s Thorniest Issue. A New Deal May Resolve It
The controversial protocol has been Brexit’s most vexed issue for years.
Shamima Begum Lost Her Bid to Regain British Citizenship. Here’s Why Her Case Matters
The “ISIS bride” lost her challenge over the decision to revoke her British citizenship despite a “credible” case she was trafficked as a child.
Why Camilla Won’t Wear the Controversial Kohinoor Diamond at King Charles III’s Coronation
The decision could prevent a diplomatic headache, but India has long maintained that the 105-carat diamond was stolen during colonialism.
What to Know About Nicola Sturgeon’s Shock Resignation as Scotland’s Leader
Scotland’s first female leader announced her resignation Wednesday amid a deep debate on the future of the Scottish independence movement.