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Five years ago, Britain’s Conservatives were flying high, buoyed by the personal popularity of then-leader Boris Johnson. In 2019, he delivered them their biggest electoral win since Margaret Thatcher’s 1987 victory. This week, the ruling party enters an election as the underdog. CBC | World News
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A ‘new sensitivity’ for the royals as a U.K. election looms
As members of the Royal Family put some planned engagements on hold during the U.K. election campaign, there is another reminder of the fine line royals walk in wanting to be seen to be above politics, along with hints that in the reign of King Charles, there may be changes in how the royals go about their official business. CBC ...
Read More »Inflation is down, the economy is growing. But will the cost-of-living crisis sink Sunak in the U.K. election?
The cost-of-living crisis may be the dominant issue during the six-week campaign of the U.K. election. CBC | World News
Read More »Decades after Canada’s tainted blood inquiry, the U.K. grapples with its own
For years, Jason Evans says people treated him like he was “crazy and a conspiracy theorist” when he talked about the contaminated blood scandal that killed his father. CBC | World News
Read More »U.K. to hold long-awaited election on July 4
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, rain soaking his suit while he addressed the nation from outside 10 Downing Street in London, announced that Britons will go to the polls in a general election on July 4. CBC | World News
Read More »WATCH | U.K. foreign secretary says Ukraine can use British weapons inside Russia
Ukraine is eagerly waiting for Western aid as Russia racks up more victories on the battlefield. Meanwhile, British Foreign Secretary David Cameron on a visit to Kyiv gave Ukraine the go-ahead to use British weapons to strike directly at Russia. CBC | World News
Read More »U.K. runner completes 16,000-km odyssey spanning the length of Africa
Sore and sandblasted, but triumphant, runner Russ Cook reached the northernmost point of Africa on Sunday, almost a year after he set off from its southern tip on a quest to run the length of the continent. CBC | World News
Read More »Canada targeted by same Chinese hackers the U.S., U.K. accuse of cyberespionage that hit millions
Canada’s electronic intelligence agency says the same hacking group that the U.K. and China sanctioned for an alleged cyberespionage campaign tied to Beijing has also targeted Canada. CBC | World News
Read More »U.S., U.K. accuse China of cyberespionage that hit millions
U.S. and British officials on Monday filed charges, imposed sanctions, and accused Beijing of a sweeping cyberespionage campaign that allegedly hit millions of people including lawmakers, academics and journalists, and companies including defence contractors. CBC | World News
Read More »Concerns over tea shortages are brewing in the U.K. But how serious is the threat to supply?
The ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are causing concerns in Britain over potential tea shortages. CBC | World News
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