UK Slips Behind India to Become World’s Sixth Biggest Economy

Britain has dropped behind India to become the world’s sixth largest economy, delivering a further blow to the government in London as it grapples with a brutal cost-of-living shock.

JPMorgan to Move $230 Billion Assets to Germany Under Brexit

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is moving about 200 billion euros ($230 billion) from the U.K. to Frankfurt as a result of Britain’s exit from the European Union, a shift that will make it one of the largest...

Brexit’s Legacy Is Hotter UK Inflation Risk for Years Ahead

The UK will be stuck with searing inflation for years because of Brexit, according to strategists at Wall Street’s top banks.

Qatari Royals Plan £5 Billion Opening Bid for Man United

Qatari investors are readying a roughly £5 billion ($6 billion) opening bid for Manchester United Plc, people with knowledge of the matter said, ahead of what’s expected to be a fierce bidding war...

Nigeria Targeted a UK Mansion; Its Next Leader’s Son Now Owns It

A firm belonging to the son of Nigeria’s president-elect bought an $11 million London mansion that his predecessor’s government was seeking to confiscate as part of a probe into one of the biggest...

Mario Draghi Cites U.K.’s Covid Response as Example of What Not to Do

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi singled out the U.K.’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic as a great example -- of what not to do.

Magic Mushrooms Improve Brain Connections to Ease Depression

Magic mushrooms connect regions of the brain that are more segregated in people with depression, paving the way to treat the condition differently than with conventional medications.

U.K. Suffers Brexit Trade Setback Over Copy-and-Paste WTO Terms

International Trade Secretary Liam Fox said his plan to quickly normalize the U.K.’s World Trade Organization commitments had failed, forcing the government to enter into what will likely be lengthy...

London Loses Crown of Biggest European Stock Market to Paris

London has lost another status symbol. It’s no longer home to Europe’s biggest stock market.

UK Minister Fails to Name Single Brexit Benefit After Being Put on the Spot

A Treasury minister failed to name a single Brexit benefit after being put on the spot in the House of Commons chamber.

UK Risks Car Collapse as Jaguar Land Rover Looks Elsewhere for Batteries

Britain’s biggest auto manufacturer is in talks with two suppliers about a range of EVs it may assemble in Slovakia.

Prince Harry’s Memoir Selling Like Michelle Obama’s Smash Bestsellers

The book is gaining lots of buzz for reportedly detailing riff with brother Prince William.

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EU to Start Legal Action Against U.K. on Internal Market

The European Union is starting legal proceedings against the U.K. over Boris Johnson’s plan to breach terms of its Brexit divorce deal and break international law.

In Pictures: The Life of Queen Elizabeth II

Britain’s longest-serving monarch lived most of her life in the public eye, leaving behind an unparalleled photographic record.

U.K. Brexit Border IT System Plagued by Outages Amid Queues

A key part of the U.K. government’s post-Brexit border IT system has suffered outages this week, adding to the headache for traders already facing long queues on the way to the country’s busiest port.

Portugal Probes Award of Citizenship to Billionaire Abramovich

Portugal opened an inquiry into Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich’s successful bid to become a citizen of the country last year.

Airbus Threat to Quit U.K. Over Brexit Adds to Risk of Exodus

Airbus SE said it might be forced to move future investments out of the U.K. in the event of a no-deal divorce from the European Union, slamming the “madness” of Brexit supporters who assume the...

Ex-Tory Donor Nick Candy Joins Farage’s Party as Treasurer

Luxury property developer and former Conservative donor Nick Candy will join Nigel Farage’s Reform as its treasurer in a bid to help the right-wing populist party ramp up its fundraising.

Brexit is Costing the UK £100 Billion a Year in Lost Output

Brexit is costing the UK economy £100 billion a year ($124 billion), with the effects spanning everything from business investment to the ability of companies to hire workers.

A Month on From Brexit, U.K. Firms Are Being Slowly Ground Down

Labour Calls for Probe of Power-Trading Profits

The UK government should investigate whether power trading firms are manipulating the country’s electricity markets to boost their profits, former Labour Party Leader Ed Miliband said.

Finnish Leader’s Night Out After Covid Exposure Causes Furor

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin has come under heavy media criticism after enjoying a night on the town knowing she had been exposed to the coronavirus.

Charles Becomes King as the Face of a Nation Changes

Elizabeth II’s death at the age of 96 marks the start of a tumultuous 10 days for the UK that will see a queen buried, a nation mourn its longest-reigning monarch, and a new king proclaimed.

More Than 60 MPs Write to the Sun Editor Condemning Jeremy Clarkson Article

More than 60 MPs have written to the editor of The Sun to condemn "in the strongest terms" an article by Jeremy Clarkson about the Duchess of Sussex.

Russia Defaults on Foreign Debt for First Time Since 1918

Russia defaulted on its external sovereign bonds for the first time in a century, the culmination of ever-tougher Western sanctions that shut down payment routes to overseas creditors.

Member of Palace Household Asked Black Guest ‘Where Do Your People Come From?’

A prominent black advocate for survivors of domestic abuse has revealed how she was repeatedly asked by a member of the Buckingham Palace household at the Queen Consort's reception where she "really...

UK Slips Behind India to Become World’s Sixth Biggest Economy

Britain has dropped behind India to become the world’s sixth largest economy, delivering a further blow to the government in London as it grapples with a brutal cost-of-living shock.

Prince Andrew’s Costly U.S. Court Battle Puts Strain on Finances

Prince Andrew is approaching the toughest legal fight of his life and one thing is sure: it won’t be cheap, whatever the outcome.

King Charles Welcomes South Korea's President; Mingles With Blackpink

LONDON (AP) — King Charles III hosted South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife at a glittering banquet at Buckingham Palace Tuesday, as Britain rolled out the red carpet for a formal state...

Brexit Driving Top Dealmakers Out of London and Into the EU

The new rules for the bankers who made London financial capital of Europe are still uncertain after Brexit, but one outcome is already clear: a stream of dealmakers across the English Channel.

William and Kate to Face Protests and Call for Slavery Reparations in Jamaica

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's Caribbean tour faces further protests with Jamaican campaigners accusing the Queen and her predecessors of perpetuating slavery.