
UK deputy leader: Surveillance bill won't happen
A mass Internet monitoring program touted by Britain's government as a terror-fighting tool is unworkable, the country's deputy leader said Thursday, ...

In UK, aristocrats still face 'Downton' dilemma
Viscount Timothy Torrington's story reads like a real-life version of "Downton Abbey," the hit period drama about the family of an earl who has no ...

UK: Thatcher to receive ceremonial funeral
Former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher will receive a ceremonial funeral with military honors next week, the British government said Monday.

Cameron confronts opposition over media regulation
British Prime Minister David Cameron said Thursday he would champion self-regulation for Britain's scandal-tainted press, bucking a key recommendation ...

Britain holds scandal-tarred special election
Sex, lies and scandal — not the usual ingredients of a parliamentary special election in Britain. But Thursday's contest for the southern English ...

British lawmakers vote in favor of gay marriage
A bill to legalize same-sex marriage in Britain cleared a major hurdle Tuesday, as lawmakers voted overwhelmingly in favor of the proposals championed ...
UK gov't told to rethink data surveillance plan
British lawmakers on Tuesday demanded the government water down plans to keep track of phone calls, email and Internet activity — a bill critics dub ...

EU leaders in Norway to pick up Nobel Peace Prize
European Union leaders on Sunday hailed the achievements of the 27-nation bloc, but acknowledged they need more integration and authority to solve ...

Royal pregnancy highlights succession issues
The business of monarchy has always been stacked in favor of men. Not any more — or so the British government promises. The first child of Prince ...
JK Rowling 'dismayed' at response to press report
Victims of press intrusion including writer J.K. Rowling on Friday urged Britain's political leaders to fully implement a judge's recommendations on ...

UK judge issues damning press verdict
Britain's unruly newspapers should be regulated by an independent body dominated by non-journalists with the power to levy steep fines, a judge said ...