Third shot: UK to offer COVID booster jabs to over 50s

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. announced Tuesday it will offer a third dose of coronavirus vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people to help the country ride out the pandemic through the winter months.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Third shot: UK to offer COVID booster jabs to over 50s

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. announced Tuesday it will offer a third dose of coronavirus vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people to help the country ride out the pandemic through the winter months.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Not giving up: Afghan relatives in UK reach out for help

LONDON (AP) — For people with family members trying to get out of Afghanistan, recent days have brought a frantic mix of fear and frustration.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Not giving up: Afghan relatives in UK reach out for help

LONDON (AP) — For people with family members trying to get out of Afghanistan, recent days have brought a frantic mix of fear and frustration.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Scottish Greens agree to back pro-independence government

LONDON (AP) — The Scottish National Party and the Scottish Greens agreed Friday on a power-sharing deal that falls short of a coalition government but could pave the way to another referendum on Scotland's independence from the U.K. in the coming couple of years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Not giving up: Afghan relatives in UK reach out for help

LONDON (AP) — For people with family members trying to get out of Afghanistan, recent days have brought a frantic mix of fear and frustration.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Scottish Greens agree to back pro-independence government

LONDON (AP) — The Scottish National Party and the Scottish Greens agreed Friday on a power-sharing deal that falls short of a coalition government but could pave the way to another referendum on Scotland's independence from the U.K. in the coming couple of years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Not giving up: Afghan relatives in UK reach out for help

LONDON (AP) — For people with family members trying to get out of Afghanistan, recent days have brought a frantic mix of fear and frustration.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Scottish Greens agree to back pro-independence government

LONDON (AP) — The Scottish National Party and the Scottish Greens agreed Friday on a power-sharing deal that falls short of a coalition government but could pave the way to another referendum on Scotland's independence from the U.K. in the coming couple of years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Scottish Greens agree to back pro-independence government

LONDON (AP) — The Scottish National Party and the Scottish Greens agreed Friday on a power-sharing deal that falls short of a coalition government but could pave the way to another referendum on Scotland's independence from the U.K. in the coming couple of years.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

UK's Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat

LONDON (AP) — In a packed, emotional session of Parliament, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced accusations Wednesday from lawmakers across the political spectrum of needlessly abandoning Afghanistan to the whims of the Taliban and of undermining Britain's position in the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

UK's Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat

LONDON (AP) — In a packed, emotional session of Parliament, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced accusations Wednesday from lawmakers across the political spectrum of needlessly abandoning Afghanistan to the whims of the Taliban and of undermining Britain's position in the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

UK's Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat

LONDON (AP) — In a packed, emotional session of Parliament, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced accusations Wednesday from lawmakers across the political spectrum of needlessly abandoning Afghanistan to the whims of the Taliban and of undermining Britain's position in the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Johnson: England to lift last virus restrictions on July 19

LONDON (AP) — All remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday. He said it was “the right moment to proceed” as schools close for summer vacation but urged people to “proceed with …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Johnson: England to lift last virus restrictions on July 19

LONDON (AP) — All remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday. He said it was “the right moment to proceed” as schools close for summer vacation but urged people to “proceed with …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Johnson: England to lift last virus restrictions on July 19

LONDON (AP) — All remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday. He said it was “the right moment to proceed” as schools close for summer vacation but urged people to “proceed with …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

UK health chief: England will lift all lockdown restrictions

LONDON (AP) — All remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, Britain's health secretary said Monday, adding it's the right time to allow Britons a chance to return to normal life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Counting the cost: England fans gear up for Euro 2020 final

LONDON (AP) — There are no doubt a few hangovers across England on Thursday after a night of wild celebrations in the wake of the national soccer team's victory over Denmark in the European Championship semifinals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Counting the cost: England fans gear up for Euro 2020 final

LONDON (AP) — There are no doubt a few hangovers across England on Thursday after a night of wild celebrations in the wake of the national soccer team's victory over Denmark in the European Championship semifinals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Counting the cost: England fans gear up for Euro 2020 final

LONDON (AP) — There are no doubt a few hangovers across England on Thursday after a night of wild celebrations in the wake of the national soccer team's victory over Denmark in the European Championship semifinals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Counting the cost: England fans gear up for Euro 2020 final

LONDON (AP) — There are no doubt a few hangovers across England on Thursday after a night of wild celebrations in the wake of the national soccer team's victory over Denmark in the European Championship semifinals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Counting the cost: England fans now gear up for Euros final

LONDON (AP) — There are no doubt a few hangovers across England on Thursday after a night of wild celebrations in the wake of the national soccer team's victory over Denmark in the European Championship semifinals.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'No zero risk': UK move to increase Wembley fans questioned

LONDON (AP) — The British government faced accusations of mixed messaging Wednesday that could threaten its plan to fully lift lockdown restrictions in England next month after it decided to allow more than 60,000 people inside Wembley Stadium for the latter stages of soccer's European Championship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'No zero risk': UK move to increase Wembley fans questioned

LONDON (AP) — The British government faced accusations of mixed messaging Wednesday that could threaten its plan to fully lift lockdown restrictions in England next month after it decided to allow more than 60,000 people inside Wembley Stadium for the latter stages of soccer's European Championship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'No zero risk': UK move to increase Wembley fans questioned

LONDON (AP) — The British government faced accusations of mixed messaging Wednesday that could threaten its plan to fully lift lockdown restrictions in England next month after it decided to allow more than 60,000 people inside Wembley Stadium for the latter stages of soccer's European Championship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

'No zero risk': UK decision to increase Wembley fans debated

LONDON (AP) — The British government faced accusations of mixed messaging Wednesday that could threaten its plan to fully lift lockdown restrictions in England next month after it decided to allow more than 60,000 people inside Wembley Stadium for the latter stages of soccer's European Championship.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Scotch whisky makers welcome suspension of costly US tariffs

LONDON (AP) — Scotch single malt whisky makers breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after the United States agreed to suspend tariffs on one of Scotland's main exports in the wake of the resolution of a long-standing transatlantic trade row over subsidies to aircraft companies Boeing and Airbus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Scotch whisky makers welcome suspension of costly US tariffs

LONDON (AP) — Scotch single malt whisky makers breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after the United States agreed to suspend tariffs on one of Scotland's main exports in the wake of the resolution of a long-standing transatlantic trade row over subsidies to aircraft companies Boeing and Airbus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Scotch whisky makers welcome suspension of costly US tariffs

LONDON (AP) — Scotch single malt whisky makers breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after the United States agreed to suspend tariffs on one of Scotland's main exports in the wake of the resolution of a long-standing transatlantic trade row over subsidies to aircraft companies Boeing and Airbus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Scotch whisky makers welcome suspension of costly US tariffs

LONDON (AP) — Scotch single malt whisky makers breathed a sigh of relief Thursday after the United States agreed to suspend tariffs on one of Scotland's main exports in the wake of the resolution of a long-standing transatlantic trade row over subsidies to aircraft companies Boeing and Airbus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UK fends off demands to give workers more virus support help

LONDON (AP) — The British government fended off calls Tuesday to provide more financial support to businesses and workers suffering from its decision to delay lifting coronavirus restrictions in England until July 19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UK fends off demands to give workers more virus support help

LONDON (AP) — The British government fended off calls Tuesday to provide more financial support to businesses and workers suffering from its decision to delay lifting coronavirus restrictions in England until July 19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Freedom Day' for England pushed back 4 weeks to July 19

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks, until July 19, a decision he said will save thousands of lives as the government speeds up its vaccination drive.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UK fends off demands to give workers more virus support help

LONDON (AP) — The British government fended off calls Tuesday to provide more financial support to businesses and workers suffering from its decision to delay lifting coronavirus restrictions in England until July 19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UK govt urged to extend worker support after reopening delay

LONDON (AP) — The British government fended off calls Tuesday to provide more financial support to businesses and workers who will suffer financially from its decision to delay the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England by four weeks to July 19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Freedom Day' for England pushed back 4 weeks to July 19

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks, until July 19, a decision he said will save thousands of lives as the government speeds up its vaccination drive.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

'Freedom Day' for England pushed back 4 weeks to July 19

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England will be delayed by four weeks, until July 19, a decision he said will save thousands of lives as the government speeds up its vaccination drive.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Johnson voices caution over next lockdown easing in England

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a strong hint Saturday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England this month will be delayed as a result of the spread of the delta variant first identified in India.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Johnson voices caution over next lockdown easing in England

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a strong hint Saturday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England this month will be delayed as a result of the spread of the delta variant first identified in India.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Johnson voices caution over next lockdown easing in England

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave a strong hint Saturday that the next planned relaxation of coronavirus restrictions in England this month will be delayed as a result of the spread of the delta variant first identified in India.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bereaved families slam ending of UK stadium disaster trial

LONDON (AP) — Families of 96 Liverpool soccer fans who died in a stadium overcrowding disaster in 1989 slammed a British judge's decision to end the trial of two former police officers and an ex-lawyer on charges of perverting the course of justice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bereaved families slam ending of UK stadium disaster trial

LONDON (AP) — Families of 96 Liverpool soccer fans who died in a stadium overcrowding disaster in 1989 slammed a British judge's decision to end the trial of two former police officers and an ex-lawyer on charges of perverting the course of justice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Bereaved families slam ending of UK stadium disaster trial

LONDON (AP) — Families of 96 Liverpool soccer fans who died in a stadium overcrowding disaster in 1989 slammed a British judge's decision to end the trial of two former police officers and an ex-lawyer on charges of perverting the course of justice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

UK judge ends trial of alleged coverup in 96 stadium deaths

LONDON (AP) — A British judge on Wednesday ended the trial of two former police officers and an ex-lawyer on charges of perverting the course of justice in connection with the 1989 Hillsborough soccer stadium disaster that saw 96 Liverpool fans die.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II visits navy carrier ahead of deployment

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II made a quick visit Saturday to the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier that bears the name of her eponymous 16th- century predecessor, ahead of its maiden operational deployment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II visits navy carrier ahead of deployment

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II made a quick visit Saturday to the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier that bears the name of her eponymous 16th- century predecessor, ahead of its maiden operational deployment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II visits navy carrier ahead of deployment

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II made a quick visit Saturday to the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier that bears the name of her eponymous 16th- century predecessor, ahead of its maiden operational deployment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II visits navy carrier ahead of deployment

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II made a quick visit Saturday to the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier that bears the name of her eponymous 16th- century predecessor, ahead of its maiden operational deployment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II visits carrier ahead of maiden deployment

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II made a quick visit Saturday to the Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier that bears the name of her eponymous forebear, ahead of its maiden operational deployment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Hugs to be allowed in England as part of lockdown easing

LONDON (AP) — In less than a week, people in England will be able to give friends and family a hug for the first time since restrictions were put in place in March last year at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Hugs to be allowed in England as part of lockdown easing

LONDON (AP) — In less than a week, people in England will be able to give friends and family a hug for the first time since restrictions were put in place in March last year at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

100 years old: Low-key centenary for Northern Ireland

LONDON (AP) — Northern Ireland marked what is widely considered to be its centenary on Monday, with Queen Elizabeth II stressing the need for “reconciliation, equality and mutual understanding” as she sent her “warmest good wishes” to its people.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US and UK reject reports of imminent prisoner deal with Iran

LONDON (AP) — The U.S. and the U.K. dismissed reports coming out of Iran that they are thrashing out a prisoner exchange deal with Tehran that could see the imminent release of a British-Iranian woman, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and four Americans, among others.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Cautious cuddling? England to OK hugs as lockdown eases

LONDON (AP) — In England, it's going to be time to hug again.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Super Thursday: Britons vote in a bumper crop of elections

LONDON (AP) — Millions of British voters were casting ballots Thursday in local and regional elections, and the choices of Scottish voters in particular could have huge repercussions for the future of the United Kingdom.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

100 years old: Low-key centenary for Northern Ireland

LONDON (AP) — Northern Ireland marked what is widely considered to be its centenary on Monday, with Queen Elizabeth II stressing the need for “reconciliation, equality and mutual understanding” as she sent her “warmest good wishes” to its people.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US and UK reject reports of imminent prisoner deal with Iran

LONDON (AP) — The U.S. and the U.K. dismissed reports coming out of Iran that they are thrashing out a prisoner exchange deal with Tehran that could see the imminent release of a British-Iranian woman, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and four Americans, among others.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

100 years old: Low-key centenary for Northern Ireland

LONDON (AP) — Northern Ireland marked what is widely considered to be its centenary on Monday, with Queen Elizabeth II stressing the need for “reconciliation, equality and mutual understanding” as she sent her “warmest good wishes” to its people.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

US and UK reject reports of imminent prisoner deal with Iran

LONDON (AP) — The U.S. and the U.K. dismissed reports coming out of Iran that they are thrashing out a prisoner exchange deal with Tehran that could see the imminent release of a British-Iranian woman, Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and four Americans, among others.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Iran a key topic as US envoy Blinken meets UK counterpart

LONDON (AP) — Iran is expected to be a key topic in talks Monday between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his host in London, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

Official: EU agency to confirm AstraZeneca blood clot link

ROME (AP) — A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there's a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is and that the benefits of taking the shot still outweigh the risks of getting COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Official: EU agency to confirm AstraZeneca blood clot link

ROME (AP) — A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there's a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is and that the benefits of taking the shot still outweigh the risks of getting COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Official: EU agency to confirm AstraZeneca blood clot link

ROME (AP) — A top official at the European Medicines Agency says there's a causal link between AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine and rare blood clots, but that it's unclear what the connection is and that the benefits of taking the shot still outweigh the risks of getting COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK: Benefits outweigh risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 deaths

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s medicines regulator is urging people to continue taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, despite revealing that seven people in the U.K. have died from rare blood clots after getting the jab.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK bans travel from 4 more nations over virus; 39 in all

LONDON (AP) — The British government is gearing up to ban international arrivals from four more countries — Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan and the Philippines — amid concerns over new virus variants but opted against including European nations that are facing a resurgence of the virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK: Benefits outweigh risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 deaths

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s medicines regulator is urging people to continue taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, despite revealing that seven people in the U.K. have died from rare blood clots after getting the jab.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK bans travel from 4 more nations over virus; 39 in all

LONDON (AP) — The British government is gearing up to ban international arrivals from four more countries — Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan and the Philippines — amid concerns over new virus variants but opted against including European nations that are facing a resurgence of the virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK: Benefits outweigh risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 deaths

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s medicines regulator is urging people to continue taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, despite revealing that seven people in the U.K. have died from rare blood clots after getting the jab.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK: Benefits outweigh risks for AstraZeneca despite 7 deaths

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s medicines regulator is urging people to continue taking the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine, despite revealing that seven people in the U.K. have died from rare blood clots after getting the jab.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK bans travel from 4 more nations over virus; 39 in all

LONDON (AP) — The British government is gearing up to ban international arrivals from four more countries — Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan and the Philippines — amid concerns over new virus variants but opted against including European nations that are facing a resurgence of the virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK bans travel from 4 more nations over virus; 39 in all

LONDON (AP) — The British government is gearing up to ban international arrivals from four more countries — Bangladesh, Kenya, Pakistan and the Philippines — amid concerns over new virus variants but opted against including European nations that are facing a resurgence of the virus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Happy Monday? England embarks on major easing of lockdown

LONDON (AP) — It's been dubbed Happy Monday — the day people could put on a bathing suit and swim in an outdoor pool for the first time in months, or rusty golfers strove to hit their drives down the middle of the fairway.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Happy Monday? England embarks on major easing of lockdown

LONDON (AP) — It's been dubbed Happy Monday — the day people could put on a bathing suit and swim in an outdoor pool for the first time in months, or rusty golfers strove to hit their drives down the middle of the fairway.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Happy Monday? England embarks on major easing of lockdown

LONDON (AP) — It's been dubbed Happy Monday — the day people could put on a bathing suit and swim in an outdoor pool for the first time in months, or rusty golfers strove to hit their drives down the middle of the fairway.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

WWII codebreaker Turing honored on UK's new 50-pound note

LONDON (AP) — The rainbow flag flew proudly Thursday above the Bank of England in the heart of London's financial district to commemorate World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britain's 50-pound note.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

WWII codebreaker Turing honored on UK's new 50-pound note

LONDON (AP) — The rainbow flag flew proudly Thursday above the Bank of England in the heart of London's financial district to commemorate World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britain's 50-pound note.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

WWII codebreaker Turing honored on UK's new 50-pound note

LONDON (AP) — The rainbow flag flew proudly Thursday above the Bank of England in the heart of London's financial district to commemorate World War II codebreaker Alan Turing, the new face of Britain's 50-pound note.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK reflects on 'grief and loss,' a year from first lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has had a lot to reflect on.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK reflects on 'grief and loss,' a year from first lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has had a lot to reflect on.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

UK reflects on 'grief and loss,' a year from first lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has had a lot to reflect on.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

AP PHOTOS: UK reflects on death toll a year after lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The U.K. has a lot to reflect on.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

A day to remember: London nursing home greets virus vaccine

LONDON (AP) — In 1948, John Peake won a silver medal at the Olympic Games in London. In 2021, also in London, he struck what many would consider gold, receiving his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

A day to remember: London nursing home greets virus vaccine

LONDON (AP) — In 1948, John Peake won a silver medal at the Olympic Games in London. In 2021, also in London, he struck what many would consider gold, receiving his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

A day to remember: London nursing home greets virus vaccine

LONDON (AP) — In 1948, John Peake won a silver medal at the Olympic Games in London. In 2021, also in London, he struck what many would consider gold, receiving his first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Survey finds global mistrust could weigh on vaccine rollout

By PAN PYLAS (AP) — Waning trust in governments and all types of media is threatening to limit the rollout of coronavirus vaccines around the world, particularly in the United States, according to a survey conducted by communications firm Edelman.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Albert Roux, major influence on UK dining habits, dies at 85

LONDON (AP) — Albert Roux, the French-born chef and restaurateur who along with his late brother Michel had a profound influence on British dining habits, has died at 85.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Albert Roux, major influence on UK dining habits, dies at 85

LONDON (AP) — Albert Roux, the French-born chef and restaurateur who along with his late brother Michel had a profound influence on British dining habits, has died at 85.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

London's field hospital to be used amid acute COVID pressure

LONDON (AP) — Britain's National Health Service will from next week employ a little-used field hospital specially built at a huge exhibition center in east London in the early days of the pandemic last spring.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Albert Roux, major influence on UK dining habits, dies at 85

LONDON (AP) — Albert Roux, the French-born chef and restaurateur who along with his late brother Michel had a profound influence on British dining habits, has died at 85.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Albert Roux, major influence on UK dining habits, dies at 85

LONDON (AP) — Albert Roux, the French-born chef and restaurateur who along with his late brother Michel had a profound influence on British dining habits, has died at 85.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Albert Roux, major influence on UK's dining habits, has died

LONDON (AP) — Albert Roux, the French-born chef and restaurateur who along with his late brother Michel had a profound influence on British dining habits, has died. He was 85.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'You'll Never Walk Alone:' Singer Gerry Marsden dies at 78

LONDON (AP) — Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the 1960s British group Gerry and the Pacemakers that had such hits as “Ferry Cross the Mersey” and the song that became the anthem of Liverpool Football Club, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” has died. He was 78.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'You'll Never Walk Alone:' Singer Gerry Marsden dies at 78

LONDON (AP) — Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the 1960s British group Gerry and the Pacemakers that had such hits as “Ferry Cross the Mersey” and the song that became the anthem of Liverpool Football Club, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” has died. He was 78.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'You'll Never Walk Alone:' Singer Gerry Marsden dies at 78

LONDON (AP) — Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the 1960s British group Gerry and the Pacemakers that had such hits as “Ferry Cross the Mersey” and the song that became the anthem of Liverpool Football Club, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” has died. He was 78.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK hits daily virus record, is urged to keep schools closed

LONDON (AP) — With daily coronavirus infections surging as a result of a new virus variant, the British government faced mounting pressure Saturday from teachers' unions to keep schools in England closed for at least another two weeks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK abolishes 'sexist' tax on women's sanitary products

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Friday became the latest country to abolish the so-called "tampon tax,” eliminating sales taxes on women's sanitary products.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK's Johnson warns of more lockdown measures as virus soars

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that more onerous lockdown restrictions in England are likely in the coming weeks as the country reels from a new coronavirus variant that has pushed infection rates to their highest recorded levels.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

'You'll Never Walk Alone:' Singer Gerry Marsden dies at 78

LONDON (AP) — Gerry Marsden, lead singer of the 1960s British group Gerry and the Pacemakers that had such hits as “Ferry Cross the Mersey” and the song that became the anthem of Liverpool Football Club, “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” has died. He was 78.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK's Johnson warns of more lockdown measures as virus soars

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Sunday that more onerous lockdown restrictions in England are likely in the coming weeks as the country reels from a new coronavirus variant that has pushed infection rates to their highest recorded levels.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK judge to rule on US extradition for WikiLeaks' Assange

LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out Monday whether he can be extradited from the U.K. to the U.S. to face espionage charges over the publication of secret American military documents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK hits daily virus record, is urged to keep schools closed

LONDON (AP) — With daily coronavirus infections surging as a result of a new virus variant, the British government faced mounting pressure Saturday from teachers' unions to keep schools in England closed for at least another two weeks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK abolishes 'sexist' tax on women's sanitary products

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Friday became the latest country to abolish the so-called "tampon tax,” eliminating sales taxes on women's sanitary products.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK hits daily virus record, is urged to keep schools closed

LONDON (AP) — With daily coronavirus infections surging as a result of a new virus variant, the British government faced mounting pressure Saturday from teachers' unions to keep schools in England closed for at least another two weeks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK judge to rule on US extradition for WikiLeaks' Assange

LONDON (AP) — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will find out Monday whether he can be extradited from the U.K. to the U.S. to face espionage charges over the publication of secret American military documents.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK abolishes 'sexist' tax on women's sanitary products

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Friday became the latest country to abolish the so-called "tampon tax,” eliminating sales taxes on women's sanitary products.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK abolishes 'sexist' tax on women's sanitary products

LONDON (AP) — Britain on Friday became the latest country to abolish the so-called "tampon tax,” eliminating sales taxes on women's sanitary products.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

UK in 'eye of the storm' amid surging new coronavirus cases

LONDON (AP) — British hospitals around the country face a perilous situation in January, medical workers warned Friday amid surging coronavirus infections blamed on a new virus variant. Authorities pressed to reactivate field hospitals previously mothballed just to handle the crush of new patients.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Brexit ends Britons' right to live and work in EU

LONDON (AP) — So far, the large majority of British and EU citizens have not felt the realities of Brexit. Though the U.K. left the European Union on Jan. 31, it follows the bloc’s rules until the end of this year as part of a transition period to the new …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Brexit ends Britons' right to live and work in EU

LONDON (AP) — So far, the large majority of British and EU citizens have not felt the realities of Brexit. Though the U.K. left the European Union on Jan. 31, it follows the bloc’s rules until the end of this year as part of a transition period to the new …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Brexit ends Britons' right to live and work in EU

LONDON (AP) — So far, the large majority of British and EU citizens have not felt the realities of Brexit. Though the U.K. left the European Union on Jan. 31, it follows the bloc’s rules until the end of this year as part of a transition period to the new …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EXPLAINER: Brexit ends Britons' right to live and work in EU

LONDON (AP) — So far, the large majority of British and EU citizens have not felt the realities of Brexit. Though the U.K. left the European Union on Jan. 31, it follows the bloc’s rules until the end of this year as part of a transition period to the new …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

British army helps clear backlog of virus-stranded drivers

LONDON (AP) — Around 1,000 British soldiers were spending Christmas Day trying to clear a huge backlog of truck drivers stuck in southeast England after France briefly closed its border to the U.K., then demanded coronavirus tests from all amid fears of a new, apparently more contagious, virus variant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No time to rest: EU nations assess Brexit trade deal with UK

BRUSSELS (AP) — The fast-track ratification of the post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union got underway on Christmas Day as ambassadors from the bloc's 27 nations started assessing the accord that takes effect in a week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to 'kindness of strangers'

LONDON (AP) — One of the traditional fixtures of any Christmas Day is to see Queen Elizabeth II and her family go to church. Not this year. The coronavirus pandemic has made sure of that.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

British army helps clear backlog of virus-stranded drivers

LONDON (AP) — Around 1,000 British soldiers were spending Christmas Day trying to clear a huge backlog of truck drivers stuck in southeast England after France briefly closed its border to the U.K., then demanded coronavirus tests from all amid fears of a new, apparently more contagious, virus variant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?

LONDON (AP) — The last-minute trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union means businesses will be spared new tariffs and border disruption at the start of the new year - an economic shock that would have compounded the employment and financial troubles inflicted by the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No time to rest: EU nations assess Brexit trade deal with UK

BRUSSELS (AP) — The fast-track ratification of the post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union got underway on Christmas Day as ambassadors from the bloc's 27 nations started assessing the accord that takes effect in a week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to 'kindness of strangers'

LONDON (AP) — One of the traditional fixtures of any Christmas Day is to see Queen Elizabeth II and her family go to church. Not this year. The coronavirus pandemic has made sure of that.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

British army helps clear backlog of virus-stranded drivers

LONDON (AP) — Around 1,000 British soldiers were spending Christmas Day trying to clear a huge backlog of truck drivers stuck in southeast England after France briefly closed its border to the U.K., then demanded coronavirus tests from all amid fears of a new, apparently more contagious, virus variant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?

LONDON (AP) — The last-minute trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union means businesses will be spared new tariffs and border disruption at the start of the new year - an economic shock that would have compounded the employment and financial troubles inflicted by the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No time to rest: EU nations assess Brexit trade deal with UK

BRUSSELS (AP) — The fast-track ratification of the post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union got underway on Christmas Day as ambassadors from the bloc's 27 nations started assessing the accord that takes effect in a week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to 'kindness of strangers'

LONDON (AP) — One of the traditional fixtures of any Christmas Day is to see Queen Elizabeth II and her family go to church. Not this year. The coronavirus pandemic has made sure of that.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Queen Elizabeth pays tribute to 'kindness of strangers'

LONDON (AP) — One of the traditional fixtures of any Christmas Day is to see Queen Elizabeth II and her family go to church. Not this year. The coronavirus pandemic has made sure of that.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

No time to rest: EU nations assess Brexit trade deal with UK

BRUSSELS (AP) — The fast-track ratification of the post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union got underway on Christmas Day as ambassadors from the bloc's 27 nations started assessing the accord that takes effect in a week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

British army helps clear backlog of virus-stranded drivers

LONDON (AP) — Around 1,000 British soldiers were spending Christmas Day trying to clear a huge backlog of truck drivers stuck in southeast England after France briefly closed its border to the U.K., then demanded coronavirus tests from all amid fears of a new, apparently more contagious, virus variant.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?

LONDON (AP) — The last-minute trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union means businesses will be spared new tariffs and border disruption at the start of the new year - an economic shock that would have compounded the employment and financial troubles inflicted by the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

What now for British economy with UK-EU trade deal reached?

LONDON (AP) — The last-minute trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union means businesses will be spared new tariffs and border disruption at the start of the new year - an economic shock that would have compounded the employment and financial troubles inflicted by the pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

France relaxes its ban on trucks entering from Britain

LONDON (AP) — France relaxed its coronavirus-related ban on trucks from Britain on Tuesday after a two-day standoff that had stranded thousands of drivers and raised fears of Christmastime food shortages in the U.K.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Cut off: Britain hit with travel bans over new virus strain

LONDON (AP) — Trucks waiting to get out of Britain backed up for miles and people were left stranded at airports Monday as dozens of countries around the world slapped tough travel restrictions on the U.K. because of a new and seemingly more contagious strain of the coronavirus in England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

France relaxes its ban on trucks entering from Britain

LONDON (AP) — France relaxed its coronavirus-related ban on trucks from Britain on Tuesday after a two-day standoff that had stranded thousands of drivers and raised fears of Christmastime food shortages in the U.K.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Britain finds itself isolated over new version of the virus

LONDON (AP) — Over 2,800 stranded truck drivers hoped to get the green light Tuesday to leave Britain and get back home for Christmas as the country found itself increasingly isolated and its trade bottled up, cut off by neighbors afraid of a new version of the coronavirus circulating in …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Britain finds itself isolated and uncertain ahead of Brexit

LONDON (AP) — Over 2,800 stranded truck drivers hoped to get the green light Tuesday to leave Britain and get back home for Christmas as the country found itself increasingly isolated and its trade bottled up, cut off by neighbors afraid of a new version of the coronavirus circulating in …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

EU recommends against nonessential travel to the UK

LONDON (AP) — The European Union recommended Tuesday that all 27 member countries should discourage all nonessential travel to and from the United Kingdom until further notice.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

National isolation: UK strives to end French ban on trucks

LONDON (AP) — Stranded Europe-bound truckers hoped Tuesday to receive the green light to get out of Britain soon, after some of the most dramatic travel restrictions of the pandemic were imposed on the country following the discovery of a potentially more contagious strain of the coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Still stuck: 1,500 France-bound trucks stranded in England

LONDON (AP) — More than 1,500 trucks were stranded in England on Tuesday morning amid fears that Britain could face food shortages if travel restrictions put in place to slow the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus aren't lifted soon.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cut off: Britain hit with travel bans over new virus strain

LONDON (AP) — Trucks waiting to get out of Britain backed up for miles and people were left stranded at airports Monday as dozens of countries around the world slapped tough travel restrictions on the U.K. because of a new and seemingly more contagious strain of the coronavirus in England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Cut off: Britain hit with travel bans over new virus strain

LONDON (AP) — Trucks waiting to get out of Britain backed up for miles and people were left stranded at airports Monday as dozens of countries around the world slapped tough travel restrictions on the U.K. because of a new and seemingly more contagious strain of the coronavirus in England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK holds crisis talks as France closes border on virus fears

LONDON (AP) — Trucks waiting to get in and out of Britain backed up for miles and people were stranded at airports Monday as many countries imposed stringent travel restrictions over concerns about a new strain of the coronavirus that is spreading in southeast England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK to hold virus crisis talks after France closes border

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to chair a meeting of the government's emergency committee later Monday after France closed its borders to the U.K. to stem the spread of a new strain of the coronavirus circulating in London and the southeast of England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK extends salary support program to contain unemployment

LONDON (AP) — The British government on Thursday extended its salary support program by another month through to the end of April as it tries to keep a lid on unemployment as coronavirus restrictions slam businesses.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

EU, UK leaders concede big gaps remain in post-Brexit talks

BRUSSELS (AP) — The U.K. and the European Union provided sober updates Thursday on the state of post-Brexit trade discussions, with only two weeks to go before a potentially chaotic split.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

EU, UK leaders concede big gaps remain in post-Brexit talks

BRUSSELS (AP) — The U.K. and the European Union provided sober updates Thursday on the state of post-Brexit trade discussions, with only two weeks to go before a potentially chaotic split.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

EU top official sees 'progress' in post-Brexit talks

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union's top official said Thursday that “substantial progress on many issues” has been made in post-Brexit talks, yet big differences remain to be bridged.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK and EU leaders to discuss post-Brexit talks in call

BRUSSELS (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Union's executive commission, are to discuss the state of post-Brexit trade talks in a call later Thursday — with just two weeks to go before a potentially chaotic economic split.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

European lawmakers set new deadline for post-Brexit deal

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Parliament issued on Thursday a three-day ultimatum to Brexit negotiators to strike a trade deal if they are to be in a position to ratify an agreement by the end of the year when the U.K. leaves the European Union's tariff-free single market and customs …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK extends salary support program to contain unemployment

LONDON (AP) — The British government on Thursday extended its salary support program by another month through to the end of April as it tries to keep a lid on unemployment as coronavirus restrictions slam businesses.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Bank of England holds fire as it awaits Brexit developments

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England opted against injecting another dose of stimulus into the British economy as it waits to hear whether a post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union is agreed in time for the new year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

It's not a target: UK rows back on Christmas easing advice

LONDON (AP) — No need to take it to the max.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

It's not a target: UK rows back on Christmas easing advice

LONDON (AP) — No need to take it to the max.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK consensus fraying over Christmas easing of restrictions

LONDON (AP) — The consensus across the four nations of the U.K. over the planned easing of coronavirus restrictions over Christmas appears to be fraying — even though they all agreed Wednesday to keep in place the laws around the relaxation.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK still plans to ease restrictions on holiday gatherings

LONDON (AP) — Britain's easing of restrictions for family gatherings over Christmas looks like it's still on despite a sharp spike in new coronavirus infections that's raised fears of another wave of cases and deaths in the new year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK urged to ax 'rash' easing of restrictions over Christmas

LONDON (AP) — The four nations of the United Kingdom faced mounting calls Tuesday to scrap. or at least limit, a planned easing of coronavirus restrictions over Christmas following a spike in new infections.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK urged to rethink easing of restrictions around Christmas

LONDON (AP) — The British government on Tuesday appeared to be holding out against calls to reassess its plans to ease coronavirus restrictions over the Christmas period following a spike in new cases that will see tougher rules imposed on London.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK gears up for huge vaccination plan watched by the world

LONDON (AP) — Shipments of the coronavirus vaccine developed by American drugmaker Pfizer and Germany’s BioNTech were delivered Sunday in the U.K. in super-cold containers, two days before it goes public in an immunization program that is being closely watched around the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Crunch UK-EU talks on post-Brexit ties to resume Sunday

LONDON (AP) — The European Union and the United Kingdom decided Saturday to press on with negotiating a post-Brexit trade deal, with all three key issues still unresolved ahead of a year-end cutoff.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Last-ditch post-Brexit trade talks resume between EU, UK

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union and British negotiators Sunday entered what is potentially the final attempt to strike a deal over future trade ties, even though “significant differences remain" on three essential points.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Last-ditch post-Brexit trade talks resume between EU, UK

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union and British negotiators Sunday entered what is potentially the final attempt to strike a deal over future trade ties, even though “significant differences remain" on three essential points.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Last-ditch post-Brexit trade talks to resume between EU, UK

BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union and British negotiators Sunday entered what is potentially the final attempt to strike a deal over future trade ties, even though “significant differences remain" on three essential points.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Last-ditch post-Brexit talks to resume between EU and UK

BRUSSELS (AP) — British negotiators arrived in Brussels on Sunday for what is potentially the final attempt to reach a deal with the European Union over future trade ties, even though “significant differences remain" on three essential points.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK gears up for huge vaccination plan watched by the world

LONDON (AP) — Shipments of the coronavirus vaccine developed by American drugmaker Pfizer and Germany’s BioNTech were delivered Sunday in the U.K. in super-cold containers, two days before it goes public in an immunization program that is being closely watched around the world.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Crunch UK-EU talks on post-Brexit ties to resume Sunday

LONDON (AP) — The European Union and the United Kingdom decided Saturday to press on with negotiating a post-Brexit trade deal, with all three key issues still unresolved ahead of a year-end cutoff.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Protesters against tunnel close UK's prehistoric Stonehenge

LONDON (AP) — The prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in southern England was closed to visitors Saturday after dozens of protesters staged a trespass against the British government's road-building plans, including a new tunnel near the World Heritage Site.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Crunch UK-EU talks on post-Brexit ties to resume Sunday

LONDON (AP) — The European Union and the United Kingdom decided Saturday to press on with negotiating a post-Brexit trade deal, with all three key issues still unresolved ahead of a year-end cutoff.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

'Mass trespass' closes UK heritage site of Stonehenge

LONDON (AP) — The prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in southern England was closed to visitors Saturday after protesters staged a “mass trespass” against the British government's road-building plans, including a new tunnel near the World Heritage Site.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK and EU leaders to hold crunch talks on post-Brexit ties

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the European Union's top official are set to discuss the state of play of post-Brexit trade discussions later Saturday after negotiators paused talks in light of their inability to bridge an array of differences.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK sets 'ambitious' emissions target ahead of climate summit

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce Friday a new target that he says would reduce the U.K.'s greenhouse gas emissions “faster than any major economy.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Brexit broken record: Trade deal close but big issues remain

LONDON (AP) — Much like a broken record, Brexit trade talks are rumored to be poised for success on the cusp of a deadline, only to face the same old fundamental differences on fishing rights, legal oversight and fair competition that have dogged the European Union and Britain for months.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Who, when and how? A look at the UK's vaccination rollout

LONDON (AP) — British regulators have become the first to authorize the COVID-19 vaccine developed by American drugmaker

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

In dark day for UK retailing, 242-year-old Debenhams to shut

LONDON (AP) — The future of around 25,000 retailing jobs in Britain hangs in the balance after the failure of two long-established companies laid bare the fragility of much of the sector during the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

In dark day for UK retailing, 242-year-old Debenhams to shut

LONDON (AP) — The future of around 25,000 retailing jobs in Britain hangs in the balance after the failure of two long-established companies laid bare the fragility of much of the sector during the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

In another dark day for UK retailing, Debenhams set to close

LONDON (AP) — In another dark day for the British retailing industry, Debenhams said Tuesday it will start liquidating its business after a potential buyer of the company pulled out, a move that looks like it will cost 12,000 workers their jobs.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Philip Green's retail empire Arcadia calls in administrators

LONDON (AP) — Arcadia Group, the sprawling British retail empire that includes Topshop and has been run by billionaire Philip Green since 2002, was placed into a type of bankruptcy protection on Monday, a move that effectively puts around 13,000 jobs at risk.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Philip Green's retail empire Arcadia calls in administrators

LONDON (AP) — Arcadia Group, the sprawling British retail empire that includes Topshop and has been run by billionaire Philip Green since 2002, was placed into a type of bankruptcy protection on Monday, a move that effectively puts around 13,000 jobs at risk.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK retail empire of billionaire Philip Green teeters on edge

LONDON (AP) — The retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK retail empire of billionaire Philip Green teeters on edge

LONDON (AP) — The retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK retail empire of billionaire Philip Green teeters on edge

LONDON (AP) — The retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK retail empire of billionaire Philip Green teeters on edge

LONDON (AP) — The retail empire of tycoon Philip Green, which owns well-known British fashion chains like Topshop, appears to be on the brink of collapse following the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

15,000 UK jobs in peril as retailer Arcadia weighs future

LONDON (AP) — Another 15,000 retailing jobs in Britain are in peril after Arcadia Group, owner of some the country's best-known fashion chains like Topshop, confirmed Friday that it is in talks about its future.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK cuts overseas aid after worst recession in over 300 years

LONDON (AP) — The British government faced fury Wednesday after ditching its long-standing target for overseas aid in the wake of what it described as the deepest recession in over three centuries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK cuts overseas aid after worst recession in over 300 years

LONDON (AP) — The British government faced fury Wednesday after ditching its long-standing target for overseas aid in the wake of what it described as the deepest recession in over three centuries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK cuts overseas aid amid worst recession in over 300 years

LONDON (AP) — The British government faced fury Wednesday over its decision to ditch its long-standing target for overseas aid to finance other spending priorities in the wake of what it described as the deepest recession in over three centuries.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK government to set out spending plans amid aid fears

LONDON (AP) — Britain's Treasury chief, Rishi Sunak, is being urged to resist calls to cut the proportion of money the government allocates to overseas aid as he prepares to unveil the damage to the public finances wrought by the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK eases restrictions so families can gather over Christmas

LONDON (AP) — British authorities gave the green light Tuesday to holiday reunions, relaxing restrictions on social mixing over Christmas and offering arriving international travelers a way to cut short quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK eases restrictions so families can gather over Christmas

LONDON (AP) — British authorities gave the green light Tuesday to holiday reunions, relaxing restrictions on social mixing over Christmas and offering arriving international travelers a way to cut short quarantine if they test negative for COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Tests to be allowed to reduce quarantine time in England

LONDON (AP) — In a boost to holiday travel that will be cheered by families and businesses, the British government has laid out a plan to reduce England's 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from destinations not deemed safe to as little as five days if they test negative for COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

For holiday travel, England uses tests to reduce quarantines

LONDON (AP) — In a boost to holiday travel that will be cheered by families and businesses, the British government has laid out a plan to reduce England's 14-day quarantine requirement for travelers from destinations not deemed safe to as little as five days if they test negative for COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

England to cut travel quarantines to 5 days with tests

LONDON (AP) — Just in time for holiday travelers, England is cutting the two-week quarantine facing people arriving from regions not on Britain's coronavirus safe list, reducing it to as little as five days if they test negative for COVID-19.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

UK defense spending boost stokes concerns about overseas aid

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday touted the biggest investment in the U.K.'s armed forces since the end of the Cold War three decades ago but brushed aside concerns that his government is about to abandon pledges on overseas aid spending in order to pay for …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

UK military spending boost stokes concerns on overseas aid

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday backed what is being touted as the biggest investment in the U.K.'s armed forces since the end of the Cold War three decades ago, brushing aside whether his government is about to abandon pledges on overseas aid spending.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

UK to bolster defense spending by 'most since Cold War'

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has given his backing to what is being touted as the biggest investment program in the country's armed forces since the end of the Cold War three decades ago.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

UK police arrest man over IRA bombings of pubs in 1974

LONDON (AP) — Police arrested a man Wednesday in Northern Ireland in connection with the 1974 bombings of two pubs that killed 21 people and injured more than 200 in Birmingham, England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Give us a week: Businesses urge clarity on England lockdown

LONDON (AP) — Business leaders urged the British government on Tuesday to give them at least a week's notice over what restrictions they will face when the lockdown in England expires in early December.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

EasyJet posts first annual loss in 25-year history

LONDON (AP) — British airline easyJet has posted its first full-year loss in its 25-year history as a result of the coronavirus pandemic but laid out hope that the rollout of vaccines will help it bounce back strongly next year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Give us a week: Businesses urge clarity on England lockdown

LONDON (AP) — Business leaders urged the British government on Tuesday to give them at least a week's notice over what restrictions they will face when the lockdown in England expires in early December.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

EasyJet posts first annual loss in 25-year history

LONDON (AP) — British airline easyJet has posted its first full-year loss in its 25-year history as a result of the coronavirus pandemic but laid out hope that the rollout of vaccines will help it bounce back strongly next year.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Virus quarantine complicates a big week for Boris Johnson

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday he is “fit as a butcher’s dog” and firmly in control of the government, despite having to self-isolate because a contact has tested positive for the coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Virus quarantine complicates a big week for Boris Johnson

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday he is “fit as a butcher’s dog” and firmly in control of the government, despite having to self-isolate because a contact has tested positive for the coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK's Johnson in quarantine but declares himself fit, working

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he is as “fit as a butcher’s dog” after being instructed to self-isolate for 14 days because he recently came in contact with someone who has since contracted coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tentative signs show UK's virus outbreak is leveling off

LONDON (AP) — Some tentative signs emerged Friday to suggest that the U.K.'s coronavirus resurgence is leveling off after wide-ranging restrictions were imposed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tunnel plan near Stonehenge gets UK government consent

LONDON (AP) — The British government went against the recommendations of planning officials Thursday when it approved controversial plans for a road tunnel to be built near the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in southern England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tentative signs show UK's virus outbreak is leveling off

LONDON (AP) — Some tentative signs emerged Friday to suggest that the U.K.'s coronavirus resurgence is leveling off after wide-ranging restrictions were imposed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tunnel plan near Stonehenge gets UK government consent

LONDON (AP) — The British government went against the recommendations of planning officials Thursday when it approved controversial plans for a road tunnel to be built near the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in southern England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tentative signs show UK's virus outbreak is leveling off

LONDON (AP) — Some tentative signs emerged Friday to suggest that the U.K.'s coronavirus resurgence is leveling off after wide-ranging restrictions were imposed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tentative signs show UK's virus outbreak is leveling off

LONDON (AP) — Some tentative signs emerged Friday to suggest that the U.K.'s coronavirus resurgence is leveling off after wide-ranging restrictions were imposed.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tunnel plan near Stonehenge gets UK government consent

LONDON (AP) — The British government went against the recommendations of planning officials Thursday when it approved controversial plans for a road tunnel to be built near the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in southern England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tunnel plan near Stonehenge gets UK government consent

LONDON (AP) — The British government went against the recommendations of planning officials Thursday, approving controversial plans for a road tunnel to be built near the prehistoric monument of Stonehenge in southern England.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK economy bounces back in summer but faces wintry chills

LONDON (AP) — The British economy remained nearly 10% smaller at the end of the third quarter despite posting a record bounceback in the summer, when many of the restrictions that had been placed on businesses to control the pandemic were lifted. The imposition of new limits on public life …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK economy saw bounceback in summer but remains smaller

LONDON (AP) — The British economy remained nearly 10% smaller at the end of the third quarter of the year despite posting a record summer bounceback when many of the restrictions associated with the spring lockdown were lifted. The reimposition of new restrictions means it will likely end the year …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK economy saw big bounceback in summer before fresh curbs

LONDON (AP) — The British economy bounced back strongly in the third quarter of the year as many of the restrictions associated with the spring lockdown were lifted, official figures showed Thursday.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK becomes 5th country to exceed 50,000 coronavirus deaths

LONDON (AP) — The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the fifth country in the world to record more than 50,000 coronavirus-related deaths, a level that one of the nation's leading doctors says “should never have been reached.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK honors war dead in scaled-back Remembrance Sunday service

LONDON (AP) — In a scaled-back service, Queen Elizabeth II led tributes Sunday to those from the U.K. and the Commonwealth who perished in wartime, as most veterans paid their respects at home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II wears mask at tribute to Unknown Warrior

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II donned a face mask in public for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic when attending a brief ceremony at Westminster Abbey last week to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK honors war dead in scaled-back Remembrance Sunday service

LONDON (AP) — In a scaled-back service, Queen Elizabeth II led tributes Sunday to those from the U.K. and the Commonwealth who perished in wartime, as most veterans paid their respects at home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II wears mask at tribute to Unknown Warrior

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II donned a face mask in public for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic when attending a brief ceremony at Westminster Abbey last week to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK honors war dead in scaled-back Remembrance Sunday service

LONDON (AP) — In a scaled-back service, Queen Elizabeth II led tributes Sunday to those from the U.K. and the Commonwealth who perished in wartime, as most veterans paid their respects at home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK and EU to 'redouble efforts' on post-Brexit trade deal

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the head of the European Union's executive arm agreed Saturday to stay in contact as their negotiating teams step up efforts to conclude a post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union before time runs out.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II wears mask at tribute to Unknown Warrior

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II donned a face mask in public for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic when attending a brief ceremony at Westminster Abbey last week to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK's Johnson, praised by Trump, seeks new UK bond with Biden

LONDON (AP) — Boris Johnson’s famous charm worked wonders on Donald Trump, but he faces a tougher audience in Joe Biden.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK honors war dead in scaled-back Remembrance Sunday service

LONDON (AP) — In a scaled-back service, Queen Elizabeth II led tributes Sunday to those from the U.K. and the Commonwealth who perished in wartime, as most veterans paid their respects at home as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK does a U-turn, backs soccer star's child hunger campaign

LONDON (AP) — The British government has made another abrupt about-face and now says it will provide free meals to disadvantaged children in England over the upcoming holidays following a hugely popular child hunger campaign by soccer star Marcus Rashford.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II wears mask at tribute to Unknown Warrior

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II donned a face mask in public for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic when attending a brief ceremony at Westminster Abbey last week to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK and EU to 'redouble efforts' on post-Brexit trade deal

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the head of the European Union's executive arm agreed Saturday to stay in contact as their negotiating teams step up efforts to conclude a post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union before time runs out.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Queen Elizabeth II wears mask at tribute to Unknown Warrior

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II donned a face mask in public for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic when attending a brief ceremony at Westminster Abbey last week to mark the centenary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK and EU to 'redouble efforts' on post-Brexit trade deal

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the head of the European Union's executive arm agreed Saturday to stay in contact as their negotiating teams step up efforts to conclude a post-Brexit trade deal between the U.K. and the European Union before time runs out.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK bolsters economic support as England goes into lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The British government and the Bank of England joined forces Thursday to provide further support to an economy facing a difficult winter following the imposition of new coronavirus lockdown measures.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK bolsters economic support as England goes into lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The British government and the Bank of England joined forces Thursday to provide further support to an economy facing a difficult winter following the imposition of new coronavirus lockdown measures.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

UK extends wage support scheme until March amid new lockdown

LONDON (AP) — The British government and the Bank of England joined forces Thursday to provide further support to an economy that is set for a difficult winter following the imposition of new coronavirus lockdown measures.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Bank of England deploys more stimulus as lockdown begins

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England has increased its monetary stimulus by a bigger than anticipated 150 billion pounds ($195 billion) as it tries to boost the economy through new lockdown measures.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Retail therapy, last pints: England readies for new lockdown

LONDON (AP) — Last-minute shoppers in England came out in force Wednesday and thirsty drinkers planned their final freshly poured pints in a pub for the next month as Britain prepared to join large swaths of Europe in a coronavirus lockdown designed to save its health care system from being …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over 'wife-beater' claims

LONDON (AP) — Johnny Depp lost his high-stakes libel case Monday against The Sun tabloid newspaper for labeling him a “wife beater,” as a British judge said he believed the actor had abused ex-wife Amber Heard to such an extent that she frequently feared for her life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Retail therapy, last pints: England readies for new lockdown

LONDON (AP) — Last-minute shoppers in England came out in force Wednesday and thirsty drinkers planned their final freshly poured pints in a pub for the next month as Britain prepared to join large swaths of Europe in a coronavirus lockdown designed to save its health care system from being …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Pints poured, retail therapy: England readies for lockdown

LONDON (AP) — Thirsty drinkers in England will be enjoying their final freshly poured pints in a pub for a month Wednesday while shoppers will get one last dose of retail therapy as the country prepares to join large swathes of Europe in lockdown as part of intensified efforts to …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

English retailers fret over Christmas as lockdown 2.0 looms

LONDON (AP) — This year, the annual illumination of the Christmas lights on London's famous Oxford Street was very much a bittersweet moment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over 'wife-beater' claims

LONDON (AP) — Johnny Depp lost his high-stakes libel case Monday against The Sun tabloid newspaper for labeling him a “wife beater,” as a British judge said he believed the actor had abused ex-wife Amber Heard to such an extent that she frequently feared for her life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

English retailers fret over Christmas as lockdown 2.0 looms

LONDON (AP) — This year, the annual illumination of the Christmas lights on London's famous Oxford Street was very much a bittersweet moment.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over 'wife-beater' claims

LONDON (AP) — Johnny Depp lost his high-stakes libel case Monday against The Sun tabloid newspaper for labeling him a “wife beater,” as a British judge said he believed the actor had abused ex-wife Amber Heard to such an extent that she frequently feared for her life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over 'wife-beater' claims

LONDON (AP) — Johnny Depp lost his high-stakes libel case Monday against The Sun tabloid newspaper for labeling him a “wife beater,” as a British judge said he believed the actor had abused ex-wife Amber Heard to such an extent that she frequently feared for her life.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

British court rules against Johnny Depp in libel case

LONDON (AP) — A British court ruled Monday against Johnny Depp in his libel case against the owner of the Sun tabloid newspaper, which labelled him a “wife beater.”

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

IMF blames resurgent coronavirus for UK growth downgrades

LONDON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its growth forecasts for the British economy for this year and next, following an acceleration in the number of coronavirus infections over the past couple of weeks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

IMF blames resurgent coronavirus for UK growth downgrades

LONDON (AP) — The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its growth forecasts for the British economy for this year and next, following an acceleration in the number of coronavirus infections over the past couple of weeks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Out and about again: Queen Elizabeth in visit with William

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday carried out her first public engagement outside of a royal residence since early March when the coronavirus pandemic started to impact upon on all aspects of day-to-day life in the U.K.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Out and about again: Queen Elizabeth in visit with William

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday carried out her first public engagement outside of a royal residence since early March when the coronavirus pandemic started to impact upon on all aspects of day-to-day life in the U.K.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of Les Miserables, dead at 95

LONDON (AP) — Herbert Kretzmer, the journalist and lyricist best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, has died. He was 95.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Out and about again: Queen Elizabeth in visit with William

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday carried out her first public engagement outside of a royal residence since early March when the coronavirus pandemic started to impact upon on all aspects of day-to-day life in the U.K.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of Les Miserables, dead at 95

LONDON (AP) — Herbert Kretzmer, the journalist and lyricist best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, has died. He was 95.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

London faces new restrictions as city sees higher virus risk

LONDON (AP) — London and seven other areas will face further restrictions after the British government on Thursday raised their coronavirus risk levels in an effort to slow the exponential rise in infection rates across the country.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Out and about again: Queen Elizabeth in visit with William

LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday carried out her first public engagement outside of a royal residence since early March when the coronavirus pandemic started to impact upon on all aspects of day-to-day life in the U.K.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Ryanair blames European 'mismanagement' for winter cuts

LONDON (AP) — Ryanair became the latest European airline to announce big reductions in its winter schedule after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were reimposed across the continent.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of Les Miserables, dead at 95

LONDON (AP) — Herbert Kretzmer, the journalist and lyricist best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, has died. He was 95.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK urged to conclude trade deal with EU to limit Brexit cost

LONDON (AP) — A leading international economic watchdog urged the British government to conclude a free trade agreement with the European Union in the coming days and weeks to support the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Herbert Kretzmer, lyricist of Les Miserables, dead at 95

LONDON (AP) — Herbert Kretzmer, the journalist and lyricist best known for his English-language adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, has died. He was 95.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK urged to conclude trade deal with EU to limit Brexit cost

LONDON (AP) — A leading international economic watchdog urged the British government to conclude a free trade agreement with the European Union in the coming days and weeks to support the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK unemployment ascent accelerates amid winter job fears

LONDON (AP) — Unemployment in the U.K. spiked higher in August, a clear sign that the jobless rate is heading towards levels not seen in 30 years as a government salary-support program ends this month and new local restrictions are imposed to suppress a resurgence of the coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK unemployment ascent accelerates amid winter job fears

LONDON (AP) — Unemployment in the U.K. spiked higher in August, a clear sign that the jobless rate is heading towards levels not seen in 30 years as a government salary-support program ends this month and new local restrictions are imposed to suppress a resurgence of the coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK unemployment rate spikes to 4.5% amid winter job fears

LONDON (AP) — Unemployment across the U.K. spiked sharply in August, a clear signal that the jobless rate is heading towards levels not seen in nearly 30 years when a British government salary-support scheme ends this month and new local restrictions are imposed to suppress a second wave of the …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

England to have 3-tier lockdown system amid 'tipping point'

LONDON (AP) — Millions of people in northern England are anxiously waiting to hear how much further virus restrictions will be tightened in coming days as the British government confirmed Sunday that it will be introducing a new system for local lockdowns.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

England to have 3-tier lockdown system amid 'tipping point'

LONDON (AP) — Millions of people in northern England are anxiously waiting to hear how much further virus restrictions will be tightened in coming days as the British government confirmed Sunday that it will be introducing a new system for local lockdowns.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Northern England mayors slam UK government's support package

LONDON (AP) — Mayors representing big cities in northern England have slammed the British government's latest wage support package for employees in businesses that may be ordered to close as part of efforts to suppress local coronavirus outbreaks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK bolsters salary support for those hit by local lockdowns

LONDON (AP) — The British government said Friday it will pay two thirds of the salaries of workers in companies that have to close as a result of new coronavirus restrictions widely expected to come into effect next week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

England to have 3-tier lockdown system amid 'tipping point'

LONDON (AP) — Millions of people in northern England are anxiously waiting to hear how much further virus restrictions will be tightened in coming days as the British government confirmed Sunday that it will be introducing a new system for local lockdowns.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK at 'tipping point:' England braces for more restrictions

LONDON (AP) — Millions of people in northern England are anxiously waiting to hear how much further virus restrictions will be tightened as one of the British government's leading medical advisers warned Sunday that the country is at a crucial juncture in the second wave of the coronavirus.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Northern England mayors slam UK government's support package

LONDON (AP) — Mayors representing big cities in northern England have slammed the British government's latest wage support package for employees in businesses that may be ordered to close as part of efforts to suppress local coronavirus outbreaks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK bolsters salary support for those hit by local lockdowns

LONDON (AP) — The British government said Friday it will pay two thirds of the salaries of workers in companies that have to close as a result of new coronavirus restrictions widely expected to come into effect next week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Northern England mayors slam UK government's support package

LONDON (AP) — Mayors representing big cities in northern England have slammed the British government's latest wage support package for employees in businesses that may be ordered to close as part of efforts to suppress local coronavirus outbreaks.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

UK bolsters salary support for those hit by local lockdowns

LONDON (AP) — The British government said Friday it will pay two thirds of the salaries of workers in companies that have to close as a result of new coronavirus restrictions widely expected to come into effect next week.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Virus slump expected to rival big recessions in history

LONDON (AP) — The coronavirus-related recessions around the world are going to be bad — and for some of the world's major industrial nations the worst that anyone alive has experienced, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Virus slump expected to rival big recessions in history

Bank expects France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. to shrink by between 4% and 9% in 2020

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Bank expects France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the U.K. and the U.S. to shrink by between 4% and 9% in 2020

LONDON — The coronavirus-related recessions around the world are going to be bad — and for some of the world’s major industrial nations the worst that anyone alive has experienced, according to analysts at Deutsche Bank.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Long-standing UK restaurant chain goes bust as sector reels

LONDON (AP) — Well-known food and retail chains in Britain are calling in bankruptcy administrators and struggling to pay bills after the government ordered shops and restaurants closed to fight the coronavirus pandemic.

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British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus

LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the first leader of a major nation to contract COVID-19, but he insisted Friday that he remains in charge of the U.K.'s response to the outbreak.

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'Not forgotten': UK unveils big new scheme for self-employed

LONDON (AP) — The British government unveiled another massive income support scheme on Thursday, this time for the 5 million-or-so self-employed people, many of whom face financial ruin from the shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

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'Stay at home': UK's Johnson ramps up response to virus

LONDON (AP) — Britain has become the latest European country to go into effective lockdown to deal with the threat of the coronavirus pandemic, after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday sweeping curbs on everyday activity including the banning of any gatherings of more than two people who do not …

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In response to virus, Bank of England cuts main rate to 0.1%

LONDON (AP) — The Bank of England slashed its main interest rate to 0.1%, the lowest level since its founding in 1694, and reactivated a bond-buying stimulus program to cushion against the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.

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UK government slammed for failing its Windrush immigrants

LONDON (AP) — An independent report sharply criticized Britain's Conservative government on Thursday for the way it treated long-term U.K. residents who were wrongly caught up in a government drive to reduce illegal immigration.

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UK ramps up virus fight: no pubs, 12-week isolation for some

LONDON (AP) — British authorities on Monday dramatically ramped up measures to combat the new coronavirus, urging all U.K. residents to avoid unnecessary contact with others and telling people in the most vulnerable groups to stay at home for three months.

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Michel Roux, legendary French chef in UK restaurants, dies

LONDON (AP) — Michel Roux, the French-born chef who had a profound influence on elevating Britain's dining habits, has died. He was 78.

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UK interest rates cut, funds freed up to ease virus impact

LONDON (AP) — Britain took bold steps on Wednesday to cushion the economic shock of the coronavirus outbreak, as the government announced a 30 billion-pound ($39 billion) stimulus package and the Bank of England slashed its key interest rate to a record low of 0.25%.

DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Backatcha: Thunberg returns Trump's climate jibe

DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — Greta Thunberg isn't easily intimidated.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Britain's EU Journey: When De Gaulle said 'non' twice

LONDON (AP) — Britain officially leaves the European Union on Jan. 31 after a debilitating political period that has bitterly divided the nation since the 2016 Brexit referendum.

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Turning up the heat

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

A dramatic decline

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Establishing common ground again

BRUSSELS - Following weeks of recrimination and distrust, Greece and its creditors in the 19-nation eurozone reached an agreement Friday on extending the country's rescue loans, a move that should dramatically ease concerns it was heading for the euro exit as soon as next month.

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Old World inflation down to 0.3 percent

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A lackluster economy

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 9 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Eurozone's longest-ever recession comes to an end

MADRID - Minube, a travel startup on the outskirts of Madrid, is doing something that many Spanish companies haven't thought about for years: It's hiring.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Survey: Europeans ambivalent to the euro

LONDON - The debt crisis that has ravaged Europe for the best part of three years has exposed a dislike of the single currency but little desire to abandon it, a wide-ranging survey of public opinion found Tuesday.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Eurozone unemployment hits record high

LONDON - The 17 countries that use the euro are facing the highest unemployment rates in the history of the currency as recession once again spreads across Europe, pressuring leaders to focus less on austerity and more on stimulating growth.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO

War of words over Greek debt heats up

ZURICH - The war of words between Europe and private investors heated up Tuesday as talks to reduce Greece's massive debt burden hit an impasse.

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Euro in danger, Europe races for debt solution

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Report: European economy has all but stalled

LONDON - Europe appears headed for a recession - if it isn't in one already.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 12 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Eurozone says bailout funds enough ... for now

BRUSSELS - Top European officials insisted Monday that they have enough financial firepower right now to deal with Europe's government debt crisis - but did not rule out increasing Europe's bailout fund in the future.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 13 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Shares drop on bank refunding talk

LONDON - Germany's main stock market was the only major index in Europe and the U.S. to fall Friday as investors were dismayed by reports that Deutsche Bank AG is planning to raise as much as 11.4 billion to lift its stake in Deutsche Postbank AG and shore up its …

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Most EU banks pass 'stress tests'

LONDON - The results are in: Only seven of 91 European banks flunked the "stress tests" aimed at clearing up market fears about the strength of the continent's banking system amid the debt crisis.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Greek plan gets lukewarm response

LONDON - The euro rebounded from a 10-month low on Friday but European stocks dropped, as markets gave an initially lukewarm response to the eurozone's bailout program for Greece, which would extend loans only as a last resort and involve the International Monetary Fund.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

World markets steady ahead of JP Morgan earnings

LONDON - World stock markets remained subdued Thursday as relief over China's economic growth was offset by renewed fears about the state of the U.S. economy ahead of key earnings releases from leading American banks.

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World markets steady ahead of JP Morgan earnings

LONDON - World stock markets remained subdued Thursday as relief over China's economic growth was offset by renewed fears about the state of the U.S. economy ahead of key earnings releases from leading American banks.

HUNGRY HORSE NEWS | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

World markets steady ahead of JP Morgan earnings

LONDON - World stock markets remained subdued Thursday as relief over China's economic growth was offset by renewed fears about the state of the U.S. economy ahead of key earnings releases from leading American banks.

WHITEFISH PILOT | UPDATED 15 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO