Danica Kirka
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Bank of England governor rejects criticism on inflation
Bank of England Gov. Andrew Bailey has rejected criticism that the institution didn’t move quickly enough to quash inflationary pressures → Read More
Bank of England governor rejects criticism on inflation
Bank of England Gov. Andrew Bailey on Monday rejected criticism that the institution didn’t move quickly enough to quash inflationary pressures, telling a parliamentary committee that monetary policymakers weren’t able to predict wars. → Read More
'Wagatha Christie' offers her side in whodunnit libel case
The woman known to British tabloid readers as Wagatha Christie has testified about the sleuthing techniques that led to her nickname → Read More
UK unveils winning pudding for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee
Jemma Melvin’s sunshine bright, sweet and sour concoction topped with whipped cream and crumbled cookies beat 5,000 other recipes. → Read More
A trifle for the queen: UK unveils Jubilee pudding winner
It’s not just a trifle. It’s history. → Read More
UK economic growth slows, raising recession concerns
Britain’s economy grew at the slowest pace in a year during the first quarter as retailers and manufacturers were hurt by supply disruptions and higher prices, raising concerns that the country may be headed for a recession. → Read More
Putin's Victory Day speech passionate but empty
Vladimir Putin had no victories in Ukraine to proclaim on Victory Day. Nor did his speech at the Red Square military parade offer any clear pictures of when a victory may come or how it would be achieved. → Read More
Mobility issues to prevent Queen Elizabeth from attending Parliament opening
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II will not attend the opening of Parliament on Tuesday amid ongoing mobility issues. Buckingham Palace said in a statement Monday that the decision was made in consultation with her doctors and that she had “reluctantly’’ decided not to attend. → Read More
Andrew, Harry and Meghan won't appear on Jubilee balcony
Buckingham Palace on Friday answered the biggest remaining questions about Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. → Read More
Andrew, Harry and Meghan won't appear on Jubilee balcony
Buckingham Palace on Friday answered one of the biggest remaining questions about Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations: saying that Prince... → Read More
Princes Harry & Andrew, Meghan to skip major part of queen's 70th anniversary jubilee
LONDON (AP) — Buckingham Palace on Friday answered the biggest remaining questions about Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee celebrations: Prince Andrew, Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, won't be on the palace balcony when the monarch greets the public on June 2. The balcony appearance is a centerpiece moment of many royal celebrations, with the royal family smiling and waving… → Read More
Shell reports record 1st-quarter earnings as oil prices soar
Energy giant Shell has reported record first-quarter earnings after a surge in oil prices → Read More
Shell reports record 1st-quarter earnings as oil prices soar
Energy giant Shell reported record first-quarter earnings after a surge in oil prices, fueling calls for the British government to impose a tax on energy companies’ windfall earnings to help consumers struggling with the soaring cost of living. → Read More
UK lawmaker resigns after viewing porn in House of Commons
A British lawmaker from the governing Conservative Party has resigned after admitting he watched pornography on his phone in the House of Commons chamber. → Read More
Putin gas cutoff shakes up Europe at little cost to Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin is putting pressure on European governments with his proposal to pay for oil and gas in rubles → Read More
UK: More links between common virus, hepatitis in children
British health officials investigating the cause of a spike in acute hepatitis, or liver inflammation, among children said there is increasing evidence that it is linked to a common virus. → Read More
Queen Elizabeth II privately celebrates her 96th birthday
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II was marking her 96th birthday privately Thursday, retreating to the Sandringham estate in eastern England that has offered the monarch and her late husband, Prince Philip, a refuge from the affairs of state. Elizabeth is expected to spend the day at the estate's Wood Farm cottage, a personal sanctuary where she also spent her first Christmas since Philip's death… → Read More
Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthday
Queen Elizabeth II is marking her 96th birthday privately on Thursday, retreating to the Sandringham estate in eastern England that has offered the monarch and her late husband, Prince Philip, a refuge from the affairs of state. → Read More
Queen Elizabeth II privately marks her 96th birthday
The queen's birthday comes during her platinum jubilee, where she will celebrate 70 years on the throne. → Read More
UK's Johnson rejects calls to resign amid 'partygate' fine
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has refused to resign after being fined for breaking his government's pandemic lockdown rules, saying he would instead redouble efforts to strengthen the economy and combat Russian aggression in Ukraine. → Read More