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Consequences of Brexit Are Surfacing as UK Faces Severe Labor Shortages
Unharvested crops are rotting in the U.K. amid a post-Brexit labor shortfall of 330,000 workers.
UK Nurses and Ambulance Workers Are Striking for a Fully Funded NHS
Successive conservative governments have cut funding for the universal health care system once seen as a gold standard.
UK’s New Prime Minister Makes No Apologies for Favoring the Wealthy
Public statements made by Britain’s new PM, Liz Truss, suggest she will drag the country even further to the right.
Britain’s Economic Unraveling May Be Boris Johnson’s Real Legacy
The combination of Brexit, the aftereffects of COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine has left the British economy weak.
Boris Johnson Spends Last Days in Office Laying Minefield for His Successor
Like Donald Trump, Britain’s prime minister is showing no sign of willingness to go quietly into the political night.
Johnson’s Downfall Presents Rare Opportunity for Massive Political Reset in UK
Like Trump, Boris Johnson bulldozed institutions and opposition deemed to stand in the way of his vision.
The UK Is Embarking on Largest Military Spending Hike Since the Cold War
Boris Johnson’s government seems to want to reach for military solutions even against recent allies.
Trumpism Is Not Just an American Problem. It’s Festering in the UK.
Under Boris Johnson’s watch, the U.K. has been using the pandemic as a cover for implementing authoritarian rules.
Britain Prepares for Increased Isolation in Wake of Brexit Deal
The grim realities of the Brexit deal announced on Christmas Eve are beginning to sink in.
Self-Inflicted Wound of Brexit Will Make It Harder for UK to Recover From COVID
Britain’s self-inflicted isolation will exclude it from working with EU nations toward a post-pandemic age.