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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson inches toward securing Brexit but a delay likely

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson inches toward securing Brexit but a delay likely

Tuesday’s votes plunge the tortuous Brexit process back into grimly familiar territory: acrimonious uncertainty.
UK-based publication throws its support behind CTO Scholarship Foundation

UK-based publication throws its support behind CTO Scholarship Foundation

The CTO has worked with The Phoenix in the past, having provided speakers for the gala awards in the last three years.

The end of an era: UK House Speaker John Bercow set to step down

The end of an era: UK House Speaker John Bercow set to step down

Bercow’s emotional announcement drew sustained applause from the House and heartfelt thanks from friends and foes alike.
BREXIT crisis grows in the UK as opposition says no to snap election call by PM Johnson

BREXIT crisis grows in the UK as opposition says no to snap election call by PM Johnson

Johnson lost a vote on the same question this week, but he plans to try again Monday.
Dame Louise Martin re-elected as Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President

Dame Louise Martin re-elected as Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President

She has a long and distinguished association with the Games as an athlete – swimming for Team Scotland at the Perth 1962 Common...
UK’s Prime Minister Johnson weakened by Tory Party defections over Brexit

UK’s Prime Minister Johnson weakened by Tory Party defections over Brexit

ohnson’s tenuous position became clear even as spoke in Parliament for the first time since it reconvened
MNI Media's Breakdown: What Johnson’s Parliament Suspension Move Means for Brexit

MNI Media's Breakdown: What Johnson’s Parliament Suspension Move Means for Brexit

As politicians gear up to fight over this suspension and how Brexit should play out, here’s a look at what Johnson’s gambit mea...
Birmingham 2022 set for largest ever female and para-sport programme in Commonwealth Games history

Birmingham 2022 set for largest ever female and para-sport programme in Commonwealth Games history

Today’s announcement also confirms that there will be up to 4,500 athletes competing at Birmingham 2022 across 19 sports. The G...
‘Princess Diana: The Musical’ Celebrates the life of the Late Princess as August Marks the 22nd Anniversary of her Passing

‘Princess Diana: The Musical’ Celebrates the life of the Late Princess as August Marks the 22nd Anniversary of her Passing

I like to write current event songs – especially about politics because there is so much going on.
Daniel Caesar Performs Live in London As Part of Apple Music's Up Next Live

Daniel Caesar Performs Live in London As Part of Apple Music's Up Next Live

Apple Music Up Next is a monthly program showcasing the best new artists in the world.

New UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s agenda raises UK election speculation

New UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s agenda raises UK election speculation

Johnson won a contest to replace her as Conservative leader and prime minister by promising that the U.K. will leave the 28-nat...
Iran says that its seizure of a British oil tanker was a ‘reciprocal’ move

Iran says that its seizure of a British oil tanker was a ‘reciprocal’ move

The seizure prompted condemnation from the U.K. and its European allies as they continue to call for a de-escalation of tension...
St Kitts-born Midwife Featured in Leeds, UK, Museum

St Kitts-born Midwife Featured in Leeds, UK, Museum

The BBC News article states that Gloria Hanley left St Kitts aged 18 in 1968, seizing upon a chance to train in England as a Nu...