Topic: Westminster

Scotland university fee plan riles the English

A Scottish government plan to charge UK students outside Scotland full tuition while providing a free education to Scotland-based students prompts accusations of inequality and discrimination.
09/27/2011 10:49 am

Chapter & Verse Oh, no! Coco Chanel – was a Nazi spy?

Hal Vaughan's new biography, "Sleeping with the Enemy: Coco Chanel's Secret War," argues that Coco Chanel was an anti-Semitic Nazi spy who went on secret missions for the German government.
08/18/2011 12:27 pm

London riots subdued, wheels of justice begin to turn [VIDEO]

The first batches of more than 1,200 people arrested across England began appearing in court today. Among them were a postman, a charity worker, and a millionaire's teen daughter.
08/11/2011 02:18 pm

From 'Ninja Wendi' to 'daft hysteria,' UK press turns a sharp pen on Murdoch and Co.

With the spotlight shining bright on Rupert Murdoch, his media empire, and his political ties, British columnists are offering up searing critiques on every aspect of the phone hacking scandal. Here's a sampling:
07/20/2011 05:52 pm

Can British Prime Minister Cameron shake phone-hacking scandal's taint?

Prime Minister David Cameron is under fire for his ties to Rupert Murdoch and for hiring a former New of the World editor who has become a central character in the phone-hacking investigation.
07/20/2011 12:57 pm

British phone hacking scandal hits second tabloid, crosses borders

The phone hacking inquiry broadened Friday with a police raid on the Daily Star Sunday and allegations that News of the World broke into a Scottish politician's voicemail.
07/08/2011 06:07 pm

NFL lockout: Small businesses begin to sweat

NFL lockout could mean smaller revenues for businesses that rely on training camps. NFL lockout would have to last seven more weeks to begin affecting training camp.
06/13/2011 11:33 am

Obama's Europe visit: redefined ties and a touch of 'political Beatlemania'

European leaders warmed to President Obama's emphasis on pragmatism and mutual values. Playing ping-pong and visiting Moneygall, Ireland, didn't hurt his popular image, either.
05/30/2011 11:00 am

In Pictures Obama visits Britain

London quiet on the eve of William and Kate's wedding

While 2 billion people are expected to watch Friday's royal nuptials, London was downright quiet the day before.
04/28/2011 05:07 pm

Westminster Dog Show 2011: Can my dog join Westminster Kennel Club?

Membership in the Westminster Kennel Club is 'by invitation only,' says a spokesman. That's OK. Fido and Spot didn't want to compete in the Westminster Dog Show 2011 anyway.
02/15/2011 12:12 pm

Westminster Dog Show: Five spunky Best in Show winners

The Westminster Dog Show in New York draws nearly 2,500 entrants a year, with handlers spending as much as $1 million a year on a single dog. Here are the dogs who won Best in Show in each of the past five years.
02/14/2011 01:43 pm

In Pictures Westminster doggy 'dos

In Pictures Cleanup of UK student protests

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Global News Blog Guy Fawkes Day 2010: Why Americans want to 'remember, remember the fifth of November'

Guy Fawkes Day 2010 gives Brits occasion to burn in effigy the revolutionary who attempted to violently restore Catholicism in 1605. But some see him as a symbol for dramatic change in government.
11/05/2010 04:58 pm

The Adam Smith Institute Blog Al Gore, Iain Murray and the 'tea party'

How can Al Gore, life-long public servant, afford such a big house? These and other questions fill a new book coming out from Iain Murray.
09/11/2010 11:05 am

Editor's Blog Madam Speaker: Why No. 2 matters

Nancy Pelosi ocupies the second highest elected post in the US.Will she be remembered as a Henry Clay or a Galusha Grow?
07/15/2010 12:26 pm

Gallery Royal families: Europe's last monarchies

The Adam Smith Institute Blog Future of the British Financial Services Authority

Outgoing FSA head Hector Sants is expected to seek tighter regulation of British banks. Too much regulation, however, could create real problems.
05/12/2010 03:25 pm

Can David Cameron keep new UK coalition government together?

New UK Prime Minister David Cameron came to power Tuesday on the back of Britain's first coalition government since World War II. Historically, British coalitions have worked best in times of crisis and with looming budget cuts. Cameron and junior partner Nick Clegg are vowing to stick together for years to come.
05/12/2010 11:43 am

British election: What it means for the UK and the US

Britain searches for a new direction after 13 years of Labour rule, the first hung Parliament in 36 years, and one of the worst economies since World War II.
05/08/2010 10:44 am

Labour in turmoil ahead of final UK election debate

The final UK election debate Thursday night is supposed to focus on the economy, a strong issue for the Labour Party. But Prime Minister Gordon Brown's outburst after meeting a working-class supporter may give further boost to Conservative David Cameron and Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg.
04/29/2010 10:56 am

On UK campaign trail, Labour MP battles appeal of far-right British National Party

On the UK campaign trail ahead of the May 6 general election, Labour MP Margaret Hodge is fighting a fierce challenge from Nick Griffin, the leader of the far-right British National Party who hopes to win the BNP's first-ever parliamentary seat. The challenge is a sign of the anti-incumbent fever sweeping the UK.
04/21/2010 11:13 am

Dad of a fallen Marine perseveres against protests at military funerals

Albert Snyder says he won't pay court-ordered legal fees of the fundamentalist Westboro Baptist Church, which organizes protests at military funerals. He sued the group after it picketed at his son's funeral in 2006, and the US Supreme Court has agreed to hear his appeal.
03/30/2010 09:09 pm