Britain’s Tempest warplane heads for a dogfight with an EU rivalThe Economist Tempestuous timesBritain’s Tempest warplane heads for a dogfight with an EU rival Economic logic suggests the British and European projects should …
As Britain’s students hit the library, university bars call timeThe Economist Tequila crammersAs Britain’s students hit the library, university bars call time The boozers are closing, in the face of more sensible students and …
UK News How Britain exports Islamist extremism to BangladeshThe Economist Britain has long complained about the influence of foreign radicals. Now the tables are turned SINCE THE first wave of Bangladeshi migrants arrived in …
Lessons from Britain, the world’s biggest offshore wind marketThe Economist The experimentLessons from Britain, the world’s biggest offshore wind market Climate issue: Is Britain an example of successful industrial strategy or …
Britain’s ban on jobs for asylum-seekers pleases nobodyThe Economist Bosses, do-gooders and populists all have different reasons for opposing the restriction THE HOME OFFICE’S waiting room stretches the length and …
Liberal Democrats (UK) The Liberal Democrats bet on a vow to overturn the Brexit referendumThe Economist Ctrl+Z BrexitThe Liberal Democrats bet on a vow to overturn the Brexit referendum THE LIBERAL DEMOCRATS do not like Brexit. To clear up any lingering …
UK News David Cameron’s alternative memoirsThe Economist This week the former prime minister published his memoirs. Here we print an extract from the book he might have written had he won the referendum A …
UK News What would happen to interest rates after a no-deal Brexit?The Economist FlooredWhat would happen to interest rates after a no-deal Brexit? The Bank of England has less room for manoeuvre today than it did after the …
UK News How pacts and tactical voting could sway the coming British electionThe Economist Divided they fallHow pacts and tactical voting could sway the coming British election Nigel Farage makes the Tories an offer they can refuse NIGEL …
UK News Cabinet churn is disrupting Britain’s governmentThe Economist Ministerial life expectancy in some departments is less than a year AFTER AMBER RUDD quit the government on September 7th, Thérèse Coffey became the …
John Bercow John Bercow is ousted—but the government will not choose his successorThe Economist Speaker mutedJohn Bercow is ousted—but the government will not choose his successor By retiring now, Mr Bercow ensures the next Speaker will be chosen …
UK News When two tribes go to lunchThe Economist Despite being locked in conflict, Leavers and Remainers have some striking things in common THE MOST powerful tool at the political journalist’s …
UK News Britain signals an about-turn on immigrationThe Economist Foreign students will be allowed to work for two years after study, rather than the current four months AS THE TORY leadership election hobbled on, …
UK News Europe ponders how to avoid blame for no-dealThe Economist Watchers in the darkEurope ponders how to avoid blame for no-deal As the courts are drawn into the argument, there is still no sign of an alternative …
UK News What lies behind the strike that has grounded British AirwaysThe Economist Labour painsWhat lies behind the strike that has grounded British Airways An acute shortage of pilots has turned into a glut ON A NORMAL Monday morning …
UK News Europe ponders how to avoid blame for no-dealThe Economist Watchers in the darkEurope ponders how to avoid blame for no-deal As the courts are drawn into the Brexit crisis, there is still no sign of an …
UK News What lies behind the strike that has grounded British AirwaysThe Economist Crowded cockpitsWhat lies behind the strike that has grounded British Airways An acute shortage of pilots has turned into a glut ON A NORMAL Monday …
UK News Amber Rudd quits the cabinet and the Tory party. Who’s next?The Economist Boris’s bad week continuesAmber Rudd quits the cabinet and the Tory party. Who’s next? Another moderate Conservative resigns over the prime minister’s …
UK News A British baby boom grows upThe Economist As the 2012 generation ages it is causing “stomach aches” for the welfare state “THE OH, OH, Ohhh-lympics!” ran one tabloid headline. “As record …
UK News Without Scotland, the Tories may struggle to win a majorityThe Economist A warning blastWithout Scotland, the Tories may struggle to win a majority Ruth Davidson’s departure is a boost to the Scottish National Party, which …
UK News British politics goes into the upside downThe Economist A country that prides itself on its common sense and moderation is doing ever stranger things SO MANY EXTRAORDINARY events are happening in British …
UK News Brexit-related food stockpiling is on the riseThe Economist Consumers squirrelling away food are looking a bit less batty WHEN THE food riots start, says Linda, a university administrator from Brighton, “I plan …
UK News A new index finds neglect in Britain’s banlieuesThe Economist There is a strong association between a neighbourhood’s position on the new index and its support for Brexit THERE ARE no public toilets in Bartley …
UK News How Britain’s staid Conservative Party became a radical insurgencyThe Economist The future of the rightHow Britain’s staid Conservative Party became a radical insurgency The transformation of the Tory party leaves surviving MPs …
Boris Johnson A tumultuous week for Boris Johnson suggests an election is on the cardsThe Economist Johnson’s baby takes a bathA tumultuous week for Boris Johnson suggests an election is on the cards The prime minister loses again and again in the …
UK News How Britain’s staid Conservative Party became a radical insurgencyThe Economist The future of the rightHow Britain’s staid Conservative Party became a radical insurgency A transformation of the Tory party leaves surviving MPs …
Boris Johnson Boris Johnson’s heavy Brexit defeatThe Economist The prime minister threatens to call an election after Tory MPs rebel in an attempt to stop no deal AFTER A noisy and often raucous emergency Brexit …
Brexit Party Parliament’s Brexit showdown beginsThe Economist As MPs prepare to legislate against a no-deal Brexit, the prime minister considers calling an election to thwart them BRITAIN’S HOUSE OF COMMONS …
The Football League The end of a 134-year-old English football clubThe Economist Bury’s demise shows the trials of life in the lower leagues ON A COOL evening in April, Bury Football Club celebrated. A 1-1 draw against Tranmere …
