/tags/england England en-US WLRN Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:00:00 GMT /religion/2023-01-18/church-of-england-refuses-to-back-same-sex-marriage The Church of England says it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time. But same-sex couples still will not be allowed to get married in its churches. Wed, 18 Jan 2023 22:00:00 GMT /religion/2023-01-18/church-of-england-refuses-to-back-same-sex-marriage Sylvia Hui | The Associated Press /travel/2022-12-20/several-british-airways-flights-out-of-the-u-s-are-delayed-due-to-technical-issues The British Airways airline said U.S.-based flight delays are being caused by a technical issue. Delays on some flights were near 24 hours. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 13:30:00 GMT /travel/2022-12-20/several-british-airways-flights-out-of-the-u-s-are-delayed-due-to-technical-issues Ayana Archie /world/2022-10-20/british-prime-minister-liz-truss-resigns-after-weeks-of-criticism-and-turmoil Truss' announcement follows weeks of criticism from her opponents and members of her own Conservative Party, and the resignation of two of her top Cabinet picks. Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:00:00 GMT /world/2022-10-20/british-prime-minister-liz-truss-resigns-after-weeks-of-criticism-and-turmoil Willem Marx /world/2022-10-18/the-u-k-s-liz-truss-hangs-on-by-a-thread-as-she-loses-another-cabinet-minister After a bruising first six weeks in office, the prime minister replaced her finance chief and lost her interior secretary. But Truss herself still faces calls to quit. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 17:00:00 GMT /world/2022-10-18/the-u-k-s-liz-truss-hangs-on-by-a-thread-as-she-loses-another-cabinet-minister Willem Marx /world/npr-breaking-news/2022-09-18/away-from-the-mourning-crowds-some-londoners-say-they-hope-the-monarchy-will-change In Peckham, about a 30-minute drive from the center of London, many people were going about their weekend as usual. While they're sad about the queen's death, they see it as an opportunity for reform. Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:30:27 GMT /world/npr-breaking-news/2022-09-18/away-from-the-mourning-crowds-some-londoners-say-they-hope-the-monarchy-will-change Rachel Treisman /news/2022-07-07/embattled-uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-resigns His resignation will trigger an internal election to pick a new leader of the Conservative Party, who will also be the next prime minister. He steps down after defections left him unable to govern. Thu, 07 Jul 2022 12:56:33 GMT /news/2022-07-07/embattled-uk-prime-minister-boris-johnson-resigns The Associated Press /news/2022-02-21/queen-elizabeth-ii-has-tested-positive-for-covid-19 Buckingham Palace said the 95-year-old monarch is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms and will continue with light duties over the next week. She has received three jabs of coronavirus vaccine. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 13:33:39 GMT /news/2022-02-21/queen-elizabeth-ii-has-tested-positive-for-covid-19 The Associated Press /news/2022-01-13/prince-andrew-is-stripped-of-his-royal-patronages-and-military-titles The move comes with Queen Elizabeth II's "approval and agreement," Buckingham Palace said. The announcement comes one day after Prince Andrew lost his bid to quash a sex-abuse lawsuit. Thu, 13 Jan 2022 23:50:41 GMT /news/2022-01-13/prince-andrew-is-stripped-of-his-royal-patronages-and-military-titles Bill Chappell /news/2021-07-12/italy-defeats-england-in-emotional-battle-for-european-soccer-championship Italy emerged victorious Sunday in a tight match that came down to penalty kicks. The loss is a crushing blow for England, which could have claimed its first international title in 55 years. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:56:53 GMT /news/2021-07-12/italy-defeats-england-in-emotional-battle-for-european-soccer-championship Elena Moore /2021-05-01/english-soccer-players-clubs-and-coaches-boycott-social-media-to-protest-racism English soccer clubs, coaches, players, journalists and the Premier League are boycotting social media for a few days. The players wants companies to do more to stop online abuse and racism. Sun, 02 May 2021 01:45:31 GMT /2021-05-01/english-soccer-players-clubs-and-coaches-boycott-social-media-to-protest-racism Jeffrey Pierre