Tag: UK
London expands low-emission zone to tackle pollution
The British capital is fighting on several fronts against car pollution. In addition to the congestion charge – which also aims to reduce congestion on the roads – London multiplied…
the United Kingdom gives up mask and health pass
Mask in public places, telecommuting, visits to retirement homes… England lifted most of its restrictions on Thursday. RFI went to the business district of the City, where Londoners have not…
Faced with the “Partygate” scandal, Boris Johnson refuses to resign
Caught in the turmoil of “Partygate” and these private parties organized in Downing Street while the country was in full confinement, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson responded with great combativeness…
“Partygate”: “Boris Johnson’s government is on the brink”
The British Prime Minister is this Wednesday afternoon before the deputies to save his post, now suspended from the publication of a potentially explosive report on the parties held in…
why the Metropolitan Police of London was slow to react?
London police are investigating parties in Downing Street during lockdowns. “Garden parties”, Christmas meals, birthday parties: there would have been at least 19 over the past two years. From our…
when the British police get involved…
A new shock for Boris Johnson: the London police announce the opening of an investigation for breaches of health restrictions. The British Prime Minister and his employees are accused of…
Julian Assange allowed to challenge his extradition to the UK Supreme Court
British justice authorizes the founder of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, to challenge the court decision authorizing his extradition to the United States. On December 10, the High Court in London ruled…
Boris Johnson accused of ‘blackmail’ to avoid vote of no confidence due to ‘partygate’
As British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a serious political crisis, he is now accused of ” blackmail with 12 Tory MPs ready to trigger a vote of no confidence…
London accuses Moscow of seeking to install a pro-Russian leader in Kiev
Britain’s declassified intelligence on the Ukraine crisis reveals a grim scenario. The British government accuses Russia of preparing a puppet regime in Ukraine after an invasion. With our correspondent in…
meeting confirmed between Russian and British Defense Ministers
While pressure remains high on the Russian-Ukrainian border, diplomatic initiatives continue. The day after the meeting in Geneva between the heads of Russian and American diplomacy, Russian Defense Minister Sergei…