Britain Pledges Troops to Mali Mission, Niger Opens Airspace
The United Kingdom steps up its support for the French intervention in Mali.
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Clegg “Not Going to Change Course” on Budget Policy
The deputy prime minister says Britain cannot return to the “bad old days” of borrowing.
Clegg Criticizes Cuts as Britain Slides Into Recession
The Liberal Democrat leader questions the coalition government’s austerity program.
Cameron Backs Membership After Announcing Referendum
A referendum on European Union membership could wreck the British premier’s future.
Farage Rejects Coalition With Cameron’s Conservatives
The United Kingdom Independence Party won’t support another Cameron administration.
Is British European Membership in America’s Interest?
The United States should rather have the continent divided than united against it.
Britain “Entitled” to Request Changes in Europe: Cameron
The British prime minister promises voters a “real choice” on Europe in the next election.
British European Union Membership at Crossroad
Analysts from the geostrategic consultancy Wikistrat reflect on Britain’s future in Europe.
Britain to Miss Fiscal Targets, Credit Rating in Doubt
Britain’s top credit rating could be in peril as the country misses its debt and deficit targets.
Franco-German Defense Relations Unlikely to Deepen
Enhanced Franco-German military cooperation would effectively shut Britain out of Europe.
Britain’s Osborne: No Turning Back on Fiscal Policy
The chancellor believes that reversing budget policy would be a “complete disaster.”
Wind Farms Peppered Across Britain But What of the Tide?
The coalition government’s energy policies are confused and lack ambition.
Western European Member States Block Budget Increase
Britain and other net contributors insist that spending should be reduced.
British-Spanish Relations Sour After Gibraltar Incursion
Tensions mount after the Spanish navy tried to seize a civilian Gibraltan vessel.
“No Military Reason” for Britain Not to Intervene in Syria
Britain’s army chief suggests that there may be a “limited intervention” in Syria.