What’s behind Cameron’s embrace of ‘Christian Britain’?
The British prime minister last week said that Britons should be proud of being a ‘Christian country,’ provoking a backlash from secularists who prefer a more pluralist society.
Ian Evans
London slave case: Britain needs better laws, experts say
By Ian Evans
The three women freed from 30 years of captivity are just the ‘tip of the iceberg,’ activists warn. New laws may be the answer.
British judge says Islamic adherent may not testify wearing full veil
By Ian Evans
Judge Peter Murphy wants more clarity in the lines between religion practice and state laws.
UK did not use PRISM to dodge British law, says Hague
By Ian Evans
The British foreign minister told Parliament today that all data used by British intelligence complied with the law, even that supplied by the controversial NSA surveillance program, PRISM.
UK tallies the costs of an independent Scotland
By Ian Evans
Britain’s international reputation — and its nuclear deterrent — are two of the concerns raised by members of Parliament , should Scotland vote for independence next year.
Margaret Thatcher: the divisive creator of modern Britain
By Ian Evans
Though loved and loathed equally in Britain, the former prime minister was undeniably a force for change, breaking the British unions and helping the West win the cold war.
‘New affluent workers’ and ‘precariats’? Britain’s classes get makeover
By Ian Evans
The largest-ever survey of social class by the BBC and two universities finds that there are still very rich and very poor — but much more going on in the middle.
All sides claim victory with new UK press regulator — except the press
By Ian Evans
The new regulator can impose tough fines with the force of law, pleasing Labour and the Lib Dems, but there is a safeguard against one party influencing its actions, pleasing Conservatives.
Britain to remove last troops from Germany in 2019
By Ian Evans
In a legacy of the cold war, Britain still maintains 20,000 troops in Germany. It’s now accelerating troop withdrawals.
Olympic ‘shambles’? Security firm’s guard shortage draws ire ahead of Games
By Ian Evans
The head of the private security firm G4S apologized today for falling short of the numbers needed to secure the Olympic Games. The government is turning to soldiers and extra police.