Laura Lynch
Considering Independence For Scotland
The Scottish government is looking at a possible exit from Britain, it has scheduled a referendum on independence for 2014.
Clinics ‘should offer to remove PIP breast implants’
The British government has done an urgent review of the risk of faulty PIP breast implants that 40,000 British women have received.
Humble Inventions are Hidden Heroes
The World’s Laura Lynch celebrated some humble inventions, including paper clips and rubber bands, that have changed the world.
London Bankers Welcome End Of Tough Year
There’s one group of people in London who will probably be happier than most to see the end of 2011. It’s the bankers, the men and women who work in the financial district known as The City.
Meryl Streep as ‘Iron Lady’ Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher: the mere mention of her name still provokes strong feelings in Britain. Now the Iron Lady is back – on the big screen.
Laurent Gbagbo Faces International Criminal Court
Gbagbo appeared in the court at The Hague on Monday to face charges of crimes against humanity.
Britain’s Curry Crisis
The World’s Laura Lynch reports on a growing restaurant crisis in Britain. New, tighter immigration rules have led to a shortage of curry chefs there. Curry is Britain’s national dish.
Public Sector Strike Rallies Held Across UK
Tens of thousands attend rallies around the UK as a public sector strike over pensions disrupts schools, hospitals and other services.
In Thanks to Those We Have Lost on the Frontlines
The Thanksgiving holiday in the United States coincides with the journalistic awards season here in Britain. Last night, I attended a ceremony honouring some of our craft’s best. It was an event that provoked feelings of pride and sadness at the same time. [...]
Hugh Grant Accuses British Tabloid of Hacking
Actor Hugh Grant gave evidence Monday to a public inquiry into press standards in Britain. Grant alleged that the British tabloid newspaper Mail on Sunday may have hacked his phone.
Occupy London Protesters Face Eviction As Well
As pressure is stepped up on Occupy Wall Street protesters in the US, Laura Lynch reports from London that protesters camped by St. Paul’s Cathedral are under threat of eviction.
New Evidence In British Tabloid Scandal
The phone hacking scandal in Britain has taken a new twist: A former private investigator admitted to widespread surveillance of public and private figures on behalf of the “News of the World” tabloid.
British Army Museum Exhibit Features War Horses
A new exhibition at the British Army museum highlights the hidden heroes of war – the 100′s of thousands of horses who were sent to the frontlines.
St Paul’s Cathedral Cleric Resigns Over Occupy Protests
Giles Fraser, the Canon Chancellor at London’s St Paul’s Cathedral has resigned over the handling of ‘Occupy London’ protests outside his church.
Fawzia Koofi, Afghanistan’s First Female President?
Fawzia Koofi is embracing a dream for herself and her country. She wants to become the next president.
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