Britain

Considering Independence For Scotland

By Laura Lynch ⋅ January 25, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Scotland flags (Photo: Craig Bennett/Flickr)

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’

By Laura Lynch ⋅ January 6, 2012 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

The British government has done an urgent review of the risk of faulty PIP breast implants that 40,000 British women have received.

Meryl Streep as ‘Iron Lady’ Margaret Thatcher

By Laura Lynch ⋅ December 12, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Meryl Streep as Mrs Thatcher (Photo: @IronLadyFilm/Twitter)

Margaret Thatcher: the mere mention of her name still provokes strong feelings in Britain. Now the Iron Lady is back – on the big screen.

Public Sector Strike Rallies Held Across UK

By Laura Lynch ⋅ November 30, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Unions accuse the government of failing to participate in proper negotiations in recent weeks, a claim rejected by ministers. (Photo: Laura Lynch)

Tens of thousands attend rallies around the UK as a public sector strike over pensions disrupts schools, hospitals and other services.

Swaziland Chief Fought With Allied Forces in WWII

By Alex Gallafent ⋅ November 11, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Chief Mnikwa Dlamini of Hhelehhele, in the Hhohho region of northern Swaziland. Now 88-years-old, Chief Mnikwa fought alongside Allied forces in Europe and north Africa during the Second World War. (Photo: Alex Gallafent)

The World’s Alex Gallafent brings us the story of an 88-year-old tribal chief from Swaziland. He’s also a veteran of World War Two.

Mercenary Simon Mann

By The World ⋅ October 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Simon Mann (Photo: "Cry Havoc" Book Cover)

Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to Simon Mann, a former British Army officer who became a mercenary and launched a coup d’etat again the dictatorship of Equatorial Guinea in 2004.

British Defense Chief Steps Down

By Laura Lynch ⋅ October 14, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Liam Fox (Photo: Steve Punter/Wiki Commons)

UK Defense Minister Liam Fox has resigned after a week of pressure over his working relationship with friend and self-styled adviser Adam Werritty.

Future of Britain’s Brutal Building

By The World ⋅ October 7, 2011 ⋅ 22 comments ⋅ Transcript

Preston bus station, in Preston, Lancashire, England. (Photo: Dr Greg/Wikipedia)

Preston Bus Station, once the largest bus station in the world, is slated for demolition as part of a redevelopment scheme.

UK Inquiry Into Libya Rendition

By The World ⋅ September 5, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

British Prime Minister David Cameron (Photo: BBC)

An inquiry looking into accusations that Britain was complicit in the torture of terrorism suspects has said it will examine new allegations about close ties between British intelligence and Muammar Gaddafi’s security services.