Frank Langfitt

Frank Langfitt appears in the following:

Brexit Day: What To Know When The U.K. Leaves The EU

Friday, January 31, 2020

Britain is ending its more than 40-year membership in the European Union. Here are some of the ways Brexit is expected to play out.

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U.K. Allows Chinese Telecom Giant Huawei To Help Build 5G Network Over U.S. Objection

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Despite U.S. pressure, the British government has decided to allow the Chinese telecom company Huawei to supply some of the equipment for the U.K.'s 5G network.

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U.K. To Develop 5G Network With Help From Huawei

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The British government is giving the Chinese telecom company Huawei a "limited role" in Britain's 5G network, despite pressure from the U.S. not to do so.

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Palace Makes Prince Harry And Meghan's 'Step Back' Official

Monday, January 20, 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, more commonly known as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, are no longer working members of the British royal family and will stop receiving public funds for royal duties.

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Harry And Meghan To Ditch Royal Titles, And Return $3M To Taxpayers

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Buckingham Palace has announced that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will no longer use their "Royal Highness" titles, and will give 2.4 million pounds back to the British government.

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Prince Harry And Meghan Will No Longer Particpate In Royal Media Pool

Wednesday, January 15, 2020

The treatment of Meghan Markle by the British tabloids is said to be one of the main reasons why she and her husband Prince Harry have chosen to distance themselves from the royal family.

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Queen Summons Charles, William And Harry For Family Meeting

Monday, January 13, 2020

Britain's Queen Elizabeth convenes a family meeting Monday to discuss the future of Prince Harry and his wife Meghan. They announced their plan to step back as senior members of the royal family.

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Prince Harry And Meghan To 'Step Back' From Their Royal Duties

Thursday, January 09, 2020

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, have announced that they want to step aside from their positions within the British Royal Family, and try to become financially independent.

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Views From The U.K. And Germany Regarding Iran

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

The United States' European allies are trying to deal with new security problems after the U.S. killing of Iran's top general.

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Same-Sex Marriage Comes To Northern Ireland

Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Same-sex couples in Northern Ireland will be able to marry in 2020, six years after the rest of the U.K.

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British Girl Finds Christmas Card Message From Shanghai Prisoner

Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Inside a box of Christmas cards belonging to a 6-year-old girl, was one that read: We are foreign prisoners in China and forced to work against our will. Please help us and notify human rights group.

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News Brief: Trump Impeached, Democrats Debate, Boris Johnson's Agenda

Thursday, December 19, 2019

House lawmakers voted to impeach President Trump in only the third such rebuke in American history. Also, Democratic presidential candidates debate and an update on Boris Johnson's agenda.

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Boris Johnson's Agenda Outlined In Queen's Speech

Thursday, December 19, 2019

The queen will unveil the government's plans for the next year on Thursday. Her speech, which is written by the prime minister, is expected to reflect the agenda of Boris Johnson's government.

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What Conservative U.K. Wins Mean For The U.S.

Saturday, December 14, 2019

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson is promising to use his newly won majority to create a "people's government" that will unite the country after three years of bitter political division.

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Conservatives Win Big In U.K. Elections

Friday, December 13, 2019

British voters have delivered a decisive victory to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party, which all but ensures Brexit.

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News Brief: Conservatives Win Big In U.K. Election, Impeachment Vote, China Trade

Friday, December 13, 2019

The British people have handed Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the Conservative Party a big victory, all but ensuring Brexit. Also, planned votes on two articles of impeachment were delayed.

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Exit Polls Show Britain's Conservative Party On Track To Win Parliament Majority

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Exit polls show that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Conservative Party are on track to win a substantial majority in Britain's parliament.

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Voters Head To Polls In U.K.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

British citizens vote Thursday in parliamentary elections that will help determine when and how the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.

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News Brief: Impeachment Markup, U.K. Election, Jersey City Shootings

Thursday, December 12, 2019

The House Judiciary Committee started the process of marking up articles of impeachment against President Trump. Also, British voters go to the polls and the latest on the Jersey City shootings.

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U.K. Election: Voters Hope To Decide Brexit's Fate And Their Country's Future

Wednesday, December 11, 2019

It will be the third general election since 2015. The stakes are high, voters are weary and the two main candidates for prime minister are polarizing.

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