Frank Langfitt
Stories
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Morning Edition
U.K. Government Enforces New Coronavirus Restrictions
A surge in the number of reported cases of COVID-19 in the United Kingdom has led to new constraints. Among other rules, more than six people will be forbidden to gather — indoors or out.
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All Things Considered
A Row Erupts In Britain Over 'Rule, Britannia!' At The Proms
On the final night of the Proms, a classical music festival in London, people usually sing the "Rule, Britannia!" song. But in the wake of anti-racism protests, the song was almost cut from the show.
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Morning Edition
U.K. Threatens Brexit Change That Would Violate International Law
The government of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans new legislation that could cause the collapse of final Brexit negotiations with the European Union.
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Morning Edition
U.K. Students Begin To Return To Classes During COVID-19 Pandemic
Many parents in England are looking forward to this week's return to school, but the government's shifting policy on coronavirus precautions has some worried as infections rise.
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Trump Requested Help From U.S. Ambassador In Holding British Open At A Trump Resort
A former diplomat at the U.S. embassy says Ambassador Robert Wood "Woody" Johnson IV told him about the request. "I advised him that doing so would violate federal ethics rules," he tells NPR.
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All Things Considered
Pompeo Visits U.K. To Discuss Joint Efforts To Counter China
While in London this week, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo praised the British government for its restrictions on Chinese telecoms and for offering visas to Hong Kong residents.
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Morning Edition
UK Decides British Companies Can No Longer Buy From Huawei
The UK government has decided that British telecom companies can no longer buy equipment from Huawei, the controversial Chinese telecom giant, for development of 5G beginning next year.
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Morning Edition
Britain Unveils Aid Package For Cultural Venues Like Theaters
The British government has announced it would provide a major monetary lifeline to theaters, arts and music venues, independent cinemas, and heritage sites hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Morning Edition
U.K. Protesters Topple Slave Trader Statue During Anti-Racism Protests
In Bristol, England, protesters demonstrating against racism and police brutality pulled down the statue of Edward Colston, a prominent 17th century slave trader and dumped it in the harbor.
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Weekend Edition Sunday
People Of Color In U.K. Disproportionately Affected By COVID-19
Official statistics in the United Kingdom show that people of color in there are much more likley to die from COVID-19 than the rest of the population. Health officials are trying to figure out why.