25,000 U.K. ambulance workers go on strike in blow to health service
"People are waiting longer because we can't get to them. It's a lack of capacity in every department," said one ambulance worker.
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Virgin Orbit U.K. space mission fails
The first satellite mission launched from U.K, soil failed on Monday night. Officials said the Virgin Orbit rocket launched as planned, but an "anomaly" happed just before it reached orbit. CBS News foreign correspondent Charlie D'Agata explains why the launch is still being considered a success for Britain's space agency.
Prince Harry's memoir "Spare" released
After weeks of headline-grabbing leaks and TV interviews, Prince Harry's tell-all memoir, "Spare," is finally on bookshelves worldwide. As CBS News correspondent Holly Williams reports, the book is full of startling revelations and bombshell allegations regarding Harry's brother William, his father King Charles, and the U.K. tabloid media.
Some single-use plastics will be banned in England
The U.K. government will announce its plan to ban some single-use plastic products, mostly items used for takeout food and drinks, this weekend, CBS News has confirmed.
Ex-Sex Pistol Johnny Rotten to battle for spot in Eurovision contest
Rotten's current band, Public Image Ltd, will be among six acts battling it out in a TV special to represent Ireland in the European song contest.
U.K.'s hottest-ever year was fueled by human-caused climate change
Researchers warn that if carbon dioxide emissions aren't rapidly reduced, this record-breaking heat will soon become the norm.
Patients mistakenly told they have lung cancer in Christmas text mishap
They were also sent a form meant for people with terminal illnesses to apply for benefits.
Ariana Grande donates Christmas gifts to Manchester hospitals
Ariana Grande has continued to give back to the city since the 2017 bombing following her show at Manchester Arena which killed 22 people and injured hundreds more.
King Charles honors late queen on Christmas
Britain's King Charles III paid tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first Christmas address as monarch. CBS News' Tanya Rivero has more.
King Charles makes no mention of Harry and Meghan in Christmas address
King Charles III evoked memories of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first Christmas message as monarch.
Maxi Jazz, lead singer of British band Faithless, dies at 65
Jazz's bandmates remembered the late singer as a "brilliant lyricist, a DJ, a Buddhist, a magnificent stage presence, car lover, endless talker, beautiful person, moral compass and genius."
U.K. Border Force goes on strike
U.K. officials have warned travelers that there could be disruptions and delays as the Border Force stages a strike. Mail and highway workers are also walking off the job amid a wave of labor actions. Helena Humphrey joined Elaine Quijano on "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the strikes.
U.K. economy faces "stagflation," strikes
John Quelch, dean of the University of Miami Herbert School Business, joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the recent downturn n the U.K. economy.
Dead man found in wheel of jet that landed at London's Gatwick airport
The body has been taken to a morgue for DNA testing and an investigation is underway, officials said.
Britons told to avoid "risky activity" as ambulance workers strike
"It's never nice going to someone who has been waiting five, six, seven or 10 hours for an ambulance," one paramedic said.
Jeremy Clarkson "horrified to have caused so much hurt" with Meghan Markle column
Clarkson wrote that he hated Markle "on a cellular level" and dreamed of her being paraded naked through British towns "while the crowds chant 'Shame!' and throw lumps of excrement at her."
Nurses and rail workers strike in U.K.
Nurses across the United Kingdom launched an unprecedented strike today, as rail workers continue their own walkout across the country. BBC correspondent Nick Johnson joins CBS News from London to discuss the strikes.
At least 4 dead as boat capsizes in frigid waters between U.K., France
The small boat was apparently full of migrants trying to make the well-trodden, but extremely risky English Channel crossing from mainland Europe to Britain.
U.K. warned of rise in young, far-right "Self-Initiated Terrorists"
The parliamentarians urged the security services to tighten background checks, noting the "fragmented and complex" nature of the threat, driven largely by the internet.
King Charles III unveils first Christmas card as monarch
This year will mark the first time in seven decades that Queen Elizabeth II will not lead the nation through holiday festivities.
3 young boys die after falling into icy lake in U.K.
Rescuers pulled the boys from the icy waters but they could not be revived. A fourth child remains in critical condition.
Suspect in 1988 Lockerbie bombing now in U.S. custody
Authorities say the Libyan man suspected of making the bomb that destroyed a passenger plane over Lockerbie, Scotland, in 1988 is in U.S. custody.
France eliminates England from World Cup after missed penalty kick
England striker Harry Kane had a chance to even the score late in the match, but he sent a penalty attempt over the bar.
U.K. overhauls financial sector
The British government has announced an overhaul of financial regulations that were originally put in place following the 2008 financial crisis. And China eases its strict "zero-COVID" policies in an effort to bring down inflation. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio discusses with anchors Anne-Marie Green and Meg Oliver.
Mom of British teen killed by U.S. driver says son can "finally" rest
"I'm sure Harry would have been extremely proud of me and of our family," Charlotte Charles told CBS News. "It's taken us a lot to get where we are."
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Missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for shutdown deal
The government shutdown stretched into Day 27 on Monday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues. Follow live updates here.
Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring catastrophic flooding to Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm on Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.
2 Illinois National Guard members speak out: "I won't turn against my neighbors"
Staff Sgt. Demi Palecek and Capt. Dylan Blaha say they'll defy federal orders regarding Trump's immigration enforcement operation in Chicago.
Political violence has gripped the U.S. Experts say it's not as simple as left and right.
A nationwide string of threats and violent acts present a problem experts say is politically more complex than it seems.
Trump reveals he underwent an MRI during checkup, calls results "perfect"
President Trump had his second physical in six months earlier this month at Walter Reed Medical Center.
Minnesota man arrested for threatening Pam Bondi in TikTok post
A TikTok user was arrested earlier this month for threatening Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Indiana's GOP governor says he will call a special redistricting session
Indiana's Republican governor on Monday said he would be calling a special session to consider redrawing the state's congressional map.
Why your beef, bananas and coffee beans have gotten so expensive
Americans are paying significantly more for these food staples, inflation data shows. Will prices ever relent?
FDA approves new menopause drug without hormones. Here's what to know.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lynkuet, a new medication that does not contain hormones to treat hot flashes due to menopause.