Britain

Arts & Culture
How COVID-19 made me more Australian
For a British immigrant in Australia, watching the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the UK from afar has brought the issue of national identity into sharp relief

Politics & Society
Party promises and immigration policies
While Brexit looms over the UK’s general election, the main party’s manifestos tell us that this election is likely to be a turning point for immigration policy

Politics & Society
How the UK is handling climate politics
Watching the UK election campaign, Australians may look at how climate politics has played out there and wonder why it has to be so toxic Down Under

Politics & Society
The sound and fury of Britain’s election
The United Kingdom is counting down to a truly unpredictable election with clearly drawn battle lines between the political parties

Politics & Society
The future of post-Brexit Britain
As the UK heads toward an election, much of the focus remains on Brexit negotiations; but there needs to be more thought given to the long term, especially when it comes to trade

Politics & Society
Q&A
Q&A: The great British Brexit
Key resignations over British Prime Minister Theresa May’s approach to Brexit has plunged the government into chaos. But what does it mean for Brexit?

Politics & Society
Why British Labour voters stayed true to their roots
Try as they might, the British Conservative Party still fails to understand the working class

Politics & Society
The British election: After the terror
As Brits vote in a general election that will decide who takes the country toward Brexit, two British cities have been the target of terrorist attacks in just over two weeks. But what impact could the attacks have on the democratic process?

Environment
Podcast
Encore: Unexpected outcome in bagging area
How the 5p plastic bag tax changed British habits overnight, and why we should think twice about our takeaway coffee cups

Politics & Society
What will the British election mean for Brexit?
The results of the British general election will decide which party sits down with the EU to hammer out a deal