Lauren Frayer
Stories
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Last coal plant in U.K. closes, marking milestone in fight against climate change
In northern England, it was coal that fueled the Industrial Revolution. But this week, the U.K. closed its last coal-fired power plant -- and became the first major economy to quit coal altogether.
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It's the end of an era in Britain -- the coal era
At midnight Monday, the U.K.'s last coal-fired power plant shuts down -- and Britain becomes the first major developed economy to phase out coal power.
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Something is Missing from London: Children
The Hackney area of East London is burgeoning with art galleries and cafes. But the neighborhood, like many places that are appealing to young professionals, is rapidly losing families with children. And some experts say it's a bad sign for the future. We go to Hackney to understand the problem.
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Former Harrods employees' accusations against their late boss resurface
The late owner of London's luxury department store Harrod's, Mohamed Al Fayed, is accused of raping five women and sexually abusing others.
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Blinken to meet with U.K. prime minister for talks on Ukraine and Gaza
Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits London on Monday, ahead of a White House trip by new U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The talks are focused on Ukraine and Gaza.
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New report sheds light on devastating U.K. fire
Seven years ago, the deadliest fire on British soil since World War II devastated a public housing complex and killed 72 people. Now, a damning report assigns blame.
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5 things to know about the U.K.’s suspension of some arms exports to Israel
The U.K. exports explosive devices, guns and fighter jet components to Israel. But it's suspending some arms shipments, fearing Israel could used them in violation of international law.
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For a wealthy donor to the UK’s National Gallery, vindication came decades later
Renovations at London's National Gallery have unearthed a posthumous letter from a donor. In it, he trashes the design of the wing he funded.
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Donor's note trashing design of pillars he funded at London's National Gallery is found
Lord Sainsbury didn’t like the design of the wing his family funded. He paid for it though, and slipped a 1990 letter into a pillar during construction. Construction workers found it 33 years later.
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Gallagher brothers announce Oasis is reuniting for a series of concerts in 2025
Oasis is getting back together. It's been 15 years since the 90s Britpop band, led by brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, played their last gig together.
