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Lana Del Rey Said "I'm Not The Enemy And I'm Definitely Not Racist" In A New Video Defending Her Controversial Comments
"I'm sorry that I didn't add one Caucasian — 100% Caucasian — person into the mix of the women that I admire, but it really says more about you than it does about me."
Boris Johnson Has Said People In England Can Take "Unlimited" Exercise And Sit In Parks From Wednesday
The prime minister unveiled a three stage plan for how he hopes to ease restrictions, with primary schools and some shops possibly reopening in June, and some of the hospitality industry returning in July.
British Political Twitter Keeps Freaking Out Over "Bots" That Are Actually Regular People Copying And Pasting Stuff
"I'm certainly not a so-called bot. Someone posted something positive on Facebook and I shared it on Twitter.”
This Is The Government’s Draft Plan To Ease Coronavirus Lockdown Measures In The Workplace
Exclusive: BuzzFeed News has obtained all seven of the guidance documents drawn up by ministers that will form the basis for the government’s proposals to get people back to work in the coming weeks.
The Coronavirus Is A Disaster For The Media Industry, But Some Websites And Magazines Are Thriving
Some publications are flourishing by reflecting the new reality of lockdown life.
Meghan Markle Has Lost The First Stage Of A Legal Battle Over A Letter She Wrote To Her Father
Sections of a handwritten letter written by the Duchess of Sussex to her estranged father, Thomas Markle, were published last year.
Boris Johnson's Fiancé, Carrie Symonds, Has Given Birth To A Baby Boy
"Both mother and baby are doing very well" said a spokesperson.
Here’s Why Some Pictures Of People Supposedly Breaking Coronavirus Social Distancing Rules Can Be Misleading
Zoom lenses and carefully chosen perspectives are giving a false impression of people ignoring guidelines to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Two British Yoga Teachers Built A Huge Facebook Page Sharing Spiritual Memes. Now It's Been Named A Coronavirus "Misinformation Superspreader"
Pages devoted to spirituality and alternative therapies are becoming major sources of misleading information, experts say.
Rupert Murdoch’s Sunday Times Backed Brexit And Boris. Now Number 10 Sees It As The Most Hostile Paper In The Country.
Insiders at the UK's biggest selling Sunday title say relations with Downing Street have broken down after a series of investigations focusing on the prime minister.
The British Army’s Information Warfare Unit Is Helping Combat Coronavirus Misinformation
The UK's most senior officer revealed the '77th Brigade' are involved in the government's response to the virus.
Friday's Daily Mail Had A "Wrap" Advert For The First Time Ever. The Government Bought It.
“I am fearful that there are titles and companies that won’t be able to ride this out,” said one media analyst.
Revealed: The UK’s “Three Stage” Exit Strategy To Ease The Coronavirus Lockdown
A "best-case scenario" would see some nonessential retail shops and industries reopen in early to mid-May and further social distancing measures relaxed over the summer, but the elderly and would still face strict "shielding" restrictions until a vaccine is found.
Local Politicians Are Sharing Conspiracy Theories About The Coronavirus
A Conservative candidate shared a 5G petition, and Labour and Lib Dem councillors have suggested Boris Johnson faked his illness.
Boris Johnson Has Been Discharged From Hospital
The prime minister thanked the doctors and nurses who "saved my life".
As Boris Johnson Recovers In Hospital, His Government Is Facing Mounting Problems On Political, Health, And Economic Fronts
As the prime minister’s condition continues to improve in hospital, BuzzFeed News can reveal his government faces fresh challenges on three fronts.
Instagram And YouTube Have Been Accused Of "Moral Failure" Over Coronavirus Conspiracy Sales
Social media platforms are facing criticism for allowing accounts to profit from product sales alongside wild conspiracy theories about the virus.
Boris Johnson Has Left Intensive Care After His Condition Continued To Improve
The prime minister, who has COVID-19, spent three nights in an intensive care unit at St Thomas' hospital after his condition worsened on Monday.
A UK Government Web Page Is Going Viral As “Evidence” For Conspiracy Theories About The Coronavirus
The UK downgraded COVID-19 from a "high consequence infectious disease" in March, but that was a technical definition and doesn't mean the pandemic is not deadly.
Boris Johnson's Condition Has Worsened And He Has Been Moved To Intensive Care
Foreign secretary Dominic Raab will deputise for the prime minister where necessary.
The UK Has Condemned Russia For Spreading "Disinformation" About Boris Johnson's Health
The prime minister remains under observation in hospital on Monday but was "in good spirits", his office said.
Boris Johnson Has Been Admitted To Hospital For Tests After Having The Coronavirus For 10 Days
The prime minister has gone to hospital as a precautionary measure and it was not an emergency admission, Downing Street said.
Queen Elizabeth Has Called For "Self-Discipline And Resolve" To Defeat The Coronavirus
"I hope in the years to come everyone will be able to take pride in how they responded to this challenge."
Matt Hancock Promised 100,000 Tests A Day As He Revamped The UK Government's Coronavirus Communications
The health secretary announced a new five-pronged approach to fight the pandemic, telling the nation "I'm going to level with you" on testing.
Even The US Is Doing More Coronavirus Tests Than The UK. Here Are The Reasons Why.
The British government keeps saying it's "ramping up testing", but it now lacks both testing kits and dedicated lab capacity thanks to its original strategy to tackle the pandemic.
Scotland's Independence Movement Has Been Plunged Into Partisan Warfare After Alex Salmond's Trial
The former first minister was acquitted of sexual assault and attempted rape in a case that's caused an irreparable rift with Nicola Sturgeon and which threatens to tear the SNP apart.
Boris Johnson Has Tested Positive For The Coronavirus
Health secretary Matt Hancock has also tested positive and chief medical officer Chris Whitty is self-isolating after experiencing symptoms.
Next Is Closing Its Warehouses And Stopping Online Orders After Staff Said They Didn't Feel Safe
On Wednesday, BuzzFeed News revealed Next’s staff had complained they didn't feel safe going into work during the coronavirus pandemic.
A "Communication Issue" Means The UK Hasn’t Been Working With The EU To Get More Ventilators
In severe cases of the coronavirus, hospitals use ventilators to help people breathe.
Britain’s Food Industry Is Facing A Severe Labour Crisis That Could Lead To Shortages
Ministers are under pressure to allow furloughed workers to keep their government support while earning extra by plugging gaps in food production lines.
Next Employees Said The Company Is “Putting Lives At Risk” As Social Distancing Rules Aren’t Being Followed At Warehouses
“There were 50 people stood together brushing shoulders," one employee told BuzzFeed News.
A Fake Bill Gates Quote About The Coronavirus Has Jumped From WhatsApp To Major News Outlets
It was shared by two of Britain's biggest publishers and several massive verified Facebook pages.
Boris Johnson Has Ordered A Full Coronavirus Lockdown Across The UK
"If you don’t follow the rules, the police will have the powers to enforce them," the prime minister warned in a televised statement from Downing Street.
A "Virtual Concert" For People To Perform During The Coronavirus Outbreak Became A Flood Of Positive Lockdown Vibes
"The feed underneath would go to 1,000 comments, and it’d be just all ‘hi, how are you, you’re not alone’."
Misleading Positive News About The Coronavirus Is Going Viral On WhatsApp
“Everybody is terrified, so they're looking for a glimmer of hope."
10 Days That Changed Britain: "Heated" Debate Between Scientists Forced Boris Johnson To Act On Coronavirus
“This is going to get much, much worse, very quickly, both in terms of deaths and the economy,” a cabinet minister told BuzzFeed News. “It will not be long before we are getting numbers like Italy. I don’t think people realise that yet.”
BBC Insiders Say Coronavirus Feels Like A Massive Moment
“They’re about to conduct a real time experiment, out of necessity, in running a newsroom on a skeleton staff."
Conservative MPs Have Demanded The Government Raises Benefits And Pays Workers' Wages
Chancellor Rishi Sunak faced a backbench revolt from Tory MPs who said he had "not gone far enough" to help businesses and families.
Boris Johnson Said He "Will Not Hesitate" To Go Further "If Necessary" As He Considers Stricter Measures For London
BuzzFeed News understands that further proposals for how to enforce social distancing in London have been under discussion at the top of government on Wednesday.
Medical Students Are Being Graduated Early And Fast-Tracked To Hospitals
The newly graduated students will be able to carry out some hospital tasks such as patient assessments and blood tests.
The Food Industry Wants The Government To Second Hospitality Workers To Production Lines
Concerns have been raised that bottlenecks at production depots due to the coronavirus outbreak could eventually lead to food shortages unless there is immediate government intervention.
Ministers Are Demanding Downing Street Overhauls Its Coronavirus Communications Strategy
Health secretary Matt Hancock created confusion on Sunday when he contradicted Boris Johnson's top aides and the chief scientific adviser over the controversial "herd immunity" strategy.
Police Officers Say They'll Struggle To Cope With The Extra Burden Of Coronavirus
Police forces are drawing up contingency plans, which includes officers being responsible for forcing people to return to isolation if they refuse to follow the advice of doctors.
This Is How UK Media Organisations Are Getting Ready For Coronavirus
"From the end of Friday this week, all domestic and international business travel will be halted," staff at the Sun, the Times and the Sunday Times have been told.
The UK Government Has Reacted With “Incredulity” And “Genuine Disbelief” At Trump’s Handling Of Coronavirus
“Our COVID-19 counter-disinformation unit would need twice the manpower if we included him in our monitoring.”
Here's Why Boris Johnson Is Relying On The Coronavirus Experts To Refocus His Government After A Difficult First 100 Days
We will see a different style of government over the next few months, insiders told BuzzFeed News.
The Aide Who Called Out Dominic Cummings Two Weeks Ago Has Been Removed From Her Job
Defence adviser Lynn Davidson had confronted Boris Johnson's chief aide over his "unkindness". Now she's leaving the government.
The Civil Service Is Rewriting HR Rules To Rein In Number 10 And Dominic Cummings
The move follows Cummings' claim that anyone suffering from “personal crises” such as stress or bereavement should leave their jobs.
Boris Johnson Has Been Told His Downing Street Operation Is “Untenable” After Aides Sought Counselling Due To Stress
One senior minister told BuzzFeed News the prime minister must “rein in” his chief aide Dominic Cummings.
Sajid Javid Has Shocked Westminster By Resigning On Cabinet Reshuffle Day
Follow all the ministerial appointments and sackings with BuzzFeed News' rolling list here.
Divide And Disrupt: Inside Number 10's War Against The Media On Multiple Fronts
Boris Johnson's aides warned of "consequences" against the broadcasters and newspapers. They are making good on that threat.
The Tories Have Given An MP Who Spoke Alongside Far-Right Politicians A Formal Warning
Daniel Kawczynski has been reprimanded by the Conservative party after criticism from Jewish and Muslim groups and has apologised for his attendance at the event.
Sajid Javid’s At War With Dominic Cummings Over The "Control Freakery" Of Boris Johnson's Top Aide
Ministers worried about losing their jobs at the reshuffle have also been holding “new pizza club” meetings to discuss how to deal with Cummings.
The UK Has Left The European Union After Almost Half A Century Of Membership
Boris Johnson said Brexit heralds “the dawn of a new era”. Donald Tusk tweeted: "My dear British friends. We were, we are, and we will always be a Community. And no brexit will ever change that. 🇪🇺❤️🇬🇧".
A Tory MP Is Set To Speak Alongside Far-Right Politicians At A Conference In Italy
Speaking alongside British Conservative MP Daniel Kawczynski are Matteo Salvini, Viktor Orbán, and Marion Maréchal.
A Conservative MP’s Company Outsourced Jobs To Thailand Paying £2.49-An-Hour
One job advert specified “female only” applicants. Others offered higher salaries for “native English speakers”.
A New Tory MP Claimed He Wasn’t Involved With A “Sugar Daddy” Service His Website Promoted. He Actually Co-Owned It.
Jamie Wallis, the new Tory MP for Bridgend, told BuzzFeed News he had never “had a financial interest” in the company that owned Sugar-daddy.net. Companies House records contradict his statement.
A New Tory MP Promoted A “Sugar Daddy” Service Offering Students “Wealthy Executives” Who Could Solve Their “Money Worries”
Sugar-Daddy.net, promoted by a website run by MP Jamie Wallis, claimed that “international businessmen and diplomats are eager to sponsor you through these difficult times”.
A New Tory MP's Companies Were Subject To Hundreds Of Trading Standards Complaints
Newly elected Bridgend MP Jamie Wallis told BuzzFeed News the claims were "nonsense".
The US Didn't Warn Britain Or Its Other European Allies Ahead Of The Planned Airstrike To Kill Iran's Top Military Commander
In recent days, allies were being kept in the dark by the Trump administration, a senior diplomat from a major EU member state told BuzzFeed News.
Britain Will Finally Leave The EU Next Month After MPs Voted To Pass Boris Johnson's Brexit Bill
The Conservatives’ election victory last week ensured that the withdrawal agreement bill sailed through the House of Commons at its second reading.
Listen To Boris Johnson's Private Victory Speech To Conservative Party Aides
"We've turned Redcar Bluecar."
Boris Johnson's Conservatives Have Won A Huge Majority In The UK General Election
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said he will stand down after a "period of reflection". Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson lost her seat.
Labour Rising Star Laura Pidcock Has Lost Her Seat
She had been tipped as the next leader of her party. But she was defeated in North West Durham by Conservative Richard Holden.
The Two Bombshells That Senior Conservatives Fear Could Deny Boris Johnson A Majority
The Tories think they are close to securing victory at Thursday's election. But they worry that turnout and tactical voting could blow up their chances of a majority.
Boris Johnson Will Face A Live TV Grilling From Phillip Schofield And Holly Willoughby
Johnson's commitment to take part in the interview on ITV's This Morning comes amid a fierce row over whether he will face the BBC's Andrew Neil.
Trump Said He Wants "Nothing To Do" With The NHS, 6 Months After Saying It Was "On The Table" For Trade Talks
"If you handed it to us on a silver platter, we would want nothing to do with it," the president insisted.
Boris Johnson Is Threatening To Review Channel 4's Broadcasting Licence After They Replaced Him With An Ice Sculpture At Thursday's Debate
A Conservative source told BuzzFeed News that if they win the coming election they will reassess the channel’s public service broadcasting licence.
A Senior Tory Has Apologised For Telling His Sikh Labour Rival He Was "Talking Through His Turban"
Philip Dunne made the remark at a hustings on Wednesday night — but the Tories said he would not be suspended as a candidate.
British Muslims Are Getting WhatsApps Urging Them To Vote Out 14 "Pro-Israel" Tory MPs
Home secretary Priti Patel told BuzzFeed News the messages were “shocking and divisive”.
Boris Johnson's Campaign Plans An Immigration And Crime Blitz As They Fear Corbyn Will Close The Gap
The mother of ‘Baby P’, Tracey Connelly, is said to be up for parole during the election campaign — and the Tories can be expected to use the case to make the argument for a tougher justice system, and accuse Corbyn of being soft on crime.
A Former Labour MP Has Endorsed One Of The Most Right-Wing Tories In Parliament
Ian Austin, who quit Labour in protest of Jeremy Corbyn's leadership, said he is backing hardline Conservative Brexiteer Philip Davies.
The Lib Dems Have Suspended A Candidate Who Repeatedly Made Antisemitic Remarks
Waheed Rafiq also said he wanted to “kiss” “cute black women”, appeared to endorse the Syrian dictator Bashar Assad and backed Donald Trump for president.
Lib Dem Leader Jo Swinson Was Shut Out Of The TV Debate. So She Spent It WhatsApping Us
She blasted "shocking" Prince Andrew but backed the monarchy, defended her record on austerity and gave her reaction to Spurs sacking manager Mauricio Pochettino.
A Tory Candidate Said Problem Tenants Should Be Forced To Live In Tents In A Field
Conservative Lee Anderson hopes to be the next MP for Ashfield, one of the Tories' key target seats. He made the comments on Sunday.
The Tories Think Their Election Ground Game Is Strong, But They Are Losing The Air War
Boris Johnson's team remain relaxed and think they are on course for a small majority on Dec. 12. But privately, some are starting to get jittery.
This MP Claims She's Being "Discriminated Against" Because She's Lost Out On A £22,000 Golden Goodbye
Lib Dem Angela Smith, who caused a stir with her "funny tinge" comments earlier this year, says the prospect of missing out on the exit payment if she loses at next month's election is "terrifying".
Boris Johnson Said He'll Try To Get A General Election On Dec. 12
The prime minister will allow MPs another chance to pass his Brexit deal if they back his motion for an election to be tabled on Monday.
Boris Johnson Has Lost A Crunch Vote On His Timetable To Deliver Brexit By Oct. 31
The prime minister's attempt to ram legislation through Parliament in time to take the UK out of the EU by Oct. 31 has failed.
Boris Johnson's Allies Say There Will Be An Election If His Brexit Deal Is Softened By MPs
Downing Street has been divided over what to do if Parliament tries to add a customs union to the deal the prime minister struck with the EU: Accept it and deliver Brexit, or delay and go for an election.
Tory MPs Who Previously Backed A Customs Union Are Now Shifting Against It
Ahead of a crunch amendment that could sink Boris Johnson's Brexit deal, several MPs told BuzzFeed News they are switching to vote in his favour.
These Brexit Rebels Have Signalled They Could Vote For Boris Johnson's New Deal
MPs will vote on the new EU withdrawal agreement on Saturday. BuzzFeed News is keeping a rolling list of past rebels who are switching to back Johnson's deal.
Boris Johnson Has Agreed A New Brexit Deal With The EU
It's now over to Parliament on Saturday to decide whether to back the agreement.
Trump Surprised Grieving Parents At The White House With Their Son's Suspected Killer
The parents of Harry Dunn refused the surprise meeting, which they described as a "bombshell."
Amber Rudd, Philip Hammond, And David Gauke Are In Talks To Lead A New Political Grouping At The Next Election
One person with knowledge of the conversations described the group as a party in all but name.
The UK’s Chief Brexit Negotiator Has Admitted Boris Johnson’s Brexit Plan Could Have A Problem: Smuggling Across The Irish Border
Exclusive: BuzzFeed News has learned that David Frost has recognised that Boris Johnson's Brexit plan "only works for those who want to comply".
Boris Johnson Has Handed £100,000 Of Taxpayers’ Cash To One Of His Main Donors
The money is supposed to help Bristol port get “ready for Brexit”. But the port's owners — who donated £25,000 to Johnson's leadership campaign — previously already declared themselves “Brexit ready”.
Female MPs Accused Boris Johnson Of Putting Their Lives In Danger After A Furious Brexit Debate In Parliament
BuzzFeed News spoke to several MPs who accused Johnson of "inciting violence" and using "the language of fascism".
Cabinet Ministers Are Privately Threatening A Radical Overhaul Of The Courts After The Supreme Court Brexit Judgment
Publicly, ministers are saying they respect the decision of the judges. Behind the scenes, they are threatening politically appointed judges, a written constitution, and the scrapping of the Human Rights Act.
Labour Plans To Buy 30,000 Electric Cars And Let You Rent Them From An App
The policy would be a publicly owned rival to private car-sharing companies like Zipcar, which by contrast has 2,600 vehicles on the streets of Britain.
Boris Johnson's Choice: Shift For A Brexit Deal Or “Go Straight Through” The Rebel Law Blocking No-Deal
If a deal can be done, Downing Street has a plan for inducements and political pressure to win over rebel MPs. If there’s no deal, it wants to ensure the EU does not offer an extension.
These Are The People In The Running To Replace John Bercow As The Next Speaker
And BuzzFeed News has got their pitches for the job.
Theresa May Has Been Accused Of “Foul Play” After Giving Honours To Her Aides And Donors
The former prime minister has given gongs to 26 of her former advisers, three Conservative party donors, her chef, and her housekeeper.
Boris Johnson Tried To Call An Election But Lost The Vote In Another Blow To His Authority
Jeremy Corbyn said he would only back an election once legislation blocking a no-deal Brexit had become law.
The Brexit Chaos Is Coming To You: Here’s Six Things You Should Pay Attention To
Everything you need to know ahead of the Brexit endgame this week.
Boris Johnson's Women Advisers Are Furious They're Being Paid Less Than Their Male Colleagues
Several women aides are appealing their pay packages. One is considering taking the government to an employment tribunal, and some are talking about quitting in protest.
A Government Advertising Campaign Telling EU Citizens How To Stay In The UK After Brexit Has Been Banned For Being “Misleading”
Exclusive: The Advertising Standards Authority ruled the Home Office’s advice was wrong and ordered the government not to broadcast the advert again.
UKIP’s New Leader Richard Braine Said He Often Confuses Sadiq Khan With A London Bomber
Labour said his comments were “unacceptable racism”.
