Passengers taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 to sue UK govt, British Airways

LONDON: British Airways (BA) passengers and crew members taken hostage in Kuwait in 1990 are preparing to take legal action against the UK government and the airline, according to a law firm.  McCue Jury and Partners said it is representing victims who want to ensure “the truth is fully disclosed” and “due compensation is paid” […]

Chelsea sale gets green light from UK government

LONDON: The UK government announced Wednesday it had given the green light to Todd Boehly’s proposed takeover of Chelsea football club from the sanctioned Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich. Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Nadine Dorries said she had issued a licence permitting the deal late on Tuesday, shortly after it won […]