A long-serving Conservative MEP, expelled in a row over the party's new allies in Europe, has joined the Liberal Democrats. (news.bbc.co.uk)

STAINES, England (Reuters) - A son of Ghanaian immigrants who was educated at Eton, Britain's most exclusive private school, parliamentary candidate Kwasi Kwarteng embodies both change and continuity in the Conservative Party. (feeds.reuters.com)

The union representing British Airways cabin crew announced that strikes will take place later this month after the U.K. airline and union leaders failed to reach a last-minute deal on changes to working practices. (feeds.wsjonline.com)

The union representing British Airways cabin crew says workers will strike for a total of seven days this month. (feeds.nytimes.com)