Lauren Sproule

Associate Producer

Lauren is an associate producer based in the CBC News London bureau.

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U.K. MPs vote to legalize assisted dying, but critics point to Canada as cautionary tale

British lawmakers gave approval to an assisted dying bill that many say could turn out like Canada's medical assistance in dying program, for better or for worse.

Nearly 400 women have now levelled assault allegations against Mohamed Al-Fayed

More than 400 people have come forward to the Justice for Harrods Survivors group to lodge complaints against the late business magnate Mohamed Al-Fayed, in what lawyer Bruce Drummond has called "industrial-scale abuse." 

Ontario woman recounts 'frightening' moment with Harrods's owner Mohamed Al-Fayed

For one Ontario woman, a job at the luxury London department store Harrods in the 1990s was a dream that soon became a nightmare.

Lawyers call ex-Harrods boss Al-Fayed a 'monster' who sexually abused dozens of women

There are three Canadians among the women who say they were sexually abused by Mohamed Al-Fayed, the late owner of Harrods, while serving as employees at the luxury department store in London, CBC News has learned.

Coastal erosion threatens to wash away D-Day beaches

Those who wish to pay their respects to the sacrifices made along that coastline in 1944 are doing so on borrowed time. As a result of coastal erosion, some of the beaches of D-Day are disappearing.

Euro 2024 organizers prepare for twin threats of terror and soccer hooligans

Hosting sporting mega-events presents a slew of logistical challenges and countless risks, as evidenced by recent terror threats and a resurgence of an old scourge: soccer hooligans.

What happened to stiff upper lip? Redesign of England jersey has soccer fans, politicians throwing fits

In less than 100 days, England's national soccer team will take to the pitch at the 2024 Euro Cup. But many fans have been focusing their attention not on the players' potential brilliance on the ball, but the shirts on their backs.

Edward Burtynsky's photos are stunning — but do they move people to take environmental action?

Canada's Edward Burtynsky says a new career retrospective in London reflects his urgency to show the world how we've despoiled the planet. But some environmental campaigners say it's not enough to move people to action.

Concerns over tea shortages are brewing in the U.K. But how serious is the threat to supply?

The ongoing Houthi attacks in the Red Sea are causing concerns in Britain over potential tea shortages.

Kim's Convenience sets up shop on London stage

Canadian play Kim's Convenience, making its European debut in London, is packing in delighted theatregoers with its heart and charm.