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Defending lockdown easing, UK foreign minister says it’s the ‘right step’
British foreign minister Dominic Raab defended on Sunday the government’s “careful” loosening of the coronavirus lockdown, saying it was the “right step to be taking…
England risks COVID-19 resurgence by ending lockdown too soon, scientific advisers say
England risks losing control of the coronavirus pandemic again because it is starting to lift its lockdown without a fully operational track and trace programme…
Rules apply to all, senior health official says of UK PM’s adviser Cummings
England’s deputy chief medical officer said the COVID-19 rules were clear and applied to all when he was asked about the prime minister’s most senior…
People flock to beaches across England despite warnings to avoid crowds as lockdown eases
Travel to outdoor spaces is allowed under relaxed lockdown measures Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/beaches-england-coronavirus-social-distancing-busy-bourenmouth-dorset-a9540306.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared it with you. The Article…
Covid-19 has led to a rise in domestic violence – tackling this hidden pandemic requires concerted action
The coronavirus pandemic has led to an alarming rise in violence in the home, with women bearing the brunt of the frustration and anger. This…
Bad tempered post-Brexit talks enter crucial phase
Britain and the EU will attempt to revive their imperilled trade talks on Tuesday, entering a crucial week of negotiations that could mark the final…
England easing COVID-19 lockdown too soon, scientific advisers warn
England risks losing control of the coronavirus pandemic again because it is starting to lift its lockdown without a fully operational track and trace programme…
Third British scientist warns over rush to lift lockdown
A third member of a scientific advisory body to the British government has warned that it is too soon to lift the COVID-19 lockdown because…
France, Britain, Germany ‘regret’ U.S. end to Iran nuclear waivers
France, Germany and Britain on Saturday criticised a U.S. decision to end sanctions waivers allowing work on Iranian nuclear sites designed to prevent weapons development….
China’s ‘nervous’ Xi risks new Cold War, last Hong Kong governor says
Chinese President Xi Jinping is so nervous about the position of the Communist Party that he is risking a new Cold War and imperiling Hong…
Trump strips Hong Kong privileges, curbs students in volley on China
President Donald Trump said Friday he would strip several of Hong Kong’s special privileges with the United States and bar some Chinese students from US…
Australian court orders release of Queen’s letters over PM sacking
Australia’s top court has ordered the release of Queen Elizabeth II’s correspondence about the 1975 sacking of democratically elected prime minister Gough Whitlam, which palace…
UK, US, Australia and Canada scold China over Hong Kong law
The United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and Canada criticised China on Thursday for imposing a new security law on Hong Kong that they said…
U.N. delays crucial climate summit for a year, cites pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has prompted the United Nations to delay until late 2021 a crucial climate summit that had been scheduled for Britain this year,…
‘Mothership’ office on horizon but don’t write off London, says Canary Wharf boss
The coronavirus crisis is accelerating a move to a new type of office which will be more of a “mothership” model with people working from…
‘Mothership’ office on horizon but don’t write off London: Canary Wharf
The coronavirus crisis is accelerating a move to a new type of office which will be more of a “mothership” model with people working from…
Ryanair’s holiday bookings surge, sees UK dropping quarantine
Ryanair expects Britain to join other European nations in dropping COVID-19 quarantine plans in the coming weeks, its CEO told Reuters on Wednesday, as he…
Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe’s medics
Steve, a paramedic in northeast England, contracted the coronavirus two months ago. Then his wife fell ill. Both recovered but throughout they were concerned about…
Ryanair says holiday bookings surge, sees Britain dropping quarantine
Ryanair expects Britain to join European nations in dropping COVID-19 quarantine plans in the coming weeks, Chief Executive Michael O’Leary said in an interview on…
UK minister quits over Cummings lockdown trip
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government was hit by its first resignation on Tuesday over the controversy surrounding top aide Dominic Cummings’ cross-country trip during…
UK COVID-19 death toll tops 47,000 as pressure heaps on PM Johnson
The United Kingdom’s COVID-19 death toll surpassed 47,000 on Tuesday, a dire human cost that could define the premiership of Boris Johnson. Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-britain-casualties/uk-covid-19-death-toll-tops-47000-as-pressure-heaps-on-pm-johnson-idUSKBN23211E?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reuters%2FtopNews+%28News+%2F+US+%2F+Top+News%29 Droolin’…
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