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UK: Raab replaced by Truss as foreign secretary in Johnson reshuffle

Dominic Raab faced strong criticism last month for delaying his return from a holiday in Greece as the Taliban took over Afghanistan. He is replaced by ex-trade minister Liz Truss.

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UK: COVID-19 booster jabs for over 50s as Johnson unveils winter plan

The booster shots, which will be rolled out beginning next week, were approved a day after the government also backed plans to offer one vaccine dose to 12-15 year olds.

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What is the UK's CEE Bill and why does it matter so much?

The CEE Bill is due to have its second reading this week. Campaigners hope it will provide the much-needed urgency for tackling the climate crisis.

My Europe Series

Brexit harvest: 5 self-sown problems on Boris Johnson's autumn plate

The UK faces new border constraints as it struggles with supply shortages, the fruit of the government's rejection of EU rules and overseas labour.

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Europe's leaders vow to help Afghanistan as Biden sticks to deadline

Europe's leaders vow to help Afghanistan despite Biden's refusal to delay US pullout

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G7: Europe's leaders fail to sway Biden on Afghanistan deadline

The UK, France and Germany are pushing Joe Biden to extend the US president's self-imposed deadline for the total withdrawal of American forces from Kabul.

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Johnson accused of complacency over Afghanistan retreat in UK debate

Many ruling Conservative Party MPs castigated the government over the chaotic events in Afghanistan, but the prime minister insisted the UK had no choice but to withdraw its troops.

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Hydrogen power could provide a third of the UK’s energy by 2050

A world-leading hydrogen economy is being touted as the answer to the UK's emissions problems but experts question if it will help the country reach net-zero.

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Fibre on tap: UK to install broadband cables in water pipes

The UK hopes a new trial will lower the cost of getting full-fibre internet to everyone when fewer than 5% of households have it.

Travel News

Boris Johnson: We need to get the travel industry moving again

The UK looks set to introduce a new set of 'simple' travel restriction categories, including 'amber watchlist'.

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Boris Johnson and wife, Carrie, are expecting another child

Carrie Johnson made the announcement on Instagram.

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UK Prime Minister struggles with umbrella at police memorial

UK Prime Minister struggled with an umbrella in inclement weather during a dedication ceremony on Wednesday for a new police memorial in the English county of Staffordshire

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In U-turn, UK's Johnson self-isolates after COVID-19 contact

Downing Street first said Johnson would self-isolate outside of work only but backtracked amid accusations of double standards.

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UK government wins vote for controversial cut to foreign aid budget

The British parliament voted on Tuesday to cut the aid budget, despite some high profile politicians from the ruling Conservative party voting against the move.

Green News

Greenpeace dumps 625kg of plastic waste on Boris Johnson’s doorstep

The environmental organisation is taking action against the UK’s troubling relationship with plastic waste exports.

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UK government warns social media companies over England racist abuse

England's loss in the Euro 2020 final led to acts of racism towards some black players. Now the British government wants tech companies to hand over details of the perpetrators.

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Boris Johnson to press on with lifting measures despite COVID surge

The British prime minister Boris Johnson asked people to “proceed with caution” as he said lifting all remaining lockdown restrictions in England would go ahead in a week as planned, despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

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Johnson's COVID restrictions easing plan 'reckless', says Starmer

Johnson said the government would allow people to decide for themselves, but the opposition leader criticised the announcement as being 'more about headlines than public health'.

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Merkel aims for UK-Germany relations reset during last visit

Angela Merkel met Queen Elizabeth at Windsor Castle and Boris Johnson at Chequers during her last official UK visit as German Chancellor.

My Europe Series

N Ireland: Who's right in the EU-UK dispute over the Brexit protocol?

The Brexit treaty Boris Johnson signed with Brussels keeps Northern Ireland aligned to EU rules to keep an open Irish land border, but has brought trade friction with the rest of the UK.