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COVID-19: England officials hunt confirmed Manaus variant case

Three cases of the Manaus variant have been confirmed in England but one of them remains unidentified. Officials are appealing for that person to come forward.

01/03/2021

United Kingdom

Military honours and flypast mark funeral of Captain Tom Moore

A flypast and military guard marked the funeral of the 100-year-old veteran who was recently knighted by the Queen for his charity work.

27/02/2021

United Kingdom

Shamima Begum: UK Supreme Court says IS bride cannot return to UK

The Supreme Court, in its judgment on Friday 26 February, ruled against the Court of Appeal's decision, stating among other reasons that "the right to a fair hearing does not trump all other considerations, such as the safety of the public".

26/02/2021

United Kingdom

PPE is the new plastic waste nightmare threatening the environment

Plastic bags have been overtaken by face masks as one of the most common pieces of plastic waste. In fact, 102 million are thrown every week in the UK alone.

25/02/2021

Travel News

UK's Reading and Leeds music festivals to go ahead this summer

Other iconic UK music events have been cancelled for 2021, but Reading and Leeds have announced they will go ahead

24/02/2021

United Kingdom

Reopening England's schools 'could spark a rise in COVID-19 cases'

"Government modellers have indicated opening schools, both primary and secondary, will probably increase the infection rate at a time when we're not getting anything like enough protection from the vaccine."

22/02/2021

World

UK PM unveils England's 'one-way road to freedom' out of lockdown

Boris Johnson unveiled plans to open shops and hairdressers by April 12, and lift almost all COVID restrictions by June 21, if conditions allow.

22/02/2021

Europe News

Brussels says EU-UK data flows are safe to continue post-Brexit

The decision of the European Commission, which is not yet final, will allow the transfer of personal data between the UK and the EU.

19/02/2021

Destinations

Travel the UK like a local: Must-sees and best-avoided

Travel tips on how, where and when to visit the UK from someone who has been there and done it.

19/02/2021

United Kingdom

LGBT veterans discarged from British army can now reclaim lost medals

Servicemen and women who were court-martialled or discharged for their sexual orientation before the ban was lifted can now apply to reclaim their lost medals.

16/02/2021

Travel News

UK quarantine hotels judged "completely unsuitable" by travel editor

Veteran travel journalist Simon Calder road tested a quarantine hotel and found it to be unsuitable for length of stay, especially given the €2,000 price tag

16/02/2021

Europe News

'It's 100% the solution': EU holds firm over Northern Ireland Protocol

"We can be 100% sure that the protocol is the solution, not the problem," European Commission vice president Maroš Šefčovič told Euronews.

15/02/2021

Travel News

UK hotel quarantine for arrivals from 'red list' countries begins

Arrivals to England from 33 countries, including Portugal, now have to self-isolate for 10 days in a hotel they have pre-booked, at a cost of around €2,000.

15/02/2021

World

Post-Brexit rules keep European bees out of Britain

A British beekeeper says post-Brexit regulations are preventing him bringing bees into the UK. The bees are likely to be seized and destroyed. Since the end of the transition period, only queen bees, rather than entire colonies, can be imported.

15/02/2021

United Kingdom

Duke and Duchess of Sussex are expecting their second child

Prince Harry and Meghan revealed the news on Sunday, meaning baby Archie will become a brother later this year.

15/02/2021

United Kingdom

15m in the UK have had their first COVID jab - how about wider Europe?

The British government says the majority of the top four most vulnerable groups have had or been offered a first dose. But other European countries are doing better in terms of full vaccinations.

14/02/2021

Belgium

Ten arrested for hijacking phones of celebs and influencers

The investigation was carried out by UK, Belgian and Maltese forces and found personal details had been stolen along with millions in cryptocurrencies.

13/02/2021

United Kingdom

Worst year on record for cancer diagnosis in the UK

Factors mostly involving the pandemic saw patients too worried to seek treatment, while struggling healthcare services forced further delays and cancellations.

12/02/2021

World News

Is the UK making too much of the EU's blunder over Northern Ireland?

The row has provided ammunition to some calling for agreed post-Brexit arrangements over Northern Ireland to be scrapped.

11/02/2021

Travel News

What are the new UK hotel quarantine rules and who do they apply to?

The British government has set out stricter quarantine procedures and warn of the consequences if arrivals do not comply.

09/02/2021

The United Kingdom, known for its historic monarchy and cultural influence, continues to navigate the post-Brexit era, reshaping its political and economic landscape. Follow key developments in government policy, trade relations, and social change as the UK defines its future outside the EU.