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UK: MPs vote for new COVID measures, amid rebellion against PM Johnson

One Labour MP said the Conservative rebellion against the UK government "is a reflection of the shattered authority of Boris Johnson".

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Prosecutors say Anne Sacoolas to face UK court over Harry Dunn death

Prosecutors say Anne Sacoolas to face UK court over Harry Dunn death

Health news

Which of these European countries dealt with COVID better?

A study comparing the COVID responses of the German, Swedish and UK governments reveals how different strategies ended with a similar loss of public trust.

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Johnson under fire for leaked photo of Christmas quiz during COVID

UK PM Boris Johnson is under fire after a photo was published of him leading a Christmas quiz last year when social mixing was not allowed.

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UK grants 23 additional fishing licences to French vessels

The UK granted 23 additional licences to French fishing vessels, while France has said it's waiting for around 100 licences.

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Omicron could cause tens of thousands of deaths in England, study says

The Omicron variant could cause nearly 75,000 additional deaths in England by the end of April if additional virus measures are not taken, researchers said.

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Monitoring crossings will make migrants take more risks, says activist

"People who want to go to England will continue to take all risks to go. And adding a plane and two helicopters will not change things. It will only push people to take even more risks."

France

France threatens litigation if UK does not settle fishing licence row

The application still pending are for access to the sensitive 6-12 nautical mile zone.

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UK PM announces new virus measures amid Omicron fears

Vaccine passports will be introduced in nightclubs and places with large crowds, said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

Culture news

Empress Josephine Bonaparte's 'highly rare' tiaras sell for €710,000

Both headpieces are set with gemstones engraved with classical heads, several of which are possibly dating back to the Roman era, as early as 100 BC, and were designed to be worn together.

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Storm Barra: Thousands of homes left without power in Ireland

The storm is also threatening further destruction in some parts of Britain that had just about finished repairing the damage caused by Storm Arwen in late November.

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Boris Johnson 'furious' over staff lockdown party claims

Downing Street has denied a Christmas party was held and Johnson has insisted no rules were broken.

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UK abandoned its supporters in Afghanistan, says whistleblower

A former Foreign Office employee has stated that only 5% of Afghan nationals who applied to flee under one UK programme received help.

Travel News

UK travel: Common COVID-19 insurance questions answered

Want travel insurance that covers COVID-19 costs? Here’s what you can get.

Art

'Are we at war with Norway?' Brits reel at 'sad' Christmas Tree gift

Norway has selected and delivered one of its best Christmas trees to London every year since 1947 as a festive gift. What went wrong this year?

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Storm Arwen: 30,000 people still without power in the UK

Regional authorities say the storm damage is the "most significant" they have ever had to deal with.

France

Post-Brexit fishing: Guernsey grants over 40 licences for French boats

Paris has welcomed the Channel island's move but says over 100 claims for French boats to operate off Jersey and the UK are still unresolved.

Travel News

Omicron sees ‘prison-like’ quarantine hotels return to the UK

Guests pay upwards of €4,000 for 10 days in "horrific" quarantine hotels.

Health news

World AIDS Day: HIV diagnoses dropped by 24% during COVID-19 pandemic

In many countries, lockdowns have led to steep drops in HIV diagnoses, referrals to care services, and HIV treatment initiations, according to two reports.

Travel News

Are the UK travel rules likely to change again?

More countries could be added to the red list before the next review, as Scotland and Wales call for a "four nations" approach.