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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in 'constructive' talks with Johnson

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in London to holds talks with UK prime minister, Boris Johnson.

21/07/2020

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UK 'actively avoided' probing possible Moscow meddling in Brexit vote

The UK parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee has released the findings of its long-awaited report into Russian interference in British politics.

21/07/2020

United Kingdom

Above-inflation pay rise for almost 900,000 UK public sector workers

Doctors and Teachers are set to be the biggest beneficiaries of wage increases as the Chancellor praised the "vital contribution" of all frontline public sector workers during the pandemic.

21/07/2020

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'Good news': Trials show COVID-19 vaccine produces immune response

The experimental COVID-19 vaccine has produced an immune system response in hundreds of volunteers as part of its early clinical trial.

20/07/2020

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UK government secures 90 million coronavirus vaccine doses

There are three candidate vaccines for which the UK has secured early access.

20/07/2020

United Kingdom

Hong Kong: UK suspends extradition treaty over security law

Amid deteriorating relations with China, the UK's foreign minister announced a suspension of the country's extradition treaty with its former colony, Hong Kong.

20/07/2020

United Kingdom

Captain Tom Moore receives knighthood from the Queen

The 100-year-old received his knighthood from the Queen in a unique private ceremony at Windsor Castle.

17/07/2020

United Kingdom

Chief scientific advisor admits UK’s coronavirus outcome ‘not good’

Giving evidence to a committee of MPs, the government’s own chief scientific advisor Sir Patrick Vallance said it is “clear the outcome has not been good in the UK”.

16/07/2020

United Kingdom

Shamima Begum: Court rules IS bride should return to UK

A court has ruled that Begum "cannot play any meaningful part in her appeal" from the Syrian refugee camp where she is currently.

16/07/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19: 649,000 fewer people employed in UK since lockdown began

Official figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show record-breaking economic inactivity in the UK with 649,000 fewer workers on payrolls.

16/07/2020

United Kingdom

'Mandatory face nappies': Conservatives rage over masks in shops rule

Members of the ruling Conservative Party in the UK have been making their feelings clear on the new requirement to wear masks in shops and supermarkets in England.

15/07/2020

United Kingdom

PMQs: Boris Johnson grilled on ‘world-beating’ track and trace system

Boris Johnson faced questions over the UK’s coronavirus track and trace system at weekly PMQs in Parliament, with opposition leader Keir Starmer saying the prime minister is “kidding no one” when he says it has been a success.

15/07/2020

United Kingdom

Huawei: Chinese ambassador brands decision 'disappointing and wrong'

The decision announced Tuesday represents a U-turn for the British government which had previously decided to allow Huawei to access parts of the planned new 5G network.

14/07/2020

Vietnam

British pilot who was Vietnam's worst COVID-19 victim leaves hospital

The British pilot who doctors in Vietnam said was one the worst cases of COVID-19 they had treated has been given the all-clear to return home to Scotland.

12/07/2020

World News

Brexit: UK warned of 'thorough' EU border checks from January 2021

The EU Commission says people and businesses should be aware of 'far-reaching' and 'unavoidable' changes from January, whether or not a post-Brexit deal is done.

10/07/2020

United Kingdom

UK retailers Boots and John Lewis announce up to 5,300 job cuts

Boots will close 48 opticians and cut 4,000 jobs while John Lewis will close eight stores affecting 1,300 jobs due to fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.

09/07/2020

United Kingdom

'Rank hypocrisy': UK's green light to restart Saudi arms sales slammed

Trade minister Liz Truss made the announcement on Tuesday saying the government had complied with a court order that came about after a legal challenge from campaigners and reviewed how the arms were used.

08/07/2020

United Kingdom

Sunak slashes VAT on tourism and hospitality from 20% to 5% til Jan

The UK Chancellor announced a new round of fiscal measures to improve the outlook for the British economy post-pandemic.

08/07/2020

United Kingdom

What we can expect from UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak's summer statement

The UK's Chancellor is set to announce another round of measures to ease the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

08/07/2020

United Kingdom

What can the UK learn from Europe about the pitfalls of e-scooters?

New transport legislation comes into effect in the UK on Saturday, marking the way for the introduction of e-scooters. Europe has long had this mode of transport on its streets - so what can the Brits learn from this?

04/07/2020

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.