After a record 70-year reign, not all of it easy, Queen Elizabeth II renews her vow to keep calm and carry on

London — There is no user manual on how to be queen. There are of course set piece, choreographed, ceremonial events that give the role a framework, and the prancing horses, gilded carriages and lots of jewellery count for a … Read More

UK warns Putin of economic pain if Russia invades Ukraine

Britain warned Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin on Tuesday that there would be severe economic costs if Russia invaded Ukraine. Asked if Johnson had canceled a call with the Russian president on Monday due to a row over lockdown parties in … Read More

Researchers said the increase in prevalence corresponds with Omicron becoming the dominant variant in England

There are unprecedented levels of COVID-19 infection in England and Omicron has almost completely replaced Delta, data suggests. The highest prevalence was seen in primary school children at 7.81%, while overall it was 4.41% between January 5 and 20 this … Read More

UK to lift Plan B COVID-19 restrictions, PM announces

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Wednesday that his so-called Plan B sanitary restrictions applied in the Government’s fight against COVID-19 will be lifted as of next week. The appearance and spread of the Omicron wave has led to compulsory … Read More

Long Live the Queen: UK set to honor Queen’s 70 years on throne

The United Kingdom is gearing up to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign with a military parade, neighborhood parties and a competition to create a new dessert alongside pomp, pageantry and puddings forming the centerpiece of celebrations … Read More

Number of COVID patients in hospital in England at highest level since February

NHS England data shows that there were more than 11,000 people in hospital in England with COVID-19 on Thursday, up 61% from a week earlier. The number of patients in hospital with coronavirus in England has climbed to its highest … Read More

No major intentional shifts by UK financial services firm since Brexit – EY

The intentions of UK based financial services firms when it comes to staff relocations and the establishment of new offices in the EU have not changed all that much since the UK officially departed the bloc last January. This is … Read More

UK troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia

Britain and its allies are “highly unlikely” to send troops to defend Ukraine if Russia invades the country, the UK’s defence secretary has said. “We shouldn’t kid people we would,” Ben Wallace told the Spectator magazine. “The Ukrainians are aware … Read More

UK Warns of Big Omicron Risk

The UK Health Security Agency predicts that Omicron was likely to overtake Delta and become the dominant variant in that country. Ever since the Omicron variant first appeared around Thanksgiving, the U.S. government has been cautious but largely optimistic. While … Read More

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to call in police over claims of drug abuse in the Houses of Parliament

The Speaker of the House of Commons is demanding a drugs crackdown amid growing evidence of cannabis and cocaine being used openly. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has told Sky News he is to call in police after claims that … Read More

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