Coronavirus second wave at ‘critical’ stage with 100,000 cases a day, experts warn

The second wave of coronavirus in England has reached a “critical stage”, with infections doubling approximately every nine days, experts have said. Researchers say they are detecting early signs areas that previously had low rates of infection are following trends … Read More

Boris Johnson to make announcement at press conference amid reports of national lockdown in England

The Prime Minister is set to hold a briefing at Downing Street today along with chief medical officer Professor Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance. Boris Johnson will hold a press conference about the current coronavirus situation … Read More

Japan, Britain sign free trade deal for post-Brexit era

TOKYO: Japan and Britain signed a bilateral free trade deal on Friday (Oct 23) in the first such major post-Brexit deal, reducing tariffs on Yorkshire lamb sold in Japan, as well as auto parts for Japan’s Nissan plant. “How fitting it … Read More

Coronavirus: UK ‘could lose £60m a day’ as tourism slumps

Cornwall is one of the UK’s most popular tourist destinations  – Getty Images The UK is set to lose up to £22bn in tourism revenues this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, an industry body has predicted. Spending by visitors … Read More

Business groups demand Brexit deal compromise

Concern grows over no-deal. Signatory: SWA chief Karen Betts (pic: Terry Murden) Businesses from across the economy are demanding the Prime Minister shows leadership and secures a Brexit deal. The CBI and 71 trade associations and professional bodies say that … Read More

Brexit: Boris Johnson calls Emmanuel Macron as deadline looms

Fishing remains one of the key sticking points of negotiations – Getty Images Boris Johnson has told the French president the UK wants to “explore every avenue” to secure a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU, days before the PM’s … Read More

Boris Johnson adopts cautious approach to second UK coronavirus lockdown

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson | Leon Neal/Getty Images Pubs and restaurants will be forced to close at 10 p.m. and people will be encouraged to work from home under new restrictions announced Tuesday. LONDON — Boris Johnson took a softly-softly … Read More

Boris Johnson: UK wants to rewrite Brexit Withdrawal Agreement to stop EU being ‘abusive’

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson | Tolga Akmen/AFP via Getty Images France’s Europe Minister Clément Beaune accuses British PM of adopting ‘the madman’s strategy.’ The U.K. wants to rewrite elements of the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement to prevent the EU from … Read More

UK’s Johnson Defends Plan to Rewrite Brexit Deal, Says EU ‘Unreasonable’

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson attends a debate on the Internal Market Bill at the House of Commons in London, Britain, September 14, 2020. Photo courtesy UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday defended his … Read More

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