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

NATO sending fighters, ships to region; UK to withdraw some staff from embassy in Ukraine

European Union aims to show united front in face of what it sees as Russian aggression NATO announced Monday that it will send fighter jets and ships to eastern Europe as tension with the alliance and Russia hit a fever … 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

After 1,000 migrants arrive on British shores in one day, the UK gives France an ultimatum

France is going to have to get its act together if it wants to see the cash, says Home Secretary Priti Patel The French government will not see a penny of the promised financial aid until it stops the flow … 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

Over 11,000 Migrants Found Hiding in Trucks This Year As They Cross Into UK From France

In a treacherous and potentially lethal tactic, more than 11,000 migrants have been discovered this year trying to get to Britain from France by hiding in the back of trucks. Thousands of people have crossed over into Britain in recent … 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

Emmanuel Macron slams UK government as he sets French EU presidency agenda

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Macron called for a united Europe, with France set to assume the rotating EU presidency. He voiced distrust in the UK government and said he didn’t want to “politicize” sport ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics. With France set to … Read More

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