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British police said on Tuesday they would issue at least another 30 fines for people who attended gatherings in Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s offices and residence in breach of strict coronavirus lockdown rules. Police are investigating 12 gatherings at Downing Street and the Cabinet Office after an internal inquiry found …

A “fanatical Islamist” inspired by Islamic State was found guilty on Monday of murdering veteran British lawmaker David Amess by knifing him to death in a frenzied attack in a church where he was meeting voters. Ali Harbi Ali, 26, a British citizen and son of a former media adviser …

Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson has warned the West against “renormalizing” ties with Russia, which he accuses of attacking civilians in Ukraine. Johnson labeled Russia’s military operation in Ukraine “a vicious and a barbarian attack on innocent civilians, the likes of which we haven’t seen since the 1940s.” “To try …

British prime minister Boris Johnson is set to embark on a visit to Saudi Arabia this week to lobby for action to keep oil prices in check amid a growing crisis in the global energy market. The British premier’s visit is reportedly aimed at lobbying Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin …

House price growth in Britain hit a new eight-month high in February as the housing market showed little sign of losing momentum amid a growing cost-of-living squeeze, a survey showed on Thursday. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) said a net balance of +79% of its members reported a …

Fuel prices have registered a record high in the UK, as the British government is set to phase out imports of Russian oil during the course of the current year. According to a report from data firm Experian Catalist published on Friday, the average cost of a liter of gas at …

The United States and the United Kingdom have rejected the notion of implementing a “no-fly zone” over Ukraine, saying they cannot afford to have a direct military confrontation with Russia. Speaking along with UK Foreign Secretary Elizabeth Truss at a news conference in Washington on Wednesday, US Secretary of State …

The United Kingdom has taken further measures against Russia, cutting off Moscow’s major financial institutions from Western financial markets in response to Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. The government said Monday that it banned any British entities from conducting transactions with the Russian central bank, finance ministry and wealth fund. …

A new research has revealed that a record number of more than 400 healthcare staff in the United Kingdom have left the National Health Service (NHS) to revive their work-life stability over the past year. According to Press TV, the findings emerged in an assessment of the health service compiled …

The British armed forces minister has warned against sending NATO and UK troops to Ukraine, amid an ongoing conflict between Russia and Kiev, saying any deployment would cause an “existential” threat. Armed Forces Minister James Heappey said on Friday that British and NATO “troops should not (and) must not play an …

A damning new study has revealed “stark ethnic inequalities” in the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), harming the health of millions of patients belonging to ethnic minorities. The review of 10 years of healthcare research, published on Monday, points to “vast” and “widespread” inequalities in every aspect of healthcare it …

A senior Conservative lawmaker accused the British government on Thursday of intimidating and attempting to “blackmail” those lawmakers they suspect of wanting to force Prime Minister Boris Johnson out of power. Johnson is facing growing calls to step down over a series of scandals, including admitting he had attended a …

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday extended a heartfelt apology in the House of Commons in response to growing anger around reports of a bring-your-own-booze party in the 10 Downing Street garden during COVID-19 lockdown in May 2020. Johnson has been under intense pressure from the opposition Labour Party …

The United Kingdom is ready to take unilateral action that would suspend customs checks on goods moving to Northern Ireland, Foreign Secratary Liz Truss said ahead of talks with the European Union. According to Press TV, Truss is due to hold talks with EU Vice President Maros Sefcovic this week …

The UK’s economic recovery paused prior to the arrival of the Omicron variant of Covid and the dampening impact of the government’s plan B restrictions on consumer spending in the Christmas shopping period, a new survey shows. Businesses put the blame for a decline in sales in the fourth quarter …

The United Kingdom could face food supply shortages as new post-Brexit customs rules for goods arriving in Britain from the European Union have come into effect. According to the new rules, importers must make a full customs declaration on the goods coming from the EU or other nations starting Saturday, …

The French government has suspended a road travel prohibition for UK nationals, allowing Britons to drive through France to reach their residential homes in EU member states. The decision came on Friday, after the UK government criticized the French move to ban UK nationals from transiting across France and asked for …

COVID-19 infections across the UK hit record high levels in all parts of the country just before Christmas, with an estimated 2.3 million cases, new figures show. According to data published by the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Friday, the new record registered in the week up to December …

Britain on Tuesday launched a £1.0 billion support package for Covid-hit businesses, as staff absences from rising cases began to bite in the run-up to Christmas. Finance minister Rishi Sunak said some 200,000 firms would be eligible for one-off grants to offset losses from what is normally the busiest time …

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may introduce new restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron coronavirus variant after Christmas, the Times and other media reported on Monday. Britain has reported record levels of COVID-19 cases over the past week, with officials and ministers warning that hospitalizations are also rising. …