Half a million people from across the public sector came out on the streets or joined picket lines in England and Wales demanding better pay and conditions in what has been described as the biggest coordinated industrial action in decades. Among those on the streets are some 300,000 teachers on …
Read More »Thousands of UK ambulance staff strike as public urged to avoid risks
Thousands of ambulance workers in England and Wales walked out over pay on Wednesday, increasing the strain on a state-funded health service a day after nurses went on strike, as government ministers advised the public to avoid taking risks. The government said the “deeply regrettable” strike would result in fewer …
Read More »Italy impress again as Wales qualify for Euro 2020 last 16 despite defeat
Italy 1-0 Wales: Matteo Pessina scored the only goal of the game as the Azzurri made it three wins out of three in Group A and cemented their status as maybe the team to beat
Read More »Scotland’s pro-independence government close to a majority
Scotland’s governing Scottish National Party was on course Saturday to win its fourth straight parliamentary election and very close to securing a majority that would enable it to make a push for another referendum on independence from the U.K. With 60 constituencies counted, the SNP had won 51 of the …
Read More »UK lists 59 countries for quarantine-free travel
The British government unveiled on Friday a list of 59 countries, where people in England can travel to and from without quarantining for two weeks. The countries include most EU countries, including France, Italy, Spain, and Germany, as well as countries like Japan, Jamaica, New Zealand, and South Korea. The …
Read More »Prince Charles tests positive for coronavirus, symptoms ‘mild’
Prince Charles, the 71-year-old heir to the British throne, has tested positive for coronavirus but is in good health and is now self-isolating in Scotland with mild symptoms. Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth, is displaying what Clarence House said were mild symptoms but remains in good health and …
Read More »UK Health minister tests positive for Covid-19
Health minister and Conservative MP Nadine Dorries has been diagnosed with coronavirus. Ms. Dorries, the first MP to test positive, said she had taken all the advised precautions after finding out and has been self-isolating at home. This comes as a sixth person who died from the virus in the …
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