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UK, Germany and France use INSTEX to circumvent US sanctions on Iran

Apr 01, 2020 01:47

The UK, Germany and France have circumvented US-led sanctions imposed on Iran to send it medical equipment. The trio used a special purpose vehicle called INSTEX to achieve this.
Raab announces rescue plan for stranded Britons

Mar 31, 2020 03:16

After weeks of dithering and confusion the British government has belatedly announced a rescue plan to repatriate potentially hundreds of thousands of stranded Britons from around the world.
UK government warns lockdown could become tougher

Mar 31, 2020 03:06

On March 23 the UK went into a semi-lockdown but people are still allowed to go out for one form of exercise with one other person or family, and shop for essentials.
British Prince Harry, Meghan Markle must pay for security in US: Trump

Mar 30, 2020 03:36

US President Donald Trump says British Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will have to pay for their own security if they move to the United States.
Britain could be subject to lockdown measures for 'six months'

Mar 30, 2020 03:24

The UK may have to endure lockdowns of varying severity for the next six months as the country’s social fabric and economy reels under the pressure of the coronavirus crisis.
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tests positive for coronavirus

Mar 27, 2020 10:30

The British Prime Minister has posted a video saying that he has tested positive for the coronavirus and shall self-isolate in Downing Street but shall continue to take charge of the government handling of the crisis.
UK healthcare workers personal protection equipment inadequate

Mar 26, 2020 09:55

From the start of the coronavirus crisis NHS staff have voiced concern that the personal protective equipment available to them was inadequate for the risks involved in treating patients with Covid-19.
China reports zero local coronavirus transmissions, but new imported ones +World updates

Mar 26, 2020 04:11

China has managed to prevent local transmissions of the new coronavirus for a second consecutive day, while reporting an increase in cases of infection coming in from abroad.
G7 countries oppose fellow-member US’s attempt to label coronavirus as Chinese

Mar 26, 2020 02:58

The latest meeting of the Group of Seven (G7) countries has ended in disarray because of attempts by the United States to include language in a draft final statement that linked the new coronavirus to China.
UK PM Johnson orders Britons: You must stay at home

Mar 24, 2020 04:35

Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday (Monday 23) ordered Britons to stay at home to try to halt the spread of coronavirus, closing non-essential shops, telling people not to meet with friends or family and warning those who do not follow the rules face fines.