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The European Commission has given a stark warning of the barriers that will go up between the EU and the UK when the post-Brexit transition period expires at the end of the year, whatever the outcome of negotiations. Britons are … Continue reading Brexit: Britons warned of ‘thorough’ EU border checks after transition period ends
Alex Pietrangelo #27 of the St. Louis Blues holds the Stanley Cup following the Blues victory over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on June 12, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. Bruce Bennett | Getty Images The U.S. has offered more … Continue reading U.S. has granted more than 1,000 travel ban exemptions to pro athletes
The United Kingdom is currently among the top 10 most affected countries amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 286,000 confirmed cases. But the country may soon get an advantage in the global battle since the government has moved forward … Continue reading UK Now Close To Get Supply Deal For Another Coronavirus Vaccine
A worker disinfects the showers on the beach of La Muralla on May 25, 2020 in El Puerto de Santa María, Spain. Juan Carlos Toro The U.K. government is about to lift compulsory self-isolation for travelers from low-risk destinations starting … Continue reading U.K. to end compulsory quarantine for travelers from France, Germany, Spain and Italy
China has reacted furiously to the United Kingdom’s pledge to grant the people of Hong Kong a path to British residency and citizenship, threatening to block the move as the row over the security clampdown escalates. The Chinese embassy in … Continue reading China threatens to block UK over citizenship plan for Hong Kong residents
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak takes part in a national “clap for carers” to show thanks for the work of Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) workers and frontline medical staff around the country as they battle with the … Continue reading UK expands Future Fund to include startups based abroad
With holidaymakers keen to go abroad this summer after months of lockdown, many are keeping an ear out for news of air bridges, which would permit them to travel without coronavirus restrictions. But what are they and are they a … Continue reading What are air bridges? And can they save your summer holiday?
Pride events were largely called off in Europe this year due to coronavirus restrictions, but the traditional marches were replaced by online celebrations. The international organisation Global Pride is live-streaming a 24-hour marathon-concert hosted by singer and drag queen Todrick … Continue reading Pride 50: LGBT+ community celebrate from home as coronavirus hampers street marches
President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro speaks during a press conference at Miraflores Government Palace on March 12, 2020 in Caracas, Venezuela. Carolina Cabral | Getty Images Venezuela’s rival leaders are locked in a legal battle to determine the fate of … Continue reading Legal case to decide fate of over $1 billion gold reserves
Britain’s Business Secretary Alok Sharma arrives in Downing Street in London on June 2, 2020. Justin Tallis/AFP via Getty Images Britain will seek changes to the law to allow scrutiny of some foreign takeovers to ensure they do not threaten … Continue reading UK to seek new powers to scrutinize foreign takeovers
Members of the media gather outside a police cordon, set up at the Abbey Gateway near Forbury Gardens park in Reading, west of London, on June 21, 2020 following a stabbing incident the previous day. – British police said Sunday … Continue reading Deadly stabbing attack in UK’s Reading is a terrorist incident: police
FILE PHOTO: 25th Critics Choice Awards – Arrivals – Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 12, 2020 – Kelly Clarkson. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “American Idol” winner Kelly Clarkson, actor Zac Efron and British star Benedict Cumberbatch are … Continue reading Kelly Clarkson, Zac Efron to get stars on Hollywood Walk of Fame
