Tag: United Kingdom
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Johnson survives
Traditionally a vote of no-confidence in the party is triggered if leaders receive letters of request from at least 15 per cent of sitting members of Parliament.
June 10, 2022 -
UK to provide Ukraine with 2 million pounds in essential food supplies
The United Kingdom will provide Ukraine with essential food supplies worth 2 million pounds, the UK Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Saturday.
March 26, 2022 -
UK could send jets, warships to protect NATO allies: Downing Street
The United Kingdom is expected to finalize its offer of extra military deployment to NATO allies this upcoming week during talks in Brussels.
January 30, 2022 -
Anglo-French discord
The Anglo-French diplomatic spat has intensified in the immediate aftermath of the death of 27 people who perished while trying to cross the English Channel. This has been rated as one of the deadliest disasters ever in the Channel. France has been remarkably swift in binning the British appeal as “unacceptable”.
November 28, 2021 -
India, UK ask Taliban to ensure Afghan territory is not used to promote terror
Jaishankar and Truss also discussed a number of regional and international issues of mutual interest while sharing their commitment to a multi-polar world and multilateralism.
October 23, 2021 -
India, UK in talks to resolve travel guidelines row
''The UK is continuing to work on expanding the policy to countries and territories across the globe in a phased approach. We are continuing to engage with the Government of India on technical cooperation to expand UK recognition of vaccine certification to people vaccinated by a relevant public health body in India,'' a British High Commission spokesperson said.
October 3, 2021 -
Vaccine row: India decides to take reciprocal action against UK citizens
The strong step by New Delhi came as the issue relating to the UK not recognising Indian vaccine certificates could not be resolved amicably by the two countries.
October 2, 2021 -
India, UK to launch negotiations on FTA this year
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal yesterday held talks with Britain's International Trade Secretary Liz Truss on the scope and ambition for the FTA.
September 14, 2021 -
UK Health Secy tests Covid positive
Javid became the Health Secretary following the resignation of his predecessor Matt Hancock last month, reports Xinhua news agency.
July 18, 2021 -
Freedom or folly? UK’s end to mandatory mask sows confusion
The end of many pandemic restrictions next week — once touted in British newspapers as “freedom day” — comes as the U.K. faces soaring coronavirus cases and rising deaths
July 16, 2021 -
UK’s school bubble system to be lifted on July 19: Education Secretary
The move came amidst concerns over the fact that more than 640,000 children in England were absent from school last week due to coronavirus.
July 7, 2021 -
Public anger remains in UK after health chief quits for breaking curb
Prime Minister Boris Johnson acted promptly on Saturday evening to appoint former Chancellor Sajid Javid as Hancock's successor, reports Xinhua news agency.
June 28, 2021 -
Researchers build first modular quantum brain sensor, record signal
The device uses ultra-sensitive quantum sensors to pick up these tiniest of magnetic fields to see inside the brain in order to map neural activity.
June 15, 2021 -
Choreographed Charter
As President, Donald Trump had caused a flutter in the roost when he referred to the UN as an “anachronism”.
June 13, 2021 -
UK to speed up Covid vaccination amid concerns over India variant
Speaking at a press conference at Downing Street on Friday, Johnson said those aged over 50 and those considered clinically vulnerable will be able to get a second vaccine dose after eight weeks, reports Xinhua news agency.
May 15, 2021 -
UK variant ‘45% more contagious’ than original virus
The study, led by researchers from the Tel Aviv University in Israel, used a kit that tests for three different viral genes. In the British variant, one of these genes -- the S gene -- was erased by the mutation.
April 21, 2021 -
PM Modi addresses International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Prime Minister of Fiji, Prime Minister of Italy, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom were present on the occasion.
March 17, 2021