Britain

Russia warns Britain it will bomb ships next time

LONDON: Russia warned Britain on Thursday that it would bomb British naval vessels in the… Read More

Airlines, holiday companies ramp up pressure on Britain to ease travel rules

As the clock ticks down to July, Europe’s biggest airline Ryanair (RYA.I) and Manchester Airports Group on… Read More

StanChart unit to launch cryptocurrency trading platform

The new exchange will be created by a joint venture between SC Ventures, the bank’s… Read More

Britain seeks extra AstraZeneca shots to combat ‘beta’ COVID-19 variant

South Africa put use of AstraZeneca’s shot on hold in February after data showed it… Read More

Britain adds India to COVID-19 travel red-list

Britain is adding India to its travel "red-list" after detecting 103 cases of a coronavirus… Read More

Britain to look closer at creating digital currency

Britain stepped up efforts on Monday to look at the case for a digital pound… Read More

Britain reassures on AstraZeneca after advising under-30s take other vaccines

British officials and ministers sought to shore up confidence in AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday Read More

Countries suggest age limits for AstraZeneca vaccine but still recommend it

Italy recommended on Wednesday that AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 shot only be used on those over 60. Read More

Britain approves 20-second COVID-19 test

Rapid tests are seen as a key plank of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s roadmap out… Read More

As vaccine battle with UK deepens, EU blames AstraZeneca

Britain on Monday demanded the European Union allow the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines it has… Read More

Britain hits milestone as half of all adults get first vaccine dose

“The vaccination programme is our route out of the pandemic,” Hancock told media on Saturday. Read More

Britain to shake up how companies are run and audited

Directors would have to repay bonuses if their company went bust or serious failings came… Read More

UK COVID-19 variant has significantly higher death rate

The B.1.1.7 variant was first detected in Britain in September 2020, and has since also… Read More

Britain hunts mystery spreader of Brazil coronavirus variant

“If you’ve had a test on the 12th or 13th of February, (and) haven’t had… Read More

Britain says farewell to pandemic hero Captain Tom Moore

Soldiers formed a guard of honour at the small ceremony held by Moore's family at… Read More

In first for the world, Britain OKs challenge trial exposing volunteers to COVID-19

Britain became the first country in the world on Wednesday to give the go-ahead for… Read More

Britain tightens travel restrictions with hotel quarantine and prison threat

The government said on Tuesday it would bring in extra measures due to the risk… Read More

All migrants living in UK eligible for COVID-19 vaccine

Migrants living in Britain will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines regardless of whether they… Read More

Britain will not introduce COVID-19 vaccine passports

Britain will not introduce COVID-19 vaccine passports, but people will be able to seek proof… Read More

Britain cracks down on travel to stop virus spread

“People should be staying at home, unless they have a valid reason to leave. Going… Read More