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Ex-UK PM Theresa May slams Johnson's bid to break international law

Former Prime Minister Theresa May warned that the move by Boris Johnson would do untold damage to the UK

Ex-UK PM Theresa May slams Johnson's bid to break international law
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 6:39 AM IST

Covid-19: UK comes up with fine of $13,000 for breaking isolation rules

Penalties will start at £1,000 pounds for breaking the restrictions starting from September 28, the prime minister's office said in a statement

Covid-19: UK comes up with fine of $13,000 for breaking isolation rules
Updated On : 21 Sep 2020 | 1:45 AM IST

Britain is at Covid-19 tipping point, health minister Matt Hancock says

Covid-19 cases have risen sharply in recent weeks, with 3,899 reported on Sunday

Britain is at Covid-19 tipping point, health minister Matt Hancock says
Updated On : 20 Sep 2020 | 9:45 PM IST

UK: Boris Johnson considering new restrictions amid second Covid-19 wave

Widespread growth of the virus has been recorded across the country, with cases doubling every seven to eight days

UK: Boris Johnson considering new restrictions amid second Covid-19 wave
Updated On : 20 Sep 2020 | 8:18 AM IST

Second wave of coronavirus coming to United Kingdom: Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson warned that a second wave of Covid-19 in Britain is "coming in", and his government may need to "intensify things to help bring the rate of infections down"

Second wave of coronavirus coming to United Kingdom: Boris Johnson
Updated On : 19 Sep 2020 | 7:49 AM IST

Biden or Trump, no trade deal for Britain if Ireland peace pact violated

"We can't allow the Good Friday Agreement that brought peace to Northern Ireland to become a casualty of Brexit," Biden wrote on Twitter

Biden or Trump, no trade deal for Britain if Ireland peace pact violated
Updated On : 18 Sep 2020 | 10:23 PM IST

Boris Johnson faces Lords fight after giving ground to Brexit rebels

Johnson's plan has prompted threats of legal action from the European Union and been widely criticized for damaging Britain's reputation for respecting international agreements

Boris Johnson faces Lords fight after giving ground to Brexit rebels
Updated On : 18 Sep 2020 | 1:56 AM IST

Brexit hubris

The Internal Market Bill underscores the limitations of UK's EU exit

Brexit hubris
Updated On : 18 Sep 2020 | 12:03 AM IST

Chances of Brexit deal fading every day, EU Commission chief says

Brussels wants Boris Johnson to scrap what is known as the Internal Market Bill, saying it could sink talks on future trade arrangements

Chances of Brexit deal fading every day, EU Commission chief says
Updated On : 17 Sep 2020 | 6:23 AM IST

Chances of Brexit deal fading every day: European Commission chief

The British government unveiled draft legislation last week which it acknowledges would violate its international legal obligations

Chances of Brexit deal fading every day: European Commission chief
Updated On : 17 Sep 2020 | 4:01 AM IST

UK PM's controversial Brexit bill clears first hurdle in Parliament

UK PM controversial bill that aims to override parts of the Brexit divorce agreement struck with EU cleared its first parliamentary hurdle by winning the 1st House of Commons vote by 340 to 263 votes

UK PM's controversial Brexit bill clears first hurdle in Parliament
Updated On : 16 Sep 2020 | 1:32 AM IST

USA's reputation suffers on Trump's botched Covid-19 response: Survey

In France, only 31% see the U.S. positively, matching the low level recorded in 2003 when the two countries were at loggerheads over the U.S.-led war in Iraq

USA's reputation suffers on Trump's botched Covid-19 response: Survey
Updated On : 15 Sep 2020 | 8:47 PM IST

UK's Johnson defends plan to rewrite Brexit deal, says EU 'unreasonable'

"It's a protection, it's a safety net, it's an insurance policy and it's a very sensible measure," he said

UK's Johnson defends plan to rewrite Brexit deal, says EU 'unreasonable'
Updated On : 14 Sep 2020 | 11:49 PM IST

UK justice secretary Robert Buckland warns he may quit over Brexit plan

Buckland said he expects the UK will resolve its differences with the EU in discussions in the coming weeks

UK justice secretary Robert Buckland warns he may quit over Brexit plan
Updated On : 14 Sep 2020 | 12:31 AM IST

Brexit trade talks have time before contentious UK bill is passed: Ireland

The British government has accused EU negotiators of threatening to impose a food blockade between mainland Britain and Northern Ireland and says the proposed legislation would prevent that

Brexit trade talks have time before contentious UK bill is passed: Ireland
Updated On : 13 Sep 2020 | 8:31 PM IST

UK ex-PMs Blair, Major call for boycott of Boris Johnson's Brexit bill plan

Amid growing discord over the issue within his own party, Johnson has sought the backing of his MPs for the new Bill saying the EU is threatening to impose a customs border in the Irish Sea

UK ex-PMs Blair, Major call for boycott of Boris Johnson's Brexit bill plan
Updated On : 13 Sep 2020 | 6:57 PM IST

World Coronavirus Dispatch: US expels 8,800 unaccompanied migrant children

Japan to relax curbs for events, UK labs stressed as Johnson pledges millions of tests,watchmakers reboot to suit Chinese and other pandemic-related news across the globe

World Coronavirus Dispatch: US expels 8,800 unaccompanied migrant children
Updated On : 12 Sep 2020 | 3:13 PM IST

India needs to forget divisive politics for a while; onus only on Modi govt

India is facing intense, multiple, intertwined crises and needs political space and confidence. It is up to Modi and his govt to create them

India needs to forget divisive politics for a while; onus only on Modi govt
Updated On : 12 Sep 2020 | 6:36 AM IST

UK agrees post-Brexit trade deal with Japan, boosting Boris Johnson

Striking an accord with the world's third-largest economy has been a priority for Johnson, who is eager to demonstrate the ability to sign trade deals as an independent country

UK agrees post-Brexit trade deal with Japan, boosting Boris Johnson
Updated On : 12 Sep 2020 | 2:43 AM IST

UK PM Boris Johnson announces tightening of social distancing rules

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced tightening of social distancing rules by banning social gatherings of more than six people in a bid to contain the spread of Covid-19 in the country

UK PM Boris Johnson announces tightening of social distancing rules
Updated On : 10 Sep 2020 | 12:12 PM IST