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Covid-19: Boris Johnson accepts he could have done things differently
He has pledged to hold an inquiry into his handling of the coronavirus crisis but not yet.
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To check Covid spread, face masks now compulsory in UK shops, supermarkets
Face coverings will not be made mandatory in places that have measures in place to protect staff and the public, says government.
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US wants to build coalition to counter China's 'disgraceful' menace: Pompeo
US President Donald Trump identifies China as the United States' main rival, and has accused President Xi Jinping of taking advantage over trade and not telling the truth over the novel Covid outbreak
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UK suspends extradition arrangements with Hong Kong over new security law
As tensions grow with Beijing, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he had concerns about the new law and about alleged human rights abuses in China
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Second UK-wide Covid-19 lockdown like 'nuclear deterrent': Boris Johnson
Britain has been coming out of lockdown in phases, with the UK PM issuing a back to work call as he handed local councils greater powers to impose localised shutdowns earlier this week
Spectators may return to stadiums from October, hints UK PM Boris Johnson
From October we intend to bring back audiences in stadia and allow conferences and other business events to recommence, says UK PM Boris Johnson
China accuses Britain of colluding with Washington to hurt Huawei
The British government announced Tuesday that Huawei Technologies Ltd. would be excluded from work on the network because US sanctions made it impossible to ensure the safety of equipment
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Britain bans Huawei from 5G network; all kit to be removed by 2027
The decision was taken at a meeting of the UK's National Security Council (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson
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In a U-turn, Britain set to ban Huawei from 5G; timescale remains unclear
The United States has pushed Johnson to reverse his January decision to grant Huawei a limited role in 5G, while London has been dismayed by a crackdown in Hong Kong
Wimbledon invents a time machine
Over the past fortnight, the All England Club has been live streaming via Wimbledon.com a retrospective of tennis matches dating back to its centenary in 1977
China ambassador warns of 'consequences' if Britain rejects Huawei
"We want to be your friend. We want to be your partner. But if you want to make China a hostile country, you will have to bear the consequences," Liu Xiaoming told reporters.
On Huawei, UK PM says cannot be vulnerable to high risk state vendors
"We have to come up with the right technological solutions but also we will have to make sure that we can continue to deliver the broadband that the UK needs," he said
UK PM Johnson to phase out Huawei's 5G role within months: Report
British officials reportedly drawing up proposals to stop installing new Huawei Technologies equipment in the 5G network in as little as six months.
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England PM gives nod for the return of recreational cricket from July 11
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the resumption of recreational cricket from July 11 after Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the green light. The ECB's announcement on Friday night came after Johnson made a U-turn after his earlier suggestion that teas and dressing rooms were among major obstacle in the amateur and grassroots game -- a traditional feature of British summertime -- returning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. An ECB statement said the UK government's announcement pertaining to recreational cricket applies at this time to England only. "The ECB is delighted that the UK Government has given the green light for recreational cricket in England to return from Saturday 11 July," the statement said. "The latest update from the UK Government signals progression from Step 3 to Step 4 of ECB's roadmap to return for the recreational game, meaning competitive cricket matches in England with adjustments to respect hygiene and social distancing would be ...
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UK lifts mandatory quarantine for those coming from 59 nations; US not on list
As the US has not been included on the list of "travel corridors", people coming from there will have to go into self-isolation for 14 days after entering the UK
UK allows quarantine-free travel to nearly 50 countries; India, US excluded
Those arriving from higher risk countries will still have to self-quarantine for 14 days under a rule which has angered airlines and travel companies.
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UK PM Johnson unveils 5 billion-pound plan to fuel economic recovery
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a 5-billion-pound (about US $6.2 billion) plan to fuel economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
UK's Johnson toughens Huawei rhetoric: Talks of 'hostile state vendors'
Huawei, considered a "high risk vendor" by Britain, was granted a limited role in building the country's 5G networks in January, after the government said it could manage the risks.
UK PM Johnson says Covid-19 has been disaster, pledges better rebuilding
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to unleash a renewal akin to the rebuilding strategy deployed by former US President Franklin D Roosevelt in the wake of the Great Depression of 1929.
Woke in progress
Global sport displays a social conscience
