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Britain's Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip celebrate 73rd anniversary

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary, and for the occasion the royal couple have released a photograph of themselves

British govt announces largest military investment since Cold War

Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the extra spending reflected the need to upgrade military capabilities, with plans for a new space command and artificial intelligence agency

Britain, US sign aviation deal for post-Brexit flights replacing EU deal

"The arrangement will replace the current EU agreement, preserving the continuation of travel," the DfT statement said

Britain expects to roll out Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine before Christmas

"We're working very closely with the company," health minister told BBC TV

UK faces skills shortage as Covid-19 splits job market, says McKinsey

The consultants said their analysis showed 94% of the workforce lacked skills they will require in 2030

United Kingdom coronavirus update: Another 26,860 Covid cases, 462 deaths

Another 26,860 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 13,44,356, according to official figures released on Saturday

United Kingdom coronavirus update: 23,287 new Covid-19 cases reported

Another 23,287 people in the UK have tested positive for the novel coronavirus, which increased the country's overall infection tally to 1,146,484, according to official figures

Britain prepares for Covid-19 vaccine as Oxford forecasts result this year

There are more than 200 candidates under development and the vaccine being developed by Oxford and licensed to British drugmaker AstraZeneca is seen as a front-runner

UK starts accelerated review for AstraZeneca's potential Covid-19 vaccine

"We confirm the MHRA's (Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) rolling review of our potential Covid-19 vaccine," an AstraZeneca spokesman said

Europe's coronavirus woes multiply with leaders drifting to lockdowns

Bars, restaurants, leisure facilities and cultural venues have to close in Germany starting Monday, while schools and most shops can remain open

Britain's Labour Party suspends Jeremy Corbyn in antisemitism row

Corbyn said that the number of complaints made during his tenure were "dramatically overstated"

IMF tells Britain to keep spending to fend off coronavirus crisis

IMF staff said increases in the rate and scope of major taxes would be almost inevitable.

Immunity against coronavirus diminishes over time, says UK study

Scientists at Imperial College London have tracked antibody levels in the British population following the first wave of Covid-19 infections in March and April

Britain coronavirus update: Another 19,790 Covid cases, 151 deaths recorded

Another 19,790 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 873,800, according to official figures released Sunday

Japan, Britain sign bilateral free trade deal for post-Brexit era

Appearing with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, Truss called the agreement a "landmark" as the first major trade deal for Britain since it returned as an independent trading nation

Britain signs first major post-Brexit trade agreement with Japan

Britain formally left the EU in January and it has focused on negotiating new trade pacts with countries around the world as its status-quo transition period ends on December 31

UK PM Boris Johnson insists full national lockdown not 'right course'

Johnson has reiterated his stand to avoid a national lockdown against the Covid, saying his government will work hard to protect jobs and put the country in a better position for an economic recovery

Britain unveils new rules to bar entry to European Union criminals

The powers will come into force from Jan. 1 when Britain's informal membership of the EU ends and it no longer has to abide by the bloc's rules on free movement.

Britain tightens Covid-19 restrictions in more areas of England

People will not be able to mix outside their households as those areas are under "high" category of the UK's three-tier system

Deport Nawaz Sharif from London: Pakistan requests Britain for 3rd time

Pakistan has requested the UK for a third time to deport former prime minister Nawaz Sharif from London to serve his prison term in the country after being sentenced in corruption cases