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UK set to spend $16 bn for repairing Parliament House but won't replace it

A massive repair and restoration project is underway for a construction which came up in 1016

No UK quarantine for Covishield vaccinated Indians from October 11

The UK government on Thursday added India to its vaccine-eligible countries list, which would mean vaccinated Indians will no long be required to quarantine on arrival from October 11

UK travel: Congress urges govt to ensure Indians don't face inconvenience

The Congress on Tuesday expressed concern over the latest Covid-related travel restrictions announced by the UK

France rallies European Union as trust in US, UK and Australia wanes

France on Tuesday urged its European Union partners to consider whether to delay negotiations on the bloc's future trade agreement with Australia

Jaishankar meets UK counterpart, urges early resolution of quarantine issue

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during the meeting with his UK counterpart Liz Truss in New York on Monday (local time) urged for early resolution of quarantine issue in mutual interest.

UK economy posts the biggest jump in annual inflation on record

The UK posted the biggest jump in annual inflation on record last month as global supply shortages and rising wages magnified the scale of price increases after pandemic-related discounts a year ago.

UK panel recommends Covid-19 booster jabs for over-50s, healthcare workers

Britain's expert advisory panel recommended that a third booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine would be beneficial for people aged over 50 and frontline healthcare workers

Need assurance from India on investment protection: UKIBC's Richard Heald

In a Q&A, UKIBC's group chair lists out three areas that need focus - tariff reduction in some sectors, removal of non-tariff barriers on goods, and aligning data protection rules

Britain's economic growth slowed more than expected in July over Delta

Britain's economic growth slowed more than expected in July as concern about the spread of the highly contagious delta variant of Covid-19

Mass booster doses not needed, says UK Covid-19 vaccine creator

A widespread booster shots campaign as planned by the UK government is not required for everyone as immunity against COVID-19 among fully vaccinated people is lasting well

UK spy chief warns Taliban takeover could fuel terror plots against West

The Taliban takeover in Afghanistan has hearted and emboldened extremists and could lead to the return of major al-Qaida-style attack plots against the West

UK PM Johnson unveils new tax to fund health, social care costs amidst

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a new tax that will fund the country's mounting health and social care costs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK vaccine advisers decide against Covid vaccine for ages between 12-15 yrs

The UK's Chief Medical Officers will provide further advice on Covid-19 vaccination of young people aged between 12 to 15 years

UK foreign secretary sees importance in engaging with Taliban

The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul, on August 15

The Taliban could be different this time, says Britain's army chief

Some British army veterans, though, were doubtful.

UK FM Sunak writes to PM Johnson to ease Covid travel curbs: Report

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has reportedly written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for an urgent easing of COVID-19 travel curbs to aid the revival of the country's economy.

UK warns of increased risk of Covid reinfection with Delta variant

UK health officials on Friday issued a warning of an increased risk of catching the Delta variant even if someone has had COVID-19 before and urged caution as further investigations remain ongoing.

EU rejects UK demand for new post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland protocol was part of the settlement, backed by Johnson, that finally sealed Britain's bitter divorce from the bloc, four years after British voters backed leaving in a referendum.

UK set to irk EU with bid to change major post-Brexit trade rules

Tense post-Brexit relations between Britain and the European Union face further strain on Wednesday, when the UK calls for major changes to trade rules agreed on by both sides.

UK imposes export bar on 1-mn pound colonial era Mughal dagger, scabbard

The fact that this dagger has retained all its components, including the precious stones, is exceptional, according to historians.