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UK suspends flights with 6 nations as new Covid variant emerges in Africa

UK announced a temporary suspension of flights from six countries after reports emerged that a new COVID variant is spreading in South Africa.

UK demands China give more evidence of tennis player Peng Shuai's safety

The United Kingdom is concerned for the safety of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, who temporarily disappeared after accusing a senior Chinese politician of sexual assault

UK to host G7 foreign, development ministers summit in Liverpool next month

The United Kingdom is set to host a summit of Foreign and Development Ministers from the G7 next month in the city of Liverpool

UK raises terror threat level to 'severe' after 2 violent incidents

The United Kingdom has raised its level of threat from Islamist terrorism to "severe" after two violent incidents in Liverpool and Essex in the last one month

British drivers to face tough new laws for using cellphones in vehicles

Drivers in Britain are to face fines and a risk to their driving licenses under stricter controls over the use of cellphones in their vehicles

UK inflation surges to highest rate in nearly a decade as energy costs rise

UK inflation surged to the highest level in nearly a decade in October as energy costs soared and prices rebounded after sharp declines during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic

UK coronavirus update: Records another 36,517 new Covid cases, 63 deaths

The UK has registered 36,517 new Covid-19 infections and 63 coronavirus related deaths, bringing the total loss of lives to 142,898, according to the latest official figures.

UK Supreme Court blocks $4.3 bn Google class action over iPhone tracking

The UK Supreme Court has blocked a planned 3.2 billion pound ($4.3 billion) British class action against Google over allegations the internet giant unlawfully tracked the personal information

UK to add India's Covaxin to approved vaccine list for inbound travellers

UK government said India's Covaxin will be added to its list of approved COVID-19 vaccines for international travellers from November 22

Bank of England defies markets by keeping interest rates on hold

Policy makers also updated forecasts for the economy, cutting the outlook for growth and increasing it for inflation

Mahatma Gandhi's legacy to be commemorated on special UK collector's coin

The life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi will be commemorated on a British special collectors' coin for the first time, UK Treasury Chief Rishi Sunak announced.

Barclays CEO steps down over Epstein report by UK regulators

C S Venkatakrishnan, head of global markets for the bank, will take over as chief executive; shares take a hit

COP26: UK launches India Green Guarantee, commits funds for EVs in India

The green guarantee financing will support clean and resilient infrastructure in sectors such as clean energy, transport and urban development

Barclays CEO Staley resigns after Epstein probe by regulators

Staley will be replaced as CEO by the bank's head of global markets C.S. Venkatakrishnan

UK to donate 20 mn shots of Astra Covid vaccine to developing countries

Johnson made the announcement as he arrived in Rome for a summit of Group of 20 leaders

UK set for best economic growth since 1973, says Rishi Sunak

The UK government confirmed it will tax the country's largest property firms to help replace unsafe cladding in apartments that's left thousands of people in potentially dangerous homes

India, UK, Australia to launch IRIS at COP26

Island countries to work towards creating infrastructure that can withstand disasters

UK targets £8 billion in extra health research, education spend

The announcements, which include a raft of smaller spending decisions, follows news of £6.9 billion for regional transport projects ahead of a major review of government spending

Elon Musk's Starlink may use Vodafone spectrum to expand service in UK

Deal would expand its low-earth satellite broadband service; Vodafone seen close to striking a satellite frequency deal

UK, New Zealand approve trade deal; hope it opens more doors

Britain agreed to a trade deal with New Zealand on Wednesday, eliminating tariffs on a wide range of goods as the UK seeks to expand economic links around the world following its exit from the European Union.