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World Coronavirus Dispatch: All of Switzerland's ICU beds are full

UK govt under lens for £17 bn Covid deals, new cases in Russia top 22,000 a day, six-day lockdown in South Australia, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Johnson says devolving powers to Scotland was 'a disaster'; sparks anger

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the SNP leader, jumped on them, arguing that the Conservatives' public statements of support for devolution were duplicitous

Our red lines stay unchanged, ready for outcome: UK as Brexit talks resume

Britain and the European Union have a week to 10 days to find a way to unlock trade talks, Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said on Monday

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

UK reports 24,962 new Covid-19 cases, taking the tally to 1,369,318

Another 24,962 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,369,318, according to official figures

UK to ban sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, says report

Originally, the UK had planned the ban to start in 2040, which was brought forward by 5 years to 2035 in February

UK becomes fifth country to record more than 50,000 coronavirus deaths

The United Kingdom on Wednesday became the fifth country in the world to record more than 50,000 coronavirus-related deaths. Figures from the British government showed that 595 more people in the country died within 28 days of testing positive for the virus, the highest daily number since May. The figure took the U.K.'s total death toll in the pandemic to 50,365. The U.K, which has persisted in having the most virus-related deaths of any European country, joins the United States, Brazil, India and Mexico in reporting more than 50,000 COVID-19 deaths, according to a tally maintained by Johns Hopkins University. The U.K.'s death toll is widely considered to be higher as the total only includes those who have tested positive for the virus and doesn't include those who died of COVID-related symptoms after 28 days. Like other nations in Europe, the U.K. is experiencing a resurgence of the virus and has imposed new restrictions to curb infections over the past few weeks. England is ...

UK records highest daily Covid-19 death toll since mid-May, toll at 49,770

20,412 people have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of cases in the country to 1,233,775, the data showed

UK PM Boris Johnson says Europen Union trade deal is 'there to be done'

British PM Boris Johnson said a trade deal with the European Union was "there to be done", suggesting his view that the agreement's broad outline was already "pretty clear" was shared in Brussels

Nirav Modi extradition case: UK judge admits evidence submitted by CBI, ED

Modi is wanted in India to face trial in the estimated $2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case

Unilever says UK High court approved cross-border merger between entities

Unilever's cross-border merger between its Dutch and British corporate entities has been approved by the UK High Court, the company said

Vacuum cleaner bags, multiple layers best for face masks: UK study

As homemade face masks become an essential accessory around the world against Covid-19, a new UK study has found that reusable vacuum cleaner filter bags are among the most effective fabrics to use

UK jobs market at crossroads as key govt support programme ends

Hundreds of thousands of jobs hang in the balance as coronavirus cases surge in Britain and the government scales back its support for workers

UK coronavirus update: 23,056 fresh Covid-19 cases, 280 fatalities

The overall caseload and death toll rose to 965,340 and 45,955, respectively

Doing business in India getting easier for British firms, says report

Nearly two-thirds of the UK businesses surveyed in India believe it is getting easier to do business in the country, owing to progressive reforms and improvements, according to a report

British Safety Council offers robust 'Return to Work' Covid-19 protocol

The British Safety Council, one of the world's most trusted leaders in health, safety, and environmental management, has developed a detailed Covid-19 framework applicable to all sectors

UK starts real-time review of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine candidate

Moderna said earlier this month it was going to apply for real-time reviews of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine to Europe, following rolling reviews of shots of its rivals Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca

World Coronavirus Dispatch: 85,000 cases on Friday mark third surge in US

UK considers shorter self-isolation period, crude oil Oilon surge in cases, why 2020 is different for student loan payments, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

China warns UK against offering citizenship to Hong Kong residents

Around 300,000 people currently hold a BNO passport, while an estimated 2.9 million people are eligible for it, according to the British Consulate General in Hong Kong

World Coronavirus Dispatch: US FDA approves remdesivir as first Covid drug

Philippines to allow foreign investors in, French curfew now covers two-thirds of its population, mouthwash won't shield you from virus, and other pandemic-related news across the globe