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Britain, Germany in role reversal on AstraZeneca vaccine risks

Britain, Germany in role reversal on AstraZeneca vaccine risks

Shifting advisories from the two countries underscore how hard it is for policy makers to weigh the vaccine's risks and benefits.

In northern England's Hartlepool, UK PM Johnson faces test

In northern England's Hartlepool, UK PM Johnson faces test

The voting-in of a new MP in Hartlepool with be a test of Boris Johnson's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Scotland's electoral bid for independence vote too close to call - poll

Scotland's electoral bid for independence vote too close to call - poll

If the SNP wins Thursday's election, Johnson will have a difficult choice.

Explainer: Scotland's difficult route to another independence referendum

Explainer: Scotland's difficult route to another independence referendum

In 2014, Scots voted 55-45 to remain in the 300-year-old union.

Post-vaccine Covid-19 infections and deaths rare, UK study finds

Post-vaccine Covid-19 infections and deaths rare, UK study finds

Researchers say majority of such cases and fatalities are among vulnerable, elderly people.

TikTok faces claim for billions in London child privacy lawsuit

TikTok faces claim for billions in London child privacy lawsuit

The lawsuit claims every child that has used TikTok may have had private personal information illegally collected.
Man City become first to confirm quitting Super League

Man City become first to confirm quitting Super League

Chelsea were also reported to be preparing the paperwork to quit the controversial new competition.

Born in Greece, Prince Philip faced exile from infancy

Born in Greece, Prince Philip faced exile from infancy

He was the fifth child and only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Princess Alice of Battenberg.
Myanmar ambassador to London locked out of embassy

Myanmar ambassador to London locked out of embassy

'It’s a kind of coup, in the middle of London... you can see that they occupy my building.'
UK launches welcome package for resettling Hong Kongers

UK launches welcome package for resettling Hong Kongers

It will help people arriving from Hong Kong find jobs, houses and schools.

UK says 5m get second shot as Covid-19 daily deaths fall to 10

UK says 5m get second shot as Covid-19 daily deaths fall to 10

This makes it the fastest vaccine rollout in Europe.

UK found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use

UK found total of 30 cases of blood clot events after AstraZeneca vaccine use

Investigations into reports of rare, and sometimes severe, blood clots continue.

A Western plan to rival China's Belt and Road?

A Western plan to rival China's Belt and Road?

US President Joe Biden says he suggested to UK's Johnson a plan to rival China's Belt and Road.

US and Britain blacklist Myanmar military-controlled companies

US and Britain blacklist Myanmar military-controlled companies

The sanctions targeted Myanma Economic Holdings Public Company Ltd and Myanmar Economic Corporation Ltd.
Democracy in retreat worldwide, warns UK foreign minister

Democracy in retreat worldwide, warns UK foreign minister

The combined economic output of autocratic regimes is expected to exceed the combined output of the world’s democracies.
Parthenon marbles belong to us, UK's Johnson tells Greece

Parthenon marbles belong to us, UK's Johnson tells Greece

He rebuffs Greece’s request for the return of the 2,500-year-old sculptures.

UK says Hong Kong electoral changes undermine trust in China

UK says Hong Kong electoral changes undermine trust in China

This is the latest step by Beijing to hollow out the space for democratic debate in Hong Kong - Dominic Raab.

Saddened Queen Elizabeth will address racism accusation

Saddened Queen Elizabeth will address racism accusation

The bombshell has been compared to the crises over the death of Diana and the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII.
Foreign missions concerned over press freedom after Mkini contempt ruling

Foreign missions concerned over press freedom after Mkini contempt ruling

US, UK and Canadian missions emphasise importance of free media.
UK gives go-ahead to expose volunteers to Covid-19 in medical trial

UK gives go-ahead to expose volunteers to Covid-19 in medical trial

COVID-19 | Trial will see up to 90 healthy volunteers aged 18-30 exposed to virus in safe, controlled environment.

Britain tightens travel restrictions with 10-day hotel quarantine

Britain tightens travel restrictions with 10-day hotel quarantine

Travellers could be sent to prison and fined up to US$14,000 if they break the rules.
UK regulators say extra AstraZeneca vaccine data highlights efficacy in elderly

UK regulators say extra AstraZeneca vaccine data highlights efficacy in elderly

However, some European countries say more data is needed before it is given to those over 65.

UK passes 100,000 Covid deaths, with many more to come

UK passes 100,000 Covid deaths, with many more to come

The 100,162 deaths are more than Britain’s civilian toll in World War Two.
British PM says new Covid-19 variant may carry higher risk of death

British PM says new Covid-19 variant may carry higher risk of death

However, Boris Johnson says evidence shows vaccines in use effective against the new variant.