The “economic emergency” caused by Covid-19 has only just begun, according to chancellor Rishi Sunak, as he warned the pandemic would deal lasting damage to growth and jobs. Official forecasts now predict the biggest economic decline in 300 years. The
Leaders of the four UK nations have warned people to be cautious of the risk of spreading coronavirus when rules are relaxed over Christmas. Up to three households will be allowed to stay together and form a “Christmas bubble” from
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday said the “escape route” from the coronavirus was in sight as he announced that tough restrictions in England would not be extended beyond December 2. “The breakthroughs in treatment, in testing vaccines mean
London (AFP) Prime Minister Boris Johnson will on Thursday unveil what is being billed as Britain’s biggest programme of investment in the armed forces since the end of the Cold War. In a speech to lawmakers in parliament, Johnson will
LONDON — Britain will ban the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, a decade earlier than its previous commitment, the prime minister said Tuesday. Boris Johnson made the pledge as part of plans for a “green industrial
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is self-isolating after being told he came into contact with someone who tested positive for Covid-19, officials said Sunday. “He will carry on working from Downing Street, including on leading the government’s response to the
The UK’s unemployment rate rose to 4.8% in the three months to September, up from 4.5%, as coronavirus continued to hit the jobs market. Redundancies rose to a record high in the same period, the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
EU and UK officials will resume trade talks in London later at the start of another key week for the negotiations. They will try to bridge what the two sides have said are still significant differences on fishing quotas and
The UK has imposed a ban on non-UK citizens coming from Denmark amid concerns over a new coronavirus strain that has spread from mink to humans. UK citizens can return from Denmark – but will have to isolate along with
LONDON — The U.K.‘s finance minister announced Thursday that the country’s furlough scheme, which subsidizes workers’ wages that are unable to work due to the coronavirus pandemic, will be extended to March 2021. “The economic recovery has slowed, and the