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Boris Johnson says he has 'every hope' of avoiding no-deal with EU
The proposed law, which overrides parts of the Brexit treaty relating to trade in Northern Ireland, could torpedo already fraught trade talks with the EU.
AstraZeneca virus vaccine final phase trials resume after setback: University of Oxford
Even though the delay might have surprised the public, those involved with the development of vaccines and drugs are familiar with instances such as this.
UK rejects EU call to back down over Brexit Bill
The UK bill has further complicated the already messy Brexit process, as Britain unpicks nearly 50 years of European integration.
Dental experts warn against TikTok trend of whitening teeth with bleach
TikTok users have been using hydrogen peroxide to whiten their teeth claiming it to be a cheaper alternative to whitening strips and dentist visits.
UK admits to breaking EU treaty as top legal official quits
Britain is racing to agree a trade deal with Brussels as the clock ticks down to a crunch EU summit in mid-October.
UK urges 'more realism' in crunch EU trade talks
Talks have been deadlocked for months over issues such as the extent of EU access to UK fishing waters, state aid and fair competition rules.
UK coronavirus cases verge on 3,000 in 24 hours
The government said two more people had died after testing positive over the past 28 days, bringing the overall UK toll to 41,551, Europe's highest.
5G and 4G services to improve after UK regulators fully clear 700 MHz spectrum band
This was a major undertaking that reportedly took four years at a staggering cost of £350 million to establish the infrastructure to support it.
UK vows aid budget is safe despite ministry's demise
The ministry is being subsumed into the Foreign Office, prompting fears Britain's £15-billion budget for international aid could be raided.
Coronavirus: UK test and trace services reveal an upsurge of new infections
So far, the government's contact tracing programme has identified 6,616 individuals who have recently tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
After Huawei, spotlight on China's role in UK nuclear power
China General Nuclear Power is working alongside France's EDF in the construction of a nuclear power plant at Hinkley Point, in southwest England.
Depression cases doubling in the UK amid pandemic: Office for National Statistics
As shown by the information, the rate shot up when lockdowns were imposed across the globe due to the coronavirus outbreak.
UK adds France, Netherlands to travel quarantine list
Britain had initially imposed a blanket quarantine on all visitors arriving in the country, but later carved out "travel corridors".
GDP stats to reveal depths of virus-fuelled UK recession
The UK economy contracted by 2.2 percent in the first quarter.
Coronavirus NHS test and trace programme shows increasing number of cases in UK
Contact tracing and other preventive measures continue to be the best course of action until a medical breakthrough becomes available.
BoE sees less severe UK downturn
The pound rallied on the update, which included news that the BoE held its main interest rate at a record-low 0.1 percent.
German minister urges UK to be more 'realistic' in Brexit talks
Britain followed through on the results of a deeply divisive 2016 referendum and left the EU after almost half a century of integration on January 31.
New UK quarantine rules shake up summer travel plans
The British government's hastily-imposed new rules announced Saturday follow a dramatic spike in virus cases in mainland Spain.
UK government invests £170,000 in members-only sex party start-up company
A sex party start-up company valued at £11.5 million gets funding from UK government's Future Fund campaign
Doctors to prescribe bike riding to patients residing in UK's obesity hot spots
PM Boris Johnson approved the release of 50,000 Fix Your Bike Vouchers worth £50 as part of his anti-obesity drive.
UK, EU rule out quick post-Brexit deal
The chief Brexit negotiators of UK and EU ruled out a deal framework by the end of July because of fundamental gaps in major areas.
UK government failed to probe Russian 'meddling', say MPs
In a separate 20-page response, the government said there was 'no evidence of successful interference in the EU referendum'.
UK suspends extradition treaty with Hong Kong
Diplomatic ties between London and Beijing have been frayed by China's new Hong Kong security law.
UK parliament report on Russian political 'meddling' out Tuesday
The 50-page report was compiled last year, but was held back because of the general election in December, despite being cleared for publication.
UK 'confident' Moscow helped hackers target virus vaccine
Britain, the US and Canada accused hacking group called APT29 for the online attacks on various organisations involved in COVID-19 vaccine development.
UK, US and Canada accuse Russia of vaccine research hacking
The accusations came even before the publication of a long-awaited British parliamentary report into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 Brexit vote.
McDonald's drops prices on classic menu items after VAT cut
The fast food chain set new reduced price menu items after government tax cuts on hospitality and tourism sector.
UK unveils post-Brexit border plans and advertising campaign
The country is currently in a standstill transition period until the end of the year as it tries to negotiate a new trade deal with Brussels.
Meghan Markle reportedly never wanted to stay in the UK
Royal photographer Arthur Edwards lamented that since the time Harry has got on with Meghan, he has gone 'completely the other way' and 'completely sour'.
Britain to reveal post-coronavirus recovery plan
Finance minister Rishi Sunak is due to deliver his spending plans at 1130 GMT, having already flagged £3 billion of green investment.