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List of UFO hotspots in the UK revealed: London, Kent top with most sighting reports
Reports are based on RAF's final records from its UFO department before it shut down in 2009.
Johnson holds care home and hospital workers accountable for rising COVID-19 death toll
Majority of the care providers felt insulted given that they have gone beyond what was expected of them.
UK coffee chain Pret facing jobs fallout from virus lockdown
Pret, which currently has 550 outlets worldwide, has decided to close 30 of its 410 UK branches and reduce staffing levels.
Prince Charles happy on 'dearly missed' hotels, pubs reopening Saturday
The British prince was all praise for the hotels and pubs that provided healthcare workers and others with temporary accommodation.
Sheeran, Rolling Stones back urgent call to aid UK live music
The live music industry wants a clear timeline for reopening venues without social distancing requirements, and government support.
Racism in the UK: The effects of a 'hostile environment'
The death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man, during a US police arrest has sparked a wave of Black Lives Matter protests across the country.
Reopened stores bright spot for UK's stretched charity sector
The country's charitable sector, worth billions of pounds, has seen its revenues collapse in the roughly three months since the virus prompted restrictions.
Under pressure Boris Johnson launches UK public spending drive
Johnson's new package is intended to meet the unprecedented challenge the pandemic has posed to the economy, and restore the government's standing.
Sun-seekers spark emergency incident at UK beach
Local authorities in Bournemouth said they were 'appalled' at the scenes on its beaches, as the sunny weather saw an influx of thousands of people.
UK medical leaders urge virus response review, warn of second wave
In a joint letter, the presidents of around a dozen medical organisations said lessons must be learned -- and quickly.
Bank of England readies more crisis-fighting stimulus
The British central bank has been at the forefront of economic fire-fighting over this year's deadly COVID-19 emergency.
Boris Johnson announces body to probe inequality amid race protests
There have been Black Lives Matter demonstrations in cities across the United Kingdom since the police killing of George Floyd.
HSBC under fire in UK for backing China's Hong Kong law
HSBC's announcement angered business and political circles in Britain, which returned the former colony to Chinese rule in 1997.
UK confronts colonial past with statue protests
Protesters sat with raised fists for nearly nine minutes in tribute to George Floyd, who died in police custody in Minnesota on May 25.
UK anger at toppled slave trader statue but few want it back
The action won some support, including from the city's mayor.
Britain eyes places of worship as lockdowns lift
The UK government also intends to reopen all stores on June 15.
UK car dealership motors out of virus lockdown
Post-lockdown demand now is booming in Chingford for affordable mid-range cars from Vauxhall, which is owned by French automaker PSA Peugeot-Citroen.
Boris Johnson condemns George Floyd killing as protesters take to the streets
The demonstration is the latest in London since Floyd, an African-American, died last week after a police officer in Minneapolis knelt on his neck.
UK mulls 'air bridges' with low-risk countries
Ireland is currently the only country with an exemption, and business leaders and airlines have condemned the blanket approach.
UK COVID-19 research findings note that minorities are at higher risk of death
Medical experts point out that the study might have not accounted for pre-existing conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart problems, and others.
Seven-year-old becomes Britain's youngest drug peddler
The boy is too young to be charged for the possession of drugs with the intent to supply.
UK government advisors sound warning on easing virus lockdown
From Monday, the government will partially reopen schools in England and allow up to six people from different households to meet outside.
How Meghan Markle is quietly helping animal welfare charity back in the UK
It costs Mayhew approximately £6,000 or $7,400 a day to just keep the animal welfare charity running.
Boris Johnson charts Britain's path out of lockdown
Johnson's attempts to navigate Britain through a health disaster are being complicated by the cross-country travels of his top aide Dominic Cummings.
BoE's Andrew Bailey: UK risks 'longer and harder recovery'
Britain's economy shrank in the first quarter at the fastest pace since the global financial crisis as the country went into coronavirus lockdown.
Virus takes toll on mental health of Europe's medics
Stress and anxiety brought on by dealing with the high levels of serious illness and death have become commonplace on the medical frontline.
UK to introduce '14-day quarantine' for international arrivals
The move is likely to prove controversial, especially among the aviation sector.
UK accepts new post-Brexit customs checks with N.Ireland
Experts said the concession would demonstrate to Brussels that London took the Northern Ireland deal seriously.
UK government boosts vaccine funding as daily virus deaths fall
Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged public frustration with the restrictions imposed to fight the virus.
Virus-slammed UK economy slumps at fastest pace since 2008
The nation's second-quarter contraction is meanwhile expected to be far steeper than the first.