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Covid-19 sufferers in the UK hit record highs amid indifference

25 March, 2022

The number of people infected with Covid-19 in the UK, where most restrictions have been lifted, is approaching record levels in relative indifference, according to estimates published on Friday 25 March.

Cases increase by up to 500 per cent in London.

Covid-19. Omicron variant cases explode Within a week in London

20 December, 2021

The actual number of infections is estimated to be significantly higher.

The number of people on NHS waiting lists in England is at a new record high.

Increase in infected Omicron variant, queue lengthens to get a booster

16 December, 2021

The statement comes after Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that a patient affected by the new mutation had died.

Indian variant in the UK, France tightens travel restrictions

31 May, 2021

“for the time they will not be obedient to regular checks where they are staying because of the low rate of Covid in the UK”.

Heathrow: no extra flights from India

22 April, 2021

The Heathrow’s refuse: no extra flights from India, even before it is added on the red list.

Blossoms: the first mass-attended music gig after pandemic takes place in a month

19 April, 2021

Blossoms is taking place on 2 May in Liverpool and fans will not have to wear masks or socially distance.

Covid 19 tests in a London borough after the South African variant was found

14 April, 2021

Covid-19 South African variant was found in some London boroughs and tests were immediately sent to the residents

World Health Organization bans wet markets as being a public health risk

13 April, 2021

World Health Organization calls out food markets that sell both live and death animals and can be dangerous for public health.

UK eases covid restrictions but the watchword is “caution”

12 April, 2021

The UK takes a step towards the resumption of a normal life with a major easing of coronavirus restrictions.

2020 worst year on record for UK economy

31 March, 2021

GDP tumbled by 9.8% in total in 2020 which is the worst annual performance for over 300 years.

Sir Lenny Henry’s letter asks black Britain to have trust and take Covid-19 vaccine

30 March, 2021

Sir Lenny Henry writes an open letter to black Britons, co-signed by many celebrities, urging them to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and fight “racial inequality”.

Boris Johnson to hold press conference at 5pm

29 March, 2021

The PM is due to address the nation at 5pm this afternoon from the Government’s new £2.6 million press room to jog people’s memories about what the new rules.

England takes first step out of lockdown

29 March, 2021

Boris Johnson is promoting the idea of a “Great British summer of sport”, with people now allowed to “resume the activities they love”.

No “freedom pass” app required for pubs until everyone gets vaccinated

26 March, 2021

“Freedom pass” app may be required to enter pubs and sport venues, meanwhile MPs extend emergency Covid rules for a further six months.

The UK entered its first lockdown a year ago

23 March, 2021

The PM, like everyone else, underestimated how deadly and long-lasting the virus and its effects would end up being, to such an extent that we are still in lockdown, a year on.

a new study shows that the oxford vaccine is 100 effective in preventing serious diseases

According to an American study AstraZeneca vaccine is 100 % effective against Covid-19

22 March, 2021

AstraZeneca vaccine administering is now restored in European countries and a new research lead in the US confirms the jab’s efficacy and safety.

British Retail Consortium explains how Covid-19 changed shopping habits

19 March, 2021

Pandemic’s impact on retail has been huge in the last year. Experts predict its consequences will last even after the end of restrictions and try to imagine how shopping will be in the future.

AstraZeneca vaccine being suspended in Europe, but WHO and EMA guarantee is safe

16 March, 2021

Several European countries suspended the rollout of AstraZeneca vaccine because of the blood clot cases and experts of the WHO and the EMA are planning to discuss its side-effects, while assuring its safety.

Brits urged to get Covid vaccine despite suspensions elsewhere

15 March, 2021

AstraZeneca insists that it is safe, citing a review of available data in more than 17 million people who have been vaccinated across the UK and EU has shown no evidence of an increased risk.

UK exports to the European Union drop nearly 41% in January

12 March, 2021

UK exports to the European Union dropped by almost 41% in January as the Brexit transition period commenced, official statistics revealed today. UK exports to EU tumble UK exports to the EU decreased by £5.6 billion in January according to…

UK insists AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is ‘safe’

12 March, 2021

While the AstraZeneca vaccine is proven to prevent cases of Covid, some countries have reacted with excessive caution as they consider approving it.

Infection rate drops below 20 per 100,000 people in London borough

11 March, 2021

Despite some positive news, there are signs that the attempt to reduce cases in some areas is slowing and possibly even running into difficulties.

Ministers under pressure over foreign holidays

11 March, 2021

MPs want the initial target date of May 17 for the return of foreign holidays to remain to provide certainty for consumers and businesses as pressure mounts on ministers. The Transport Select Committee asked the Global Travel Taskforce to lay…

Covid vaccine graphs shows EU will take six months to jab 30% of adults

2 March, 2021

Alarming graphs show it will take another six months to jab just 30 per cent of European adult population.

UK and Ireland to bid for World Cup 2030

2 March, 2021

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says UK and Republic of Ireland could launch a joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup.