Economy Oct 08 More than 130 countries reach deal on corporate minimum tax U.S. President Joe Biden has been one of the driving forces behind the agreement as governments around the world seek to boost revenue following the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Sep 22 Anger, confusion spread over U.K.'s new COVID travel rules The British government announced what it billed as a simplification of the rules last week, allowing fully vaccinated travelers to skip quarantine and take fewer tests. But the fine print on who was considered “fully vaccinated” is proving far more…
World Sep 20 UK government says lights will stay on despite energy price surge Britain's business secretary says there is no danger that people won't be able to heat their homes this winter after a surge in natural gas prices forced him to hold emergency talks with energy suppliers and consumer groups.
Health Sep 14 UK recommends COVID-19 booster shots for everyone over 50 The U.K. will offer a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to everyone over 50 and other vulnerable people after an an expert panel said the boosters were needed to protect against waning immunity this winter.
Science Sep 07 Environmental groups call for postponement of climate talks Campaigners said Tuesday that organizers hadn't done enough to ensure broad participation in the event by providing access to vaccines and defraying the rising cost of travel for people from developing nations, many of which are subject to British government…
World Aug 02 U.K. eases travel restrictions as industry lobbies for more Britain opened its borders to fully vaccinated travelers from the U.S. and the European Union on Monday.
Politics Jul 20 Climate envoy says U.S., China must end world's 'suicide pact' U.S. climate envoy John Kerry has called on China to join America in urgently cutting greenhouse gas emissions and described the international alliances that rebuilt Europe after World War II as a model for fighting climate change.
World Jul 19 UK opts not to vaccinate most under 18 against COVID-19 The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunization said the health benefits of universal vaccination don't outweigh the risks for most young people who typically suffer only mild symptoms of the virus.
World Jul 14 UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from attending soccer matches after three Black players on England's national team were targeted.
World Jun 12 Aid groups appeal to G-7 for cash to get shots into arms The appeal came after U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he hoped leaders of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations will agree to provide at least 1 billion vaccine doses for poorer countries.