Aug 06 U.K. says 50 million face masks it bought might not be safe By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The masks were part of a 252 million pound ($332 million) contract the government signed with investment firm Ayanda Capital in April. Papers filed in a court case reveal that the masks won't be distributed because they have ear loops… Continue reading
Jul 15 Statue of Black protester replaces toppled U.K. slave trader By Associated Press Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees cast doubt on whether the new statue would be allowed to stay, noting that it “was the work and decision of a London-based artist.”… Continue reading
May 10 New virus clusters show risks of 2nd wave as protests flare By Frank Jordans, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press In Germany, where thousands have protested remaining restrictions in recent days, health officials say the number of people each confirmed coronavirus patient infects rose above 1 again, reflecting a renewed increase in cases. The number must be below 1 for… Continue reading
May 06 Harry and Meghan mark son’s 1st birthday with charity video By Associated Press The three-minute video was posted Wednesday on the Instagram accounts of Save With Stories and Save the Children U.K. Continue reading
May 03 UK PM: At low point, doctors prepared my death announcement By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Prime Minister Boris Johnson has offered more insight into his hospitalization for coronavirus, telling a British newspaper that he knew doctors were preparing for the worst. Continue reading
Apr 26 UK PM Boris Johnson returns to face growing virus divisions By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is returning to work after recovering from a coronavirus infection that put him in intensive care. Continue reading
Apr 25 UK govt under fire over virus advice as deaths pass 20,000 By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Britain’s government on Saturday defended the independence of the scientists advising it on the coronavirus after it emerged that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s controversial chief aide had attended meetings of the group. Continue reading
Apr 17 Nations struggle to count virus toll By Aritz Parra, Mike Corder, Ken Moritsugu, Associated Press China has announced that the coronavirus death toll Wuhan was nearly 50% higher than previously reported. The revision highlights just how seriously current figures may be understating the true toll of the pandemic around the globe. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 6:02 Coronavirus pandemic finally hits home for the United Kingdom By Malcolm Brabant In the United Kingdom just days ago, the attitude toward the novel coronavirus pandemic was “keep calm and carry on.” Now, however, the stakes are higher -- and the national feeling more grim. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ordered pubs… Continue watching
Feb 20 Romantic painter J.M.W. Turner replaces Adam Smith on UK banknote By Associated Press A new British banknote features 19th century English painter J. M. W. Turner, best known for his oil paintings and watercolors of seascapes and other landscapes. Continue reading