Dec 04 U.K. defends vaccine decision amid criticism it moved too fast By Danica Kirka, Associated Press U.K. regulators went on the offensive Friday to beat back criticism that they rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying they rigorously analyzed data on safety and effectiveness in the shortest time possible without compromising the thoroughness of their… Continue reading
Nov 25 Hopeful about COVID vaccine, Britain begins plan for how to distribute millions of doses By Danica Kirka, Associated Press With major COVID-19 vaccines showing high levels of protection, British officials are cautiously — and they stress cautiously — optimistic that life may start returning to normal by early April. Continue reading
Nov 19 Brexit trade negotiations suspended because of COVID-19 case By Raf Casert, Jill Lawless, Associated Press The Brexit trade negotiations have been suspended at a crucial stage because an EU negotiator has tested positive for the coronavirus. Continue reading
Nov 17 U.K. to ban gasoline car sales by 2030 as part of green plan By Associated Press Boris Johnson made the pledge as part of plans for a “green industrial revolution” that he claims could create up to 250,000 jobs in energy, transport and technology. Continue reading
Nov 11 U.K. becomes 5th country to exceed 50,000 coronavirus deaths By Pan Pylas, Associated Press The United Kingdom has become the fifth country in the world to record more than 50,000 coronavirus-related deaths, and one of the nation’s leading doctors says the number “should never have been reached.”… Continue reading
Nov 08 Watch 4:38 Uncertainty in U.K. over COVID-19, relationship with U.S. By PBS NewsHour London erupted in fireworks and celebration Saturday night after multiple media outlets announced President-elect Joe Biden’s victory over Donald Trump. But after four years of a tumultuous relationship with the U.S., and COVID-19 cases on the rise in the U.K.,… Continue watching
Nov 03 Europe tightens restrictions as COVID-19 hospitalizations rise By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Coronavirus have hit new daily highs this week in Russia, and Germany and the U.K. have announced plans to expand virus testing as European countries battle rapidly increasing infection and hospitalizations. Continue reading
Nov 03 UK raises terror threat level to severe after Europe attacks By Danica Kirka, Associated Press The threat level of severe means is considered highly likely. Continue reading
Oct 26 7 held for suspected tanker hijack after UK commando raid By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Police say seven stowaways seized when British naval special forces stormed an oil tanker in the English Channel have been arrested on suspicion of hijacking. Continue reading
Oct 19 Wales locks down as COVID-19 cases spike By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Wales has become the second nation in the United Kingdom to lock down large swaths of the economy to combat a second wave of coronavirus infections even as Prime Minister Boris Johnson is resisting calls to do the same throughout… Continue reading