United Kingdom
UK recession: Rishi Sunak says 'sorry' for not not being able to help everyone the way they wanted
Fri, Jul 10, 2020
On Wednesday, the Chancellor announced a series of measures to help the economy, including a VAT cut for the hospitality and tourism sectors, a bonus scheme for employers and an eating out money off scheme for August.
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UK economy shrinks record 20.4% in April due to lockdown
Fri, Jun 12, 2020
The UK`s economy shrank by 20.4 per cent in April, the largest monthly contraction on record, as the UK spent its first full month in lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said on Friday.
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Going to UK? 14-day quarantine for new arrivals, says govt
Thu, Jun 04, 2020
"These measures are backed by the science, supported by the public, and essential to save lives... We will all suffer in the long run if we get this wrong. That`s why it`s crucial that we introduce these measures now," said the Secretary.
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British lawmaker says UK must defend its companies against overseas takeovers - FT
Mon, May 25, 2020
Britain must defend its companies against overseas takeovers in the aftermath of the crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak, a senior British lawmaker said, adding that China`s state-owned companies have drawn on state banks to outbid rivals.
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UK universities reach out to Indian students for COVID-19 support
Thu, May 07, 2020
"We are aware that many Indian students are concerned about money and accommodation, are missing their families and are understandably distressed to be far from home during this global pandemic. My message to those students is: please, please speak to your university," said Vivienne Stern, Director of Universities UK international, which represents 143 UK university leaders.
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UK to remain in lockdown as coronavirus deaths rise above 11,000
Tue, Apr 14, 2020
Death toll from COVID-19 in British hospitals rose to 11,329 on Monday and the government, which is having to operate without its convalescing leader Boris Johnson, signalled that there would be no easing of lockdown measures this week
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UK consumer confidence suffers record fall over coronavirus - GfK
Mon, Apr 06, 2020
British consumer confidence has recorded its biggest fall in more than 45 years, a survey showed on Monday, as a widening shutdown of the economy to slow the spread of the coronavirus hammered households` financial hopes
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UK visa rules: Check out reaction to new immigration norms
Thu, Feb 20, 2020
The British government has outlined a new immigration system to manage the flow of workers into the country and replace existing rules from Jan. 1 2021, when Britain will no longer be subject to European Union regulations. Here is some reaction to it.
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UK visa: How you can get one in Britain's new immigration system
Wed, Feb 19, 2020
UK visa: The British government has outlined a new immigration system to manage the flow of workers into the country and replace existing rules from Jan. 1 2021, when Britain will no longer be subject to European Union regulations.
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Biometric data of over 1 million people exposed in major breach of banks, UK police
Thu, Aug 15, 2019
In a major breach of biometric systems used by the UK Metropolitan Police, defence contractors, and banks, fingerprint and facial recognition information of more than 1 million people had been left exposed in a publicly accessible database.According to The Guardian, researchers found that the biometric data on Suprema's web-based Biostar 2 platform that controls access to secure facilities, was unprotected and mostly unencrypted.
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UK PM May seeks $34 billion boost for education
Sun, Jun 16, 2019
British Prime Minister Theresa May is considering pushing through a 27 billion pound ($34 billion) increase to the education budget in her final weeks in power prompting a clash with the finance ministry, the Sunday Telegraph reported.
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Bank of England calls for ''super shield'' against cyber attacks
Tue, May 14, 2019
Britain may need to copy the United States in building a "super shield" against catastrophic cyber attacks or major IT glitches that could cripple the finance industry, a senior Bank of England official said on Tuesday.
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