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The Oprah Winfrey Show: Meghan Markle complains to UK regulator over TV host Piers Morgan
Sat, Mar 13, 2021
Meghan, the wife of Prince Harry, has complained to Britain`s media regulator about broadcaster Piers Morgan and his comment that he did not believe a word she had said in her landmark interview with Oprah Winfrey.
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US will require negative COVID-19 tests for all UK passengers: CDC
Sat, Dec 26, 2020
The U.S. government will require all airline passengers arriving from the United Kingdom to test negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of departure starting Monday amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant that may be more transmissible
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Republic Day 2021: UK PM Boris Johnson accepts PM Narendra Modi's invitation to be chief guest at R-Day celebrations
Tue, Dec 15, 2020
United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, 2021, said UK Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab
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Man suffers horrors, people laugh, because of this corona link - bizarre! Forced to carry ID everywhere, turns viral joke
Sat, Oct 24, 2020
For 38-year-old Jimmy Korona, his surname has become a constant source of irritation as people think that is some sort of a pandemic joke, and laugh at him
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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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