Tag: england

Friday, January 15th 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Falklands exempt from UK requirements for pre departure coronavirus testing

The Falkland Islands has been exempted from new UK regulations regarding pre-departure Covid-19 testing for international travelers to England. The new testing requirements, announced by UK Secretary of State for Transport, Grant Shapps, will be in force from 4 am on January 15.
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Wednesday, January 6th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
CONMEBOL supports Cavani and criticizes England's FA for ignoring cultural characteristics

The South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) joined the growing criticism of England’s FA on Tuesday with a condemnation of the three-match ban given to Uruguayan Edinson Cavani for alleged racism.
Monday, November 30th 2020 - 08:05 UTC
Christmas turkeys culled in England because of bird flu H5N8

All 10,500 turkeys will be culled at a farm in North Yorkshire, in England after bird flu was confirmed at the site. The H5N8 strain of avian influenza was found at a turkey fattening premises near Northallerton on Saturday.
Saturday, November 28th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
Maradona: why the English can’t let go of the Hand of God and Latin Americans love it

By Matthew Brown, Professor of Latina American History, University of Bristol – The death of the greatest player in the history of the game of Association Football, Diego Armando Maradona, on November 25 produced an outpouring of grief and nostalgia around the world. He was such an important figure in his native Argentina that the president declared three days of mourning.
Monday, September 21st 2020 - 08:50 UTC
People in England breaking self-isolation rules face fines of up to £10,000

People in England who break new rules requiring them to self-isolate if they have been in contact with someone infected with Covid-19 will face a fine of up to £10,000, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced.
Wednesday, September 9th 2020 - 09:24 UTC
Three models of Royal Enfield motorcycles to be built in Argentina

Royal Enfield, a classic English motorcycle brand but now belonging to an economic group from India opened on Tuesday its industrial complex in Campana, Argentina where it commenced the manufacturing of three models.
Thursday, August 27th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
UK government U-turn, face masks mandatory at secondary schools

It will be mandatory for pupils to wear face masks in communal areas of secondary schools in England in places with local lockdowns, Britain's education minister Gavin Williamson said on Wednesday after a government U-turn on enforcing their use.
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 09:10 UTC
Scottish independence rapidly becoming a serious challenge for Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Monday that Britain would be weaker if the union that binds its four nations were broken - his latest rejection of a growing push for Scottish independence.
Friday, July 10th 2020 - 08:03 UTC
Wales mirrors England and Scotland air bridges to safe countries, but includes Spain

Welsh Government has amended its coronavirus regulations to allow people to travel to dozens of countries and overseas territories without having to quarantine on their return. The steps by the Government also means residents from those countries can now travel to Wales for summer holidays without having to self isolate.
Monday, July 6th 2020 - 06:52 UTC
“It's crystal clear” that drunk people cannot socially distance, London police

Britain's police said on Sunday that revelers who packed London's Soho district the night pubs finally reopened made it “crystal clear” that drunk people cannot socially distance.