Tag: United Kingdom

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.
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Thursday, July 9th 2020 - 09:25 UTC
“Global Britain” human rights policy faces the challenge of condemning Beijing

Britain's new post-Brexit sanctions regime faces an early test over London's deteriorating relationship with China, as calls mount for it to be used against Beijing officials.
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Thursday, July 9th 2020 - 09:20 UTC
UK announces a £30 billion package to save jobs and help the young into work

The UK government on Wednesday unveiled a package worth £30 billion (US$37 billion, €33 billion) to save jobs and help the young into work to kick-start the coronavirus-hit economy.
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Thursday, July 9th 2020 - 08:34 UTC
Scotland exempts quarantine period for arriving travelers from 57 countries and 14 UKOTs. List excludes Latam and Spain

Passengers arriving in Scotland from 57 overseas destinations that have similar or lower levels of coronavirus (COVID-19) infection than Scotland will no longer need to quarantine. Travelers from the 14 UK overseas territories will also be exempt.
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Thursday, July 9th 2020 - 07:49 UTC
Can Brexit Britain keep its word to three million Hong Kongers

By Gwynne Dyer – ”We will grant British National Overseas (BNOs) five years' limited leave to remain (in the United Kingdom), with the right to work or study,“ British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told the U.K. parliament on July 1. ”After five years, they will be able to apply for settled status. After a further twelve months with settled status, they will be able to apply for citizenship.”
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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.
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Saturday, July 4th 2020 - 07:02 UTC
England's travel corridors: countries and territories exemption list

From 10 July 2020, unless they have visited or stopped in any other country or territory in the preceding 14 days, passengers arriving from the following countries and territories will not be required to self-isolate on arrival into England.
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Saturday, July 4th 2020 - 06:07 UTC
British socialite and Epstein's ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell arrested; Prince Andrew's defense “bewildered”

Prince Andrew is “bewildered” by claims he is not cooperating with the US investigation into the alleged sex trafficking of minors by British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, his legal team said on Friday.
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Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 08:50 UTC
Venezuelan gold: High Court rules UK “unequivocally recognizes” Guaidó as president of the country

The British High Court ruled on Thursday that the UK government “unequivocally recognized” Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido as president of the country.
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Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 08:07 UTC
Johnson calls on Britons to behave on “Super Saturday” when pubs reopen

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will urge Britons to act responsibly when pubs reopen this weekend, warning that businesses, livelihoods and the future of the whole economy depend on it.
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