UK Accused of Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia
The government of UK stands accused of ignoring a landmark court ruling restricting Britain's arms sales to Saudi Arabia, a report said.
UK: Call to Investigate Met after Video Emerges of Black Man Being Kneed in Face
The Metropolitan police force is under pressure to refer itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after footage emerged of a black man being kneed in the face while handcuffed during a stop and search by two officers in Hackney, east London.
Over million people lost coronavirus income support in UK
The UK Treasury should act to help more than a million people who have fallen through the cracks in the government’s COVID-19 income support schemes.
Britain Must Prepare for Riots over Coronavirus Restrictions
Britain must be braced for widespread riots this summer, a government adviser said, warning poorer people and areas will be hit harder by the coronavirus fallout.
Johnson: We Won’t Ignore Anger over Racial Injustice
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged the “cold reality” behind angry protests against racial injustice.
Post-Brexit Deal Vital amid Coronavirus Crisis: EU
The European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator told Britain on Sunday that the economic damage wrought by the coronavirus crisis made it especially important the sides reach a new trade deal.
Britain Embassy in North Korea Closed
Britain has shuttered its embassy in North Korea and all its diplomats have left the country, its ambassador said Thursday.
Dementia Gene Raises Risk of Severe COVID-19
People with a genetic mutation that increases the risk of dementia also have a greater chance of having severe COVID-19, researchers have revealed.
WHO Official Warns of Second Wave of COVID-19 This Winter
The WHO’s top officials in Europe have voiced concerns that a second wave of coronavirus may be inevitable this winter, possibly exacerbated by seasonal flu or a potential measles outbreak.
Britain, US Begin Talks on Post-Brexit Trade
Britain begins post-Brexit trade talks with the United States on Tuesday, with 100 negotiators on each side joining via videoconference.