UK says Trying to Fix Coronavirus Testing System
Amid growing anger over a bottleneck in Britain's creaking coronavirus testing system, the government promised on Wednesday to do whatever it takes to boost laboratory capacity.
UK: Brexit Could Have ‘Catastrophic Consequences’
The British government’s decision to break international law over Brexit could have “catastrophic” consequences, gravely damaging the country’s reputation.
EU Accused of Plotting Food ‘Blockade’ on UK
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson accused the European Union of threatening to impose a food "blockade" between Britain and Northern Ireland that could tear the UK apart.
UK, France, Germany Say Reject US Bid for Snapback Sanctions
UK, France and Germany have agreed to hold out against US demands to snapback all UN sanctions on Iran, despite intensified pressure from the US to fall into line.
JCPOA Parties Determined to Preserve Iran Deal
The remaining signatories to a 2015 Iran nuclear deal say they will do everything possible to preserve
Scottish Independence Referendum Move Surprises UK Minister
A British minister said she was surprised by plans for another Scottish independence referendum given the budget deficit in the country.
Can We Trust in Algorithms?
The question is whether the exam grades fiasco in the UK signals a global crisis for trust in algorithms.
Poor Coronavirus Antibodies Tests Risks People Health
Poor regulation of antibodies tests — that could indicate if someone has had coronavirus — could be putting the public at risk, UK doctors have warned.
UK Shelters As Second Coronavirus Wave Threatening Europe
Thousands of UK holidaymakers scrambled to get home to beat new restrictions on arrivals from European countries as a second wave of coronavirus infections threatened more disruption.
730,000 Jobless Since Coronavirus Lockdown in UK
Payroll figures in the UK show 730,000 people have lost their jobs since the start of the coronavirus crisis lockdown.