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UK announces new tranche of trade sanctions against Russia

UK announces new tranche of trade sanctions against Russia

Britain introduced a new tranche of trade sanctions against Russia on Thursday, a notice published on the government website said. The 'Notice to Exporters' listed new measures including prohibitions on the export to Russia of a …

Polio found in UK for the first time in nearly 40 years

Polio found in UK for the first time in nearly 40 years

The virus that causes polio has been detected in a concerning number of sewage samples in London, health officials have said. The disease was common in the UK in the 1950s but was eliminated by 2003. The UK Health Security …

Russian OSCE delegation denied British visas due to sanctions

Russian OSCE delegation denied British visas due to sanctions

Members of the Russian delegation to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) were denied British visas to attend a session in Britain next month. The British embassy in Moscow said Russia's delegation to the …

UK annual inflation reaches highest point since 1982

UK annual inflation reaches highest point since 1982

Annual inflation in the United Kingdom has accelerated to 9.1 percent in May, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported on Wednesday. "The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 9.1% in the 12 months to May 2022, up from 9.0% …

Turkish president, British PM discuss bilateral relations

Turkish president, British PM discuss bilateral relations

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and British prime minister Boris Johnson discussed bilateral relations and regional issues, the Turkish Communications Directorate said on Tuesday. In a statement, the directorate said Erdogan …

Eurovision song contest not to be held in Ukraine in 2023

Eurovision song contest not to be held in Ukraine in 2023

The 2023 Eurovision Song Contest cannot be held in Ukraine given the current problems with ensuring security of participants, and talks are underway on hosting the event in the United Kingdom, the European Broadcasting Union announced on …

Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser resigns

Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser resigns

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s independent ethics adviser Lord Christopher Geidt has tendered his resignation in a shock announcement that appeared on the Government’s website on Wednesday evening. The peer had …

Cost of full tank of petrol hits £100 in UK

Cost of full tank of petrol hits £100 in UK

British driving groups have called for more support to help drivers after the cost of filling an average family car with petrol hit £100 for the first time. The RAC motoring group called it "a truly dark day" as the cost …

Tory rebels vow to keep trying to topple Boris Johnson - report

Tory rebels have pledged to continue trying to oust Boris Johnson from office even though he had already made it plain he would not resign after MPs voted by 211 to 148 to keep him as party leader and prime minister, according to the …

Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote

Boris Johnson survives no-confidence vote

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has won a no-confidence vote with 211 members of the parliament voting in favour of the motion and 148 MPs voting against. The PM required the backing of half of the MPs votes to stay in power. …

Four-day week pilot begins in UK

Four-day week pilot begins in UK

More than 3000 workers at 70 companies will begin a four-day week with no loss of pay in a trial lasting six months. From Monday, 70 companies have given their 3,300 employees a three day weekend without any reduction in pay. …

UK Foreign Secretary backs PM Johnson in confidence vote

UK Foreign Secretary backs PM Johnson in confidence vote

British foreign minister Liz Truss said she was backing Prime Minister Boris Johnson in a confidence vote due to take place later on Monday among lawmakers from their Conservative Party. "The Prime Minister has my 100% backing in …

Boris Johnson to face vote of confidence Monday

Сhair of the backbench 1922 Committee Graham Brady has announced that there will be a vote of no confidence held in UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday, between 6pm and 8pm in the House of Commons. According to Brady, …

Who is threatened by China's string of pearls strategy?

Who is threatened by China's string of pearls strategy?

The Belt and Road Initiative represents a shift in China’s global perspective as well as an update to its role and status in the international system. Reviving the Silk Road as a means of connecting China with the rest of the globe was the …

UK’s Johnson floats idea of alliance as alternative to EU

UK’s Johnson floats idea of alliance as alternative to EU

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has proposed establishing a new political, economic and military alliance as an alternative to the European Union, the Corriere della Sera reported, citing sources. The new alliance would have Great …

UK ‘unprepared’ for soaring food prices and shortages

UK ‘unprepared’ for soaring food prices and shortages

The United Kingdom is unprepared for huge food price hikes and shortages of essential goods that will be triggered by the Ukraine crisis, head of a government advisory body Ian Wright fears. Wright has told The …