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UK PM to set out $14-billion tax hike to fix social care funding crisis

After spending huge amounts of money to fight pandemic, Johnson is returning to an election pledge to address Britain's creaking social care system, where costs are projected to double

UK PM Johnson unveils new tax to fund health, social care costs amidst

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a new tax that will fund the country's mounting health and social care costs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Overwhelming majority' airlifted from Afghanistan, says British PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Thursday that the "overwhelming majority" of people eligible for evacuation from Kabul airport have now left Afghanistan

UK will work with Taliban 'if necessary', says PM Boris Johnson

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that his country will work with the Taliban "if necessary", as the group has regained control of Afghanistan

Biden, Johnson to hold G7 leaders meeting next week on Afghan situation

US President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson have agreed to hold a virtual meeting of G-7 countries next week on the fast-unfolding developments in Afghanistan. Biden and Johnson spoke over phone regarding the developments in Afghanistan, the White House said on Tuesday, adding that the two leaders commended the bravery and professionalism of their military and civilian personnel, who are working together in Kabul on the evacuation of their citizens and Afghan nationals who assisted in the war effort. They also discussed the need for continued close coordination among allies and democratic partners on Afghanistan policy going forward, including ways the global community can provide further humanitarian assistance and support for refugees and other vulnerable Afghans, the White House said in a readout of the phone call. They agreed to hold a virtual G7 leaders' meeting next week to discuss a common strategy and approach (to the Afghan situation), it said. G7 is an

Rishi Sunak pledges 'no return to austerity' as he plots UK recovery

Gears up for a multi-year spending review in the fall, at which he'll set spending budgets for the next three years

UK PM Johnson threatened to demote Rishi Sunak over leaked letter: Report

The reaction followed media reports that Indian-origin finance minister had written to his boss, calling for a significant easing of Covid travel restrictions, warning of damaging of the economy.

UK's Johnson not to self-isolate after aide gets Covid, sparking anger

There were growing questions and anger within the Opposition party ranks on Saturday over UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to not self-isolate following an aide's positive COVID-19 test.

Rishi Sunak demands urgent easing of travel rules in letter to UK PM

Sunak wrote of his concerns to Prime Minister Boris Johnson before ministers are due to discuss August travel guidelines this week

UK FM Sunak writes to PM Johnson to ease Covid travel curbs: Report

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has reportedly written to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for an urgent easing of COVID-19 travel curbs to aid the revival of the country's economy.

UK PM Johnson warns against premature conclusions' as Covid cases fall

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday urged continued caution as the daily Covid-19 infections have registered a drop over the past few days

Covid: Mixed feelings, PM Johnson in quarantine mar UK's 'freedom day'

Corks popped, beats boomed out and giddy revelers rushed onto dancefloors when England's nightclubs reopened Monday as the country lifted most remaining restrictions after more than a year

Boris Johnson takes another gamble by lifting England lockdowns

Daily cases surge, businesses raise staff shortage fears over self-isolation

World Covid dispatch: Two athletes test positive in Tokyo Olympic village

Two foreign athletes tested positive for Covid-19 at the Tokyo Olympic Village, the first cases reported among competitors at the village, according to a document

In U-turn, UK's Boris Johnson to quarantine after Covid-19 contact

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will spend 10 days self-isolating after contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, his office said Sunday reversing an earlier announcement

Clash in UK Parliament over Johnson-Modi handshake by-election leaflet

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Opposition Leader Keir Starmer clashed in House of Commons over a controversial by-election leaflet branded divisive and anti-India by Indian diaspora

Boris Johnson says UK will ban online racists from football matches

"I utterly condemn and abhor the racist outpourings that we saw on Sunday night," the British prime minister told the House of Commons on Wednesday

Re-nationalising British Rail

Vinayak Chatterjee looks at the stresses in public-private partnerships

Boris Johnson confirms all Covid-19 restrictions in UK will end on July 19

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed that all virus restrictions in England will end on July 19

After heartbreaking defeat, England's soccer players face racist outburst

The racist attacks, the likes of which have plagued European soccer for years, drew immediate condemnation from leaders including Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Prince William