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UK PM Johnson looks set to confirm July 19 lockdown end, with caution

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson looks set to confirm July 19 as his so-called terminus date for an end to all legal lockdown restrictions in England

UK PM Johnson looks set to confirm July 19 lockdown end, with caution
Updated On : 12 Jul 2021 | 7:57 PM IST

UK PM Boris Johnson's new Covid-19 gamble worries some scientists

Johnson has already delayed the so-called "freedom day" by four weeks to allow more people to get vaccinated

UK PM Boris Johnson's new Covid-19 gamble worries some scientists
Updated On : 09 Jul 2021 | 2:12 AM IST

UK PM confirms lockdown end on July 19, with warning pandemic not over

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday confirmed that all legal COVID-19 lockdown restrictions, including the mandatory wearing of face masks, will come to an end on July 19

UK PM confirms lockdown end on July 19, with warning pandemic not over
Updated On : 06 Jul 2021 | 1:21 AM IST

UK PM Boris Johnson to set out plans for end of lockdown on July 19

Johnson will host a press conference on Monday

UK PM Boris Johnson to set out plans for end of lockdown on July 19
Updated On : 05 Jul 2021 | 3:01 PM IST

When can masks be ditched? UK PM to update on revamping virus rules today

Boris Johnson will provide an update Monday on plans to ease Covid-19 restrictions in England, amid speculation that he will scrap rules that require people to wear masks in many public settings

When can masks be ditched? UK PM to update on revamping virus rules today
Updated On : 05 Jul 2021 | 7:46 AM IST

Sajid Javid appointed UK health minister after Matt Hancock resigns

Matt Hancock quit after he was caught embracing a senior aide in his office, in breach of the social distancing guidelines he helped to create

Sajid Javid appointed UK health minister after Matt Hancock resigns
Updated On : 28 Jun 2021 | 2:01 AM IST

UK reports another 10,633 Covid cases in past 24 hours, tally at 4,640,507

Britain reported 10,633 coronavirus cases in the latest 24-hour period, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,640,507, according to official figures released on Monday

UK reports another 10,633 Covid cases in past 24 hours, tally at 4,640,507
Updated On : 22 Jun 2021 | 7:18 AM IST

UK PM Johnson warns of rough winter as Covid-19 cases remain high

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday warned of a "rough winter" ahead even though things may be "looking good" for July 19 to be the so-called "terminus point"

UK PM Johnson warns of rough winter as Covid-19 cases remain high
Updated On : 21 Jun 2021 | 10:13 PM IST

With $21-bn R&D spend, Boris Johnson plans to make UK a science superpower

With $21-bn R&D spend, Boris Johnson plans to make UK a science superpower

With $21-bn R&D spend, Boris Johnson plans to make UK a science superpower
Updated On : 21 Jun 2021 | 2:24 PM IST

Britain emerges as a test case in Europe as it attempts to control Covid-19

Levels of infections are now back to their highest since February and the pound is taking a hit on concern a recovery may be slipping further into the future

Britain emerges as a test case in Europe as it attempts to control Covid-19
Updated On : 19 Jun 2021 | 10:53 AM IST

UK PM Johnson says it doesn't look like Covid leaked from Chinese lab

Meanwhile, British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said Britain's "best information" remained that Covid-19 "jumped" from animals to humans, Xinhua reported.

UK PM Johnson says it doesn't look like Covid leaked from Chinese lab
Updated On : 16 Jun 2021 | 6:46 PM IST

G7's Cornwall rendezvous

The group's relevance was tested again

G7's Cornwall rendezvous
Updated On : 16 Jun 2021 | 11:36 AM IST

UK PM Johnson expected to delay Covid lockdown end by 4 weeks to July 19

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce a four-week delay to an end to all legal lockdown restrictions in the country

UK PM Johnson expected to delay Covid lockdown end by 4 weeks to July 19
Updated On : 14 Jun 2021 | 1:23 PM IST

India gets wide support on TRIPS waiver for Covid-19 vaccines at G-7 meet

Cyberspace should not be a venue for subverting democratic values: PM

India gets wide support on TRIPS waiver for Covid-19 vaccines at G-7 meet
Updated On : 14 Jun 2021 | 1:19 AM IST

UK's Boris Johnson confirms G7 pledge to donate 1 billion vaccine doses

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the Group of Seven wealthy nations have pledged over 1 billion coronavirus vaccine doses for poorer nations. Speaking at the end of a G-7 leaders' summit in southwest England on Sunday, Johnson said the doses would come both directly and through the international COVAX programme. The commitment falls far short of the 11 billion doses the World Health Organisation said is needed to vaccinate at least 70% of the world's population and truly end the pandemic.

UK's Boris Johnson confirms G7 pledge to donate 1 billion vaccine doses
Updated On : 13 Jun 2021 | 7:18 PM IST

Joe Biden's G7 Summit gift for Boris Johnson: A custom-made bicycle

US President Joe Biden chose a custom-made, hand-built bicycle as his gift for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson for their first in-person meeting ahead of the G7 Summit in Cornwall this weekend.

Joe Biden's G7 Summit gift for Boris Johnson: A custom-made bicycle
Updated On : 13 Jun 2021 | 4:04 PM IST

G-7 summit: Aid groups appeal to for cash to get shots into arms

Rich nations must do more than just donate surplus vaccines if they hope to end the COVID-19 pandemic, according to public health experts and humanitarian groups that are calling for money

G-7 summit: Aid groups appeal to for cash to get shots into arms
Updated On : 12 Jun 2021 | 11:00 PM IST

British PM Boris Johnson meets with EU leaders amid Brexit spat

The EU is angry at British delay in implementing new checks on some goods coming into Northern Ireland from the rest of the UK

British PM Boris Johnson meets with EU leaders amid Brexit spat
Updated On : 12 Jun 2021 | 6:22 PM IST

Macron offers UK's Johnson 'Le reset' if he keeps his Brexit word

Macron offers Johnson a reset in relations, says France and UK have common interests

Macron offers UK's Johnson 'Le reset' if he keeps his Brexit word
Updated On : 12 Jun 2021 | 2:59 PM IST