Britons Asked to Kneel on Doorsteps in Protest Against George Floyd death
Stand Up to Racism says it is "part of a day of action in solidarity with the #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd #BlackLivesMatter movement and to highlight the disproportionate BAME deaths in the Covid19 crisis in the U.K."
Summer Holidays Back On? Quarantine-Free 'Air Bridges' Could Arrive in June
Health Minister Edward Argar says he hopes Britons will still be able to go on holiday at some point this year.
COVID-19 Has Now Killed More People in the U.K. Than The Blitz
ONS figures show that 44,401 deaths involving COVID-19 occurred in England and Wales up to May 22, surpassing the number of people who died in the blitz.
Black and Asian Ethnic Groups up to Twice as Likely to Die From COVID-19
British Bangladeshi people are twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than their white counterparts, according to the findings from Public Health England.
IKEA Customers Queue for Hours to Buy Furniture as 19 Stores Reopen
Only 10 people were allowed inside stores at a time, with lengthy queues forming outside a number of stores across the country.
Widowed Swan Finds Lockdown Love After Tragedy
The swan had spent four years flying alone after her male partner tragically lost his life after hitting a building.
Primark Announces Reopening of All Stores in England
Primark said there would be limits on the number of customers allowed in the stores to keep to social distancing guidelines.
World's Oldest Man Bob Weighton Dies From Cancer Aged 112
Bob had lived through the reigns of five British monarchs, 22 U.K. prime ministers and 21 presidents of the U.S.
U.K. Furlough Scheme Will End on October 31
The scheme has seen government pay 80% of the wages of company employees up to a limit of £2500 a month, but could not run "indefinitely", the chancellor said.
Police arrest 650 people and Seize £3 million of Drugs in Raid
Police officers also seized over 100 weapons and closed nearly 140 deal lines, numbers linked to unique phone numbers which are used by people to buy drugs.
Pair Hired for Man's Sexual Broom Fantasy go to Wrong House With Machetes
The men asked the terrified victim if he was "Kevin" before saying "sorry mate" and leaving his property.
Lockdown in England to be Eased from Monday
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that from June 1, up to six people will be able to meet outside, providing members of different households continue to stay two meters apart.
Brexit Mastermind Cummings Did Breach COVID-19 Guidelines, Police Says
The prime minister has previously insisted that Dominic Cummings acted "responsibly, legally and with integrity".
When Can British People go on Holiday Again?
A number of countries in the E.U. have announced plans to reopen borders to tourists, albeit U.K. travellers could have to go into a two-week quarantine on return to the U.K. from June 8.
Immigration into U.K. Nearly Vanishes with COVID-19 Restrictions
The number of visa applications and decisions have fallen across all types of visa since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Track and Trace System Could Make Self-Isolation Mandatory in England
The new test and trace system which Prime Minister Boris Johnson said would "change people's lives" is coming into effect as of today.
Boris Johnson Refuses to Provide Evidence on Dominic Cummings
Boris Johnson told the House of Commons Liaison Committee he had seen evidence that showed some of the allegations against Dominic Cummings were false.
Brits Spend 147 Percent More Time on Gardening and DIY in Lockdown
British people also spent nearly three hours a day watching T.V. since the prime minister introduced lockdown measures on March 23.
Online Child Abuse Likely to Increase in Coming Months, English Police Says
The lockdown could mean a "greater number of sexual predators online looking to target and groom young people."
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Approval Drops by 20 points in Four Days
Johnson's approval dropped to -1 percent yesterday, which is down from the +19 percent he enjoyed just four days ago.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Under Growing Pressure to Sack Chief Adviser
Adviser Dominic Cummings was found to have made a 264-mile trip from London to Durham while members of the public were told to stay home and others missed out on the funerals of loved ones.
Over 100 Mosques Demand U.K. Watchdog Investigate Conservative Party
The mosques and Muslim organisations have accused the Equalities and Human Rights Commission of a "dereliction of responsibilities" to British Muslims over its failure to investigate the Conservative Party.
One Fifth of English People in Study Blame Jews or Muslims for COVID-19
Almost half of those questioned believe the idea that "COVID-19 is a bioweapon developed by China to destroy the West".
Uber Eats Overrun With McDonald's Orders and Unable to Cope
Uber Eats was unable to deliver to an address next door to the restaurant, saying it was "too far away" from McDonald's.
17% of Londoners Have Had COVID-19, Health Secretary Says
Health Secretary Matt Hancock said five percent of the population in the rest of the country have tested positive for coronavirus antibodies.
How Will Muslims be Celebrating Eid Under Lockdown?
From praying at home instead of mosques, to making Eid cards and having dinner with relatives over zoom and Skype, Muslims tell us how they will mark the end of Ramadan.
Frontline U.K. Healthcare Staff to be Given Trump-Backed Hydroxychloroquine
President Trump was criticized for announcing he was taking the drug by health officials earlier this week.
"COVID-19 Gave me a Second Chance, Otherwise I'd Still Live on the Streets"
Richard Marshall fears that for many homeless people like him, the end of the lockdown will mean living back on the streets.
University of Cambridge to Move Lectures Online Until Summer of 2021
The university says it is constantly adapting to changing advice as it emerges during this pandemic.
Rolls-Royce to cut 9,000 Jobs
It hopes the savings of £700m will help the company weather economic difficulties caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.