United Kingdom
U.K. COVID-19 Death Toll Passes 100,000
The U.K. has now recorded the fifth-highest COVID death toll in the world, behind the U.S., Brazil, India and Mexico.
U.K. 'Considering Closing Border Completely' a Year Since Pandemic Began
The government "can't rule anything out" in its fight against new mutant variants of COVID-19, a minister said.
U.K. COVID Variant May Be 30 Percent More Deadly Than Original Strain
Boris Johnson said the new variant of COVID-19 first discovered in the south of England may lead to an increased risk of death.
Majority of Americans Now Pro-Vaccine After Months of Skepticism: Study
Poll found that 51 percent of Americans were happy to have the vaccine, the highest number so far. In Europe, France was found to be the most opposed it, with only 46 percent of French people being willing to get inoculated.
British Health Service NHS 'up for Sale to U.S.' Says Former Labour Leader
Ex-Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn tells Newsweek Conservative MPs voting on post-Brexit trade deals have "betrayed" the NHS.
Historic Statues Removed in Central London Over Slave Trade Links
It comes days after new legal protections mean historic statues will only be removed in "the most exceptional circumstances".
COVID-19 Infections Haven't Declined in England Despite Lockdown
Cases increased by 50 percent between early December and January 15, according to a new study.
Biden Offers 'Democracy and Decency' After Trump, Says Former U.K. PM
Ex-prime minister Theresa May - who shared a "special relationship" with the U.S. president - said Joe Biden "provides Britain with a golden opportunity".
Is Europe Getting Its COVID Vaccine Rollout Wrong?
The European Union has handed out a total of 5.5 million doses of the vaccine, compared to over 4 million in the U.K. alone.
Partygoers Tell Police They Were Unaware of Pandemic, Don't Watch the News
Hampshire Police in the U.K. said partygoers claimed they didn't know about the coronavirus pandemic.
People of Color Still 50 percent More Likely to be Fined for COVID Breaches
Over 30000 fines were issued, with Black, Asian and minority ethnic people more likely to be fined.
Technical Error 'Saw 150,000 U.K. Police Records Wiped' From Databases
Up to a quarter of those arrested in a year could be allowed to go free because of lost records and it "presents huge dangers" for public safety, the Opposition Labour Party says.
After Months of Growth, U.K. Economy Shrinks as Lockdown Returns
The U.K. economy shrank by 2.6 percent in November as England was placed in lockdown for a second time, official figures show.
True Scale of Homelessness on England's Streets Revealed by COVID Crisis
More than 33,000 people were taken off the streets and given a bed during COVID, a number almost eight times higher than the U.K. government had estimated.
Trump will exit 'tarred and feathered': European press react to impeachment
Le Monde, El Pais and The Times of London were among major publications featuring Trump's impeachment on their front pages.
Over 4,000 New Cases of 'Long COVID' a Day in U.K., Politician Warns
There are 300,000 people living with long COVID already in the U.K., Layla Moran MP said.
U.K. bans Travelers from South America and Portugal Over New Variant
The ban takes effect from Friday morning.
Stunning Photos Show Seals Lounging on Beach After Thousands of Pups Born
An estimated 2,778 seal pups were born on a stretch of coastline in the U.K.
U.K. COVID Vaccine Centers To Open 24/7 'as Soon as Possible'
COVID vaccines will be administered round the clock just days after Prime Minister Boris Johnson's official spokesman said demand was low.
Food Supplies at Risk as Brexit Border Issues Hit Northern Ireland
Supermarkets have called for urgent intervention to prevent "significant disruption" to U.K. food supplies due to post-Brexit border arrangements.
COVID Patients Could Be Moved To Hotels To Free up Hospital Beds in England
Hospitals are becoming overwhelmed by COVID-19 as officials rush to make more beds available.
Families Given Fruit and Vegetable Pieces to Feed Hungry Children for Week
The 10 days of food for English families amounted to two jacket potato with beans, eight single cheese sandwiches days carrots
three days apples, two days of malt loaf and three days of yogurt with some added pasta and tomato.
Dutch Officials Take Sandwiches From British Truckers in Brexit Rule Change
Drivers were told they can no longer bring certain foods to Europe.
Boris Johnson 'Cost Lives' With COVID Handling, Opposition Leader Says
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the British prime minister of "serial incompetence" over the response to COVID-19.
Mass COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Open Across England as Cases Rise
The government plans to vaccinate 15 million people by mid-February.
'Worst Point of Pandemic' Hitting Now Says England's Chief Medical Officer
Professor Chris Whitty issued a dire warning that the U.K. is now entering the "most dangerous time" of the pandemic.
Property Firm Offered Doctors $135,000 to Skip COVID Vaccine Queue
The firm wanted to use any "unused" vaccine and was willing to pay doctors directly.
1 in 50 Americans Has COVID in Some Areas—Before New Variants Take Hold
As the U.S. struggles to contain the virus, a new, more infectious U.K. variant is now in eight states, and another from South Africa is believed to be spreading undetected.
More Infectious UK COVID Variant B.1.1.7 Now Confirmed in Eight States
The variant appears to be significantly more transmissible than the original, although it does not seem to cause more severe illness.
Moderna COVID Vaccine Approved for Use in U.K
The U.K. has ordered 17 million doses of the Moderna vaccine but supplies will not be delivered until the Spring.