United Kingdom
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.
Boris Johnson "Unreservedly Condemns" Trump's Role in Capitol Violence
The British prime minister said Trump was "completely wrong" for casting doubts on the election result.
Teen Girl and Two Boys Charged With Murder in Court After Boy, 13, Dies
Oliver Stephens, 13, was allegedly stabbed to death on Sunday.
Spiraling COVID Cases Are Overwhelming Hospitals In U.K
Critical care doctors have warned the second wave is now worse than the first, as a record 30,451 patients are treated in hospital for COVID-19.
Four People Fined $1,000 for Traveling to McDonald's Breakfast in U.K.
The two men and two women, traveling in the same car, were not from the same household.
Boris Johnson Calls U.S. Capitol Scene 'Disgraceful'
"The United States stands for democracy around the world and it is now vital that there should be a peaceful and orderly transfer of power," the U.K. prime minister said.
Anthony Fauci Thinks U.K. COVID Variant More Widespread in U.S. Than Known
The new, more infectious variant has been detected in California, Florida, New York, and Georgia. Fauci told Newsweek he would be "very surprised" if it was not in "several more states."
New British COVID Lockdown Could Last Until Anniversary on March 23
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is rumored to be looking at the end of COVID restrictions to be a year to the day since the start of them.
England Placed Under National Lockdown as COVID Cases Spike Dramatically
"It is clear that we need to do more to bring this new variant under control," U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said. "That means the government is once again instructing you to stay at home."
British Man Receives World's First Dose of Oxford COVID Vaccine
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised "tens of millions" of vaccinations in the next three months.