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The United Kingdom has primarily relaxed the lockdown on Monday. Shops, hairdressers and catering establishments in England were allowed to open their doors again after about three months. Some Britons braved the freezing cold to…
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Royal families worldwide are in mourning after the death of British Prince Philip (99). In written statements, they offer their condolences to the relatives and the United Kingdom. King Willem-Alexander, Queen Máxima and Princess…
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The British are urged to get vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine and not to be put off by reports that it may cause blood clots. Health authorities point out that only thirty suspected blood clots have been identified after 18…
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A trial of corona passports is due to start in the UK this month. The authorities hope that by introducing such a 'passport' in England, sports matches, conferences and other events can be held again, British media reports. Britons…
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Former British Prime Minister David Cameron may be under investigation for his ties to Australian financier Lex Greensill, whose company went down this month. Greensill is said to have had an unpaid but influential role at the…
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England took a big step on Monday in easing the lockdown. The English no longer need a valid reason to leave their home. Some media speak of a 'Happy Monday'. The UK is one of the countries most affected by the pandemic. The…
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London police said they were "forced into a position where enforcement was necessary" during the wake of the murdered Sarah Everard. Hundreds of people, including Kate Middleton, the wife of Britain's Prince William, gathered on…
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The UK economy shrank in January as a result of measures to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Brexit also had a negative effect. Still, the decline was much less than what economists had generally expected. The British gross…
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