Boris Johnson January 6, 2021 World leaders condemn violence at U.S. Capitol, urge orderly transfer of power World leaders expressed concern over the unrest that occurred on Capitol Hill on Wednesday while condemning the violence that took place.
Coronavirus January 5, 2021 UK prime minister praises Brits for 'sacrifice' as new coronavirus lockdown looms: 'We have no choice' The British prime minister praised the millions of people who are "making another huge sacrifice" as the country is hours away from going into another lengthy lockdown to curb the escalating spread of the coronavirus.
World January 5, 2021 England's third national lockdown expected to last 6 weeks England is facing a third national lockdown that will last at least six weeks, as authorities struggle to stem a surge in COVID-19 infections that threatens to overwhelm hospitals around the U.K.
Coronavirus January 4, 2021 Boris Johnson announces coronavirus lockdown, cases continue to rise British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ordered a national lockdown through mid-February in an effort to combat a variant of the coronavirus that is continuing to rapidly spread in the region.
Coronavirus January 4, 2021 South African coronavirus variant 'very significant problem,' UK health secretary says Britain’s health secretary on Monday warned that the coronavirus variant first detected in South Africa is a "very significant problem," and poses more of a risk than others.
United Kingdom January 3, 2021 UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson warns 'tougher' coronavirus measures to come as cases soar with new variant U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Sunday that the United Kingdom may consider “a range of tougher measures” in the weeks ahead, as London and southeastern England have already been placed under Tier 4 restrictions amid a new variant of the coronavirus that has pushed infection rates to record high levels.
Brexit December 31, 2020 UK prime minister's father seeks French citizenship: 'I will always be European' As Britain prepares to split from the European Union, the father of Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears to be seeking closer ties with the bloc by applying for French citizenship.
Brexit December 28, 2020 United Kingdom warns of 'bumpy moments' despite striking post-Brexit trade deal First came the Brexit trade deal. Now comes the red tape and the institutional nitty-gritty.
Brexit December 24, 2020 Boris Johnson says UK has 'taken back control' after securing post-Brexit trade deal with EU U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared victory in the four-year battle for Brexit on Thursday, saying that the U.K. had “taken back control” after negotiators secured a post-Brexit free trade deal with the E.U. -- just days before it was due to finalize its departure from the bloc.
World December 23, 2020 Amid fear over new coronavirus strain, France lets in some UK cargo, passengers Goods and passengers from Britain began arriving on French shores Wednesday following a two-day blockade imposed because of a new variant of the coronavirus that had isolated the U.K. and raised fears of food shortages. But officials warned the backlog would take days to work through.
United Kingdom December 21, 2020 UK's late-night executive meeting turns into clash over call for travel ban British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with his ministers Monday amid chaos over travel bans enacted by dozens of countries barring travelers from the United Kingdom over a new strain of the coronavirus discovered in England.