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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil his government's plan to control the spread of coronavirus during the fall and winter months, relying on vaccination rates rather than restrictions to keep COVID-19 in check. The decision comes as the UK prepares to reinstate mask-wearing, work-from-home advice,
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The UK government is facing criticism from the haulage industry over its plans to streamline the HGV testing process, which trade bodies believe will not address the shortage of 90,000 to 100,000 truckers that has crippled UK supply chains. The shortage, exacerbated by the pandemic and Brexit, has
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson revealed that more than 300 Afghans who worked with British troops remain stranded in Afghanistan, sparking criticism from his backbenchers and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. Johnson's government was accused of lacking a clear evacuation plan and failing to provide adequate support to
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The British government's key security policy planning committee, the National Security Council (NSC), has come under fire for its handling of the crisis in Afghanistan, with critics questioning its role in preparing a coherent strategy or contingency plans in the months preceding the Taliban's rapid takeover
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The British government hailed the evacuation of over 15,000 people from Afghanistan in two weeks, but criticism mounted over the contingency plan, with some accusing the government of being "asleep on the watch" as thousands more are still stranded in the country. Labour's shadow foreign
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The UK is poised to complete its civilian airlift out of Kabul, with up to 1,100 Afghans eligible to come to the country likely to be left behind. The defence secretary, Ben Wallace, expressed regret over the situation, while Labour MPs accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of betraying those
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Western leaders, including UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and French President Emmanuel Macron, are pressing US President Joe Biden to extend the evacuation deadline from Afghanistan beyond August 31, citing concerns that the Taliban may veto the idea. The emergency meeting comes as the US military has conducted its largest
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Boris Johnson is set to personally request a delay in the withdrawal of US forces from Afghanistan, as UK ministers press the US for an extension to ease pressure on Kabul airport. The Prime Minister will raise the issue at an emergency G7 meeting, after Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab and
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The chaotic withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan has left a deep wound in the relationship between the United States and its allies, particularly Britain. LONDON -- Britain's defense secretary, Ben Wallace, and some British generals have been vocal in their criticism of the American policy, dating
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Rapid gains by the Taliban in Afghanistan have led to a significant increase in official staff being pulled out of the country by the US, the UK, and other nations. This decision comes as the Pentagon moves thousands of troops to the Gulf region, including 3,000 to Kabul Airport
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UK pension fund trustees are cautious about investing in infrastructure projects, citing high fees and poor liquidity, despite government efforts to encourage them to do so. The UK pension fund industry, which has over £1 trillion in assets, is warned by Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak to
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Boris Johnson's assertion that Margaret Thatcher's coal mine closures boosted Britain's climate change ambitions has sparked widespread criticism from Tory MPs, environmentalists, and trade unions. The prime minister's remarks, made during a visit to Scotland, were seen as insensitive and crass, particularly
