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As Germany's government prepares to pass a bill granting more freedoms to individuals who have been vaccinated against Covid-19, critics argue that the move unfairly discriminates against younger people who are months away from receiving the jab. The bill, which is expected to be passed within days, aims
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The European Parliament's approval of the post-Brexit trade deal between the EU and the UK removes legal uncertainty and ensures tariff-free trade without quotas for UK and EU-made goods. The deal, hammered out by the UK government and the EU last year, was ratified by the EU parliament
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As the November departure of Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson's chief adviser, sparked hopes of an end to Downing Street feuding, the ex-adviser's counter-attack has reignited tensions over allegations of government cronyism. The controversy has rekindled concerns over the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic
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The Prime Minister's recent attempt to get Conservative Party donors to help pay for an expensive refurbishment of the Downing Street flat has raised eyebrows and sparked a debate about Boris Johnson's leadership and character. The PM's former chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, described the
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under increasing pressure to address allegations of corruption, with a growing number of his own party members and a significant portion of voters calling for a full inquiry into the matter. Johnson's attempts to shift the focus away from the controversy surrounding
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The UK government has announced the formation of a taskforce to develop antiviral medications that could help reduce infections and limit the impact of new variants of COVID-19. The taskforce aims to "supercharge" the search for antiviral medications before the winter, when respiratory diseases are more prevalent. These
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The UK has added India to its 'red list' of countries subject to tougher travel restrictions, citing concerns over a deepening COVID-19 crisis. India recorded 273,810 cases yesterday, with officials identifying 103 cases of a new Indian variant in the UK. The decision comes after Prime Minister
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will press Indian Premier Narendra Modi to ease tariffs on British whisky and cars, part of a plan to strike an interim trade agreement within a year. Johnson's visit to New Delhi this month aims to double trade with India to £50 billion
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The UK will see significant easing of restrictions today, allowing non-essential shops, hairdressers, indoor gyms, swimming pools, and zoos to reopen. However, social mixing indoors will remain heavily restricted, with around 40% of adults yet to receive their first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. The Prime Minister has urged caution
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The UK government has altered its vaccine guidance, recommending that people aged 18-29 be offered alternative jabs due to concerns over rare blood clots linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine. This move comes after the European Medicines Agency (EMA) said that there was a plausible link between the vaccine and rare
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The chief executives of British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Heathrow airport have jointly called for the UK government to establish a travel corridor with the US as soon as next month, citing the success of vaccination programs in both countries. The industry is pinning its hopes on the UK introducing
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With the Scottish parliament elections on May 6, Alex Salmond's Alba party has launched a bold challenge to Nicola Sturgeon's cautious strategy for achieving independence from the UK. Salmond, a former Scottish first minister, has abandoned the idea that a referendum is the only legitimate route
