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The UK and French governments are grappling with deteriorating relations and inadequate coordination to address the migrant crisis following the deaths of 27 migrants who drowned attempting to cross the English Channel from France. The tragic incident has reignited longstanding tensions between the two nations, exacerbating the complex issue of
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Monday of a "blizzard" of new coronavirus infections coming into the U.K. from continental Europe as his government extended the vaccine booster program to younger people in an effort to keep a lid on the pandemic during the winter months. The
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil a revamped export strategy, including a £1 trillion target for 2030, marking a significant shift in the country's post-Brexit trade approach. The announcement comes as part of a broader effort to demonstrate the benefits of the UK's
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson acknowledged on Wednesday in Glasgow that the COP26 climate summit may not result in an agreement that will limit global warming to 1.5 C above preindustrial levels, a target scientists have said is crucial to avoiding the devastating effect of climate change. Despite an
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The promise of a swift resolution to Brexit has given way to a reality of escalating tensions and fragile agreements. Boris Johnson's pledge to "get Brexit done" has stalled, with the UK's most contentious issues remaining deadlocked. The stakes are high, with the UK&
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The intensifying tensions between Britain and France are undermining global cooperation and threatening to spread "poison" to other international institutions, including NATO and the G7. The rivalry is driven by Brexit, with Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and France's President Emmanuel Macron locked in
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BBC climate editor Justin Rowlatt accused Prime Minister Boris Johnson of being "weaselly" for avoiding a question about a new coal mine in Cumbria, which has been criticized by eco campaigners. During an interview to mark the beginning of the Cop26 climate conference in Glasgow, Mr. Johnson was
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A bitter row between the UK and France has erupted over fishing rights, with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson refusing to rule out triggering a dispute mechanism clause in the Brexit trade agreement. French President Emmanuel Macron accuses the UK of not keeping its Brexit pledges on fishing, citing a
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Rising greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere have reached record levels, according to the United Nations, as the world prepares for the COP26 summit in Glasgow. The UN's World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has warned that continued emissions will lead to more extreme weather and significant impacts on the
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The British economy is reeling under the weight of its decision to leave the European Union. Despite Prime Minister Boris Johnson's claims of a newfound era of economic growth, the reality on the ground paints a different picture. Wages are indeed rising in some industries, but this is
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UK households are expected to face a £1,000 annual loss due to rising energy prices and shortages caused by Covid and Brexit. The Resolution Foundation warned that higher inflation would weigh down workers' earnings and contribute to a hit to average household income in Britain. The Office for
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Rishi Sunak, the UK Chancellor, is set to apply strict "value for money" tests to any taxpayer-backed aid for the steel sector and other big energy users. This move comes after Boris Johnson, the Prime Minister, expressed support for a rescue plan in principle, despite concerns from the
