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The UK government and scientific advisers are facing criticism for their handling of the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic, with a parliamentary inquiry concluding that a strategy of "herd immunity" was pursued at the cost of tens of thousands of lives. The inquiry, led by 22 MPs
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The UK's pig industry is on the brink of disaster due to a perfect storm of Brexit and Covid-19, with farmers being forced to consider culling thousands of animals unless the Government relaxes visa restrictions on foreign workers. Pig farmers like Sophie Hope, who runs her own farm
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As the UK economy faces a cost of living crisis and a supply chain crisis, Prime Minister Boris Johnson is under pressure to address the issues. Despite recent opinion polls showing the Conservatives ahead of Labour, critics are calling for actions to alleviate the suffering of working-class families. Johnson insists
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has argued that the country's transition to a new economic model is necessary to move beyond a "broken economic model based on low wages." He acknowledged that some supply disruptions, such as queues for petrol and the mass culling of pigs,
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The UK is facing a growing litany of shortages, with petrol stations and supermarkets struggling to keep up with demand. The crisis has been building for months, with industry chiefs warning government ministers of a supply-chain crisis over three months ago. Despite these warnings, ministers were slow to act, with
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The UK government is set to agree a short-term visa scheme permitting thousands of foreign lorry drivers to come to the country to stave off shortages threatening fuel and food supplies. The move is a direct response to the worsening fuel crisis, which has seen chaotic queues at petrol stations
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Boris Johnson will meet with Joe Biden in the White House for the first time this week, as the UK and US seek to repair their strained relations following the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan. The UK prime minister's visit will also focus on addressing global warming and pressing
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House this week, amidst growing tensions over post-Brexit trade deals and the chaotic withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. During his visit, Johnson will seek to mend the rift with Biden over the Northern Ireland border
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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
