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England's recent lockdown, announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, is likely to negatively impact the country's economic recovery, prompting economists to expect a fresh dip in activity and emergency stimulus from the Bank of England. The lockdown, which affects sectors such as hospitality, leisure, and non-essential
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The UK government has imposed a national lockdown to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing concerns that the National Health Service (NHS) may be overwhelmed. Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned that staying at home, protecting the NHS, and saving lives was crucial. The lockdown measures were prompted by
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread in England, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to impose a nationwide lockdown, effective Thursday and lasting until Dec. 2. The measures, which include shutting down pubs, restaurants, and most retail shops, come as medical experts warn that the country could face
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Boris Johnson won the 2019 general election in part due to Labour voters in northern England defecting to the Conservatives. Now Tory MPs representing Labour's once impregnable "red wall" of northern constituencies are demanding payback from the prime minister for the people who sent them to
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Boris Johnson imposed tighter coronavirus controls on Greater Manchester from tomorrow night, despite the lack of support from the region's leaders. The decision came as the UK government faced mounting tensions on Brexit trade talks and business relations. The prime minister's address to 250 business leaders
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As the United Kingdom prepares to finalize its security and foreign policy review, the country is refocusing its global role to account for its new standing as a midsized power. The review aims to leverage Brexit-era exceptionalism while also promoting competitiveness by shifting resources from traditional defense sectors to areas
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Minette Batters, the President of the National Farmers' Union (NFU), has emphasized the need for action to protect Britain's high standards of farming in a meeting with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. The meeting comes days after MPs rejected an amendment to the Agriculture Bill that would have
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Conservative prime minister Boris Johnson is set to face a rebellion from within his own party as he outlines new restrictions and measures to combat the resurgence of COVID-19 in northern England. Many northern mayors and Tory MPs are critical of the government's job support scheme for workers
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As the US presidency teeters on the brink of a second term for Donald Trump, the UK government, led by Boris Johnson, might be tempted to sigh in relief. After all, Trump has been vocally pro-Brexit and has promised the UK a great trade deal. However, a second Trump administration
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The UK government, led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has announced a green energy revolution that promises to power every home in the country with offshore wind energy within the next decade. The ambitious plan involves investing £160 million in upgrading ports and factories across the country for building wind
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The UK's economic plan has been touted as one that allows the labor market to adjust to the permanent transformations brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. However, critics argue that this approach is premature and potentially disastrous. The government's move to cut job support and extend
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As thousands of students self-isolate across the UK, the University and College Union (UCU) and the National Union of Students (NUS) are accusing some institutions of prioritizing rent from student accommodation over student safety, forcing students to endure "disgusting conditions" in quarantine. The union's general secretary,
