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Govt doesn’t rule out lockdown within days

Covid cases have surged to record levels as the fast-spreading omicron variant takes hold. Positive tests have exceeded 90,000 for each of the past two days, and ministers have said infections are

December 21, 2021

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Omicron alarm sounded in London

The government’s Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies said it was “almost certain” that hundreds of thousands of people were being infected with the variant every day and were not being picked up

December 20, 2021

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No 10 party inquiry head quits over own event

Simon Case’s role was put into doubt after reports a party was held in his office while London was under strict Covid-19 rules UK’s top civil servant has stepped down from his

December 18, 2021

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UK, India natural partners, says PM

Addressing the Global Technology Summit via video link, Johnson said that over the coming decade, India and the UK will continue to deepen their bonds on technology and other areas as they

December 15, 2021

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UK orders Europe’s “fastest trains” for over $2 Bn

The fully electric trains will run on the first section of the new HS2 railway being built between London and the English Midlands…reports Asian Lite News. Britain’s new high-speed rail line HS2

December 10, 2021

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UK announces ‘largest ever increase’ in funding for drug treatment

A world-leading treatment system will be developed for those dependent on drugs and support them to kick their addictions, prioritising areas with the greatest need…reports Asian Lite News. Communities all across England

December 6, 2021

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CBI cuts growth forecasts

With exports still weak, household spending would drive 90% of growth next year and two-thirds of it in 2023 thanks to a strong jobs market and savings racked up during the pandemic…reports

December 6, 2021

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UK orders 114 Mn Covid jabs amid Omicron scare

The orders — 60 million extra doses of the Moderna vaccine and 54 million more Pfizer-BioNTech shots — come as Britain expands its booster programme following the emergence of the Omicron variant,

December 3, 2021

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Britain, India set to begin FTA talks

A source close to the process said both Boris Johnson and Narendra Modi are strenuously behind the move, which could mean flexibility where otherwise if left to bureaucrats, there would be rigidity,

December 2, 2021

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Barbados to leave the Crown seduced by Beijing’s billions

Just last week, China announced it was building a $274 million ring-road for Jamaica’s second city, Montego Bay, the report said…reports Asian Lite News. British media is posing the question if Barbados

November 30, 2021

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