Rivers in the UK are among the most polluted in Europe. A study by the British Parliament, due Thursday, says the rivers are a “chemical cocktail” of sewage, agricultural waste and plastic. Due to years of cutbacks in water management and water purification, not a single river in the […]
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Media: United Kingdom to Relax Testing Policy
The United Kingdom is heading for a relaxation of its testing policy. According to British media, people do not have to do a PCR test after a positive rapid test in plans that are currently being worked out. They are expected to be officially announced later on Wednesday. The […]
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British Newspapers Furious Over Alleged Christmas Party Johnson Office
The British morning papers on Thursday have nothing good to say about the Christmas party that would have been organised last year in the office of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. For example, The Sun writes on the front page, next to a photo of Boris Johnson dressed as […]
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Liverpool Terrorist was Frustrated by Rejected Asylum Applications and Previously Threatened with Knife
Emad al-Swealmeen, 32, identified by police as the man who blew himself up in a taxi outside a Liverpool hospital, had seen his asylum applications rejected several times. According to sources in British media, that could be a motive for his act of terror. In addition, the migrant had […]
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British Ministers Want Investigation into Unrest Around European Championship Final
British ministers have called for independent oversight of an assessment by the British Football Association FA of security deficiencies following the European Championship final riots on July 11, The Times reports. Italy’s final battle against England at Wembley was marred by clashes between fans and agents in and around […]
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Corona Measures in England Largely Lifted on July 19
The remaining corona measures in England will be lifted from July 19. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce this during a press conference on Monday. The British government reports that Johnson will outline his plans for the latest easing in England, including his plans around keeping […]
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British Foreign Minister Raab Wants A Two-State Solution in Israel
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab has called for a two-state solution for Israelis and the Palestinian people. The minister hopes that this will end the continuing violence and that lasting peace can be created. “It is crucial that all sides work to ensure that the truce lasts. Last week’s […]
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British Postal Company Royal Mail Starts Delivery Trial With Drones
The British postal company Royal Mail is starting a trial to transport corona test kits and other mail items from the British mainland to the Isles of Scilly using drones. A large and a small uncrewed aircraft deliver mail to the sparsely populated archipelago, which is about 45 kilometres […]
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Supervisor Initiates Investigation After Riot About Johnson’s Official Residence
The UK Election Commission has launched an investigation into the renovation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s residence. The regulator says there is a suspicion that the rules have been violated. The affair about the official residence has been on the minds of the UK for days. Former top adviser […]
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Britons Will Receive A Free Rapid Test Twice A Week
Britons can take a free corona rapid test twice a week from April 9. The British government announced this on Monday. Residents will receive the tests delivered to their homes, or they can purchase them through their workplace or from local testing lanes. Tests are also conducted in schools. […]