One in ten people may still have a viral load capable of transmitting the coronavirus ten days after initial diagnosis, according to a small British scientific study. Researchers at the University of Exeter, led by Lorna Harris School of Medicine professor who published the study in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases, used a test […]
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Britain: The economy surpassed pre-pandemic levels in November
The British economy grew much stronger than expected in November (by 0.9%), and was higher than the level before the pandemic, said the statistical service ONS. The fifth largest economy in the world was 0.7% larger than it was in February 2020, the ONS said. Economists polled by Reuters forecast monthly GDP growth of 0.4% […]
Zelensky and Johnson discuss steps to de-escalate situation in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday that he had discussed with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ways to de-escalate the situation around the Ukrainian issue. “The security situation around Ukraine was discussed. We exchanged views on possible steps for de-escalation. We are working together to achieve peace,” Zelensky said in a tweet, according to […]
Britain: MI5 warns China agent could act in parliament
The British intelligence service, MI5, warned lawmakers that a woman allegedly an agent of the Chinese government could be acting in the House of Commons. According to Conservative MP Ian Duncan Smith, who has been harshly critical of the Chinese regime, MI5 contacted the speaker, who in turn informed lawmakers that “an agent of the […]
British MPs target increases in charges imposed by Visa and Mastercard
British MPs plan to scrutinize increases in fees charged by Visa and Mastercard, as the country’s paying regulator found no evidence to justify the increases, a parliamentary committee said on Thursday. Parliament’s Finance Committee Select Committee said that companies, which account for 99% of UK card transactions, had increased the system and the interbank fees […]
Chaos in British schools with coronavirus measures
Contradictory messages from government and education unions have confused students, their parents and teachers, who ultimately act at will. Just four days ago most schools in the UK opened and there is already chaos and anarchy over the restrictive measures to be applied by students and teachers. So far the main recommendations are to return […]
Britain to Russia: ‘War act’ possible cut of critical submarine communication cables
The head of Britain’s armed forces warned Russia that any attempt by Moscow to cut off critical submarine communications cables could be considered an act of war, in an interview with the Times of London. Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, 56, the new Chief of Defense Staff, has expressed concern about Russia’s growing submarine activity. “There […]
Britain-Coronavirus: Minister of Education in favor of reducing the quarantine period
A reduction in the self-isolation period for those diagnosed with the new coronavirus test would be helpful for the workforce affected by absences, British Education Minister Nadim Zahawi said today. The new coronavirus strain Omicron is still spreading in Britain and many businesses, schools and hospitals are struggling to cope with staff shortages, which has […]
Britain-Coronavirus: 146,390 new cases reported – Death toll rises to 313
Britain announced 146,390 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, up from 178,250 on Friday, while the number of new deaths reported rose to 313 from 229, according to official figures. Britain has already seen a wave of cases linked to the Omicron variant in recent weeks, although death rates have been lower than in previous […]
Omicron hit Britain’s construction sector in December
Growth in Britain’s construction slowed in December as it was hit by Omicron’s rapid expansion, according to a survey released on Friday. The IHS Markit / CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Purchasing ‘Index (PMI) fell to a three-month low of 54.3 in December from 55.5 in November. A Reuters poll of economists showed a 54.0 mark. […]
