‘Freedom Day’ kicks off in U.K. as country drops remaining COVID-19 restrictions By Sylvia Hui and Jill Lawless The Associated Press Posted July 19, 2021 7:41 am Updated July 19, 2021 3:28 pm 2:33 ‘Freedom Day:’ UK residents go clubbing as COVID-19 restrictions lift, but some still wary WATCH: UK residents go clubbing as COVID-19 restrictions lift, but…
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U.K.’s Johnson reverses plan to skip COVID-19 quarantine after backlash
U.K.’s Johnson reverses plan to skip COVID-19 quarantine after backlash By Jill Lawless The Associated Press Posted July 18, 2021 1:22 pm 1:09 UK’s Boris Johnson confirms removal of remaining COVID-19 restrictions but urges caution WATCH ABOVE: UK's Boris Johnson confirms removal of remaining COVID-19 restrictions but urges caution. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp…
‘Unethical and illogical’: scientists slam U.K.’s COVID-19 unlocking plans
‘Unethical and illogical’: scientists slam U.K.’s COVID-19 unlocking plans By Alistair Smout Reuters Posted July 16, 2021 5:25 pm 2:01 Experts blast U.K. government for ‘exploiting’ vaccinations to allow mass sporting events WATCH ABOVE: Experts blast U.K. government for 'exploiting' vaccinations to allow mass sporting events – Jul 2, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
Britain to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions by July 19, health chief says
Britain to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions by July 19, health chief says By Pan Pylas The Associated Press Posted July 12, 2021 9:37 am Updated July 12, 2021 4:39 pm 1:54 Britain on track to lift COVID-19 restrictions July 19, Johnson says WATCH: Britain on track to lift COVID-19 restrictions July 19, Johnson says – Jun 29,…
U.K. eases COVID-19 measures — but Britain ‘must learn to live’ with virus, PM says
U.K. eases COVID-19 measures — but Britain ‘must learn to live’ with virus, PM says By Jill Lawless The Associated Press Posted July 5, 2021 7:15 am Updated July 5, 2021 2:56 pm 7:13 UK’s Boris Johnson lays out 5-point plan to lift lockdown, including removing mask mandate WATCH: UK's Boris Johnson lays out 5-point plan to lift…
England may ditch mask mandate in near future as COVID-19 measures set to ease
England may ditch mask mandate in near future as COVID-19 measures set to ease By Danica Kirka The Associated Press Posted July 4, 2021 8:38 am 2:05 Is B.C. losing masks too soon? WATCH: Is B.C. losing masks too soon? comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item…
Queen Elizabeth to G7: Are you supposed to be enjoying yourselves?
Queen Elizabeth to G7: Are you supposed to be enjoying yourselves? By Michael Holden Reuters Posted June 11, 2021 8:43 pm 5:31 What’s on the agenda for the G7 summit WATCH ABOVE: What’s on the agenda for the G7 summit comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter Share this item…
Trudeau raised ‘importance’ of Northern Ireland peace deal with Johnson: High commissioner
Trudeau raised ‘importance’ of Northern Ireland peace deal with Johnson: High commissioner By Amanda Connolly Global News Posted June 11, 2021 5:28 pm 2:35 Trudeau travels to England for G7 summit, first foreign trip since pandemic began WATCH: As leaders of the G7 nations meet in England, questions are being raised about whether gathering during a pandemic is a good…
Canada to donate 100M COVID-19 vaccines to world
Canada to donate 100M COVID-19 vaccines to world By Abigail Bimman Global News Posted June 11, 2021 8:05 am Updated June 11, 2021 2:44 pm 2:35 Trudeau travels to England for G7 summit, first foreign trip since pandemic began WATCH: Trudeau travels to England for G7 summit, first foreign trip since pandemic began. comments Leave a comment facebook…
Trudeau still silent about COVID-19 vaccine sharing details as G7 summit kicks off
Trudeau still silent about COVID-19 vaccine sharing details as G7 summit kicks off By Stephanie Taylor The Canadian Press Posted June 11, 2021 6:33 am Updated June 11, 2021 6:34 am 2:35 Trudeau travels to England for G7 summit, first foreign trip since pandemic began WATCH: Trudeau travels to England for G7 summit, first foreign trip since pandemic…
Joy for U.K. pubs and hugs threatened by rise in COVID-19 variant first seen in India
Joy for U.K. pubs and hugs threatened by rise in COVID-19 variant first seen in India By Danica Kirka And Jill Lawless The Associated Press Posted May 17, 2021 2:23 pm Updated May 17, 2021 2:25 pm 0:53 Thousands hit Liverpool rave in trial reopening from COVID-19 lockdown WATCH: Thousands hit Liverpool rave in trial reopening from COVID-19…
U.K. prepares for major reopening as new COVID-19 variant sparks worry
U.K. prepares for major reopening as new COVID-19 variant sparks worry By Jill Lawless The Associated Press Posted May 16, 2021 7:46 am 1:00 U.K. has ‘good chance’ of ditching social distancing by June, Boris Johnson says WATCH: U.K. has ‘good chance’ of ditching social distancing by June, Boris Johnson says – May 3, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook…
U.K. officials race to test, vaccinate as COVID-19 variant threatens reopening plans
U.K. officials race to test, vaccinate as COVID-19 variant threatens reopening plans By Jill Lawless The Associated Press Posted May 15, 2021 7:50 am 1:00 U.K. has ‘good chance’ of ditching social distancing by June, Boris Johnson says WATCH: U.K. has ‘good chance’ of ditching social distancing by June, Boris Johnson says – May 3, 2021 comments Leave a comment…
U.K. allows indoor pints and movie theatres. When will Canada relax COVID-19 rules?
U.K. allows indoor pints and movie theatres. When will Canada relax COVID-19 rules? By Katie Dangerfield Global News Posted May 11, 2021 10:29 am Updated May 11, 2021 1:55 pm WATCH LIVE: Question period gets underway in the House of Commons. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
Hugs and pints indoors: U.K. lays out latest phase of COVID-19 lockdown lifting
Hugs and pints indoors: U.K. lays out latest phase of COVID-19 lockdown lifting By Estelle Shirbon Reuters Posted May 10, 2021 7:31 am Updated May 10, 2021 2:13 pm WATCH: U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Monday phase 3 in his government's plan to bring the country out of a coronavirus lockdown, giving the green light to "cautious…
U.K. has ‘good chance’ of ditching COVID-19 social distancing rule by June: Boris Johnston
U.K. has ‘good chance’ of ditching COVID-19 social distancing rule by June: Boris Johnston By Staff Reuters Posted May 3, 2021 9:05 am Updated May 3, 2021 11:53 am 1:00 U.K. has ‘good chance’ of ditching social distancing by June, Boris Johnson says WATCH: Britain is on course for the June 21 target to ditch the COVID-19 social…
Thousands party at Liverpool rave as U.K. trial reopening from COVID-19 lockdown begins
Thousands party at Liverpool rave as U.K. trial reopening from COVID-19 lockdown begins By Carl Recine and Andy Bruce Reuters Posted May 1, 2021 1:40 pm Updated May 1, 2021 2:54 pm 0:53 Thousands hit Liverpool rave in trial reopening from COVID-19 lockdown WATCH: Thousands hit Liverpool rave in trial reopening from COVID-19 lockdown comments Leave a comment…
Prince William, Kate Middleton release new photos to mark 10th wedding anniversary
Prince William, Kate Middleton release new photos to mark 10th wedding anniversary By Chris Jancelewicz Global News Posted April 29, 2021 9:57 am Updated April 29, 2021 2:23 pm WATCH: Prince William and his wife, Kate Middleton, celebrate their 10th anniversary comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
Vanuatu tribe mourns the death of its fallen ‘god,’ Prince Philip
Vanuatu tribe mourns the death of its fallen ‘god,’ Prince Philip By Josh K. Elliott Global News Posted April 12, 2021 3:23 pm 4:03 Funeral preparation underway for Prince Philip WATCH: Global News Europe bureau chief Crystal Goomansingh provides the latest developments in the preparation for Prince Philip’s funeral ceremony. comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook…
England reopens after 3 month lockdown with pints and shopping sprees
England reopens after 3 month lockdown with pints and shopping sprees By Carl Recine and Kate Holton Reuters Posted April 12, 2021 7:26 am Updated April 12, 2021 10:46 am WATCH: From shops, to hairdressers, to pubs and even the zoo – businesses in the United Kingdom reopened April 12 as COVID-19 restrictions were loosened after three months…
Former Bank of Canada governor pledges support for Liberals, won’t say if he’ll run
Former Bank of Canada governor pledges support for Liberals, won’t say if he’ll run By Joan Bryden The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2021 12:16 am View image in full screen Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney responds to a question during a news conference Wednesday April 17, 2013 in Ottawa. Former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney is releasing…
U.K. sees 60% drop in COVID-19 cases due to vaccines, lockdown
U.K. sees 60% drop in COVID-19 cases due to vaccines, lockdown By Danica Kirka The Associated Press Posted April 8, 2021 10:12 am 0:40 U.K. to loosen restrictions after months-long lockdown, PM announces WATCH: U.K. to loosen restrictions after months-long lockdown, PM announces comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on Facebook whatsapp Share this item via WhatsApp twitter…
U.K. to ease COVID-19 lockdown, considering vaccine passport options
U.K. to ease COVID-19 lockdown, considering vaccine passport options By Jill Lawless The Associated Press Posted April 5, 2021 7:50 am Updated April 5, 2021 1:52 pm 2:52 U.K. study examines safety of mixing COVID-19 vaccines WATCH: U.K. study examines safety of mixing COVID-19 vaccines – Mar 28, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Wall of hearts highlights bereaved U.K. families’ push for COVID-19 inquiry
Wall of hearts highlights bereaved U.K. families’ push for COVID-19 inquiry By Redmond Shannon Global News Posted April 4, 2021 7:48 pm 2:16 U.K. families mourn COVID-19 victims at London’s wall of hearts Thousands of hearts are being painted on a wall by families in London in the United Kingdom, with each representing a life lost during the COVID-19 pandemic.…
U.K. to test COVID-19 passports at mass gatherings in coming weeks
U.K. to test COVID-19 passports at mass gatherings in coming weeks By Sylvia Hui The Associated Press Posted April 4, 2021 10:44 am Updated April 4, 2021 5:13 pm 3:46 Will we need ‘vaccination passports’ to travel? Expert answers your questions WATCH: Will we need ‘vaccination passports’ to travel? Expert answers your questions – Mar 25, 2021 comments…
U.K. eases some COVID-19 restrictions, but nervously eyes surge in European cases
U.K. eases some COVID-19 restrictions, but nervously eyes surge in European cases By Jill Lawless The Associated Press Posted March 28, 2021 8:11 am 2:44 COVID-19: UK PM Johnson, France PM Castex receive AstraZeneca vaccine doses WATCH: UK PM Johnson, France PM Castex receive AstraZeneca vaccine doses – Mar 19, 2021 comments Leave a comment facebook Share this item on…
Britain’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout hit by supply crunch in India
Britain’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout hit by supply crunch in India By Staff Reuters Posted March 18, 2021 1:08 pm 1:15 Coronavirus: Canada received ‘strong assurances’ from EU leadership on vaccine deliveries, Trudeau says WATCH ABOVE: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada has “received strong assurances” from EU leadership that Canada's vaccine deliveries would not be disrupted – Feb 2, 2021…
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Life is just a constant illusion, carpeted dreams of man’s confusion Expertly stripped of reasons why, dissected clean and barely alive Freedom is a dream of the dead, a martyrs cry deep within your head Where air is not a worthy cause, to destroy the land with mindless wars England, your children die in vain, for reasons of political gain…
Wave of online racism toward soccer stars forces U.K. government to listen
Wave of online racism toward soccer stars forces U.K. government to listen By Redmond Shannon Global News Posted March 7, 2021 8:01 pm 2:39 U.K. soccer players highlight increase in racist abuse Despite more efforts to tackle racism in the sports world, online harassment targeting soccer players is surging in the United Kingdom. Redmond Shannon explains why those players are…
‘Didn’t hurt at all’: Queen Elizabeth says COVID-19 vaccine was quick and painless
‘Didn’t hurt at all’: Queen Elizabeth says COVID-19 vaccine was quick and painless By Michael Holden Reuters Posted February 25, 2021 6:14 pm In this image taken from video and made available by Buckingham Palace, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II addresses the nation and the Commonwealth from Windsor Castle, Windsor, England, Sunday April 5, 2020. Buckingham Palace via AP comments Leave…