Rishi Sunak Will Be The First Prime Minister Of Indian Descent In The United Kingdom
After an exceptionally turbulent political year, Rishi Sunak has become the first Indian-origin British prime minister. No one anticipated that Richmond MP Rishi Sunak would be returning to Downing Street after losing to former prime minister Liz Truss this summer. As a result of a severe economic crisis, he began to haunt the prime minister […]
Record High Covid-19 BA.1 Omicron rates in England still rising in over-55s: Imperial College London Study
An Imperial College London survey showed that the Omicron subvariant BA.2 now dominates the Covid-19 infection prevalence in England, with cases continuing to rise in the over-55s at the end of March. Boris Johnson, the premier of England, has lifted all Covid-19 restrictions after a wave of Omicron infections last year saw record numbers, but […]
Russia Bans British Airlines Following UK’s Ban On The Flights Of Russian Flag Carrier Aeroflot
Russia’s state civil aviation regulator said on Friday that British airlines are no longer allowed to land at its airports or cross its airspace. This follows London’s ban of flights operated by Russian flag carrier Aeroflot following the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s aviation authority, Rosaviatsia, said in a statement that the use of Russian […]
FIA cancels 2022 Russian Grand Prix Formula One
The Russian Grand Prix, to be held On September 25, added to the calendar in 2014, was scheduled in Sochi’s Olympic Park In the wake of Russia’s invasion of neighboring Ukraine, Formula One announced Friday it will not race there this year. A race at Sochi’s Olympic Park was scheduled for Sept. 25 as part […]
The UK Has Banned Russian Airline Aeroflot Due To Sanctions Over The Invasion Of Ukraine
According to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Russian flag carrier Aeroflot will no longer be allowed to fly in United Kingdom airspace or land in the country. This ban is part of another round of British sanctions imposed over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Russian Airlines usually flies between London and Moscow on a daily basis. […]
Covid Restrictions In England : PM Boris Johnson Ending Isolation Laws And Mass Free Testing
In England, all Covid restrictions will end on Thursday, and free mass testing will cease on April 1. Prime Minister Boris Johnson told MPs that the legal duty to isolate those who tested positive would be dropped as part of the “living with Covid” plan. Boris Johnson said free testing would be offered from 1 […]
UK To Trial 4-day Workweek With 100-80-100 Model
Globally, the 4-day workweek system has been making headlines and is slowly gaining acceptance. A few companies have been adopting this model on a trial basis in the past couple of years, resulting in increased productivity. Microsoft Japan reported back in November 2019 that the four-day workweek led to a 40% boost in workers’ productivity, […]
England Lifts Covid Restrictions No Masks Needed
Coronavirus restrictions including mandatory face masks were lifted in England on Thursday after the British government said its vaccine booster rollout successfully reduced serious illness and hospitalization related to the Covid-19 virus. Nightclubs and other large venues are no longer required to have Covid passes in order to enter, and face masks are no longer […]
Over 150,000 Covid Deaths Have Been Recorded In The UK
Since the pandemic began, more than 150,000 people have died within 28 days of a positive Covid test in the UK. The government reported 313 deaths on Saturday, bringing the total to 150,057. After the US, Brazil, India, Russia, Mexico and Peru, the UK is the seventh country to reach 150,000 reported deaths. 146,390 new […]
France Lifts Transit Ban For UK Nationals
Over the holiday season, British nationals will be able to travel through France to get to their homes in EU countries. In response to difficulties UK travellers faced reaching their countries of residence, France suspended its Covid restriction. Earlier, Eurotunnel had sent out warnings to its customers, and the company said that it was delighted […]