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Conservative Party worried about Boris Johnson’s competence
New Delhi: UK Conservative MPs are increasingly worried about Boris Johnson’s competence and drive after he gave a rambling speech to business leaders and was accused of losing his grip over a…
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Queen is in very good form, must get some rest: Boris Johnson
London: Queen Elizabeth II is in very good form but she needs to follow medical advice to get some rest, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Saturday. Johnson’s comments come a day…
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Modi, Boris Johnson connect to discuss vaccine certification, trade, climate
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi spoke over phone on Monday during which they took stock of India-UK trade and defence talks, opening up of international…
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Queen Elizabeth launches baton relay for Commonwealth Games
London: Queen Elizabeth II held her first major engagement at Buckingham Palace since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic a year and a half ago, as she presided Thursday over the launch…
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With army on standby, Johnson says UK fuel crisis improving
London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson sought to reassure the British public Tuesday that a fuel-supply crisis snarling the country was stabilising, though his government said it would be a while before the…
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‘Grow up’: Boris Johnson says world must face climate change
United Nations: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will tell world leaders at the United Nations that humanity has to grow up and tackle climate change, saying humans must stop trashing the planet…
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UK PM Boris Johnson mourns mother’s sudden death
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is mourning the death of his mother, professional painter Charlotte Johnson Wahl, who suddenly passed away at a hospital here. The 79-year-old had been suffering from…
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In U-turn, Boris Johnson to quarantine after COVID-19 contact
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will spend 10 days self-isolating after contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, his office said Sunday reversing an earlier announcement that he would not have to…
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UK to ban online racists from games after Euro 2020 uproar
London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says the government plans to ban anyone guilty of online racist abuse from soccer matches as authorities continue to respond to the lawlessness connected to England’s…
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Boris Johnson set to confirm England unlocking will go ahead
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to confirm Monday that all remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week’s time while urging people to remain cautious amid…
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Euro 2020 soccer championship
Rome: Italy’s fans celebrate in Rome, Monday, July 12, 2021, after Italy beat England to win the Euro 2020 soccer championships in a final played at Wembley stadium in London. Italy beat…
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Boris Johnson rallies behind England squad after ‘heartbreaking’ loss to Italy in Euro 2020 final
London: United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson rallied behind England head coach Gareth Southgate and the squad after the ‘heartbreaking’ loss against Italy in the Euro 2020 final. Italy ended hosts England’s…
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Boris Johnson announces withdrawal of UK troops from Afghanistan
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Thursday the withdrawal of all British troops from Afghanistan, signalling the end of Britain’s military mission in a two-decade long conflict. “All British troops assigned…
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Johnson confirms most British troops have left Afghanistan
London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Thursday that most British troops have left Afghanistan, almost 20 years after the U.K. and other Western countries sent troops into the country to engage in…
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UK government urged to hold China ‘to account’ over Uyghurs
London: The British government should back a political boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing to pressure the Chinese government over the genocide of Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in the…
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UK must live with virus but restrictions can ease: Boris Johnson
London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson says people in England will no longer be required by law to wear face masks in indoor public spaces and to keep at least 1 meter (3…
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UK won’t extend deadline for EU citizens to apply to stay
London: The British government won’t extend the June 30 deadline for European Union citizens in the UK to apply for permanent residency or risk losing their right to live and work in…
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Biden says US will donate 500mn ‘no strings attached’ COVID-19 vaccine doses
Cornwall : President Joe Biden on Friday said the United States will be the “arsenal of vaccines” to combat coronavirus, as he announced that Washington will donate 500 million doses of “no…
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G-7 nations expected to pledge 1 billion vaccine doses for world
ST. IVES: The Group of Seven nations are set to commit to sharing at least 1 billion coronavirus shots with the world, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced, with half coming…
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UK lockdown end may be delayed beyond June 21: Report
London: The UK government is said to be weighing up a delay of around a fortnight beyond the June 21 timeline set for the final stage of a roadmap to end all…
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Boris Johnson, Imran Khan discuss Sindh train crash, Afghanistan situation
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan on Monday to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan and reiterated the UK’s efforts to use diplomatic and development…
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UK Prime Minister Johnson marries fiancee in secret ceremony
London: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee, Carrie Symonds, got married in a secret ceremony, the Sun newspaper reported on Saturday. The wedding was earlier expected to take place on…
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Boris Johnson defends virus record after ex-aide’s attack
London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday rejected claims by his former chief aide that he botched Britain’s coronavirus response and is unfit for office, denying an allegation his government oversaw tens…
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India’s Serum Institute to invest £240 million in UK
London: The Serum Institute of India will invest GBP 240 million in the UK to expand its vaccine business and set up a new sales office creating a large number of jobs, Downing…
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EU lawmakers approve post-Brexit trade treaty
Brussels: European Union leaders, their British counterparts and European businesses expressed hope Wednesday that the final ratification of the post-Brexit trade deal will open a new, positive era of cooperation despite the many…
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Looking to ‘help and support’ India, says Boris Johnson as UK travel ban begins
London: Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday said the UK was looking at ways to “help and support” India, as it copes with a devastating second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re…
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UAE bans flights from India from April 25 due to rising Covid-19 cases
The United Arab Emirates on Thursday announced that it will suspend all its flights between Dubai and India for ten days starting from April 25 due to the sudden spike in COVID-19…
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British PM Boris Johnson cancels India visit due to COVID crisis
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his planned visit to India next week due to the coronavirus situation in the country, Downing Street said on Monday. Johnson will instead speak…
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Boris Johnson’s India visit to finalise Roadmap 2030′ for India-UK ties
London: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will visit India from April 25 and is set to agree on a Roadmap 2030′ for re-energised India-UK relations across trade and investment and climate action, the…
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Boris Johnson to shorten India visit due to COVID-19 situation
London: United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has reduced the length of his trip to India later this month because of the COVID-19 situation in the country, the British Prime Minister’s spokesperson…
