Omicron less likely to cause long COVID - UK study
The Omicron variant of coronavirus is less likely to cause long COVID than previous variants, according to the first peer-reviewed study of its kind from the United Kingdom.
UK inflation: how experts pick goods to track price changes and what it says about UK consumers
Unsurprisingly, the pandemic has also had a huge impact on the basket in recent years. In addition to antibacterial wipes, the 2022 basket refresh ditched suits, a longtime staple of the working wardrobe.
Girl raped onboard train between London and Kent, police appeals for witnesses
The British Transport Police have launched an investigation asking for any leads in connection with the case wherein a 17-year-old girl was raped onboard train
UK Slowdown Fears Mount As GDP Unexpectedly Shrinks In April
Britain's economy unexpectedly shrank in April, official figures showed on Monday, adding to fears of a sharp slowdown just three days before the Bank of England announces the scale of its latest interest rate response to the surge in inflation.
UK unemployment dips but wages hit by inflation
Total employment remained below its pre-pandemic level, with job vacancies at a record-high of almost 1.3 million at the end of April.
U.S. judge to block plan to lift COVID border restrictions for migrants
The judge's statement is a victory for Republicans who said ending the order would have increased illegal immigration and what they characterized as meritless asylum claims.
UK inflation spikes to decade-high on eve of BoE rate call
Omicron, which emerged late last month, forced Britain to re-impose coronavirus restrictions that were passed by lawmakers late on Tuesday.
UK inflation strikes nine-year peak as economy reopens
Economists worry that surging global inflation will continue to weigh on the world's economic recovery.
US drug firms agree to $1.18 billion opioid settlement in New York
The crisis has worsened during the pandemic, with more than 93,000 people dying from overdoses, often linked to opiates, in 2020
COVID-19 UK variant symptoms differ from the original strain
It is less likely for those who contracted the COVID-19 UK variant to report experiencing high temperatures.
Adult depression: Body image during teenage years can result in depression later on
Research participants rated how satisfied they were with their figure, weight, stomach, body build, breasts, thighs, butt, legs, hips, face, and hair.
Anxiety among young people increased sharply during coronavirus lockdown
Those who already had pre-existing mental health conditions, living alone, and self-isolating also showed higher anxiety levels.
England set for another virus lockdown: Reports
Johnson is expected to announce on Monday the stringent new rules closing all but "essential" stores, while keeping schools, colleges and universities open.
UK transgender patients turn to crowdfunding due to huge delays
Transitioning for transgender patients could take years on NHS, so they are turning to online fundraising for surgery.
US closes in on 200,000 virus deaths, weeks before election
Critics say Trump abdicated responsibility and left it to the state governors to deal with the crisis and decide on lockdowns.
NHS COVID-19 contact tracing app to require businesses to put up QR code for users to scan
Establishments that normally see folks gather for more than 15 minutes will be asked to put up QR code posters designated by the government.
Coronavirus: UK test and trace services reveal an upsurge of new infections
So far, the government's contact tracing programme has identified 6,616 individuals who have recently tested positive for SARS-CoV-2.
Depression cases doubling in the UK amid pandemic: Office for National Statistics
As shown by the information, the rate shot up when lockdowns were imposed across the globe due to the coronavirus outbreak.
UK adds France, Netherlands to travel quarantine list
Britain had initially imposed a blanket quarantine on all visitors arriving in the country, but later carved out "travel corridors".
GDP stats to reveal depths of virus-fuelled UK recession
The UK economy contracted by 2.2 percent in the first quarter.
Coronavirus NHS test and trace programme shows increasing number of cases in UK
Contact tracing and other preventive measures continue to be the best course of action until a medical breakthrough becomes available.
Work and exercise restrictions ease in England
The partial lifting of restrictions comes despite concern over Britain's death toll from the virus -- the second highest in the world.
Virus-slammed UK economy slumps at fastest pace since 2008
The nation's second-quarter contraction is meanwhile expected to be far steeper than the first.
UK economy shrinks on coronavirus
Britain has seen more than 32,000 deaths in the outbreak.
As countries begin reopening, US virus expert warns of dangers
Anthony Fauci's words raised concerns that even a cautious exit from the unprecedented global economic shutdown could trigger another outbreak.
Boris Johnson warns 'maximum caution' needed as UK poised to ease lockdown
Johnson will address the nation on Sunday evening to set out a "roadmap" for relaxing social distancing rules announced in late March.
British virus death toll now world's third-worst
Downing Street announced Tuesday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds were blessed with a baby boy.
Bank of England warns of worst recession in centuries
Britain's nationwide lockdown was imposed on March 23, to halt the spread of the pandemic, but a new survey paints a devastating picture of the impact.
Eurozone economy suffers 'unprecedented' collapse
Employment in Europe plummeted for the second month running.
UK GDP could 'fall 13 percent' in 2020 as virus death toll climbs
The OBR warned that the impact of the pandemic could initially be a bigger shock to the UK economy than the 2008 financial crisis and even the world wars.