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Brexit and Covid slash UK exports to EU: report

Truckers heading over the Channel to France now require a negative Covid test before making the crossing.

Feb 7, 2021

By AFP News

Britain expels Chinese spies posing as journalists: report

On Thursday British regulators revoked the licence of Chinese news network CGTN after finding its state-backed ownership structure broke UK law.

Feb 5, 2021

By AFP News

United Kingdom

British millionaire drowns in Barbados after ignoring locals' warning

The businessman was told that the currents were unsafe for swimming.

Feb 4, 2021

By Christine Caparras

United Kingdom

Tributes paid after death of British lockdown hero 'Captain Tom'

Prime Minister Boris Johnson called Moore "not just a national inspiration but a beacon of hope for the world"

Feb 3, 2021

By Joe Jackson, James Pheby

United Kingdom

UK upholds 'freedom and autonomy' with new HK visas

Any Hong Kong resident born before 1997 is eligible for BN(O) status.

Jan 29, 2021

By AFP News

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Brexit adds to airline virus woes in Britain

Airlines have already incurred costs over the need for new operating licences to continue flying in Britain and the European Union in the wake of Brexit.

Jan 14, 2021

By Jean-Baptiste Oubrier

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UK abuse victims get code word to ask pharmacist's help

Home Secretary Priti Patel said the scheme "will ensure victims of domestic abuse can always get help when they need it."

Jan 14, 2021

By AFP News

United Kingdom

UK finance sector unsure of post-Brexit future

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears eager to agree an acceptable alignment deal -- but does not want identical EU regulatory rules for political reasons.

Jan 7, 2021

By Veronique Dupont

United Kingdom Brexit European Union

UK's Brexit plans to be tested as festive period ends

The government, which has employed 1,000 new border officials, is phasing in the new customs checks, with full import control checks for all goods not to be implemented until July.

Jan 4, 2021

By James Pheby

United Kingdom Brexit European Union

Brexit becomes reality as UK quits EU single market

Britain is a financial and diplomatic big-hitter and a major NATO power with a permanent seat on the UN Security Council and in the G7 grouping of the world's richest economies.

Jan 1, 2021

By Jitendra Joshi and Phil Hazlewood with AFP bureaus

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Brexit sparks fears of disrupted food, drug supplies

The deal does not remove difficulties over "the flow of vital supplies into the UK", Mark Dayan of the Nuffield Trust, an independent healthcare think-tank, said in a statement.

Dec 31, 2020

By Veronique Dupont

United Kingdom Brexit European Union

Leaders to sign UK-EU deal as MPs face express debate

EU member states gave their green light on Monday for the accord to take provisional effect before Thursday's deadline.

Dec 30, 2020

By Jitendra Joshi

Brexit United Kingdom European Union

EU and Britain seal post-Brexit trade deal

Following the announcement of the political accord, von der Leyen's Commission will send the text to the remaining 27 European member states.

Dec 25, 2020

By Dave Clark and Max Delany with Phil Hazlewood in London

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EU-UK talks go late with post-Brexit deal 'in sight'

Failure to reach a deal would mean tariffs on cross-Channel trade in food and goods, exacerbating the economic shock of a return to a customs border after 47 years of integration.

Dec 24, 2020

By François Michel

Brexit France European Union

EU starts to ease bans over UK virus strain; WHO to meet

Britain has become increasingly isolated, and one of the biggest concerns was France's ban on freight traffic.

Dec 23, 2020

By Martine Pauwels with AFP bureaus

France

Stepfather jailed for secretly filming stepdaughter in the bath since she was 14.

The covert recordings only came to light after his stepdaughter spotted his phone above the bathroom door on the eve of her 18th birthday.

Dec 23, 2020

By Nina Siena

Woman shaves head, fakes terminal cancer to dupe friends into funding her dream wedding.

The woman was sentenced to 5 months in jail for fabricating a story saying she had only two months to live.

Dec 23, 2020

By Nina Siena

Brexit talks flirt with failure as new deadline blown

Brexit supporters accused France of exploiting the crisis to try and force trade concessions.

Dec 22, 2020

By Alex Pigman

Brexit European Union

Paedophile Eton College teacher gets 5-years in jail for abusing students

Mowbray had entered boys' rooms on the pretext of discussing schoolwork but then would end up touching them for sexual gratification.

Dec 18, 2020

By Nina Siena

European Union's negotiator Michel Barnier

UK, EU leaders struggle to close Post-Brexit deal

Any trade deal reached by Barnier and Frost will have to be approved by the EU and UK parliaments, and special sessions may have to be held in the final days of this year.

Dec 18, 2020

By Clement Zampa, Dave Clark

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