- Two Cases of South African Virus Variant in South of England Without Travel Links
Two people in the south of England have tested positive for the South African variant of the CCP virus—the first such cases with no identified links to travel from the country. The discovery in Surrey sparked the rollout of local “surge testing” of thousands of people as local authorities try to stem the spread of […]
- Tony Blair Demanding Implementation Of Global COVID Passports
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair has urged the government to implement a global COVID vaccine passport system immediately. The die-hard globalist issued a report urging the UK government to “place the creation of a global Covid-19 travel pass as a key item” on the G7 agenda. In an interview with British newspaper the Telegraph, the […]
- Matildas Captain Sam Kerr Named Young Australian Achiever in UK
Matildas captain Sam Kerr has been recognised for her feats at Chelsea by being named the 2021 Young Australian Achiever of the Year in the UK. Kerr is the second footballer to be recognised with the honour, awarded by the Australia Day Foundation UK, following Socceroos great Harry Kewell, who received the inaugural award in […]
- UK Travel Corridors Closed to Curb New CCP Virus Variants
The UK has closed all its “travel corridors” with other countries in an attempt to stem the spread of new CCP virus variants into the country. The measure, announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday, came into force at 4 a.m. local time on Monday. The change means all passengers travelling to the UK must […]
- France, Germany, UK ‘Concerned’ by Iran’s Latest Breach of Nuclear Deal
Governments of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom on Saturday voiced their concern over Iran’s latest breach of the nuclear deal. The statement came in response to a report by the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog stating that Iran has started working on uranium metal-based fuel for a research reactor. “We, the governments of France, Germany, […]
- Captain Tom Hospitalized After Testing Positive for COVID-19
LONDON—Tom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, has been hospitalized with COVID-19, his daughter said Sunday. Hannah Ingram-Moore revealed in a statement posted on Twitter that her father, widely known as Captain Tom, has been admitted to […]
- ‘Life Is Precious’: Cycling the Road to Recovery From a COVID-19 Coma
With the UK official death toll from the CCP virus passing the 100,000 mark, people’s thoughts are naturally turning to the tragic loss of life. But among the stories of tragedy, there are stories of survival—of people for whom the life-changing impact of the pandemic on the world is felt even more intensely. One such […]
- Partygoers in England to Face £800 Fines for CCP Virus Breach
The UK government has announced a new £800 ($1,096) fine for people who attend house parties in breach of CCP virus restrictions. The fine, which will be introduced next week, will apply to those who attend illegal gatherings of more than 15 people in homes, Home Secretary Priti Patel announced on Thursday at a press […]
- UK Vaccine Rollout Reaches Over 70s Priority Group
The UK government announced on Monday that vaccines against COVID-19 are now being rolled out to those aged 70 and over, aiming to reach the whole group by the middle of next month. “Now that more than half of all over-80s have had their jab, we can begin vaccinating the next most vulnerable groups,” Health […]
- UK Population May Have Seen Largest Fall Since World War II, Study Suggests
The total population of Britain could have fallen by more than 1.3 million during the CCP virus pandemic, mostly as a result of an exodus of non-UK born people, new research suggests. This would be the largest fall in the UK resident population since World War II, according to researchers from the Economic Statistics Centre […]
- UK Says It Expects No Vaccine Interruption From EU; Brussels Admits Irish ‘Blunder’
BRUSSELS/LONDON—EU officials confessed on Saturday to a “blunder” in invoking Northern Ireland Brexit emergency powers during a showdown with Britain over vaccines, and London said it expected its supply of COVID-19 shots would not be interrupted. The European Union has fallen far behind Britain and the United States in the race to vaccinate its public. […]
- Taiwan Needs to Be ‘Firmly Incorporated’ Into International Organizations, Bodies: China Research Group
Taiwan is the frontline of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) disinformation hybrid warfare, and democracies need to learn from Taiwan and incorporate it into more international organizations and other bodies, a group of conservative MPs in the UK heard Tuesday. The Webinar entitled “Discussion: CCP Influence and Interference in the UK” was organized by China […]
- 9 London Police Officers Fined for Dining in Local Cafe
Nine Metropolitan Police officers have been fined after they were caught dining in a local café, the Met said on Wednesday. The officers from the South East Basic Command Unit (BCU) have been issued with a £200 ($274) fixed penalty notice (FPN) each for “breaching COVID-19 legislation while on duty,” the Met said in a statement. […]
- UK Must Not Do Trade Deals With Rights Abusers, Foreign Minister Says
LONDON—Britain should not engage in free trade with countries that abuse human rights, but proposals that the country’s courts should decide whether genocide has been committed by trade partners is flawed, foreign minister Dominic Raab said. Last week, Raab said Britain would introduce new rules for its companies to try to prevent goods linked to […]
- UK Ban on Travel From South America Comes Into Force
The UK ban on travel from South America has come into force, with the transport secretary describing it as a precautionary decision to tackle a potential new variant of the CCP virus that emerged in Brazil. The new travel ban, which also includes Portugal, was announced on Thursday afternoon by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and […]
- UK’s Largest Animal Charity May Pass Prosecution of Animal Abuse to Crown Prosecution Service
Britain’s biggest animal welfare charity may hand over its role of prosecuting animal cruelty cases to the country’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) said in a statement on Thursday that it’s considering the transfer of its role as prosecutor to concentrate on its frontline work […]
- UK Conservative MPs Press Government for Plans to Re-Open Schools
Conservative MPs in the UK have pressed the government to announce its plans for a general re-opening of schools, as the country’s third national lockdown continues amid the ongoing CCP virus pandemic. Tory MP Robert Halfon, chair of the Commons Education Committee, wrote on Twitter on Monday that he has contacted the speaker of the House […]
- UK Genocide Amendment Narrowly Defeated in House of Commons
An amendment giving UK courts power to revoke trade deals with genocidal countries has been narrowly defeated on Tuesday in the House of Commons despite a Tory rebellion. The genocide amendment, tabled by Lord Alton of Liverpool, nullifies trade arrangements made under Trade Bill 2019-21 if the High Court of England and Wales makes a preliminary determination that […]
- UK May Ease CCP Virus Lockdown From March, Foreign Secretary Says
The UK may begin easing existing CCP virus lockdown measures in March if the vaccine roll-out goes to plan, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said on Sunday. Talking to the BBC’s “Andrew Marr Show,” Raab said the government plans to vaccinate 15 million—or 88 percent—of those most at risk of dying from the CCP virus by […]
- Former Minister For Finance Mattias Cormann Prime Candidate For OCED Post
Former Senator Mathias Cormann has emerged as one of the prime candidates to head up the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) after playing a pivotal role in Australia’s COVID-19 response as federal Finance Minister. According to reports by the Sunday Morning Herald on Jan. 14, Cormann now stands alongside two other top contenders […]