United Kingdom (UK)

FILE PHOTO: Military personnel are seen at a drive-through coronavirus disease (Covid-19) testing facility in Hyde Park, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease, London, Britain, June 11, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Coronavirus chronicle

Nearly 6% of people in England may have had Covid-19, researchers say

A total of 313,798 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in Britain, 270,971 of which have been in England, or just 0.5 percent of the English population

FILE PHOTO: Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak leaves Downing Street, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), London, Britain, May 4, 2020. REUTERS/John Sibley/File Photo
Global Economy

Extending UK furlough would trap people in false hope, finance minister says

A person wearing a protective face mask is seen in Canary Wharf, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), London, Britain, May 27, 2020. Photo: Reuters
Global Economy

Third of furloughed UK workers return to work in early July

A Police officer with people in Trafalgar Square, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), London, Britain, May 3, 2020/ Reuters
Coronavirus chronicle

UK worried about second wave in Europe, more quarantine measures possible

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Swiss drugmaker Roche is seen at its headquarters in Basel, Switzerland January 30, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
Coronavirus chronicle

UK's Recovery trial to continue testing Roche drug for Covid-19

A Union Jack flag flutters as Big Ben clock tower is seen behind at the Houses of Parliament in London, Britain September 11, 2019/ Reuters
World+Biz

UK tells China: We will be watching Hong Kong elections closely

A Police officer with people in Trafalgar Square, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), London, Britain, May 3, 2020/ Reuters
Global Economy

UK borrows record 128 billion pounds in three months to June

Britain's Secretary of State for Foreign affairs Dominic Raab arrives in Downing Street, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), London, Britain, May 4, 2020. Reuters
World+Biz

UK suspends Hong Kong extradition treaty, stoking China tensions

FILE PHOTO: Pedestrians walk past the Bank of England in the City of London, Britain, May 15, 2014. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor/File Photo/File Photo
Global Economy

UK economy has recovered half of Covid losses, BoE's Haldane says

File Photo: A person in a protective suit near St James' Park as the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Newcastle, Britain, April 15, 2020. REUTERS/Lee Smith
Coronavirus chronicle

UK Covid-19 data under 'urgent review'

FILE PHOTO: A member of security stands guard inside the Supreme Court in London, Britain, January 23, 2017. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo
World+Biz

UK Supreme Court says to assess position of UK judges in Hong Kong appeal court

Bank of England's Bailey sees UK economy beginning to recover
Global Economy

Bank of England's Bailey sees UK economy beginning to recover

FILE PHOTO: Workers clean the pavement in Canary Wharf, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), London, Britain, May 27, 2020. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez
World+Biz

Johnson announces further easing of UK lockdown