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The United Kingdom's economy recovers from the pandemic faster than anticipated.
According to revisions to official figures, the British economy recovered from the Covid pandemic more quickly than previously anticipated, outperforming Germany and France.
Revised figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed that the gross domestic product was 1.8% hig...
Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy are developing next-generation fighter jets
Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy said Friday that they will collaborate to create a next-generation fighter plane, with the possibility of future collaboration with allies including the United States.
The new jet, which is projected to be completed by 2035, will combine the nations&...
About 100,000 nurses in the United Kingdom went on strike for the first time ever due to salary issues
Despite warnings that it could put patients at risk, nurses in the United Kingdom mounted a historic one-day strike on Thursday in an effort to gain better pay and working conditions.
The RCN's strike is just the most recent in a series of walkouts by workers in the private and publ...
University personnel in the United Kingdom, Scottish teachers, and postal workers in Scotland have begun walkouts
Postal workers, teachers, and university employees throughout the United Kingdom went on strike on Thursday to demand higher pay, with fears that further industrial action and significant disruption are on the way in the run-up to Christmas.
More than 70,000 employees at British univers...
Over 700 instances of coronavirus strains XBB and BQ.1 are found in the United Kingdom
Over 700 instances of coronavirus strains XBB and BQ.1 are found in the United Kingdom.
Health officials in the UK have issued a warning that two new coronavirus strains have appeared in the country.
There have been over 700 confirmed cases of the mutant BQ.1 variation, and an...
After 17 years, Sephora is finally coming back to the United Kingdom
The British location of Sephora, the French healthcare and cosmetics behemoth, will reopen soon after being closed for 17 years. The website and mobile app were released on Monday, only days after the company spent £132 million ($128 million) to acquire FeelUnique, a cosmetics e-tailer. The...
Truss of the United Kingdom says France is a friend as a way to ease tensions between the two countries
After declaring earlier this year during her campaign for leader that the jury was out on whether French President Emmanuel Macron was friend or foe, Prime Minister Liz Truss indicated Thursday that Macron is a friend of Britain.
On the fringes of Macron's European Political Communi...
In his speech to parliament, King Charles says that Elizabeth II is a "example of selfless duty."
The new King of the United Kingdom, Charles III, met with lawmakers in London on Monday and gave a short speech. He then flew to Edinburgh to lead the procession as his mother's coffin was taken to St. Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh.
"[Queen Elizabeth II] set an example of s...
More aggressive UK policy against China under new British PM Truss
On Tuesday, Liz Truss, a self-described defender of the post-World War II western order, succeeded Boris Johnson as prime minister. Johnson's attitude toward Beijing has been criticized by many in his party for not hardening quickly enough.
The previous ten years have seen a deterio...
India overtakes the UK to become the fifth-largest economy in the world
India overtook Britain on Saturday to become the world's fifth-largest economy. In the first quarter, the UK economy behind India in terms of GDP, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Ten years ago, the UK had the fifth-largest GDP, while India had the twelfth-largest...
Gopuff leaving Spain and Focusing worldwide initiatives on the United Kingdom
According to the report it states that, Gopuff aims to shut down its operations in Spain in order to streamline its operations and get closer to profitability.
As the Firm existing Spain, the UK will be getting his focus on larger priority. It is one of the Gopuff's fastest-growing ...
According to John Oliver, American mental health care is "virtually created to keep individuals from seeking it"
John Oliver explored the appalling state of mental healthcare in the US, which has been made much worse by the rise in issues related to mental health during the pandemic. Compared to 2019, one in ten Americans reported having anxiety or depression disorder symptoms in 2020. The host of L...
A summary of the final two contenders for prime minister from the UK, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss
Political commentators have been discussing who will take over as prime minister from Boris Johnson in recent months as numerous scandals have rocked Downing Street.
Initially, Rishi Sunak was seen to be the best choice to succeed Johnson. Sunak became one of the most well-liked politic...
Leadership lessons from Singapore to the UK
I have been keeping up with the UK's leadership race as members of the ruling Conservative Party compete to become Boris Johnson's successor as prime minister.
On July 7, the flamboyant and divisive Boris Johnson resigned as prime leader of the United Ki...
Who is Rishi Sunak, the candidate for prime minister of the United Kingdom
Although there are differing views on him, Rishi Sunak is currently the front-runner in the contest to succeed Boris Johnson as prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Some see him as an immigrant child who, despite adversity, rose to the top of British politics and society.
Oth...
The theme of the Birmingham 2022 summit on international commerce and export in healthcare is "Health is Wealth."
On Monday, August 1, 2022, during the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, a significant trade summit investigating prospects for data driven healthcare to enhance health throughout the world will be held at UK House: The Commonwealth Business Hub.
The Exchange Building at the University...
Legal action against the Home Office about EU nationals' rights in the UK after Brexit
Rules that revoke privileges of persons who do not submit residence applications on time are subject to legal review by the high court.
A statutory body established to oversee the rights of EU citizens after Brexit has been permitted to seek a judicial review of Home Office regulations ...
A closed loophole prevents sports coaches and religious figures from dating minors
A ban on having sex with children under the age of 18 will go into effect this week for coaches in sports and religious figures. Following a campaign to close a loophole to ensure that young people who are over the age of consent but under the age of 18 are not preyed upon, action has been taken ...
The health and fitness industry boosts the global GDP by up to US$91.22 billion annually, according to a new Deloitte analysis
The report "Economic health and societal wellbeing: measuring the impact of the global health and fitness sector" was published by the GHFA, IHRSA, and Deloitte.
The authors estimate the financial contribution of the health and fitness sector to GDP and healthcare.
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After a new agreement, the NHS will have access to transformative mRNA technology
Following the Government's agreement with Moderna to establish a cutting-edge manufacturing facility in the UK, NHS patients will now have access to the most recent technological developments, therapies, and vaccinations, including "transformative" mRNA technology.
The new...