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EU-UK post-Brexit deal of historical importance: German Chancellor Merkel
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said the agreement reached between the EU and Britain is "of historical importance," adding that Germany will examine it to decide whether Berlin supports the result
 "EU-UK post-Brexit deal of historical importance: German Chancellor Merkel")
UK, EU reach historic post-Brexit trade deal after months of talks
The accord will now go to Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen for their formal approval
 "UK, EU reach historic post-Brexit trade deal after months of talks")
New virus strain's transmissibility to cause more deaths: Study
The variant is 56% more transmissible than other strains, according to the study
 "New virus strain's transmissibility to cause more deaths: Study")
UK identifies new South African coronavirus variant, tightens lockdown
Like the UK variant identified earlier, the new variant of the novel coronavirus is also driving a massive resurgence of the disease in South Africa
 "UK identifies new South African coronavirus variant, tightens lockdown")
UK passengers face eight hour wait at Delhi airport to get Covid-19 report
Passengers from the UK will only be permitted to exit the airport when all the passengers' Covid reports are out
 "UK passengers face eight hour wait at Delhi airport to get Covid-19 report")
Karnataka quarantines 5 with recent UK travel history amid new strain fear
After the new strain of coronavirus found in the UK, people with recent travel history to the United Kingdom are now quarantined and Covid-19 test results are awaited
Six passengers on London-Delhi flight test positive for Covid-19
The flight landed around 11.30 pm on Monday
 "Six passengers on London-Delhi flight test positive for Covid-19")
European Union recommends against nonessential travel to the UK
The EU recommended Tuesday that all 27 member countries should discourage all nonessential travel to and from the United Kingdom until further notice
 "European Union recommends against nonessential travel to the UK")
Two passengers from UK test positive for Covid-19 at Kolkata airport
According to Covid-19 protocols, all international passengers coming to India will have to remain in isolation for seven days
 "Two passengers from UK test positive for Covid-19 at Kolkata airport")
UK economy grew by record 16% in third quarter after first lockdown slump
Britain's economic recovery from its coronavirus crash was a bit quicker than previously thought in the July-September period, official data showed
 "UK economy grew by record 16% in third quarter after first lockdown slump")
5 flyers on London to Delhi flight test Covid positive amid new strain fear
Amid rising concerns over the discovery of a new strain of coronavirus in the UK, five out of 266 passengers and crew members of a London to Delhi flight have tested positive for coronavirus
 "5 flyers on London to Delhi flight test Covid positive amid new strain fear")
UK passengers arriving in Mumbai quarantined amid new Covid strain concerns
Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom (UK) in Mumbai on Tuesday morning have been sent for institutional quarantine in the wake of he new coronavirus strain
 "UK passengers arriving in Mumbai quarantined amid new Covid strain concerns")
UK Royal Mail deliveries affected by travel bans due to new Covid strain
The British Royal Mail says it is halting deliveries to most of Europe as countries across the world are closing their borders to the UK because of the new strain of the coronavirus
 "UK Royal Mail deliveries affected by travel bans due to new Covid strain")
UK returnees must undergo RT-PCR test for Covid: Karnataka Health Minister
In a view of the new strain of Coronavirus emerging in the United Kingdom, the Karnataka Health Minister, Dr Sudhakar K on Monday requested people to undergo RT-PCR test
 "UK returnees must undergo RT-PCR test for Covid: Karnataka Health Minister")
WHO expects more detail on new coronavirus strain in coming days, weeks
There is no evidence the mutated variant of the virus increases the severity of the disease, although it is more transmissible, officials said, citing UK analysis
 "WHO expects more detail on new coronavirus strain in coming days, weeks")
India suspends UK flights to prevent the spread of new Covid-19 strain
India joins the 20 other countries in Europe, Asia and South America which have restricted travel from UK
 "India suspends UK flights to prevent the spread of new Covid-19 strain")
Here's everything you need to know about Britain's new coronavirus variant
The governments of Australia, Italy and the Netherlands say they detected cases of the new strain
Oil tumbles as new Covid-19 virus strain revives demand worries
More countries closed their borders to Britain on Monday, causing travel chaos and raising the prospect of UK food shortages
 "Oil tumbles as new Covid-19 virus strain revives demand worries")
Kejriwal asks Centre to ban flights from UK due to new coronavirus strain
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday requested the Central government to ban all flights coming from the United Kingdom
 "Kejriwal asks Centre to ban flights from UK due to new coronavirus strain")
Rajasthan CM urges govt to ban all flights from UK over new Covid strain
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot expressed concern on the new strain of coronavirus emerging in the UK and urged the government to ban all flights from Britain and other European countries immediately
 "Rajasthan CM urges govt to ban all flights from UK over new Covid strain")