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UK coronavirus update: 23,056 fresh Covid-19 cases, 280 fatalities

The overall caseload and death toll rose to 965,340 and 45,955, respectively

Doing business in India getting easier for British firms, says report

Nearly two-thirds of the UK businesses surveyed in India believe it is getting easier to do business in the country, owing to progressive reforms and improvements, according to a report

British Safety Council offers robust 'Return to Work' Covid-19 protocol

The British Safety Council, one of the world's most trusted leaders in health, safety, and environmental management, has developed a detailed Covid-19 framework applicable to all sectors

UK starts real-time review of Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine candidate

Moderna said earlier this month it was going to apply for real-time reviews of its experimental Covid-19 vaccine to Europe, following rolling reviews of shots of its rivals Pfizer Inc and AstraZeneca

World Coronavirus Dispatch: 85,000 cases on Friday mark third surge in US

UK considers shorter self-isolation period, crude oil Oilon surge in cases, why 2020 is different for student loan payments, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

China warns UK against offering citizenship to Hong Kong residents

Around 300,000 people currently hold a BNO passport, while an estimated 2.9 million people are eligible for it, according to the British Consulate General in Hong Kong

World Coronavirus Dispatch: US FDA approves remdesivir as first Covid drug

Philippines to allow foreign investors in, French curfew now covers two-thirds of its population, mouthwash won't shield you from virus, and other pandemic-related news across the globe

Britain unveils new rules to bar entry to European Union criminals

The powers will come into force from Jan. 1 when Britain's informal membership of the EU ends and it no longer has to abide by the bloc's rules on free movement.

Lockdowns a crude tool for nations to fight Covid-19 but they are justified

Without excellent testing and tracing, it takes a very strict lockdown to get numbers falling, whereas achieving explosive growth in cases is very easy

Britain's Independent news website plans India, China editions

The Independent's been able to grow during the pandemic by licensing content and other digital services, while reducing other costs and keeping overall headcount low

Brexit: UK says no to more EU trade talks, dashing earlier optimism

Earlier, Michael Gove, the minister overseeing Brexit, had said there was agreement on the need to intensify trade talks and work on legal texts, after the negotiations broke down last week

Brexit breakthrough? UK, European Union agree to intensify trade talks

With just over two months before UK ends a status quo transition arrangement with EU, any chance of securing a trade deal was hanging in the balance after both sides called on the other to move first

UK needs three-week lockdown for Covid-19 reset, says govt adviser

"The current tiered restrictions will not bring the transmission rates down sufficiently or prevent the continued spread of the virus," Jeremy Farrar said

British regulators say Instagram to crack down on hidden influencer ads

British regulators said Friday that Instagram will clamp down on hidden advertising by social media influencers

UK: Three-tier Covid lockdown faces backlash, London set for tougher rules

The UK government came under increasing pressure on Friday as its three-tier Covid-19 lockdown faced backlash from some regions, even as Londoners prepared to move into Tier 2 high-risk category

Prepare for no-trade deal Brexit, Johnson says, but talks to continue

Johnson's remarks, which follow an EU demand that London make further concessions, may push Brexit towards disorder

France govt warns no Brexit deal better than bad one on fisheries

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has adopted a similar stance

UK PM to detail new restrictions on Oct 12 to curb Covid-19 spread

The letter said that the government was hoping to "finalise these details as soon as possible" amid "rising incidence in parts of the country"

UK urges businesses to prepare for end of Brexit transition period

The business ministry argues that most of what businesses need to do is the same regardless of the outcome of the negotiations and has planned a series of sector specific webinars in October

UK coronavirus update: With 15,166 new cases, tally crosses 590,000 mark

Britain's coronavirus reproduction number, also known as the R number, is now between 1.2 and 1.5, slightly down from between 1.3 and 1.6 last week