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    UK public debt soars to highest since 1963, retail sales go down

    22 May 2020

    A measure of British public debt leapt to close to 100% of the country’s economic output in April, its highest in nearly 60 years, and retail sales slumped by a record 18% as the coronavirus crisis hammered the economy.

    UK announces new global tariff regime for post-Brexit period

    19 May 2020

    Britain said the regime, known as UK Global Tariff, would be simpler and cheaper than the EU’s Common External Tariff. It will apply to countries with which it has no agreement and removes all tariffs below 2%.

    Britain’s inflation rate sinks to its lowest level since 2016

    20 May 2020

    Britain’s inflation rate sank in April to its lowest level since August 2016 as the coronavirus pandemic pushed down global oil prices and clothing stores slashed prices.

    UK economy shrinks by record 5.8% as coronavirus woes mount

    13 May 2020

    Britain’s economy shrank by a record 5.8% in March as the coronavirus crisis escalated and the government shut down much of the country, according to official data.

    Britain unveils fresh $37 billion package to stimulate economy

    09 Jul 2020

    Delivering a mini-budget to parliament, finance minister Rishi Sunak's announced measures including bonuses to companies retaining staff and taking on apprentices, investment in 'green' jobs and even allowing the whole country to enjoy discounted meals in restaurants.

    Malala Yousafzai ties the knot with Asser in Britain

    09 Nov 2021

    “Today marks a precious day in my life. Asser and I tied the knot to be partners for life. We celebrated a small nikkah ceremony at home in Birmingham with our families. Please send us your prayers. We are excited to walk together for the journey ahead,” she tweeted.

    UK Queen puts health concerns at rest, drives Jaguar all alone

    01 Nov 2021

    Queen Elizabeth II on Monday put all the doubts about her health to rest and was spotted at the wheel of a car at Windsor Castle on Monday.

    Britain opens special visa scheme for Hong Kong residents to become citizens

    31 Jan 2021

    The scheme, which was first announced last year, allows those with BNO status to live, study and work in Britain for five years and eventually apply for citizenship.

    British hospitals use blockchain to track COVID-19 vaccines

    19 Jan 2021

    Two hospitals, in central England’s Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick, are expanding their use of a distributed ledger, an offshoot of blockchain, from tracking vaccines and chemotherapy drugs to monitoring fridges storing COVID-19 vaccines.

    UK gives first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine to dialysis patient

    04 Jan 2021

    Researchers said that the AstraZeneca vaccine, a possible game-changer in fighting the disease worldwide, has raced to inoculate millions with a homegrown prophylactic.

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