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Second UK-wide Covid-19 lockdown like 'nuclear deterrent': Boris Johnson

Britain has been coming out of lockdown in phases, with the UK PM issuing a back to work call as he handed local councils greater powers to impose localised shutdowns earlier this week

Spectators may return to stadiums from October, hints UK PM Boris Johnson

From October we intend to bring back audiences in stadia and allow conferences and other business events to recommence, says UK PM Boris Johnson

China accuses Britain of colluding with Washington to hurt Huawei

The British government announced Tuesday that Huawei Technologies Ltd. would be excluded from work on the network because US sanctions made it impossible to ensure the safety of equipment

Britain bans Huawei from 5G network; all kit to be removed by 2027

The decision was taken at a meeting of the UK's National Security Council (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Boris Johnson

In a U-turn, Britain set to ban Huawei from 5G; timescale remains unclear

The United States has pushed Johnson to reverse his January decision to grant Huawei a limited role in 5G, while London has been dismayed by a crackdown in Hong Kong

Wimbledon invents a time machine

Over the past fortnight, the All England Club has been live streaming via Wimbledon.com a retrospective of tennis matches dating back to its centenary in 1977

China ambassador warns of 'consequences' if Britain rejects Huawei

"We want to be your friend. We want to be your partner. But if you want to make China a hostile country, you will have to bear the consequences," Liu Xiaoming told reporters.

On Huawei, UK PM says cannot be vulnerable to high risk state vendors

"We have to come up with the right technological solutions but also we will have to make sure that we can continue to deliver the broadband that the UK needs," he said

UK PM Johnson to phase out Huawei's 5G role within months: Report

British officials reportedly drawing up proposals to stop installing new Huawei Technologies equipment in the 5G network in as little as six months.

England PM gives nod for the return of recreational cricket from July 11

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the resumption of recreational cricket from July 11 after Prime Minister Boris Johnson gave the green light. The ECB's announcement on Friday night came after Johnson made a U-turn after his earlier suggestion that teas and dressing rooms were among major obstacle in the amateur and grassroots game -- a traditional feature of British summertime -- returning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. An ECB statement said the UK government's announcement pertaining to recreational cricket applies at this time to England only. "The ECB is delighted that the UK Government has given the green light for recreational cricket in England to return from Saturday 11 July," the statement said. "The latest update from the UK Government signals progression from Step 3 to Step 4 of ECB's roadmap to return for the recreational game, meaning competitive cricket matches in England with adjustments to respect hygiene and social distancing would be ...

UK lifts mandatory quarantine for those coming from 59 nations; US not on list

As the US has not been included on the list of "travel corridors", people coming from there will have to go into self-isolation for 14 days after entering the UK

UK allows quarantine-free travel to nearly 50 countries; India, US excluded

Those arriving from higher risk countries will still have to self-quarantine for 14 days under a rule which has angered airlines and travel companies.

UK PM Johnson unveils 5 billion-pound plan to fuel economic recovery

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a 5-billion-pound (about US $6.2 billion) plan to fuel economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

UK's Johnson toughens Huawei rhetoric: Talks of 'hostile state vendors'

Huawei, considered a "high risk vendor" by Britain, was granted a limited role in building the country's 5G networks in January, after the government said it could manage the risks.

UK PM Johnson says Covid-19 has been disaster, pledges better rebuilding

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to unleash a renewal akin to the rebuilding strategy deployed by former US President Franklin D Roosevelt in the wake of the Great Depression of 1929.

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Global sport displays a social conscience

Factbox: Global coronavirus fundraising meeting raises $6.9 billion

The money will be used for Covid-19 tests, treatments and vaccines, and also to support the world's poorest and most marginalised communities

UK PM slams 'appalling' scenes of violence in London

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson condemned the scenes in in south London where 22 police officers were injured and police cars smashed up when they tried to break up an "unlicensed" street party.

Covid-19 crisis: Indian banks operating in UK cautiously optimistic

Boris Johnson announced further relaxations in lockdown enforced due to Covid-19 pandemic

UK PM urges India, China to enter dialogue; terms standoff as 'worrying'

Johnson remarks come days after a violent standoff between China and India in Galwan Valley area