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UK confronts threat of food crisis as coronavirus surge blocks trade
The disruptions are exposing Britain's trade vulnerabilities just as a 4 1/2-year odyssey to leave the EU moves from political rhetoric to economic reality.
 "UK confronts threat of food crisis as coronavirus surge blocks trade")
World isolates UK; Australia, Italy discover patients with new virus strain
Experts caution against panicking, say vaccine shall prevent new strain of virus which isn't deadlier
 "World isolates UK; Australia, Italy discover patients with new virus strain")
Pressure mounts on Boris Johnson to extend Brexit transition period
Pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to extend the Brexit transition period beyond the December 31 deadline to prevent further chaos on the borders.
 "Pressure mounts on Boris Johnson to extend Brexit transition period")
EU, UK set weekend deadline for post-Brexit trade pact amid no-deal fears
British PM and the EU's chief executive gave themselves until the end of the weekend to seal a new trade pact after failing to overcome persistent rifts over a "frank" and "lively" dinner of turbot
 "EU, UK set weekend deadline for post-Brexit trade pact amid no-deal fears")
Best of BS Opinion: UK Covid-19 vaccine, better corporate results and more
Business Standard brings you top Opinion pieces of the day
 "Best of BS Opinion: UK Covid-19 vaccine, better corporate results and more")
UK approves Pfizer, becomes the first country to roll out Covid-19 vaccine
With 800,000 doses expected to be delivered over the next few days, inoculations will begin next week
 "UK approves Pfizer, becomes the first country to roll out Covid-19 vaccine")
Debenhams set to shut down without alternative offer, threaten 12,000 jobs
Debenhams said it had no choice but to start winding down the business, given the prolonged effects of the pandemic
 "Debenhams set to shut down without alternative offer, threaten 12,000 jobs")
UK creates new digital regulator to impose code of conduct on tech giants
Global tech giants will be subject to a new regime under the UK's Digital Markets Unit to give people more choice and control over their data
 "UK creates new digital regulator to impose code of conduct on tech giants")
UK commits $333 million to help carriers replace Huawei 5G: Report
Huawei is set to be excluded from British 5G networks by 2027 due to security concerns, leaving phone carriers reliant on a supply duopoly of Finland's Nokia Oyj and Sweden's Ericsson AB.
 "UK commits $333 million to help carriers replace Huawei 5G: Report")
Rishi Sunak plans new investment bank for UK infrastructure projects
UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak is set to unveil a new National Infrastructure Strategy next week for an estimated 100-billion pounds worth of long-term investment
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Post-Brexit deal talks must have breakthrough this week, say UK and Ireland
There has to be a breakthrough this week in talks for a post-Brexit trade agreement, British and Irish ministers said, ahead of the December 31 expiry of Britain's transition period for leaving
 "Post-Brexit deal talks must have breakthrough this week, say UK and Ireland")
UK reports 33,470 confirmed Covid-19 cases in its biggest one-day jump
The United Kingdom posted its biggest one-day jump in laboratory-confirmed coronavirus infections as the government reported 33,470 new cases
 "UK reports 33,470 confirmed Covid-19 cases in its biggest one-day jump")
UK to consider sanctions against China for breaching Hong Kong treaty
Hong Kong's autonomy was guaranteed under the "one country, two systems" agreement enshrined in the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration
 "UK to consider sanctions against China for breaching Hong Kong treaty")
Johnson urges Pakistan govt to guarantee fundamental rights of citizens
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, during a Parliament session, urged Pakistan to guarantee the fundamental rights of its citizens
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UK coronavirus death toll tops 50,000; total caseload at 1,256,725
The number of people who have died with Covid-19 in Britain has passed 50,000, according to government figures
 "UK coronavirus death toll tops 50,000; total caseload at 1,256,725")
UK registers another 25,177 coronavirus cases with 492 more deaths
Another 25,177 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 1,099,059, according to official figures
UK extends 80% wage subsidies as England goes back into lockdown
The scheme supported 8.9 million jobs at its peak, and had been forecast to cost around 52 billion pounds ($67.28 billion) over its eight-month lifespan.
 "UK extends 80% wage subsidies as England goes back into lockdown")
Wales set for firebreak complete lockdown amid UK coronavirus spike
Wales, in the south-west of the United Kingdom, on Monday announced a firebreak complete lockdown for just over two weeks amid a continued spike in coronavirus infections across the UK.
 "Wales set for firebreak complete lockdown amid UK coronavirus spike")
Hope of Covid-19 vaccine deployment in UK by New Year, says report
One of the UK's senior-most medical chiefs has indicated that a vaccine against COVID-19 could be ready to be deployed by the start of the New Year, according to a media report on Sunday.
 "Hope of Covid-19 vaccine deployment in UK by New Year, says report")
UK govt defends Covid-19 restrictions plan; critics suggest too late
UK defended its new three-tier system of Covid-19 restrictions as critics suggested it was too late amid reports the government's scientific advisers recommended tougher action three weeks ago.
