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SRAM & MRAM Group to invest Rs 100 cr in manufacturing of PPE products

UK-based global conglomerate SRAM & MRAM Group on Thursday said it will invest Rs 100 crore in manufacturing the PPE products under its flagship brand'Walletz4u' in India. The company is set to produce premiumNitrile Examination Glovesthat are currently being produced from its factories in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, saidSRAM & MRAM Group in a statement. "With the series of investments and manufacturing units in place, the company is gearing up to become the leading OEM (original equipment manufacturer) of medical and industrial grade gloves in East Asia," it added. SRAM & MRAM Group ChairmanSailesh Lachu Hiranandanisaid the company hasgeared itself up to tackle the PPE shortage by acquiring and leasing a lot of production lines to meet the ever-increasing demand, especially gloves of all types for all industry verticals. "With the launch of 'Walletz4u', the conglomerate has joined the leading players for selling their branded premium gloves across the globe," he

Oxford-AstraZeneca blood clot risk similar to long-haul flight: UK minister

The level of risk from an extremely rare form of blood clot being investigated as possible link with the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is at the same as taking a long-haul flight, UK health minister said

UK unveils package to support Hong Kong families escaping draconian law

The UK government has launched a 43 million pound package to help the new arrivals from Hong Kong with housing, education and employment

Johnson expected to unveil Covid passports, travel traffic lights for UK

UK PM Boris Johnson is set to unveil a series of measures as part of plans to start unlocking the nation from its coronavirus lockdown, including so-called COVID passports for mass events

Amazon-backed Deliveroo shares dive 30% as debut of the decade turns torrid

Within minutes of the market opening on Wednesday, it lost 2.28 billion pounds of its value, which equity capital markets bankers said could undermine the market for some IPOs in Britain and Europe

UK records another 3,862 coronavirus cases, taking tally to 4,333,042

Another 3,862 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,333,042, according to official figures released Sunday.

More than a fifth of small UK exporters have suspended EU sales

More than a fifth of small British exporters have temporarily halted sales to the EU and 4% have done so permanently, a survey showed, highlighting problems that have followed the Brexit trade deal

At $2.06 per dose, India pays the least for AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine

The price paid by different governments for a vaccine dose - including for the same vaccine - varies across countries, Unicef data shows

In retaliatory move, China now sanctions UK entities and lawmakers

The sanctions came after UK governm­ent's sanctions against Chinese officials for alleged human rights violations against its Uyghur minorities

Mastercard battles return of $19 billion UK class action on 'overcharging'

A London court will this week re-consider allowing an historic $19 billion class action against Mastercard to proceed, which could entitle adults in Britain to about 300 pounds each if successful

UK records another 5,605 coronavirus cases, 98 deaths

Another 5,605 people in Britain have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,312,908, according to official figures released Wednesday.The country also reported another 98 coronavirus-related deaths. The total number of coronavirus-related deaths in Britain now stands at 126,382. These figures only include the deaths of people who died within 28 days of their first positive test.More than 28.6 million people in Britain have been given the first jab of the coronavirus vaccine, according to the latest official figures.Earlier Wednesday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said cooperation between Britain and the European Union (EU) is "very important" to fight the coronavirus pandemic.Johnson made the remarks at the House of Commons, lower house of Parliament, as tension between Britain and EU over vaccines supply remains high.The prime minister said he does not believe blockades "are sensible", adding that the long-term damage ..

UK PM Boris Johnson marks lockdown anniversary with cautious message

Prime Minister Boris Johnson praised the "great spirit" shown by Britain in tackling the pandemic and struck a cautious note of optimism about the lifting of restrictions

US, UK, Canada call on China to end 'repressive practices' against Uyghurs

The United States, the UK and Canada slammed China for human rights violations and abuses against Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang

UK police come under attack as protests turned violent in Bristol

Two policemen were injured after a rally in the city of Bristol in southwest England against a government bill that would increase police powers to deal with protests turned violent

UK PM Johnson likely to visit Chennai during upcoming India visit in April

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, during his upcoming India visit in April, is also expected to travel to Chennai. Johnson will be arriving in India on April 26

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson gets his first dose of AstraZeneca vaccine

Johnson, 56, received his vaccine at the same hospital where almost a year ago he was put in an intensive care unit and given oxygen via a tube in his nose after he contracted the virus

Europe signals opposition against China's intimidation in South China Sea

In a united opposition against China's intimidation in the South China Sea, the UK, France and Germany are sending warships to the South China Sea to pushback Beijing's assertiveness in the region

UK records another 5,758 coronavirus cases, taking tally to 4,274,579

Another 5,758 people in Britain have tested positive for Covid-19, bringing the total number of coronavirus cases in the country to 4,274,579, according to official figures released on Wednesday

UN expresses concern over UK's move to increase nuclear weapons arsenal

The UN has expressed concerns over the UK's decision to increase its nuclear weapons arsenal, as part of the country's foreign policy overhaul

Uber to give UK drivers workers' rights after court groundbreaking defeat

In a major victory for unions, Uber's 70,000 over British drivers will be paid minimum wage while picking up and driving passengers as part of the company's agreement to grant workers' rights after