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December 31, 2020

UK prime minister's father seeks French citizenship: 'I will always be European'

As Britain prepares to split from the European Union, the father of Prime Minister Boris Johnson appears to be seeking closer ties with the bloc by applying for French citizenship.

December 28, 2020

United Kingdom warns of 'bumpy moments' despite striking post-Brexit trade deal

First came the Brexit trade deal. Now comes the red tape and the institutional nitty-gritty. 

December 24, 2020

Boris Johnson says UK has 'taken back control' after securing post-Brexit trade deal with EU

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared victory in the four-year battle for Brexit on Thursday, saying that the U.K. had “taken back control” after negotiators secured a post-Brexit free trade deal with the E.U. -- just days before it was due to finalize its departure from the bloc.

December 23, 2020

Amid fear over new coronavirus strain, France lets in some UK cargo, passengers

Goods and passengers from Britain began arriving on French shores Wednesday following a two-day blockade imposed because of a new variant of the coronavirus that had isolated the U.K. and raised fears of food shortages. But officials warned the backlog would take days to work through.

December 21, 2020

UK's late-night executive meeting turns into clash over call for travel ban

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson met with his ministers Monday amid chaos over travel bans enacted by dozens of countries barring travelers from the United Kingdom over a new strain of the coronavirus discovered in England. 

December 16, 2020

UK prime minister says nations reached 'unanimous agreement' to go ahead with Christmas 'bubble' rules

Brits will be allowed to form a Christmas “bubble” consisting of people from three households.

November 24, 2020

UK announces rules for Christmas ‘bubble’ to keep COVID cases down

The U.K. government on Tuesday announced that Brits will be allowed to form a Christmas “bubble” consisting of people from three households, as part of a relaxation of rules to allow Christmas celebrations to continue in some form.

November 23, 2020

Britain to introduce coronavirus three-tier regional system as England prepares to exit lockdown

The lockdown of England will end on Dec. 2.

November 16, 2020

Boris Johnson self-isolating after lawmaker he met with tested positive for coronavirus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Monday he is as “fit as a butcher’s dog” after being instructed to self-isolate for 14 days because he recently came in contact with someone who has since tested positive for the coronavirus.

November 9, 2020

British prime minister to push through Brexit bill despite Biden's Ireland warning

Critics of the Internal Markets Bill believe it gives undue power to the prime minister to circumvent provisions and measures clearly outlined in the EU-agreed Brexit deal.