April 2, 2022 UK reaches record COVID levels; nearly 5 million infected The prevalence of COVID-19 in the U.K. has reached record levels, with about 1 in 13 people estimated to be infected with the virus in the past week, according to the latest figures from Britain’s official statistics agency. Some 4.9 million people were estimated to have the coronavirus in the week ending March 26.
March 29, 2022 'Partygate' coronavirus scandal: 20 people fined as Johnson denies wrongdoing British police have issued 20 fines over parties held by Prime Minister Boris Johnson as the "partygate" scandal continues to unfold.
March 27, 2022 Phil Collins bids emotional farewell to fans at his final concert Music legend Phil Collins holds last concert ever with band Genesis.
March 23, 2022 Fauci says he does not anticipate major COVID-19 surge in US Top U.S. infectious disease official Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday he would not be surprised to see an increase in COVID-19 cases in the United States, but he does not expect a major surge.
March 20, 2022 Shelter bombed in Ukraine city; war seen entering new phase Western military analysts say Mariupol's fall would allow Russian forces across southern and eastern Ukraine to link up but may be too depleted to ensure a breakthrough.
March 17, 2022 UK relaxes rules for Ukrainians fleeing with pets Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion of their country are bringing their cats and dogs with them, prompting other countries to relax various requirements for bringing pets across borders.
March 17, 2022 Iran releases 2 British citizens after striking deal Two British-Iranian citizens have been returned home to the U.K. after more than five years as a result of a deal between the U.K. and Iran.
March 17, 2022 Queen Elizabeth II struggled privately with divorces of her three children: report Queen Elizabeth II struggled privately with the divorces of three out of her four children, according to a new report.
March 15, 2022 UK hits Russia, Belarus with more than 300 sanctions over Ukraine invasion The U.K. government on Tuesday announced more than 300 more sanctions on Russia and Belarus over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine -- bringing the number of sanctions on individuals and other entities to more than 1,000.
March 9, 2022 Russia confirms use of thermobaric 'vacuum bombs' in Ukraine, UK says Russia has confirmed its use of its TOS-1A thermobaric weapon system, or “vacuum” bombs, during Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the UK Ministry of Defense said Wednesday.
