September 28, 2020 Coronavirus lockdowns just ‘defer the problem’ of third wave, UK scientist warns A UK government science adviser warned Sunday that ongoing lockdowns just “defer the problem” — and warned that a third wave of the coronavirus next year is “entirely possible.”
September 27, 2020 Herd of charging cows in England kill second man in month A 72-year-old man in England died after being charged by a herd of cows, authorities said Friday, marking the country's second such fatality in two weeks.
September 26, 2020 UK PM Boris Johnson pledges to boost WHO funding, undercutting US U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday used a speech to the U.N. General Assembly to give full backing to the embattled World Health Organization, and to promise additional funding -- undercutting the U.S. decision to withdraw from the body earlier this year.
September 25, 2020 Record rise in new UK coronavirus infections, possible lockdown return The number tops the previous record which was set only the day before.
September 25, 2020 Queen Elizabeth, royal family facing estimated $45M decline in future finances due to coronavirus pandemic Queen Elizabeth II and the royal family are facing an estimated $45 million dollar hit due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
September 25, 2020 Man who lost arm in texting-while-driving crash releases video as a warning to others Sussex, U.K., police are using the footage as a warning to others.
September 25, 2020 London officer shot dead while detaining suspect at station A British police officer was shot dead inside a London police station early Friday while detaining a suspect, who also sustained a gunshot wound.
September 24, 2020 UK announces new plan to help workers hit by pandemic Under a furloughed worker program that expires next month, the government pays 80% of the wages of workers placed on leave.
September 23, 2020 Supermarket shopper filmed smashing wine bottles after being reminded of coronavirus policy The footage was released amid calls for the U.K. government to impose harsher punishments for customers who assault retail workers.
September 23, 2020 Newborn gorilla spotted cuddling with mom in viral photos Photos of a baby gorilla and its mother have gone viral after the mother was spotted cuddling the miniature mammal.
