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Topic: United Kingdom

Two cats in UK get Covid-19 from owners, scientists on alert

There’s no evidence that domestic cats are playing a role in spreading the pandemic, University of Glasgow researchers say in study.

UK is considering first-ever vaccine trials that expose people to coronavirus

The idea of challenge trials has gained momentum as the pathogen has spread around the world, but such tests exposing healthy people to the coronavirus also raise ethical questions.

Inconsistencies in Texas data, Lebanon jail could become hotspot and other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

This is what it costs to buy clean air in the UK

A recent survey finds that air pollution is one of the top-three public health concerns in all countries surveyed, including India, Nigeria, Poland & the UK.

27-year-old man charged with murder in connection with Birmingham stabbings

Zephaniah McLeod has been charged with the murder of Jacob Billington, one of the eight stabbed Sunday and also accused of the attempted murder of the seven other victims.

Japan reinvents concerts, UK’s hefty pandemic bill and other global Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Boris Johnson bans gatherings of more than 6 people as Covid cases rise in UK

The move comes amid mounting concern in the UK govt that Covid-19 cases are rising rapidly again, after restrictions were eased & the public was encouraged to return to work and socialise.

‘No place for opinionated columnist, campaigner’ — New BBC chief on staff’s social media use

With the British public service broadcaster facing controversies this year, new chief Tim Davie looks to crackdown on social media use and push for impartiality among staff.

How Boris Johnson can save London without forcing people back to work

Instead of trying to compel workers to return, Johnson should look for ways to nudge employers & workers to stick to their cities. There are potential gains from the work new trends.

UK’s Covid recovery plan is in disarray as Boris Johnson does another U-turn on lockdown

Johnson, who has been pushing to get Britons back to work & school, had decided to ease some restrictions in northwest England. The policy has now been reversed.

On Camera

Asim Munir’s power is undisputed in Pakistan. Social media stories are just gossip

Pakistan’s political system is now too dead for a prime minister or any political party to pose a threat to Munir.

India’s Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is struggling to deliver. It’ll take a decade to clear backlog

The Centre is considering an increase in the National Company Law Tribunal's bench capacity, while the Standing Committee of Finance suggests fast-track courts. 

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.