UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday (April 30) said Britain was now past the peak of its coronavirus outbreak and promised to set out a lockdown exit strategy next week, despite rising deaths and criticism of his government's response.

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Londoners welcomed the news that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's fiancee, Carrie Symonds, gave birth to a baby boy on Wednesday (April 29). The baby was born at a London hospital slightly earlier than had been expected.

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Keir Starmer - the newly appointed Labour leader has repositioned the party on the Kashmir Issue. Keir Starmer says that Kashmir is a bilateral issue. What made the party change its stance?

Gravitas: UK's Labour party changes position on Kashmir

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of their first baby boy. The baby was delivered at a government-run hospital in London on Wednesday.

The birth was premature, but the baby boy was born health and Carrie has been reported to be healthy too.&nbsp;"The Prime Minister and Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning. Both mother and baby are doing very well. The PM and Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS (National Health Service) maternity team,"&nbsp;a spokesperson for the couple told the media.

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The couple had announced the news of Carrie expecting a baby, and their engagement at the end of February.

The news comes after Boris Johnson fought his battle against coronaviru and joined the office few days ago.&nbsp;He had been recuperating at his Chequers countryside retreat in Buckinghamshire, where he was joined by his pregnant fiancee.

Carrie had also tweeted about Borris' recovery and had thanked the NHS for their support and good work. She was, too, in isolation with the fear of developing symptoms.&nbsp;

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of their first baby boy. The baby was delivered at a government-run hospital in London on Wednesday.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds have announced the birth of their first baby boy. The baby was delivered at a government-run hospital in London on Wednesday. The birth was premature, but the baby boy was born health and Carrie has been reported to be healthy too. "The Prime Minister and Symonds are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby boy at a London hospital earlier this morning. Both mother and baby are doing very well. The PM and Symonds would like to thank the fantastic NHS (National Health Service) maternity team," a spokesperson for the couple told the media. Also read: UK to hold a minute's silence for fallen frontline workers The couple had announced the news of Carrie expecting a baby, and their engagement at the end of February. The news comes after Boris Johnson fought his battle against coronaviru and joined the office few days ago. He had been recuperating at his Chequers countryside retreat in Buckinghamshire, where he was joined by his pregnant fiancee. Carrie had also tweeted about Borris' recovery and had thanked the NHS for their support and good work. She was, too, in isolation with the fear of developing symptoms.

Boris Johnson and fiancee Carrie Symonds welcome a baby boy

Scotland Yard detectives have launched an appeal for witnesses after an Indian-origin man was found dead following an assault in an alleyway in west London.

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Baljit Singh, 37, who lived in the Hayes area of London, was pronounced dead at the scene after the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service were called to Station Road on Saturday night.

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Singh was formally identified by police on Wednesday after his next of kin were informed.

A forensic post-mortem examination held at Fulham Mortuary in London on Monday gave the cause of his death as compression to the neck. Officers from the Met Police's Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) are investigating the case.

Mr Singh was subjected to a vicious assault; the severity of which has caused him to lose his life. My officers are working through hours of CCTV footage and speaking with people in the area to establish what has happened and identify those responsible,&nbsp;said Detective Chief Inspector Helen Rance, who is leading the Met Police investigation.

I would like to appeal directly to anyone who was in the vicinity of Station Road, Hayes, from around 2200hrs onwards on Saturday night who may have seen the victim in company with two individuals. Alternatively, if anyone is aware of the victim's movements earlier that day we would be keen to hear from them,? Rance said.

The Met's Homicide team wants to trace two people Singh was in the company of just prior to his death. It is believed a disagreement may have taken place during which the victim was assaulted.

Scotland Yard detectives have launched an appeal for witnesses after an Indian-origin man was found dead following an assault in an alleyway in west London. Also read: White House's official Twitter handle unfollows Prime Minister Narendra Modi Baljit Singh, 37, who lived in the Hayes area of London, was pronounced dead at the scene after the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service were called to Station Road on Saturday night.

Scotland Yard detectives have launched an appeal for witnesses after an Indian-origin man was found dead following an assault in an alleyway in west London. Also read: White House's official Twitter handle unfollows Prime Minister Narendra Modi Baljit Singh, 37, who lived in the Hayes area of London, was pronounced dead at the scene after the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service were called to Station Road on Saturday night. Also read: American dream comes crashing down as over 200,000 H-1B workers face the threat of losing legal status by June Singh was formally identified by police on Wednesday after his next of kin were informed. A forensic post-mortem examination held at Fulham Mortuary in London on Monday gave the cause of his death as compression to the neck. Officers from the Met Police's Specialist Crime Command (Homicide) are investigating the case. Mr Singh was subjected to a vicious assault; the severity of which has caused him to lose his life. My officers are working through hours of CCTV footage and speaking with people in the area to establish what has happened and identify those responsible, said Detective Chief Inspector Helen Rance, who is leading the Met Police investigation. I would like to appeal directly to anyone who was in the vicinity of Station Road, Hayes, from around 2200hrs onwards on Saturday night who may have seen the victim in company with two individuals. Alternatively, if anyone is aware of the victim's movements earlier that day we would be keen to hear from them,? Rance said. The Met's Homicide team wants to trace two people Singh was in the company of just prior to his death. It is believed a disagreement may have taken place during which the victim was assaulted.

Indian-origin man found dead following assault in alleyway in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom will hold one minute's silence at 11 am on Tuesday as a mark of tribute to frontline workers who have died in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

The UK has so far reported 1,58,348 coronavirus cases, with 21,092 deaths. At least 90 National Health Service (NHS) and social care workers have lost their lives after testing positive for the deadly virus.

The silence has been organised by Unison, the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal of College of Nursing.

A spokesperson for Downing Street said: "We will be supporting the minute's silence. We will be asking everybody who works in the government to take part and we would hope that others will take part nationwide as well."

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who returned to work on Monday after his own battle with coronavirus, is reportedly planning to refine lockdown rules in the coming days, amid mounting pressure for the government to set out the next steps before a review on May 7.

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The United Kingdom will hold one minute's silence at 11 am on Tuesday as a mark of tribute to frontline workers who have died in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

The United Kingdom will hold one minute's silence at 11 am on Tuesday as a mark of tribute to frontline workers who have died in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. The UK has so far reported 1,58,348 coronavirus cases, with 21,092 deaths. At least 90 National Health Service (NHS) and social care workers have lost their lives after testing positive for the deadly virus. The silence has been organised by Unison, the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal of College of Nursing. A spokesperson for Downing Street said: "We will be supporting the minute's silence. We will be asking everybody who works in the government to take part and we would hope that others will take part nationwide as well." Meanwhile, Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who returned to work on Monday after his own battle with coronavirus, is reportedly planning to refine lockdown rules in the coming days, amid mounting pressure for the government to set out the next steps before a review on May 7. Also read | Amid coronavirus pandemic, 4,093 people arrested in London for domestic violence

UK to hold a minute's silence for fallen frontline workers

The United Kingdom's COVID-19 numbers reveal a worrying trend. Minority communities in UK seem to be disproportionately affected by the coronavirus. Watch WION ground report from United Kingdom.

WION Ground Report: Minorities hit harder by COVID-19 in United Kingdom

Scientists in Britain began clinical trials of a potential COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday (April 23) as other vaccine developers across Europe also stepped up work on experimental shots against the disease caused by the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus potential vaccine human trials begin in UK

The UK has till now reported 18,000 COVID-19 deaths according to official figures but a study now suggests that the actual number might be double the official count. According to the report by the Financial Times, the coronavirus has already killed 41,000 people. Watch report.

UK's official COVID-19 death toll is above 18,000: Study shows high discrepancies in death toll

Countries that have criticised China for coronavirus response and demanded investigation

The UK government is facing criticism over the COVID-19 pandemic. The European Union and UK opposition leader Keir Starmer have both the government's action towards containing the spread of coronavirus.

UK government faces flak over COVID-19 response

UK's chief medical officer said on April 22, Restrictions on everyday life in Britain to slow the spread of COVID-19 are likely to be needed for the "next calendar year" due to the time needed to develop and roll out vaccines or find a cure.

UK chief medic: Social distancing likely for next year

The United Kingdom scrambles to fight COVID-19. UK reported atleast 8,000 extra deaths in 1st week of April. Watch this video to get more details.

UK scrambles to fight COVID-19, at least 8,000 extra deaths reported in April 1st week

Recently, discharged from hospital after being treated from the coronavirus, British PM Boris Johnson returned to work on April 21. He spoke with US President Donald Trump over a phone call. Both the leaders discussed the need to reopen economies.

UK PM Boris Johnson speaks to Donald Trump

Oxford University is developing a vaccine for the treatment for COVID-19, human trials for vaccine will begin from April 23. Watch this video to know more.

UK to start human trials of potential COVID-19 vaccine

United Kingdom's court dismisses appeal of Vijay Mallya against extradition ruling in 2018. There are fraud cases against Mallya amounting Rs 90,000 Crore in India.

UK court dismisses Vijay Mallya's appeal against extradition ruling in 2018

The United Kingdom's government has announced a $ 1.6 billion relief package to help tech start-ups survive the coronavirus epidemic.

UK provides $1.6 Bn relief package to tech start-ups battling pandemic Coronavirus

As COVID crisis impacts the UK in a major way, the Indian mission in the UK is reaching out to the Indian community in several ways including working with diaspora organisation to provide subsidised accommodation and food to stranded Indians. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Indian High commissioner to UK Ruchi Ghanashyam said, the Indian mission has set up a team of officers at the mission who are in touch with Indians who need medical assistance and for Indian students, "guidance is in place for their non-eviction". On Visa issue, the envoy Ghanashyam said Indian won't be unfairly penalised and UK visas stand extended for 31st May.

Ruchi Ghanashyam: India, UK working closely to deal with crisis

Britain government launches a new Coronavirus task force in efforts to make vaccine of pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Britain launches new Coronavirus task force in efforts to make Coronavirus vaccine

The UK government has said a lockdown imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus will remain in place for at least three more weeks.

Lockdown measure extended in United Kingdom

A 99-year-old war veteran in the United Kingdom who has started raising funds for Britain's health services by walking has said he would continue to walk till people keep donating&nbsp;as the amount for his cause surpassed 11 million pounds.&nbsp;

"We set out originally to raise a little bit of money by me walking up and down 100 times in reference to my 100th birthday," Captain Tom Moore told Sky News.&nbsp;

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"But if I've done the 100 by tomorrow, I'll have to continue past my birthday, which won't matter because I'll continue walking while people are contributing money to a marvellous fund for the NHS."

Moore, who will be turning 100 next month and is walking in his garden for the cause had initially planned to raise 1000 pounds, but within 24 hours of its beginning, a sum of 70,000 pounds was donated.&nbsp;

For the cause, Moore covers 10 laps of the garden a day with the help of his walking aid and had planned to hit 100 laps in time for his birthday on 30 April.

Describing novel coronavirus as an "invisible enemy", Moore asks everyone to "look forward to the future when we've beaten this enemy".

"Whatever people think, we shall get better. Things will be better tomorrow," he added.&nbsp; 
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A 99-year-old war veteran in the United Kingdom who has started raising funds for Britain's health services by walking has said he would continue to walk till people keep donating as the amount for his cause surpassed 11 million pounds.

A 99-year-old war veteran in the United Kingdom who has started raising funds for Britain's health services by walking has said he would continue to walk till people keep donating as the amount for his cause surpassed 11 million pounds. "We set out originally to raise a little bit of money by me walking up and down 100 times in reference to my 100th birthday," Captain Tom Moore told Sky News. Also read | 99-year-old war veteran raises £4 million for NHS by walking in his garden "But if I've done the 100 by tomorrow, I'll have to continue past my birthday, which won't matter because I'll continue walking while people are contributing money to a marvellous fund for the NHS." Moore, who will be turning 100 next month and is walking in his garden for the cause had initially planned to raise 1000 pounds, but within 24 hours of its beginning, a sum of 70,000 pounds was donated. For the cause, Moore covers 10 laps of the garden a day with the help of his walking aid and had planned to hit 100 laps in time for his birthday on 30 April. Describing novel coronavirus as an "invisible enemy", Moore asks everyone to "look forward to the future when we've beaten this enemy". "Whatever people think, we shall get better. Things will be better tomorrow," he added.

'The long walk': 99-year-old war veteran's challenge for donations cross £11 million-mark

UK could be underestimating its COVID-19 death toll drastically because it's not accounting for facilities in small care and nursing homes. Watch report.

Coronavirus Pandemic: UK underestimating care home deaths

United Kingdom's Prime Minister Boris Johnson discharged from the hospital after one week treatment of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Johnson thanked the hospital staff he was admitted in.

UK PM discharged from the hospital after one week treatment of COVID-19

In 1916, the United States sent its soldiers to war without the necessary gear luckily the war turned in favour of the allies. Over 100 years have passed since World War I.

In 1916, the United States sent its soldiers to war without the necessary gear luckily the war turned in favour of the allies. Over 100 years have passed since World War I. Also read: 'Millions need to be tested': New York reports 774 deaths in 24 hours Today, the United States is fighting another battle and it's being called World War-III, the Wuhan virus is the enemy with hospitals turning into war zones. Also read: Simulation shows how single droplet of coronavirus cough can spread in supermarket But this time too, the men and women at the frontline are ill-equipped. Washington does not have enough personal protective equipment for its medical workers. What is Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)? These are protective gear worn to minimise health or safety hazard at work. In their absence, nurses are being forced to wear trash bags. Many nurses from New York have posted pictures on social media with #riskingourlivestosaveyours. Who is to be blamed for this? The US Federal agencies for their utter lack of preparedness, the state governments or the hospitals? Cynthia Riemer, who is an emergency room nurse said: "If we get sick, then who's going to take care of them?" Nurses say the situation is criminal. Guess who is Washington's partner in crime? War ally, the United Kingdom. London too is sending healthcare workers to war without armour. Three nurses have already tested positive. All of them were forced to wear trash bags. In one London hospital, 50% of the staff at a particular ward have tested positive. Reports also claim that doctors are being bullied into treating coronavirus patients. With no PPE, doctors are being told to hold their breath. If you ask the British government, they would blame it on the hospitals. The United Kingdom has already lost 17 frontline medics to the coronavirus. A shortage of protective gear is a reality in India too. Doctors are using raincoats and sunglasses to fight the virus. China too was scrambling for protective gear during the outbreak, Beijing bought surgical garments worth $12.6 million from the US alone. This is the state of some of the world's richest countries. There is a shortage and there is confusion. The Wuhan virus has caught everyone off-guard. The contagion has also exposed the loopholes in public health systems. The need of the hour is to develop and procure vital equipment. Health workers cannot and should not be pushed to risk their lives without basic protection.

Coronavirus crisis without PPE: Nurses in US, UK forced to wear trash bags

In United Kingdom, Downing Street has insisted on strict social distancing measures amid the pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

UK: Downing Street insists on strict social distancing measures amid COVID-19 outbreak

A blinds company in Northern Ireland has switched its production focus to creating thousands of face shields for medical workers tackling the spread of coronavirus.

UK blind company switches production to make thousands of face shields

In this segment of WION, let's take a look on how equip is healthcare systems in world's most affected COVID-19 nations.

How equip is healthcare systems in world's most affected COVID-19 nations

On March 3, Boris Johnson boasted about shaking hands with coronavirus patients. Three weeks later, he developed mild symptoms of the virus and went into self-isolation.

On March 3, Boris Johnson boasted about shaking hands with coronavirus patients. Three weeks later, he developed mild symptoms of the virus and went into self-isolation. The 55-year-old British prime minister is under critical care. The news couldn't have come at a worse time when Britain is struggling to contain the coronavirus. Hospitals across the island nation are overwhelmed. The National Health Services (NHS) is under intense pressure. The death toll has breached the 5,000 mark and the number of confirmed cases is ten times more with 52,000 and counting. The Britons are not alone in their struggle, several high-profile names in the government have contracted the deadly disease. There is a growing uncertainty about the future of British leadership, the questions are adding up. Who will lead the United Kingdom if team Johnson is incapacitated? Does the country have a 'Plan B'? Who is in charge of the nuclear codes? The British constitution with its contradictory precedents offers no formal succession scenario. There is no guidance for such circumstances in the cabinet manual either. But for now, British foreign secretary Dominic Raab has been tasked with running the country. Raab once ran against Boris Johnson to be the leader of the Conservative Party and the Prime Minister in 2019. Dominic Raab is now the stand-by leader of a country which is an official nuclear-weapon state. The United Kingdom has four nuclear submarines and a stockpile of about 215 nuclear warheads. The British government has refused to comment on any national security issues because it hasn't dealt with such 'what if' questions in nearly half a century. June 1953: The last time Britain dealt with a similar situation was back in June 1953 when Winston Churchill had suffered a stroke while in office. Even senior ministers were unaware of his illness. Churchill surprised doctors and returned to 10 downing street in just two months. Now another British prime minister is fighting for his life and his illness is not a secret to anyone. Boris Johnson may have got his 'Churchill moment', but it may not be the one he meant it to be.

COVID-19 crisis: Has PM Johnson's illness put 'Great' Britain in jeopardy?

Reports are claiming that Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson was given oxygen before shifting him to ICU (intensive care unit). UK PM is infected o of COVID-19 & his symptoms worsened on Monday afternoon.

Fineprint: Downing Street spokesperson says, 'UK PM Johnson is stable & not on ventilator'

Reports: UK PM Johnson was given oxygen before shifting him to intensive care unit

Spain said on Saturday that it would extend its lockdown by two weeks to April 25 after the number of coronavirus cases surpassed those in Italy.

Spain extends lockdown across country till April 25

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