British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to unveil his 'living with covid' plan. Those positive for Wuhan virus would no longer need to self-isolate. The plan also scraps free test kits. What explains this? Listen in to Palki Sharma.

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Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled her planned virtual engagements for Tuesday due to "mild" coronavirus symptoms, Buckingham Palace said.

"As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties," said a palace spokesman.

The 95-year-old head of state tested positive for the virus on Sunday, sparking renewed concerns about her health after she spent a night in hospital in October last year.

She was forced to rest on medical grounds and cancelled a series of planned engagements, including hosting world leaders at the UN climate change summit in November.

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Her appearances since then have been rare, although she returned to public duties before the start of her record-breaking 70th year as monarch on February 6.

The queen is scheduled to hold more virtual meetings later in the week, including her weekly private audience with Prime Minister Boris Johnson.

But it was reported that she will decide on whether to attend them nearer the time.

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Elizabeth's eldest son and heir Prince Charles, 73, had to pull out of a planned engagement on February 10 after testing positive for coronavirus for a second time.

It was later revealed he had met his mother two days earlier.

Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled her planned virtual engagements for Tuesday due to "mild" coronavirus symptoms, Buckingham Palace said. "As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties," said a palace spokesman.

Queen Elizabeth II has cancelled her planned virtual engagements for Tuesday due to "mild" coronavirus symptoms, Buckingham Palace said. "As Her Majesty is still experiencing mild cold-like symptoms she has decided not to undertake her planned virtual engagements today, but will continue with light duties," said a palace spokesman. The 95-year-old head of state tested positive for the virus on Sunday, sparking renewed concerns about her health after she spent a night in hospital in October last year. She was forced to rest on medical grounds and cancelled a series of planned engagements, including hosting world leaders at the UN climate change summit in November. Also read | Queen Elizabeth II tests positive for COVID-19: Buckingham Palace Her appearances since then have been rare, although she returned to public duties before the start of her record-breaking 70th year as monarch on February 6. The queen is scheduled to hold more virtual meetings later in the week, including her weekly private audience with Prime Minister Boris Johnson. But it was reported that she will decide on whether to attend them nearer the time. Also read | Indian PM Narendra Modi wishes Queen Elizabeth II speedy recovery and prays for her good health Elizabeth's eldest son and heir Prince Charles, 73, had to pull out of a planned engagement on February 10 after testing positive for coronavirus for a second time. It was later revealed he had met his mother two days earlier.

Queen Elizabeth II cancels engagements over Covid symptoms

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson lauded the lifting of all remaining Covid restrictions in England. Johnson announced details of his government's plan for 'living with covid-19' in the parliament by treating it like any other transmissible illness such as flu.

UK PM Boris Johnson announces details of 'living with Covid plan'

The United Kingdom has been hit by the third storm in a week. After storm Eunice and Dudley, storm Franklin has caused heavy rain and severe flooding in northern Ireland.

Storm Franklin hits UK following disruption from Eunice and Dudley

Britain’s 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 and has mild symptoms, the Buckingham Palace said in a statement. Meanwhile, the British monarch will continue to perform light duties.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth tests positive for COVID-19

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson will set out plans to scrap all covid-19 restrictions as part of a "living with Covid" strategy. Johnson's Conservative government lifted most virus restrictions in January, scrapping vaccine passports for venues and ending mask mandates in most settings apart from hospitals in England.

UK to become first European nation to scrap all Covid-19 curbs

British Prime Minister Boris&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;is set Monday to announce an end to all pandemic&nbsp;legal&nbsp;curbs&nbsp;in England, insisting it is time to move on despite political opposition and unease from the UN's health agency.

Two years after&nbsp;Covid-19 sparked the worst health crisis in generations,&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;will address parliament to outline his plan, pressing ahead despite news on Sunday that Queen Elizabeth II had tested positive for the first time.

However, he stands accused by opposition parties of seeking to distract public attention, with his premiership in peril as police investigate a series of lockdown-breaching parties in Downing Street.

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"Today (Monday) will mark a moment of pride after one of the most difficult periods in our country's history as we begin to learn to live with&nbsp;Covid,"&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;said in a Downing Street statement.

"The pandemic is not over, but thanks to the incredible vaccine rollout we are now one step closer towards a return to normality and finally giving people back their freedoms while continuing to protect ourselves and others."

Under the "living with&nbsp;Covid"&nbsp;plan, the government says it intends this week to end a&nbsp;legal&nbsp;requirement for people to self-isolate when infected with the coronavirus.

It says local authorities will be required to manage further outbreaks with pre-existing&nbsp;legal&nbsp;powers, and is expected to phase out free&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;testing for the general public.

The NHS Confederation, which represents senior managers in the state-run National Health Service, said internal polling showed a large majority of its members were opposed to ending self-isolation and free tests.

Matthew Taylor, the confederation's chief executive, acknowledged that the government's mass vaccination programme and the emergence of new&nbsp;Covid&nbsp;treatments offered "real hope".

"But the government cannot wave a magic wand and pretend the threat has disappeared entirely," he said.

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'Very unwise indeed'

David Nabarro, a World Health Organization special envoy for&nbsp;Covid, said that scrapping the law on self-isolation was "really very unwise indeed".&nbsp;

While the&nbsp;UK&nbsp;has suffered one of the world's worst per-capita death tolls in the pandemic, it remains a country with "an enviable record for public health expertise", the British official told BBC radio on Saturday.

"I really do worry that Britain is taking a line that is against the public health consensus -- that other countries, other leaders will say if Britain is doing it, why can't we, and this will create a bit of a domino effect around the world," Nabarro added.

In the&nbsp;UK's devolved system, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland set their own health policies and are largely staying more cautious than&nbsp;Johnson's intentions for England.

The opposition Labour party said that ending free testing was akin to substituting "your best defender" with 10 minutes to go of a football match.

"Boris&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;is declaring victory before the war is over, in an attempt to distract from the police knocking at his door," Labour's health spokesman Wes Streeting said.

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Downing Street confirmed on Friday that&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;had submitted a written response to police questions about parties held over the past two years, as detectives probe whether attendees violated strict social distancing and virus prevention rules in place at the time.

He stonewalled questions about the "partygate" affair in a weekend BBC interview, and declined to say if he would resign if he is fined by the police.

But&nbsp;Johnson&nbsp;insisted that despite the apparent party breaches by himself and his staff, the public would still follow guidance to self-isolate when necessary, even without a&nbsp;legal&nbsp;mandate.

"Look at the evidence, look at what the British people have done," he said, referring to general compliance with the rules since the pandemic struck early in 2020.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set Monday to announce an end to all pandemic legal curbs in England, insisting it is time to move on despite political opposition and unease from the UN's health agency.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set Monday to announce an end to all pandemic legal curbs in England, insisting it is time to move on despite political opposition and unease from the UN's health agency. Two years after Covid-19 sparked the worst health crisis in generations, Johnson will address parliament to outline his plan, pressing ahead despite news on Sunday that Queen Elizabeth II had tested positive for the first time. However, he stands accused by opposition parties of seeking to distract public attention, with his premiership in peril as police investigate a series of lockdown-breaching parties in Downing Street. Also read | Russia planning biggest war since 1945, says Boris Johnson "Today (Monday) will mark a moment of pride after one of the most difficult periods in our country's history as we begin to learn to live with Covid," Johnson said in a Downing Street statement. "The pandemic is not over, but thanks to the incredible vaccine rollout we are now one step closer towards a return to normality and finally giving people back their freedoms while continuing to protect ourselves and others." Under the "living with Covid" plan, the government says it intends this week to end a legal requirement for people to self-isolate when infected with the coronavirus. It says local authorities will be required to manage further outbreaks with pre-existing legal powers, and is expected to phase out free Covid testing for the general public. The NHS Confederation, which represents senior managers in the state-run National Health Service, said internal polling showed a large majority of its members were opposed to ending self-isolation and free tests. Matthew Taylor, the confederation's chief executive, acknowledged that the government's mass vaccination programme and the emergence of new Covid treatments offered "real hope". "But the government cannot wave a magic wand and pretend the threat has disappeared entirely," he said. Also read | Boris Johnson says threat to Taiwan if West does not support Ukraine 'Very unwise indeed' David Nabarro, a World Health Organization special envoy for Covid, said that scrapping the law on self-isolation was "really very unwise indeed". While the UK has suffered one of the world's worst per-capita death tolls in the pandemic, it remains a country with "an enviable record for public health expertise", the British official told BBC radio on Saturday. "I really do worry that Britain is taking a line that is against the public health consensus -- that other countries, other leaders will say if Britain is doing it, why can't we, and this will create a bit of a domino effect around the world," Nabarro added. In the UK's devolved system, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland set their own health policies and are largely staying more cautious than Johnson's intentions for England. The opposition Labour party said that ending free testing was akin to substituting "your best defender" with 10 minutes to go of a football match. "Boris Johnson is declaring victory before the war is over, in an attempt to distract from the police knocking at his door," Labour's health spokesman Wes Streeting said. Watch | Covid, Ukraine...Is PM Boris Johnson using crisis to stem unpopularity? Downing Street confirmed on Friday that Johnson had submitted a written response to police questions about parties held over the past two years, as detectives probe whether attendees violated strict social distancing and virus prevention rules in place at the time. He stonewalled questions about the "partygate" affair in a weekend BBC interview, and declined to say if he would resign if he is fined by the police. But Johnson insisted that despite the apparent party breaches by himself and his staff, the public would still follow guidance to self-isolate when necessary, even without a legal mandate. "Look at the evidence, look at what the British people have done," he said, referring to general compliance with the rules since the pandemic struck early in 2020.

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Around 155,000 British homes were still without power late on Saturday after Storm Eunice knocked more than 1.3 million households off the grid the day before, energy companies said.

Storm Eunice: Power disrupted in UK, Europe as storm causes widespread damage

Weather forecasters have predicted that gusts of up to 80mph are set to hit the UK again on Sunday. Storm Eunice, which has brought in extreme weather conditions in the country, has also knocked 1.4 million households off the grid with emergency crews Saturday battling to restore power.

There will be a yellow warning for wind in place in England and Wales from midday on Sunday until 3 pm on Monday. At several other places like,&nbsp;northern Ireland, north-west England, and south-west Scotland, another warning will be in place until midday on Monday.

Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge, while speaking to the Guardian said that we can expect “wet and windy weather” to continue into next week. This will also impact the recovery.&nbsp;

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He said, “Eunice is gone, but unfortunately things are not settling down. There is another area of low pressure up near Iceland, and that will bring very strong winds again through Sunday. As well as that we’ve got reasonably heavy rain as well."

Storm Eunice sparked the first-ever "red" weather warning for London on Friday. It was one of the most powerful tempests in Europe since the "Great Storm" hit Britain and northern France in 1987.

Peter Inness, a meteorologist at the University of Reading in England, attributed the storms to an unusually strong jet stream over the eastern Atlantic Ocean, with winds close to 200 mph (321 kph) at high altitudes.

“A strong jet stream like this can act like a production line for storms, generating a new storm every day or two,” Inness said.&nbsp;

“There have been many occasions in the recent past when two or more damaging storms have passed across the UK and other parts of Europe in the space of a few days.”

(With inputs from agencies)

Weather forecasters have predicted that gusts of up to 80mph are set to hit the UK again on Sunday. Storm Eunice, which has brought in extreme weather conditions in the country, has also knocked 1.

Weather forecasters have predicted that gusts of up to 80mph are set to hit the UK again on Sunday. Storm Eunice, which has brought in extreme weather conditions in the country, has also knocked 1.4 million households off the grid with emergency crews Saturday battling to restore power. There will be a yellow warning for wind in place in England and Wales from midday on Sunday until 3 pm on Monday. At several other places like, northern Ireland, north-west England, and south-west Scotland, another warning will be in place until midday on Monday. Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge, while speaking to the Guardian said that we can expect “wet and windy weather” to continue into next week. This will also impact the recovery. Also read | 13 dead in Europe due to Storm Eunice, power shut down in over one million homes He said, “Eunice is gone, but unfortunately things are not settling down. There is another area of low pressure up near Iceland, and that will bring very strong winds again through Sunday. As well as that we’ve got reasonably heavy rain as well." Storm Eunice sparked the first-ever "red" weather warning for London on Friday. It was one of the most powerful tempests in Europe since the "Great Storm" hit Britain and northern France in 1987. Peter Inness, a meteorologist at the University of Reading in England, attributed the storms to an unusually strong jet stream over the eastern Atlantic Ocean, with winds close to 200 mph (321 kph) at high altitudes. “A strong jet stream like this can act like a production line for storms, generating a new storm every day or two,” Inness said. “There have been many occasions in the recent past when two or more damaging storms have passed across the UK and other parts of Europe in the space of a few days.” (With inputs from agencies)

Storm Eunice: Gusts of up to 80mph are set to hit the UK, yellow warning issued

Office of UK PM Boris Johnson said on Saturday that he intends to set out plans next week to remove the mandate of self-isolation for people who are infected with Covid.

If such relaxation comes into force, it will make Britain will become first major &nbsp;European country to allow people who know they are infected with COVID-19 to freely use shops, public transport and go to work -- a move many of his health advisors think is risky.

"Covid will not suddenly disappear, and we need to learn to live with this virus and continue to protect ourselves without restricting our freedoms," Johnson said in a statement.

Johnson will also give more details on how Britain will guard against future coronavirus variants through ongoing surveillance, amid reports that the government wants to end free testing and scale back public health studies.

Currently people in England are legally required to self-isolate for at least five days if instructed to by public health officials, and are advised to isolate even without a specific order if they have COVID-19 symptoms or test positive.

Removing the COVID-19 self-isolation legal requirements and replacing them with voluntary guidance would bring the disease in line with how Britain treats most other infections.

Some 85% of Britain's population aged 12 or over have had at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, and two thirds of the population - including the vast majority of those most at risk - have had three.

Britain's death toll of more than 160,000 fatalities within 28 days of infection is the second-highest in Europe after Russia's. Relative to the size of Britain's population, it is 6% higher than the average for the European Union.

COVID-19 restrictions are unpopular with many members of Johnson's Conservative Party, who view them as disproportionate given widespread take-up of vaccines.

"Pharmaceutical interventions, led by the vaccination programme, will continue to be our first line of defence," the government said. "An awareness of public health guidance should remain, as with all infectious diseases such as flu."

(With inputs from agencies)

Office of UK PM Boris Johnson said on Saturday that he intends to set out plans next week to remove the mandate of self-isolation for people who are infected with Covid.

Office of UK PM Boris Johnson said on Saturday that he intends to set out plans next week to remove the mandate of self-isolation for people who are infected with Covid. If such relaxation comes into force, it will make Britain will become first major European country to allow people who know they are infected with COVID-19 to freely use shops, public transport and go to work -- a move many of his health advisors think is risky. "Covid will not suddenly disappear, and we need to learn to live with this virus and continue to protect ourselves without restricting our freedoms," Johnson said in a statement. Johnson will also give more details on how Britain will guard against future coronavirus variants through ongoing surveillance, amid reports that the government wants to end free testing and scale back public health studies. Currently people in England are legally required to self-isolate for at least five days if instructed to by public health officials, and are advised to isolate even without a specific order if they have COVID-19 symptoms or test positive. Removing the COVID-19 self-isolation legal requirements and replacing them with voluntary guidance would bring the disease in line with how Britain treats most other infections. Some 85% of Britain's population aged 12 or over have had at least two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, and two thirds of the population - including the vast majority of those most at risk - have had three. Britain's death toll of more than 160,000 fatalities within 28 days of infection is the second-highest in Europe after Russia's. Relative to the size of Britain's population, it is 6% higher than the average for the European Union. COVID-19 restrictions are unpopular with many members of Johnson's Conservative Party, who view them as disproportionate given widespread take-up of vaccines. "Pharmaceutical interventions, led by the vaccination programme, will continue to be our first line of defence," the government said. "An awareness of public health guidance should remain, as with all infectious diseases such as flu." (With inputs from agencies)

Britain plans to remove self-isolation mandate for Covid patients

In a scary incident, a 400-year-old oak tree was uprooted due to storm Eunice and came crashing down on a family home worth £750,000. The house was located in Brentwood, Essex.&nbsp;

Sven Good, in a report by BBC, explained that he was working in his parents' detached when he "heard a creak and then a massive bang". A few minutes after this, the tree came crashing down and hit several rooms, causing damage to the house.&nbsp;

He explained that the ancient oak had shown no signs of instability before.&nbsp;

Mr Good said, the family "did the very British thing and went to the pub".

"I was on a conference call when I heard a huge breath of wind, a creak, and then a massive bang," he said. Explaining the situation, he said that the whole house shook.&nbsp;

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The tree has taken part of the roof and badly damaged several rooms on the first and ground floors.

Storm Eunice has led to massive damage in the UK. Weather forecasters have predicted that gusts of up to 80mph are set to hit the UK again on Sunday.&nbsp;

The storm, which has brought in extreme weather conditions in the country, has also knocked 1.4 million households off the grid with emergency crews Saturday battling to restore power.

Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge, while speaking to the Guardian said that we can expect “wet and windy weather” to continue into next week. This will also impact the recovery.&nbsp;

He said, “Eunice is gone, but unfortunately things are not settling down. There is another area of low pressure up near Iceland, and that will bring very strong winds again through Sunday. As well as that we’ve got reasonably heavy rain as well."

Storm Eunice sparked the first-ever "red" weather warning for London on Friday. It was one of the most powerful tempests in Europe since the "Great Storm" hit Britain and northern France in 1987.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a scary incident, a 400-year-old oak tree was uprooted due to storm Eunice and came crashing down on a family home worth £750,000. The house was located in Brentwood, Essex.

In a scary incident, a 400-year-old oak tree was uprooted due to storm Eunice and came crashing down on a family home worth £750,000. The house was located in Brentwood, Essex. Sven Good, in a report by BBC, explained that he was working in his parents' detached when he "heard a creak and then a massive bang". A few minutes after this, the tree came crashing down and hit several rooms, causing damage to the house. He explained that the ancient oak had shown no signs of instability before. Mr Good said, the family "did the very British thing and went to the pub". "I was on a conference call when I heard a huge breath of wind, a creak, and then a massive bang," he said. Explaining the situation, he said that the whole house shook. Also read | Storm Eunice: Gusts of up to 80mph are set to hit the UK, yellow warning issued The tree has taken part of the roof and badly damaged several rooms on the first and ground floors. Storm Eunice has led to massive damage in the UK. Weather forecasters have predicted that gusts of up to 80mph are set to hit the UK again on Sunday. The storm, which has brought in extreme weather conditions in the country, has also knocked 1.4 million households off the grid with emergency crews Saturday battling to restore power. Met Office forecaster Simon Partridge, while speaking to the Guardian said that we can expect “wet and windy weather” to continue into next week. This will also impact the recovery. He said, “Eunice is gone, but unfortunately things are not settling down. There is another area of low pressure up near Iceland, and that will bring very strong winds again through Sunday. As well as that we’ve got reasonably heavy rain as well." Storm Eunice sparked the first-ever "red" weather warning for London on Friday. It was one of the most powerful tempests in Europe since the "Great Storm" hit Britain and northern France in 1987. (With inputs from agencies)

400-year-old oak tree crashes down on a home in Essex due to storm Eunice

The UK police is trying new technology in an attempt to keep women safe. They are using SmartWater, which is a forensic liquid that only shows up under ultraviolet light.&nbsp;

According to a report by BBC, this forensic liquid stays on the skin for up to six weeks and then links the perpetrator to the specific batch of water that was sprayed. It stays for much longer on clothing.&nbsp;

This was useful in arresting the first person in the UK for domestic abuse.

Over 200 women across the UK have been given forensic deterrent packages in their homes. These packages include a hand-held canister for spraying and a gel for door handles and gates. It also consists of an automatic trap that sprays the liquid if someone approaches the house.

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These packages are now being used by West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Staffordshire Police.

Detective Superintendent of West Yorkshire Police Lee Berry came up with this idea. While speaking to BBC, she said, "Domestic abuse is quite often difficult to prosecute and a lot of these crimes occur behind closed doors. It can be one word against another. If we forensically mark, then we can track someone back to a location. We'll know who the perpetrator is, and we'll know who the victim is, as well."

Most victims, who have been using this technology, have told the police that they feel safer.&nbsp;Also, 94 per cent of people said that they would recommend it to others.

Earlier, SmartWater was used to protect property and deter thieves by being applied to high-value items.&nbsp;

As per Rachael Oakley, the director of SmartWater's intelligence unit, there is no doubt when it comes to using forensic markings.&nbsp;

The man from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was arrested using this new tool. He was harassing his ex-partner and breaching his non-molestation order.&nbsp;

It happened when he tried to get into the house and she sprayed the coded liquid from a canister from the protection of her window. This forensically placed him at the scene of the crime and he was caught.&nbsp;

He was jailed for 24 weeks. Also, he has been given a two-year restraining order.

(With inputs from agencies)

The UK police is trying new technology in an attempt to keep women safe. They are using SmartWater, which is a forensic liquid that only shows up under ultraviolet light.

The UK police is trying new technology in an attempt to keep women safe. They are using SmartWater, which is a forensic liquid that only shows up under ultraviolet light. According to a report by BBC, this forensic liquid stays on the skin for up to six weeks and then links the perpetrator to the specific batch of water that was sprayed. It stays for much longer on clothing. This was useful in arresting the first person in the UK for domestic abuse. Over 200 women across the UK have been given forensic deterrent packages in their homes. These packages include a hand-held canister for spraying and a gel for door handles and gates. It also consists of an automatic trap that sprays the liquid if someone approaches the house. Also read | Attractive people have stronger immune systems, reveals study These packages are now being used by West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Staffordshire Police. Detective Superintendent of West Yorkshire Police Lee Berry came up with this idea. While speaking to BBC, she said, "Domestic abuse is quite often difficult to prosecute and a lot of these crimes occur behind closed doors. It can be one word against another. If we forensically mark, then we can track someone back to a location. We'll know who the perpetrator is, and we'll know who the victim is, as well." Most victims, who have been using this technology, have told the police that they feel safer. Also, 94 per cent of people said that they would recommend it to others. Earlier, SmartWater was used to protect property and deter thieves by being applied to high-value items. As per Rachael Oakley, the director of SmartWater's intelligence unit, there is no doubt when it comes to using forensic markings. The man from Wakefield, West Yorkshire, was arrested using this new tool. He was harassing his ex-partner and breaching his non-molestation order. It happened when he tried to get into the house and she sprayed the coded liquid from a canister from the protection of her window. This forensically placed him at the scene of the crime and he was caught. He was jailed for 24 weeks. Also, he has been given a two-year restraining order. (With inputs from agencies)

Know more about 'SmartWater': A forensic spray which is helping UK police with women safety

Stonehenge exhibition at the London British museum has been organised to reveal the secrets to the public. It is famous for its alignment with the Sun.

Exploring the significance of Stonehenge: Exhibition at the London British museum

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has turned in his questionnaire to the police in the partygate scandal. Johnson has maintained that he did not break any rules.

Partygate scandal: UK PM Boris Johnson turns in his questionnaire to police

Met Office has issued rare red weather warning for parts of Britain as Storm Eunice began battering the country. The government has also urged people to stay at home.

Storm Eunice hits England and Wales, people urged to stay indoors

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Initiatives to give new life to waste is the way forward. Now many of them have been highlighted at an exhibition at the London design museum.

UK: Entrepreneurs aim to 'reuse & recycle' to tackle plastic pollution

UK Prince Andrew and his longtime accuser Virginia Giuffre have settled a sexual assault lawsuit for an undisclosed sum. The prince has not been criminally charged and has denied the allegations. The settlement means the civil case will not go to a jury trial.

UK Royal Prince Andrew settles sexual assault lawsuit with Virginia Giuffre

Inflation in the UK has reached the highest level for nearly three decades as the cost of living continues to rise. The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation reached 5.5% in January, up from 5.4% in December.

UK inflation hits nearly 30-year high, consumer prices edge up to 5.5%

In the UK, partygate scandal has triggered a massive collapse in Prime Minister Boris Johnson's net personal approval ratings. According to a poll, three in four people in the UK say they have a negative view of politics following revelations from partygate.

Poll: 3 in 4 people in UK have negative view of politics

Since the beginning of this year as more and more evidence began to emerge that showed that UK PM Boris Johnson and his staffers enjoyed multiple wine and cake parties during Britain's strictest Covid-19 lockdown period, Johnson has been fighting to hold on to his position.

Poll: Partygate impact damaging to Boris Johnson

Trouble for the British PM Boris Johnson is not limited to the partygate scandal. The United Kingdom has also hit the highest inflation levels in the last three decades adding pressure to the cost of living and also to the Bank of England to keep raising rates.

UK inflation hits 30-year high

Under the new guidance, UK schools are being asked to teach sensitive issues in a non-biased way. The aim is to help teachers cover complex topics, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.&nbsp;

As per Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi, no subject should be off-limits.&nbsp;

A warning has also been given against teachers expressing their personal views.

The political impartiality in schools guidance, which has been published by the Department for Education has urged schools to think carefully while planning lessons and choosing class materials.&nbsp;

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Schools have also been asked to try to resolve concerns raised by parents who feel that their children have been exposed to an 'uncontested political view.'

Ben Miskell, a citizenship and politics teacher, in a report by BBC said, "Teachers I come into contact with across the country in my role as an ambassador for the Association for Citizenship Teaching (Act) are all doing the same thing. It is rare for impartiality not to be seen, and where it is this is normally down to lack of training."

Promoting partisan political views in class is unlawful under the 1996 education act. This implies that if teachers present controversial political views in a lesson, they must also offer a balanced overview.

(With inputs from agencies)

Under the new guidance, UK schools are being asked to teach sensitive issues in a non-biased way. The aim is to help teachers cover complex topics, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Under the new guidance, UK schools are being asked to teach sensitive issues in a non-biased way. The aim is to help teachers cover complex topics, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As per Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi, no subject should be off-limits. A warning has also been given against teachers expressing their personal views. The political impartiality in schools guidance, which has been published by the Department for Education has urged schools to think carefully while planning lessons and choosing class materials. Also read | Twitter CEO Parag to go for parental leave, decision appreciated by fellow dads Schools have also been asked to try to resolve concerns raised by parents who feel that their children have been exposed to an 'uncontested political view.' Ben Miskell, a citizenship and politics teacher, in a report by BBC said, "Teachers I come into contact with across the country in my role as an ambassador for the Association for Citizenship Teaching (Act) are all doing the same thing. It is rare for impartiality not to be seen, and where it is this is normally down to lack of training." Promoting partisan political views in class is unlawful under the 1996 education act. This implies that if teachers present controversial political views in a lesson, they must also offer a balanced overview. (With inputs from agencies)

UK: Schools asked to focus on sensitive issues and avoid biased teaching

High bonuses to already well-paid British bankers are creating a lot of negative buzz with at least one workers' union describing it as a 'kick in the teeth for everyone suffering with the cost of living crisis'. The top bankers will collect their fat bonuses this week.

As per figures stated by The Guardian, mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A) bankers in London earned fees of USD 3.5 billion in the year 2021. These M&amp;As were triggered by corporate takeovers fuelled by money from American buyers. The money collected in fees will soon be given to the bankers in form of high bonuses.

Four big banks (HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest) are expected to award bonuses totalling more than GBP 4 billion. These banks are expected to announce their annual results in next fortnight.

Annual profits of these four banks combined are expected to exceed GBP 32 billion.

The workers' unions are not too happy with the situation, especially after governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey's appeal to workers across the country to not ask for pay hikes from&nbsp;employers. He said he made this appeal to keep inflation in check. Bailey himself was paid £575,538 last year.

“These sky-high banker bonuses are a kick in the teeth for everyone suffering with the cost of living crisis. I hope Andrew Bailey tells his banking mates to show the same ‘restraint’ he so readily demands from underpaid workers in the rest of the economy," said Gary Smith, general secretary of the GMB union. He was quoted by The Guardian. The union represents 600,000 workers.

High bonuses to already well-paid British bankers are creating a lot of negative buzz with at least one workers' union describing it as a 'kick in the teeth for everyone suffering with the cost of living crisis'.

High bonuses to already well-paid British bankers are creating a lot of negative buzz with at least one workers' union describing it as a 'kick in the teeth for everyone suffering with the cost of living crisis'. The top bankers will collect their fat bonuses this week. As per figures stated by The Guardian, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) bankers in London earned fees of USD 3.5 billion in the year 2021. These M&As were triggered by corporate takeovers fuelled by money from American buyers. The money collected in fees will soon be given to the bankers in form of high bonuses. Four big banks (HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and NatWest) are expected to award bonuses totalling more than GBP 4 billion. These banks are expected to announce their annual results in next fortnight. Annual profits of these four banks combined are expected to exceed GBP 32 billion. The workers' unions are not too happy with the situation, especially after governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey's appeal to workers across the country to not ask for pay hikes from employers. He said he made this appeal to keep inflation in check. Bailey himself was paid £575,538 last year. “These sky-high banker bonuses are a kick in the teeth for everyone suffering with the cost of living crisis. I hope Andrew Bailey tells his banking mates to show the same ‘restraint’ he so readily demands from underpaid workers in the rest of the economy," said Gary Smith, general secretary of the GMB union. He was quoted by The Guardian. The union represents 600,000 workers.

UK: High bonuses to top management in banking draws ire of unions

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