Most United Kingdom citizens think its okay to buy non-essential goods online during the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 3 out of 10 citizens are buying beauty products in this lockdown. Watch report.

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The British government had a contingency plan for Prime Minister Boris Johnson's death as he battled COVID-19 in intensive care last month, he said in an interview with The Sun newspaper. Johnson, 55, spent 10 days in isolation in Downing Street before he was taken to London's St Thomas' Hospital where he spent three nights in intensive care.

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The United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll rose 621 to 28,131 as of May 1, just short of Italy which has had the deadliest novel coronavirus outbreak among European countries. The figure was announced on Saturday (May 2) by housing minister Robert Jenrick at the daily Downing Street media briefing.

COVID-19 death toll in UK surpasses Spain & France

A special rescue flight took off from&nbsp;Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar for United Kingdom (UK). The flight was a joint initiative of the UK and Indian government to help the UK nationals stranded in India.

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Around 217 UK nationals boarded the flight which was scheduled&nbsp;to take off at 2:30 AM from Amritsar, amid the lockdown. The UK nationals also included Indian-origin UK nationals.

"I came here on January 24. After the lockdown was imposed we had to stay here. We would like to thank the Indian citizens for assistance. As compared to other countries, India is doing really well amid the COVID-19 crisis,"&nbsp;Shingara Singh, a UK national onboard the rescue flight was quoted by ANI.

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This is the third rescue flight to fly off from the same airport in Amritsar in the past one month. Earlier, around 500 non-Indians have been rescued by the UK government from Amritsar's&nbsp;Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.

(With inputs from ANI)

A special rescue flight took off from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar for United Kingdom (UK). The flight was a joint initiative of the UK and Indian government to help the UK nationals stranded in India.

A special rescue flight took off from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar for United Kingdom (UK). The flight was a joint initiative of the UK and Indian government to help the UK nationals stranded in India. Also read: Swedish police find body of missing Baloch journalist Around 217 UK nationals boarded the flight which was scheduled to take off at 2:30 AM from Amritsar, amid the lockdown. The UK nationals also included Indian-origin UK nationals. "I came here on January 24. After the lockdown was imposed we had to stay here. We would like to thank the Indian citizens for assistance. As compared to other countries, India is doing really well amid the COVID-19 crisis," Shingara Singh, a UK national onboard the rescue flight was quoted by ANI. Also read: Pak summons senior Indian diplomat over alleged ceasefire violation This is the third rescue flight to fly off from the same airport in Amritsar in the past one month. Earlier, around 500 non-Indians have been rescued by the UK government from Amritsar's Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. (With inputs from ANI)

Special flight rescues 271 stranded UK nationals from Amritsar

United Kingdom has met its target of carrying out more than 1,00,000 tests for pandemic Coronavirus (COVID-19).

UK meets its target of carrying out more than 1,00,000 COVID-19 tests

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?

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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

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