The British government has announced another package of sanctions on Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, which Prime Minister Boris Johnson said is the “most severe” Russia has ever seen. Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a “special military operation” in Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday, explosions have been reported…
UK Unveils ‘Most Severe’ Sanctions Against Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
Western Allies Will ‘Hobble Russian Economy’ With Sanctions: UK’s Johnson
February 24, 2022
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has pledged to unite with Western allies to impose a massive package of sanctions designed to “hobble the Russian economy” in response to Russia’s “hideous and barbaric” attack on Ukraine. Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement of a “special military operation” in Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday, explosions…
England Starts ‘Living With COVID’ as Last Legal Restrictions Expire
All COVID-19 laws in England including the legal requirement for people who test positive to isolate have expired, nearly two years after the first restrictions were imposed. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced his plan for “living with COVID” on Feb. 21. Under the plan, the legal requirement for those who test positive for the…
Mask Mandate on London Public Transport Scrapped
Passengers using public transport in London will no longer be required to wear masks from Feb. 24, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The transport body said it has “considered a variety of factors including the shift in the government’s approach towards living with the virus and decreasing infection rates in London.” The announcement came…
UK Offers Extra Military Support for Ukraine, Says Ready to Escalate Russia Sanctions
February 23, 2022
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The UK will provide further military support to Ukraine and is ready to escalate its sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Boris Johnson told Parliament. At Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons on Feb. 23, Johnson said, “In light of the increasingly threatening behaviour from Russia, and in line with our previous support, the…
UK Urged to Take Action Against ‘Golden Visa’ Recipients Linked to Russian Government
February 23, 2022
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The UK government has been urged to take action against people granted so-called “golden visas” who have close links to the Kremlin and pose a security risk to the UK, following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to send troops into eastern Ukraine. The main opposition Labour Party has written to Home Secretary Priti Patel demanding…
Scotland to Scrap COVID-19 Vaccine Passports, Mask Mandates
Scotland’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccine passport scheme is to be scrapped next week, with other legal restrictions including mask mandates expected to be ended in March, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced. Addressing the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on Tuesday, Sturgeon said that the vaccine passport scheme, which required Scots to show their vaccination status before…
UK Sanctions 5 Russian Banks and 3 Billionaires After Putin Orders Troops Into Eastern Ukraine
Britain has imposed sanctions on five Russian banks and three wealthy individuals in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order to move troops into Eastern Ukraine. Putin announced on Feb. 21 that Russia will regard two areas in Ukraine’s Donbas region as independent, and signed a decree authorising Russian troops to be sent into the…
No Division Between Politicians and Scientists Over Ending COVID-19 Curbs: UK’s Johnson
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has denied the government had deviated from scientific advice in deciding to lift all COVID-19 restrictions in England. Johnson announced his plan for “living with COVID” on Monday, scrapping the last legal restriction which requires those who test positive for the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus to self-isolate. But at…
UK’s Johnson Announces End to All COVID-19 Restrictions in England
All COVID-19 restrictions in England will be scrapped later this week, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced. Announcing his plan for “living with COVID” in the House of Commons on Monday, Johnson said the legal requirement for those who tested positive for the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus to self-isolate will be dropped from…
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