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British PM Johnson tests positive for COVID-19
'Over the last 24 hours I have developed mild symptoms and tested positive for coronavirus,' he said on Twitter.
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Johnson warns of ‘tougher measures’ as UK records youngest COVID-19 death
The death toll in the United Kingdom (UK) has reached more than 280, with one of the latest victims aged just 18.
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Britain's NHS could be overwhelmed by coronavirus like Italy, Johnson warns
On Saturday Britain’s NHS struck a deal with the independent hospital sector, giving the institution more ventilators and thousands of extra beds and healthcare staff on hand from next week.
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UK closes down social life as coronavirus outbreak accelerates
Boris Johnson had faced a backlash after his government took a less stringent approach to tackle the virus than countries such as Italy, France and Spain which have effectively locked down much of Europe.
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UK's Johnson faces probe over luxury holiday - report
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his fiancee Carrie Symonds, with whom he recently announced he was expecting a baby, went on a trip to the privately owned island of Mustique over the New Year.
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Johnson says army ready to step in if coronavirus escalates
The government published its “battle plan” for tackling the spread of coronavirus on Tuesday, including possible school closures and home working.
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UK steps up coronavirus planning, may bring doctors out of retirement
Britain currently has 23 confirmed coronavirus cases, and Hancock said on Sunday it was still in a containment phase.
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Factbox: Who are the key people in Britain's trade talks?
Johnson will make the ultimate decisions over Britain’s future trade relations. He has said he wants a “Canada-style” trade agreement with the EU.
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UK PM raises visas in pitch for post-Brexit trade with Africa
Boris Johnson told African leaders at the start of the first UK-Africa Investment Summit in London that he wanted to make Britain their 'investment partner of choice'.
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As Brexit nears, Johnson pushes for deeper trade ties with Africa
After securing Britain’s departure from the EU, the world’s largest trading bloc, on 31 January, Johnson is keen to develop business ties with countries outside Europe.
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UK's Johnson: I need to lose weight but becoming vegan would cheese me off
“You can’t eat cheese if you’re a vegan. It’s just a crime against ... cheese lovers,” the British PM said.
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British MPs finally approve Brexit deal
Britain is set to end almost 50 years of membership in the European integration project.
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British MPs set to finally seal Brexit deal
Britain's main opposition Labour party, bruised by its worst beating at the polls since 1935, said it would vote against Brexit on Thursday knowing that the battle has been lost.
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Brexit in sight as British MPs scrutinise divorce deal
Lawmakers begin three days of debate on legislation to enshrine Boris Johnson's divorce deal, with few hurdles to its passing expected after he won a comfortable majority at recent elections.
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Trump invites UK's Johnson to White House in new year
Trump’s invitation was made after the British prime minister’s election win this month, The Sunday Times newspaper reported.
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Britain's new parliament votes on Johnson's Brexit deal
The all-but-certain outcome in the House of Commons will help Johnson meet his winning campaign promise to "get Brexit done" at any cost on 31 January.
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WC govt committed to supporting exporters as Brexit looms - Finance MEC Maynier
South Africa currently enjoys preferential trade with the United Kingdom under an agreement with the Southern African Development Community and the European Union.
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Post-Brexit UK will be full of opportunities for SA businesses - Nigel Casey
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson won a larger-than-expected majority in the nation’s elections last week after electioneering on a promise to get Brexit done by the end of January.
