Boris Johnson
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UK PM Boris Johnson offers 'wholehearted' apology over 'partygate'
World | Apr 19, 2022, 10:21 PM ISTJohnson told lawmakers in the House of Commons “it did not occur to me” that the gathering was a party.
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Russia bans entry to UK PM Boris Johnson, top officials over economic sanctions
World | Apr 16, 2022, 03:57 PM ISTBoris Johnson recently visited Ukraine and met President Volodymyr Zelensky as a 'show of solidarity' towards the country. This could also have triggered Russia's move.
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UK PM Boris Johnson to visit India next week, hold talks with PM Modi on Indo-pacific security
India | Apr 17, 2022, 06:54 AM ISTAccording to the British government, Johnson will use the upcoming visit to India to drive progress in the negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to boost bilateral trade by up to 28 billion pounds (USD 36.5 billion) annually by 2035.
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UK PM Boris Johson, treasury chief Rishi Sunak to be fined over Covid lockdown parties
World | Apr 12, 2022, 07:13 PM ISTThe Opposition Labour Party immediately demanded the resignation of both Johnson and Sunak over the breach of legal rules imposed by the government during the pandemic.
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On train to Kyiv, British PM Boris Johnson addresses 'iron people' of Ukraine | Watch
World | Apr 10, 2022, 05:41 PM ISTThe video footage released on Sunday shows Johnson expressing solidarity with employees of Ukraine's state railway company.
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UK PM Boris Johnson meets Zelensky in Kyiv amid Russia Ukraine tensions
World | Apr 09, 2022, 08:23 PM ISTThe embassy of Ukraine to the UK tweeted a picture of both leaders having a discussion. Meanwhile, Johnson said that he traveled to Ukraine to meet with President Zelenskyy to show solidarity.
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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's India visit likely this month
India | Apr 05, 2022, 12:44 PM ISTDowning Street sources told PTI that Boris Johnson was 'very keen' to visit India for talks with his Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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PM Modi, UK counterpart Boris Johnson discuss Ukraine situation over phone
India | Mar 22, 2022, 10:33 PM ISTPM Modi reiterated India’s consistent appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue, diplomacy. He emphasized India's belief in respect for international law and territorial integrity of all states, PMO informed.
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Russia Ukraine War: UK to seek UNSC meeting after fire at Ukraine's nuclear power plant
World | Mar 04, 2022, 10:27 AM ISTJohnson’s office said he and Zelensky agree Russia must immediately cease attacking and allow emergency services unfettered access to the plant. The two agree a ceasefire is essential.
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All Covid legal restrictions come to an end in England
World | Feb 24, 2022, 04:44 PM ISTTaxpayer-backed support payments for people who would have previously self-isolated with COVID will end and businesses will no longer be legally required to tell staff to self-isolate if they have Covid.
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'Russia planning biggest war in Europe since 1945,' says Boris Johnson
World | Feb 20, 2022, 04:23 PM ISTIntelligence suggests Russia intends to launch an invasion that will encircle Ukrainian capital Kyiv, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told the BBC.
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Boris Johnson wins breathing space from ‘partygate’ woes, but troubles far from over
World | Feb 01, 2022, 05:03 PM ISTFormer Conservative leader William Hague said Johnson had done “the minimum in responding to the report rather than (going) further in his apology and his proposals.”
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UK PM Boris Johnson extends apology after ‘partygate’ report released, says 'I will fix it'
World | Jan 31, 2022, 09:38 PM ISTBoris Johnson has rebuffed calls to resign from opposition politicians and some of his own Conservative lawmakers.
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London police investigating Downing Street lockdown parties
World | Jan 25, 2022, 10:36 PM ISTMetropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dick revealed that an investigation was underway in a statement before the London Assembly. Dick said Scotland Yard is now investigating “a number of events” at Downing Street.
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COVID: Britain lifts restrictions, says omicron wave ‘has peaked’
World | Jan 21, 2022, 02:45 PM ISTJohnson told lawmakers that the restrictions were being eased because government scientists think it is likely that the surge of infections prompted by the highly contagious omicron variant “has now peaked nationally.”
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UK to lift additional Covid restrictions including mandate to wear face masks: PM Boris Johnson
World | Jan 19, 2022, 11:38 PM ISTThe latest official figures on COVID-19 recorded 94,432 infections on Tuesday, a figure that has been on a downward trajectory for a few days.
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Historic moment in making! Indian-origin Rishi Sunak could be UK's next PM | Know all about him
India | Jan 14, 2022, 01:27 PM ISTUK PM is facing pressure not only from the Opposition but also from within his party to step down in the wake of revelations of a drinks party at Downing Street during the country’s first COVID-19 lockdown in May 2020.
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UK PM sparks outrage over allegations of flouting Covid lockdown rules at 'garden party'
World | Jan 11, 2022, 10:15 PM ISTThe event was scheduled for May 20, 2020 — the same day the government at a televised news conference reminded people they could only meet up with one person outside their household.
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Britain witnesses massive surge in Omicron cases, reports 1 Lakh cases everyday
News | Dec 23, 2021, 07:24 AM ISTBritain seems to be on the verge of becoming the country worst affected by the Omicron variant of Coronavirus. The nation has been reporting around 1 lakh cases on a daily basis, which seems to have invited fear globally.
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UK Brexit minister David Frost resigns as new COVID rules spark anger
World | Dec 19, 2021, 07:37 AM ISTBrexit Minister David Frost said in a letter to Johnson that he was stepping down immediately after a newspaper reported that he had planned to leave the post next month.