Independent Bureau

UK Pupils to be tested for COVID-19 before re-joining school for the new term

Secondary school pupils in England will be tested for Covid-19 at least once before rejoining classes for the new term

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France tightens curbs as Omicron cases surge

Countries across Europe are tightening restrictions as infections rise and the new Omicron variant spreads through the continent

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France records a new daily high of 104,611 COVID-19 cases

This is the highest number of Covid-19 cases France has reported ever since the pandemic began

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Johnson says that best Christmas gift for your family would be to get vaccinated

The Prime Minister of U.K. urged the people to get vaccinated due to surge in Covid-19 cases driven by Omicron variant.

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U.K. extends Seasonal Worker visa route until 2024

Extension of Seasonal Worker visa will pave the way for foreign workers to come and work in horticulture sector for up to...

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U.K. to invest £ 75 million in modernising fishing industry

The modernisation of the industry will help strengthen the sector’s ability to land more fish in the U.K. and take them to...

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Spain reinstates face masks at public places

WHO has warned that Europe is once again at the epicenter of the pandemic fearing which Spain has made face-coverings mandatory

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EMA approves 5th COVID-19 vaccine – Novavax

The European Commission granted approval to Novava under the brand name ‘Nuvaxovid’

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European Commission approves € 900 million for a German green energy scheme

‘H2Global' Scheme will support projects leading to substantial reductions in greenhouse emissions

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U.K. offers $ 1.3 billion to hospitality sector hit by Omicron

U.K. announces U.S. $ 1.3 billion support to hospitality and leisure sector which has been hit hard by Omicron

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Netherlands goes into another lockdown amidst fear Omicron wave

Rising cases of Omicron variant of Covid-19 have pushed Netherlands into another lockdown

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Russia publishes list of demands for easing out tension with Ukraine

Russia has asked for a list of sweeping new security guarantees it wants from the United States and NATO

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NATO to impose more sanctions on Russia, should it invade Ukraine

E.U., U.S. and U.K. to jointly impose newer and stricter sanctions on Russia, if it invades Ukraine

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E.U. says no delay in medicine supplies for Northern Ireland

E.U. says Northern Ireland to get medicines at the same time as rest of the U.K.

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E.U. launches € 1.5 billion programme to support NGOs outside block

E.U. launches € 1.5 billion Global Europe Civil Society Organisations programme to support civil society organisations

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Putin asks Boris Johnson for immediate talks to curb NATO’s expansion

Russia wants immediate talks with the West to curb any potential eastward expansion of NATO

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Boris Johnson announces ‘Omicron emergency’

Boris Johnson announced that booster jabs will be offered to everyone over 18 years of age in England

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Booster dose gives upto 75% protection against Omicron

U.K. Govt says that the COVID-19 booster jab gives 70-75% protection from its Omicron variant

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G7 Concerned over Russian troops built-up at Ukraine’s border

G7 nations have expressed deep concern over the built-up of Russian troops on Ukraine border

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Germany

Olaf Scholz voted as the new Chancellor of Germany

Germany's Olaf Scholz has taken over from Angela Merkel as the new Chancellor of Germany

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Europe allocates almost a billion Euro towards Brexit Adjustment

European Commission allocates € 920.4 million to Ireland from the Brexit Adjustment Reserve

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U.K. Trade Secretary keen on trade and investment with U.S.A.

U.K. Trade Secretary to focus on transatlantic trade and investment during her U.S. visit

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E.U., U.S. and 20 other countries condemn Taliban over summary killings

E.U., U.S. and 20 other countries condemn Taliban over killing or disappearance of Former National Security Forces

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European Parliament and E.U. Member States agree on European Data Governance Act

European Data Governance Act will help boost data sharing and the development of common European data spaces

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