Rishi Sunak said the new measures were equivalent to 15 percent of the GDP and were available to “any business that needs access to cash”.
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UK cracks down with enhanced measures to fight COVID-19
Prime Minister Boris Johnson also told Londoners to pay special attention to these measures and follow them strictly as the disease is spreading faster in London.
US bans all travel from Europe, except the UK, for 30 days
The United States has banned all travel from Europe for 30 days from March 13 in order to stop the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
UK health department minister tests positive for COVID-19
The Conservative MP was amongst those who helped craft the legislation to fight the COVID-19 outbreak and is the first British politician to be diagnosed with the virus.
COVID-19: WHO chief issues warning, UK releases action plan, Thailand’s new quarantine rule
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Indian diaspora in Europe protests against Delhi riots, calls for Amit Shah to resign
Indians diaspora across Europe turned out for protests against the recent riots in New Delhi with several diaspora groups in London.
British PM Boris Johnson backs Priti Patel amid allegations of bullying against her
Sir Philip Rutnam resigned from the UK Home Office over the weekend blaming Patel for a “vicious and orchestrated campaign” against him.
Match fixing accused Sanjeev Chawla extradited from UK to India
Chawla lost his appeals against extradition both in the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) last week as well as in the Royal Courts of Justice in London last month.
“There was no other option” says Harry as Queen strips him and Meghan of royal titles
“The decision that I have made for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly,” said Harry, in his first public speech since stepping back from his royal duties.
Queen agrees to “period of transition” for Harry and Meghan after 2-hour royal crisis meeting
Queen Elizabeth II said she had “very constructive” talks with Harry, his brother Prince William and their father Prince Charles.