Sweden opted against a lockdown when it came to measures against spreading Covid-19. Observers watched the country closely, to see whether enough of the population would eventually become immune to the disease. The...
China warns UK of “economic retaliation” over Huawei 5G ban – BBC News
China has warned that the UK could face economic retaliation following the decision to exclude the Chinese firm Huawei from the UK’s 5G mobile network on security grounds. Beijing says that mutual trust between...
UK bans China’s HUAWEI 5G tech, orders full removal by 2027
British telecoms companies will be banned from buying Huawei 5G components starting from the end of this year, the UK media secretary said. The firms also must get rid of all of their Huawei gear by 2027.
EU records surge in migrant channel crossings during Covid-19 lockdowns
The governments of France and the UK are looking at ways to stop people smuggling across the channel. Scores of people have been trying to make the trip over the last weekend, many on makeshift boats that all too often...
Huawei 5G kit must be removed from UK by 2027 – BBC News
The UK’s mobile providers are being banned from buying new Huawei 5G equipment after 31 December, and they must also remove all the Chinese firm’s 5G kit from their networks by 2027. Digital Secretary Oliver...
Huawei banned from UK 5G networks in major government U-turn – BBC News
The UK has banned the Chinese company, Huawei, from its 5G networks, saying keeping the country secure has to be its top priority. It’s a major U-turn after the Prime Minister said in January that the firm could...
120,000 UK deaths in second Covid wave: scientists warn of worst-case scenario – BBC News
Scientists have warned that a second wave of coronavirus cases in the UK could result in 120,000 more deaths, in a worst-case scenario. The report says the virus is likely to be more dangerous in the winter because it...