Tobacco and Vapes Bill will also bars smoking and vaping in some outdoor spaces. File | Photo Credit: AP Legislation intended to ban today’s British children from ever legally being able to smoke began its journey through Parliament on Tuesday (November 5, 2024). The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will also bars smoking and vaping in … Read more
LONDON—The British government reversed course and joined other European countries in offering extended help to businesses in the face of a new surge in coronavirus cases. The announcement follows the imposition this week of a new set of restrictions on the U.K. economy because of the rise in Covid-19 cases, which has led some forecasters … Read more
LONDON—British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a series of new coronavirus restrictions for England, including earlier pub-closing times, as his government tries to quell a second wave of infections while avoiding another economically damaging nationwide lockdown. In an address to Parliament, Mr. Johnson unveiled both tightening and tougher enforcement of social-distancing rules, with fines of … Read more