Frank Langfitt
Stories
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Health
1 In 5 Adults In England Think The Coronavirus Is A Hoax
Oxford research has found conspiracy theories about the virus gaining ground.
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World
How The Coronavirus Has Strained U.K.-China Ties
Political analysts say China's growing assertiveness and its recent coronavirus disinformation campaign have soured relations and encouraged the British government to reconsider its China policy.
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World
Boris Johnson Faces Criticism For The Late Coronavirus Response
Britain now has the second-worst death rate for COVID-19 in the world. Some critics blame Prime Minister Boris Johnson for his late response and policy missteps.
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World
Johnson Outlines Plans For Phased Reopening Of Britain's Economy
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has dropped the message to stay at home in England and outlined a road map for exiting the lockdown. But leaders in the rest of the U.K. disagree with him.
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Europe
As U.K. Grapples With Pandemic, Some British Leaders Invoke Spirit Of WWII
The U.K. government is invoking the spirit that helped win WWII as a way of motivating people to fight the coronavirus. Critics say it's an effort to distract from ministerial mistakes.
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Food
An English Brewery Offers Free Beer In Exchange For Donating To Health Workers
The company in Alnwick, northeastern England, gives away beer on Fridays, so far raising close to $600 for the National Health Service.
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U.K. Boris Johnson Prime Minister Returns To Work
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson returned to work after his recovery from COVID-19. He urged the country to adhere to the lockdown and be patient.
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Health
5G Conspiracy Theories Trigger Attacks On Cellphone Towers
Dozens of cellphone towers and equipment boxes have been set aflame in Britain, apparently by people who believe 5G technology is helping to spread the coronavirus.
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Health
Boris Johnson Released From London Hospital
The British prime minister, who spent multiple nights in an intensive care unit with COVID-19, thanked the National Health Service for saving his life.
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World
Public Concern Over Government-Enforced Coronavirus Containment
As the coronavirus spreads, there is growing public concern over some of the methods being used by governments to enforce containment methods.