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Paulette Wilson, Windrush generation campaigner, dies at 64

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, May 7, 2020 file photo, a construction worker passes a sign thanking the NHS in London, as the country in is lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The British economy grew by far less than anticipated during May, dampening hopes that the recovery from what is set to be one of the country’s deepest recessions in centuries will be rapid. The Office for National Statistics said Tuesday, July 14, 2020, that the economy grew by 1.8% in May from the previous month after some easing of the lockdown, such as encouraging those in construction or manufacturing to return to work. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

UK job losses set to rise sharply as numbers on payroll sink

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press

Owner Are Kjetil Kolltveit from Norway places markers for social distancing on the front of the bar at the Chandos Arms pub in London, Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Asking people in English pubs to keep their distance is going to be tough after they’ve had a few of their favorite tipples. Pub managers will have to be resourceful come Saturday, July 4, 2020, when they and other parts of the hospitality industry in England open their doors to customers for the first time since March 20, provided they meet COVID safety requirements. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

English pubs are reopening — they won’t be the same

By Pan Pylas - Associated Press

This image provided by the National Archives shows the 19th century engraving &quot;Drafting the Declaration of Independence in 1776, 1859&quot; by Alonzo Chappel which depicts of the the committee chosen to draft a declaration of independence. The five members are, from left, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Philip Livingston and Roger Sherman. One of the nation’s founding fathers -- but never president -- Franklin was born to a soapmaker and earned his wealth as printer, publisher and inventor. (Alonzo Chappel/National Archives via AP)

Revolutionary spirit of individual liberty with minimal government embraced America in 1776

By Andrew P. Napolitano

A worker for Leicester City Council disinfects public toilets in Leicester, England, Monday June 29, 2020. The central England city of Leicester is waiting to find out if lockdown restrictions will be extended as a result of a spike in coronavirus infections. (Joe Giddens/PA via AP)

UK city of Leicester sees lockdown tightened on virus spike

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 file photo England's Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring his side's fourth goal during the Euro 2020 group A qualifying soccer match between England and Montenegro at Wembley stadium in London. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson made an abrupt about-face Tuesday June 16, 2020 and agreed to keep funding meals for needy pupils over the summer holidays, after a campaign headed by young soccer star Marcus Rashford. The Manchester United and England player has been pressing the government not to stop a meal voucher program at the end of the school term in July. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)

Analysis: Attempt to shame Premier League players backfired

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, lorries leave after disembarking a ferry as others wait to board on the morning after Brexit took place at the Port of Dover in Dover, England. The British government is expected to water down plans for full border checks on goods coming from the European Union amid economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, according to new reports Friday June 12, 2020, Michael Gove, the minister in charge of Brexit preparations, will announce a more “pragmatic and flexible” approach to imports. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)

UK delays post-Brexit border checks as virus slams economy

By JILL LAWLESS and SAMUEL PETREQUIN - Associated Press

Passengers wait at a bus stop with a sign advising travellers to wear a face covering whilst travelling, in London, Friday, June 5, 2020. It will become compulsory to wear face coverings whilst using public transport in England from Monday June 15. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

UK’s official virus-related death toll surpasses 40,000

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press

Social distancing guidelines on the floor by train departure information screens to help stop the spread of coronavirus in Waterloo station, London, Thursday, June 4, 2020. Waterloo station, which is wide recognised as the busiest train station in Britain, is still much quieter than normal as most commuters are working from home and not commuting into central London offices. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Face coverings to be mandated on public transport in England

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press

Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson's senior aid Dominic Cummings leaves his home, in London, Saturday May 23, 2020. The British government faced accusations of hypocrisy on Saturday after the revelation that Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s top adviser Cummings, traveled more than 250 miles (400 kms) to his parents’ house during a nationwide lockdown while he was showing coronavirus symptoms. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)

British leader’s aide denies 250-mile trip broke virus rules

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

An image of Florence Nightingale is projected on the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London, on International Nurses Day and to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of the nurse, Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Historians have praised Florence Nightingale on the 200th anniversary of her birth, and said her legacy has &quot;never been more relevant&quot; amid the coronavirus pandemic. Staff at the Florence Nightingale Museum in Westminster said her key nursing values – which focused on maintaining good hygiene, regularly washing hands and carrying out evidence-based practices – have been widely echoed over the past months. (Jonathan Brady/PA via AP)

U.K. on course for ‘significant’ recession after March slump

By Pan Pylas - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, May 6, 2018 file photo, the English Premier League trophy is displayed on the pitch prior to the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at Etihad stadium in Manchester, England. Steve Parish, the chairman of Crystal Palace, says the Premier League could face years of legal challenges if this season is not completed due to the coronavirus pandemic. (AP Photo/Rui Vieira, File)

EPL mulls early end even as gov’t clears path to resuming

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Members of the clinical staff wearing Personal Protective Equipment PPE care for a patient with coronavirus in the intensive care unit at the Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge, England, Tuesday May 5, 2020. (Neil Hall/Pool via AP)

UK overtakes Italy with most official virus deaths in Europe

By PAN PYLAS and JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Illustration on the loss of rights in America by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

In COVID-19 America, freedom is a privilege subject to government permission slips

By Andrew P. Napolitano

FILE - In this April 9, 2020, file photo, Gates stand locked outside the closed Manchester City Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, northern England, as the English Premier League soccer season has been suspended due to coronavirus. With no games being played, recent sports headlines have centered around hopes and dreams — namely, the uncharted path leagues and teams must navigate to return to competition in the wake of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Jon Super, File)

After ‘damaging’ delay to stop sports, UK tries to restart

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press

Members of the public and hospital staff react outside the Royal Derby Hospital during Thursday's nationwide Clap for Carers initiative to recognise and support workers and carers fighting the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, in Derby, England, Thursday April 23, 2020. The highly contagious COVID-19 coronavirus has impacted on nations around the globe, many imposing self isolation and exercising social distancing when people move from their homes. (Joe Giddens / PA via AP)

No more today: UK’s new testing site closes for applications

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press

Doctor Meenal Viz holds a banner as she protests outside Downing Street in London, as the country is in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, Sunday, April 19, 2020. The doctor who is pregnant protested about the lack of PPE and protection for NHS health workers. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Reverence for Britain’s NHS complicates supply shortages

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

Boris Johnson, centre left, holds his first Cabinet meeting as Britain's prime minister on Thursday, July 25, 2019, pledging to break the Brexit impasse that brought down predecessor Theresa May. Cabinet members, from left, Esther McVey, James Cleverly, Alun Cairns, and at right Minister for the Cabinet Office Oliver Dowden. (Aaron Chown/Pool via AP)

Britain to review handling of coronavirus outbreak after crisis passes: culture minister

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Shoppers wear face masks to protect against the coronavirus outbreak as they do their weekend shopping at a supermarket in London, Friday, April 17, 2020. The highly contagious COVID-19 coronavirus has impacted on nations around the globe, many imposing self isolation and exercising social distancing when people move from their homes.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Experts take UK to task over late virus testing, death rate

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

A man with a protective face mask passes taped off benches that should help people to keep their social distance during the coronavirus lockdown in London, Friday, April 17, 2020. The highly contagious COVID-19 coronavirus has impacted on nations around the globe, many imposing self isolation and exercising social distancing when people move from their homes.(AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

UK broadens two key schemes to limit lockdown’s economic hit

By PAN PYLAS - Associated Press