• Why absence could make your heart go longer
  
  Britain is seeing a gradual shift towards so-called remote medicine, where patients are supervised round the clock by high-tech implants or devices while at home.
  Daily Mail.  Tue, 29 Sep 2020 01:45:10 +0100.
• Cyberattack hobbles major US/UK hospital chain
  
  Computer systems across a major hospital chain operating in the US and Britain were down on Monday (US time) due to what the company termed an unspecified technology "security issue".Universal Health Services Inc (UHS), which ...
  New Zealand Herald.  Tue, 29 Sep 2020 12:19:26 +1200.
• Uber can continue operating in London, judge rules
  
  After a battle with transportation regulators, the ride-hailing firm was granted an 18-month license.
  Adam Satariano.  New York Times.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 18:08:22 +0000.
• Business groups pile pressure on Shapps over airport testing
  
  The government is facing renewed pressure from some of Britain’s biggest most influential business groups to introduce an immediate coronavirus airport testing regime or risk losing “the vision of a Global Britain”.
  Sky News.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 17:12:00 +0100.
• Uber wins appeal for new operating licence in London
  
  US-based company successfully overturns transport authority's refusal to renew its licence over safety concerns.
  Al Jazeera.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:21:54 +0000.
• Uber spared from London ban despite 'historical failings'
  
  The firm gets a new licence to work in the capital after a court says it has addressed safety issues.
  BBC News.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:53:51 GMT.
• Sri Lanka Returns Hazardous Waste to Britain
  
  Sri Lanka says shipments violate international, EU regulations.
  Voice of America.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 04:01:29 -0400.
• The Latest: England fines those who fail to self-isolate
  
  LONDON - People across England face tough new fines if they fail to self isolate after testing positive for COVID-19. ...
  The Associated Press.  Washington Times.  Mon, 28 Sep 2020 00:55:23 -0400.
• British ministers prepare for social lockdown in northern Britain, London: The Times
  
  Under the new lockdown measures being considered, all pubs, restaurants and bars would be ordered to shut for two weeks initially, the report said. ...
  Yahoo.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 18:28:10 -0400.
• Croydon police station shooting suspect named
  
  Louis De Zoysa remains critically ill in hospital after the shooting in south London on Friday.
  BBC News.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 16:14:55 GMT.
• Prince Charles warns virus may devastate students' futures
  
  Prince Charles has warned that up to 1 million young people in Britain may need “urgent help’’ to protect their futures from the ravages of the COVID-19 pandemic
  Via Ap News Wire.  The Independent.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 14:13:01 GMT.
• UK police arrest 10 at anti-lockdown London protest
  
  British police arrested 10 people at an anti-lockdown demonstration in central London on Saturday and four officers were hurt during scuffles, they said.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sun, 27 Sep 2020 03:45:10 +1000.
• University professor in London calls Israel a 'Western virus'
  
  The statement was made during a debate held by the Islamic Human Rights Commission, a body that in the past has faced criticism from Jewish groups.
  Jerusalem Post.  Sat, 26 Sep 2020 11:56:33 GMT.
• 5 Ways To Strengthen Your Restaurant Business During Covid-19
  
  Marissa Hermer, former star of Bravo's Ladies of London and highly respected owner of Los Angeles-based restaurant duo Olivetta and The Draycott shares five way on to pivot your food and beverage business in the midst of Covid-19.
  By Nj Falk, Contributor.  Forbes.  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:27:12 -0400.
• Novavax Begins Phase III Study on Coronavirus Vaccine in the UK
  
  Novavax (NVAX) starts a phase III efficacy study on its COVID-19 vaccine candidate NVX-CoV2373 in the United Kingdom. Stock rises in after-hours trading.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 12:19:00 GMT.
• EU Commission appeals after losing Apple $15B tax case
  
  LONDON (AP) - The European Commission said Friday it is appealing a court decision that Apple doesn't have to repay 13 billion euros ($15 billion) in back taxes to Ireland. The appeal comes after the U.S. ...
  Washington Times.  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 07:00:54 -0400.
• London officer shot dead while detaining suspect at station
  
  A British police officer was shot dead inside a London police station early Friday while detaining a suspect, who also sustained a gunshot wound.
  Fox News.  Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:51:53 GMT.
• Powerful Vatican Cardinal Angelo Becciu resigns amid financial scandal
  
  His resignation comes after a financial scandal involving the Vatican's investment in a London real estate deal that lost millions of euros in fees.
  Ap.  ABC News.  Thu, 24 Sep 2020 21:27:21 +0000.
• U.S., U.K., Canada May Soon Announce Sanctions On Belarusian Officials: Report
  
  The United States, Britain, and Canada could soon impose sanctions on Belarusian officials for their violent crackdown on protesters following a presidential election widely viewed to have been rigged.
  Radio Liberty.  Thu, 24 Sep 2020 16:14:21 +0000.
• United Nations, Britain to co-host climate summit in December
  
  The United Nations and Britain will co-host a global climate summit on December 12, the fifth anniversary of the landmark Paris Agreement, the world body said Wednesday.
  News Wires.  France 24.  Thu, 24 Sep 2020 00:07:26 GMT.

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