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UK: Johnson fights for his premiership after MP defects to Labour

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has again told Parliament he would not resign over the so-called “partygate” scandal. Johnson faced a barrage of ridicule and demands to stop telling lies. He urged everyone to wait for the outcome of an inquiry into parties at his Downing Street home during coronavirus lockdowns. Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from London. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #UK #BorisJohnson

Barbados becomes republic after ending ties to British monarchy

The Caribbean island-nation of Barbados is now a republic after ending its ties with the British monarchy. Sandra Mason has been sworn in as president, replacing Queen Elizabeth as head of state. Al Jazeera’s Lucia Newman was at the festivities in Bridgetown, Barbados. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Barbados #UK

‘Up to 90 percent’ of UK petrol pumps dry amid panic buying

The UK government says it’s working to ensure fuel supply issues are resolved, following days of long queues at petrol stations, with many forced to close. Pressure is on the government to solve the problem as tension increases and polls suggest voters believe the government is mishandling the crisis. There have been reports the army may be brought in to drive tankers, because of a shortage of drivers. Al Jazeera’s Andrew Simmons reports from London. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

UK supply chain crisis leads to worst food shortages since 1970s

The UK is in the grip of a supply chain crisis. It has led to record inflation and the worst shortages of food and basic supplies since the 1970s. It is complicated by factors like a fall in the number of heavy goods vehicle drivers, Brexit, the climate crisis and a global economy struggling to emerge from the pandemic. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull has more from London. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #UKFoodCrisis #IUKSupplyChain #AljazeeraEnglish

UK sailing its largest warship amid South China Sea tensions

The United Kingdom has moved its largest warship, and a number of other ships, to the South China Sea. London has said it is focusing on the region amid increased Chinese activity in disputed waters. Experts said that China, which has shadowed the British fleet with ships of its own, considers the UK’s Carrier Strike Group’s presence to be unfriendly, but the warships have thus far steered clear of islands claimed by China. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu has more from Beijing. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Kabul overwhelmed by internally displaced

Kabul is facing an increasing humanitarian crisis as thousands of people stream into the city to escape violence elsewhere. Al Jazeera’s Rob McBride reports from Kabul, Afghanistan. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Afghanistan #Taliban

UK, Russia escalate war of words over Black Sea warship incident

Russia has warned it will target foreign warships that test its territorial claims in waters off Crimea. It follows a tense confrontation in the Black Sea on Wednesday. The Kremlin says it fired warning shots at a British warship that entered its waters. The United Kingdom insists it was acting legally. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Russia #UnitedKingdom #BlackSea #Warships

Post-Brexit, new export paperwork affect UK businesses

0 After a long quiet period, the United Kingdom’s seaports to France and Belgium are expected to get back to normal this week. But businesses are watching anxiously, having to battle through new export paperwork brought in after Brexit. For some, it may mean saying farewell to their biggest market. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull reports from Dover, in Kent. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #UK #Brexit

Despite COVID ban on UK travel ending, truck drivers still stuck

0 Thousands of truck drivers stranded at the English port of Dover are struggling to get coronavirus tests, so they can cross into France and get home in time for Christmas. On Wednesday, French authorities eased a ban on arrivals from the UK, where a more contagious form of COVID-19 has been spreading. But the drivers say the situation has been badly handled. Al Jazeera’s Paul Brennan reports from Dover, the UK. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Dover #COVID19