Britain plans on banning the sale of new petrol and diesel heavy good vehicles from 2040 as part of a broader move towards achieving net zero emissions from all forms of transports. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government is seeking… Read More ›
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UK plans on capitalizing scientific breakthroughs for public good
In a statement the office of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said, he would lead a new initiative to capitalize on scientific and technological breakthroughs made in the country with the purpose of directing research into areas that will benefit… Read More ›
G7 agrees to coordinate approach on China more closely
Following the G7 summit in Britain, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said, leaders of the Group of Seven agreed to coordinate more closely in their response to the challenges posed by China. The approach of G7 countries towards China will… Read More ›
Australia, Germany sign bilateral trade agreement on hydrogen trade
In a significant development, Australia and Germany signed a bilateral partnership on hydrogen production and trade with the aim to facilitate renewable energy-based hydrogen supply chain between the two countries. German economy Minister Peter Altmaier along with German Education and… Read More ›
Britain-Australia trade deal could potentially be signed mid-June
On Thursday, Britain’s envoy to Australia said, both countries have held another round of talks towards a free trade deal. A trade agreement could potentially be signed between the two sometime in mid-June. Britain’s trade deal with Australia is one… Read More ›
Britain could levy carbon tax on imports from polluting industries
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is weighing options which includes a plan for imposing carbon tax on imports from polluting industries in am aim to protect British farmers from foreign rivals. The proposal which initially was targeted at heavy industry,… Read More ›
Despite China’s anti-Australia rhetoric, Beijing continues to be Australia’s biggest trading partner
Despite China’s anti-Australia rhetoric, ongoing trade between the two countries is evidence of the ongoing relationship, pointed out Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Beijing’s criticism of Australia is aimed at its domestic audience for political gains. While bilateral relationship between… Read More ›
UK cautiously reopens economy
Britain lifted a four month COVID-19 lockdown on Monday giving 65 million people a measure of freedom that was earlier curtailed by the Coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic which began in Wuhan, China in late 2020. The British will now be able… Read More ›
Second referendum a matter of when not if: Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon
In a development with potentially big consequences, Scottish leader Nicola Sturgeon has told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that a second referendum on independence was inevitable following a resounding election victory by her party. Johnson’s Conservative Party is strongly opposed… Read More ›
Australia-New Zealand quarantine free travel bubble to start on April 19
A quarantine-free travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand which is expected to start on April 19, is likely to be a world-first, said New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday. She went on to add, the conditions… Read More ›