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Tim Hortons to plan a major expansion in the UK
Oct 10, 2020Canadian fast food brand Tim Hortons is planning a major expansion in the UK, hoping to capitalise on increased demand for drive-through dining. Tim Hortons UK & Ireland said it hopes to open an outlet in... -
British Council organizes Study UK Virtual Fair in Bangladesh
Oct 10, 2020Due to COVID-19, the British Council is organising Study UK Virtual Fair on October 10, 2020. The virtual fair will be attended by numerous renowned universities from the UK along with prospective students from Bangladesh, Nepal,... -
UK helps reduce more than 30 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emission
Aug 23, 202031 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions were degraded globally in the last nine years as a result of UK intervention – the equivalent to taking 6.7 million cars off the road for a year –... -
UK Government added £5 million more of donations for coronavirus appeal after huge public response
Jul 26, 2020The UK Government is doubling its support to the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) Coronavirus Appeal, following a huge response from the British public, International Development Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan announced on 23 July. This increase of match... -
Wild bison are returning to the UK after thousands of years
Jul 11, 2020Wild bison are returning to the UK after nearly six thousand years. A small herd of endangered species will be released in Kent in the spring of 2022. In addition to a 1 million pound project... -
Chinese ambassador warns UK over Hong Kong interference
Jul 6, 2020China has warned the United Kingdom (UK) not to intervene with Hong Kong following the imposition of new national security law, as one pro-democracy campaigner asked for international support. Chinese Ambassador Liu Xiaoming stated the UK’s... -
Bangladeshi descent Dr. Farzana Hussain named as a face of NHS
Jul 5, 2020British-Bangladeshi doctor Dr. Farzana Hussain becomes the face of NHS. Dr. Farzana is among 12 Covid-19 frontline workers photographed for a portrait series to mark the anniversary of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS). Dr Farzana,... -
UK pledges support for Syrians facing twin threat of conflict and coronavirus
Jul 2, 2020The UK will provide life-saving assistance to Syrians affected by their country’s ongoing conflict and the potentially devastating impact of coronavirus (COVID-19), International Development Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan announced at the ‘Supporting the Future of Syria and... -
The UK commits to helping Bangladesh, Rohingyas amid pandemic
Jun 24, 2020The United Kingdom (UK) now reiterated its commitment to give support to Bangladesh and forcibly displaced Rohingyas, sheltered in the country in this unique crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Coronavirus is the biggest public health... -
UK PM Boris Johnson announces merger of DFID and FCO
Jun 18, 2020UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that DFID and the FCO will merge, combining development and diplomacy in one new department that serves together Britain’s international effort. Work will start promptly on the merger. The...
