Author: ISABELLA KWAI
In U.K., Concern Grows Over Vaccine Hesitancy Among Minority Groups
There are increasing calls to prioritize people of color, who have been harder hit by the coronavirus. But for some of them, a mistrust of the authorities has fed into anxieties about the shots’ safety.
‘Cannabis Factory’ Is Found in London’s Deserted Financial District
After reports of a strong smell in the area, which is largely empty because of lockdown restrictions, the police discovered more than 800 weed plants in a basement near the Bank of England.
Cargo Ship Sinks Near Turkey, Leaving at Least 3 Dead, Officials Say
Emergency workers saved half the 12-member crew after the vessel sank off the Black Sea coast, state media said, but bad weather hindered further rescue efforts.
Consumer Groups Target Amazon Prime’s Cancellation Process
A Norwegian group filed a complaint with regulators, saying Amazon had deliberately made it difficult to end memberships to its Prime service. Groups in Europe and the U.S. back the effort.
‘Unacceptable’ Food Packages for Poorer Children in England Prompt Outcry
Photos of the packages, which critics called meager and overpriced, circulated widely on social media, prompting the government to reinstate vouchers for parents to buy food, themselves.
Truck Jam Eases at U.K. Port Days After France Reopens Border
Even with new restrictions around the world to try to stop the transmission of a virus variant sweeping rapidly across Britain, the mutation has already spread to France, Spain and Japan.
With Pandemic Raging, London Homeless Shelter in Hotels for Awhile
Many homeless people in London will stay in hotels over the Christmas and New Year holidays, if not longer, through funding from charities and the government.
Trucks Stuck in U.K. After France Border Closure Begin Moving
France closed the border to help limit the spread of a coronavirus variant. With the border now reopened, testing thousands of drivers and clearing the backlog of freight will take some time.