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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce the easing of restrictions in England on Monday, as daily infections and deaths have dropped sharply, aided by one of the fastest vaccine rollouts in the world.
Measures effective from May 17 will include the reopening of indoor seating in pubs and restaurants.
People should also be able to meet in groups of up to 30 outdoors, while six people or two households can meet indoors.
The easing of restrictions will apply to England only, with the devolved governments of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales setting out their own rules.
Israeli investor and entrepreneur Erel Margalit met with French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire and leading technology and innovation figures at the Élysée Palace last week to establish Margalit Startup City Paris, which will function as an international innovation center that will help promote Paris as the international tech hub of Europe. The two agreed to create a package of incentives and benefits for Israeli startups and high tech entrepreneurs to choose France as their next high tech destination.
Cooperation between France and Israel is of strategic importance to the process of making Paris the international technological hub of Europe, especially after Covid-19. We intend to promote significant moves in taxation, and investment in technology as well as providing incentives and assistance for Israeli companies to build cooperation,” French Finance Minister Le Maire said.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s corruption trial continues as the PM attempts to form a new government following the March elections. He s accused of a range of crimes including.