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Mobile phones should be banned in schools - Gavin Williamson
07/04/2021
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Phones should not be used or seen during the school day, the education secretary says.
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Test travel regime must be easy and cheap, says PM
06/04/2021
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It comes after airlines criticised plans to make travellers pay for pre and post-travel testing.
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Biden administration threatens tariffs on UK goods in 'tech tax' row
29/03/2021
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Ceramics, make-up and furniture could be hit amid a row over a new UK tax on tech firms.
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Covid vaccine: AstraZeneca updates US vaccine efficacy results
25/03/2021
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The vaccine-maker slightly amends its efficacy rates as it awaits US regulatory approval.
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Santander to close more than 100 branches
25/03/2021
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The bank says 840 staff will be affected by the decision although it will try to offer them roles elsewhere.
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Gigabit broadband: First areas to benefit announced
19/03/2021
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The government announces first stages of plans to get superfast broadband to the majority of UK homes.
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Brexit: UK delays border checks on EU goods into Great Britain
11/03/2021
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Ministers say the move will help firms after Covid - but Labour says it "smacks of ill-preparedness".
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BP staff set to work from home two days a week
08/03/2021
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The oil giant told staff last month that the new model will start for office-based staff this summer.
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Get used to fewer trains, says rail body
25/02/2021
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Around one in 10 rail services should be cut while passenger numbers remain low, says Network Rail.
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Co-op and Morrisons payment problems investigated
26/01/2021
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Supermarkets say card payment problems that led to long queues are resolved, but cause still unknown
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Covid: Quarantine hotel plan to be discussed by ministers
25/01/2021
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The requirement would apply to British nationals arriving in the UK from high-risk countries.
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Brexit: Nissan commits to keep making cars in Sunderland
22/01/2021
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The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.
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Universal credit: MPs urge PM to keep £20 benefit 'lifeline'
18/01/2021
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Pressure grows on PM after non-binding motion on universal credit top-up is passed by 278 votes.
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Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border
11/01/2021
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Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.
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Covid: Case for recalling MPs over emergency, says Sir Keir Starmer
21/12/2020
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The Labour leader also urges the PM to give daily updates, amid cross party calls for Parliament's return.
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'Just a few hours' left to agree Brexit trade deal, says Michel Barnier
18/12/2020
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Michel Barnier says it is now "the moment of truth", while Boris Johnson warns of "difficult" talks.
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School staff 'broken' by England's late Covid test plan
18/12/2020
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Last minute plans for mass testing in England's secondary schools to be run by teachers anger staff.
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Brexit: Trade talks in 'a serious situation' says Boris Johnson
17/12/2020
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The PM and the EU Commission head speak again by phone, and acknowledge differences remain.
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UK and US in talks over mini trade deal
17/12/2020
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US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs.
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Brexit: 'Narrow path' in view for trade deal - EU chief
16/12/2020
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The president of the EU Commission says the "next few days" will be decisive for trade negotiations.
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Heathrow wins court battle to build third runway
16/12/2020
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In a blow to campaigners, judges say ministers' decision to approve the runway was legitimate.
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Brexit: PM and EU say trade deal unlikely by Sunday
11/12/2020
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Boris Johnson urges Brussels to make a "big change" as the deadline set by the two sides approaches.
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Brexit: Supermarkets will get 'grace period' for NI food
09/12/2020
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The deal agreed by the UK and EU will give supermarkets time to adapt to deal with new Brexit checks.
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Honda pauses production after UK port woes
08/12/2020
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The Japanese carmaker temporarily stops production at its Swindon plant after UK ports congestion.
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Brexit: PM to meet EU chief in bid to save trade deal
08/12/2020
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The UK and EU say "significant differences" still remain as the leaders prepare to talk face-to-face.
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Brexit: Time running out as Brexit trade talks restart
04/12/2020
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The UK warns chances of a breakthrough are "receding", as it negotiates with the EU over business rules.
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Brexit: 'Prospect of breakthrough receding' in UK-EU talks
03/12/2020
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Talks continue, as a source tells the BBC that Brussels are "bringing new elements into the negotiation".
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Spending Review: Millions face cut in value of workplace pensions
25/11/2020
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Women and new retirees likely to be hit hardest by the planned change - but not before 2030.
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Spending Review: Chancellor outlines government spending plans
25/11/2020
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Rishi Sunak's spending review comes amid a difficult economic backdrop caused by the pandemic.
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EU ultimatum to UK over Brexit talks
10/09/2020
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Drop plans to rewrite withdrawal agreement by end of month or risk scuppering trade deal, UK is told.
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