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Uefa and PL condemn breakaway plan
18/04/2021
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Uefa and the Premier League have strongly condemned 12 major European clubs, including the 'big six' from England, signing up to a breakaway European Super League.
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Ocado in self-driving vans push with £10m stake in Oxbotica
16/04/2021
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The online grocery retailer has teamed up with Oxford self-driving firm Oxbotica.
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Covid in Scotland: What rules are changing, and when?
16/04/2021
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As further restrictions are relaxed to ease us out of lockdown, what rules are changing and when?
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James Dyson says Brexit has given him 'freedom'
14/04/2021
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Sir James Dyson defends moving his firm's headquarters to Singapore and says Dyson is a British firm.
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Heathrow says airport queues are becoming 'untenable'
14/04/2021
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The airport says some travellers are facing waits of up to six hours.
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Covid: People 45 or over in England invited to book vaccine
13/04/2021
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It comes after all over-50s and those in high-risk groups in the UK have been offered a first dose.
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UK exports to EU rebound partially after January's slump
13/04/2021
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Despite the improvement, exports still remain below 2020 levels, the UK statistics body says.
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Unions criticise 'miserly' 50p rise in statutory sick pay
06/04/2021
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SSP increases from £95.85 to £96.35 a week in April, but unions say it is too little to live on.
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Every customer must sign in when pubs reopen
01/04/2021
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New rules to help venues reopen outdoors safely this month have sparked anger from industry groups.
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A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'
31/03/2021
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Those who fly more should be taxed more, and air miles incentives should be banned, campaigners say.
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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: What might a third wave look like?
26/03/2021
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1,163
Restrictions are easing, but with parts of Europe seeing rising infections, should the UK be worried?
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Covid-19: More than 6,000 'lives saved by vaccine programme'
25/03/2021
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The estimate for England comes as the over-50s are urged to book a jab in the coming days.
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Fifth of students 'poorly prepared for university'
25/03/2021
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Two in five students say they would have made better choices if they had had better advice, Ucas finds.
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Coronavirus: EU and UK try to end row with 'win-win' on vaccines
24/03/2021
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After weeks of tension over Covid vaccine supplies, the two sides now say they are working together.
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John Lewis to permanently close eight more shops
24/03/2021
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The move puts 1,465 jobs at risk and means it has axed a third of its stores in less than a year.
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Covid: UK marks one year since the first lockdown
23/03/2021
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The Queen reflects on the "grief and loss felt by so many" as the country holds a minute's silence.
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Coronavirus vaccines: PM to telephone EU leaders in bid to stop export ban being imposed
22/03/2021
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EU leaders will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to discuss the fate of vaccines made on the continent.
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Impressive Ireland thump dismal England
20/03/2021
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Ireland produce an outstanding display to overcome an ill-disciplined England 32-18 in the Six Nations despite Bundee Aki's red card.
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Covid: UK death rate 'no longer Europe's worst' by winter
19/03/2021
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Six other countries were worse affected during the second wave of the pandemic, according to ONS figures.
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Backlash grows against cut to electric car grants
19/03/2021
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3,056
A government decision to reduce subsidies is criticised by the motor industry and UK businesses.
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AstraZeneca: UK and EU clot reviews confirm safety of vaccine
18/03/2021
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Regulators give reassurance and advice on rare blood clot symptoms, such as headache lasting days.
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BBC to move key jobs and programmes out of London
18/03/2021
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The corporation is expanding out of the capital to "ensure every household gets value from the BBC".
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Covid: EU plans rollout of travel certificate before summer
17/03/2021
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It will permit travel by those vaccinated, or who have tested negative or recently recovered.
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Sturgeon to set out dates for easing Scotland's lockdown rules
16/03/2021
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The Scottish first minister is to set out proposed dates for the easing of Covid-19 restrictions at Holyrood.
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Ministers frustrated with PM's 'mistakes' ahead of Covid second wave
15/03/2021
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Senior figures tell the BBC Boris Johnson should have been tougher in the autumn to prevent more deaths.
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Oscars nominations 2021: Brits, diversity and female directors rewarded
15/03/2021
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It is also a record year for diversity in the acting nominations and for female directors.
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Covid: Hairdressers reopen in Wales as lockdown eases
15/03/2021
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One salon owners says some of her clients burst into tears on being told they were reopening.
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Wales eye Grand Slam after Italy rout
13/03/2021
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Wales score seven tries against Italy in Rome to set up a Grand Slam chance against France in Paris next weekend.
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Cumbria coal mine: Public inquiry after government U-turn
12/03/2021
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Ministers say "increased" controversy over the Cumbria mine means a public inquiry is needed.
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Covid-19: NHS waits at record high as second wave hits care
11/03/2021
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Scale of cancelled treatments is revealed with hospitals facing 'dire' backlog after Covid surge.
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Heathrow says airport border queues at 'unacceptable level'
10/03/2021
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The airport regularly sees queuing times of three hours and on occasion six hours, an executive says.
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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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Budget 2021: Funding for Tory-held towns 'looks fishy,' says Starmer
04/03/2021
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But Prime Minister Boris Johnson defends allocations from the Towns Fund as "completely impartial".
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US suspends tariffs on single malt Scotch whisky
04/03/2021
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Tariffs on UK cheese and cashmere will also be lifted as the countries try to resolve an old trade row.
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Budget 2021: Rishi Sunak warns tax rises to follow spending spree
03/03/2021
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The UK economy is expected to recover six months faster than expected from the pandemic, the chancellor says.
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Covid: Oxford vaccine does protect older people, Europe told
03/03/2021
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A single dose of the Pfizer or Oxford vaccine cuts hospital admissions of older people by about 80%.
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BBC Three will return to TV screens after six-year break
02/03/2021
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The channel will make a comeback, after scoring hits with Normal People and Fleabag online.
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Sir Keir Starmer's critics in Labour become increasingly vocal
02/03/2021
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The Labour leader is not being strident enough in opposition, two ex-shadow ministers say.
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Age not job prioritised in second phase of Covid jab rollout
26/02/2021
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Over-40s will be first in line from mid-April after the top nine priority groups receive one dose.
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Apple buys a company every three to four weeks
24/02/2021
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The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed.
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Under-25s hit worst as unemployment rises again
23/02/2021
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UK unemployment has risen to 5.1% - its highest level in almost five years, official figures show.
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10,000 fans could return to stadiums by May
23/02/2021
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Up to 10,000 fans could be back in stadiums by mid-May as part of the government's plans to move England out of lockdown.
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Covid vaccines - 'spectacular' impact on serious illness
22/02/2021
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First evidence from the UK's vaccine programme shows a reduction in hospital admissions in Scotland.
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Covid vaccines: Boris Johnson pledges surplus to poorer countries at G7
19/02/2021
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Boris Johnson is encouraging other rich countries to donate vaccine doses at a virtual G7 meeting.
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Ford to go all-electric in Europe by 2030
17/02/2021
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By the middle of 2026, all its cars will be available as electric or hybrid models, it said.
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Hospital waiting list 'may double to 10m by April'
17/02/2021
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There could be a surge in demand from delayed referrals and delays to treatment, a think tank warns.
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Pound hits three-year high on vaccination hopes
15/02/2021
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Sterling rises above $1.39 as the vaccine programme raises hopes that lockdown can be eased.
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Wetherspoons calls for pubs to reopen 'to save jobs'
15/02/2021
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The chairman of the chain is calling for pubs to reopen at the same time as non-essential shops.
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Wales edge out 14-man Scots in thriller
13/02/2021
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Wales edge out 14-man Scotland in a mesmeric thriller at Murrayfield to maintain their 100% start to their Six Nations campaign.
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Temperature of -23C in Braemar is UK's lowest in 25 years
11/02/2021
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The Met Office says Braemar in Aberdeenshire recorded the coldest night since December 1995.
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Covid: WHO backs Oxford vaccine 'even if variants present'
10/02/2021
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Its use in people over 65 as well as in countries where variants are circulating is recommended.
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Covid: Care home staff without PPE at start of pandemic - MPs
10/02/2021
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MPs say care homes received a fraction of the PPE needed compared with the health service.
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Travel disruption as temperatures plunge to -16.7C
09/02/2021
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Parts of Scotland are affected by heavy snowfall as temperature hits 11-year low.
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Grocery shopping has changed for good, says Ocado
09/02/2021
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The online supermarket says the Covid pandemic has permanently changed the grocery landscape worldwide.
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'Scotland played in the same way as the best teams in the world'
07/02/2021
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Matt Dawson says their first win at Twickenham since 1983 was the most complete and authoritative Scotland performance he has seen in his life.
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UK weather: 'Beast from the East Two' to bring snow, ice and floods
06/02/2021
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The cold snap will not be as extreme as in 2018, forecasters say, but will cause disruption this weekend.
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Covid: All over-50s in UK to be offered vaccine by May
05/02/2021
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Nearly 11 million people have already received a first jab against coronavirus.
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Covid: Local elections to go ahead in England
05/02/2021
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Measures include asking voters to bring pens - but some councils fear it will be too difficult to organise.
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Bank of England: Economy to rebound strongly due to vaccine
04/02/2021
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High Street banks are also told to prepare for the possibility that interest rates could fall below zero.
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Covid: Don't ease lockdown restrictions too soon - Starmer
04/02/2021
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The Labour leader urges the PM not to repeat "the mistakes of last time," amid Tory calls for easing.
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Covid: 'Not practical' to close UK borders, says Boris Johnson
03/02/2021
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer wants tougher restrictions to prevent new coronavirus variants coming in.
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Buy now, pay later firms such as Klarna face stricter controls
02/02/2021
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The financial regulator says it would be easy for customers to build up unseen debts of £1,000.
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Covid: Boris Johnson 'optimistic' about summer holiday prospects
01/02/2021
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The PM says it relies on factors such as the vaccine rollout going well and Covid cases coming down.
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Covid: EU-AstraZeneca disputed vaccine contract made public
29/01/2021
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The European Commission argues the drug-maker is failing to fulfil its promises on the Covid jab.
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No changes to Scottish income tax rates in budget
28/01/2021
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Finance Secretary Kate Forbes says she wants to provide "stability and certainty" for people and businesses.
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Boris Johnson says independence debate 'irrelevant' to most Scots
28/01/2021
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Boris Johnson says most people in Scotland are focused on defeating Covid rather than another referendum.
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Covid: Scotland 'could go further' on quarantine rules
27/01/2021
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Nicola Sturgeon says she is concerned the UK's travel restrictions will not go far enough.
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Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency'
27/01/2021
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More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change.
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Coronavirus: Vaccine supply fears grow amid EU export threat
26/01/2021
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The EU calls for "fair" distribution after vaccine companies cut back on pledged supplies.
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Mastercard to push up fees for UK purchases from EU
25/01/2021
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The move sparks concerns that customers could see prices rise if merchants pass on the higher cost.
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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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Glastonbury 2021: Festival axed 'with great regret'
21/01/2021
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The Worthy Farm event has been scrapped for a second year running due to the global pandemic.
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Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of England
20/01/2021
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Police in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire say they are expecting flooding in their regions.
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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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Covid vaccine: Health minister denies jabs being held back
18/01/2021
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Earlier the first minister said he did not want vaccinators "standing around with nothing to do".
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Brexit: Fishing firms hold London protest over disruption
18/01/2021
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Boris Johnson promises £23m in compensation for exporters which have lost orders due to delays.
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UK weather: Snow and ice warnings for England and Scotland
15/01/2021
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Some areas could see freezing temperatures and 5-10cm of snow on Saturday, the Met Office says.
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Primark refuses to go online despite £1bn lockdown loss
14/01/2021
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The retailer insists it has no plans to move online, despite warning shop closures could cost it £1bn.
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Covid-19: Surge leaves key hospital services 'in crisis'
14/01/2021
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England's cancer, critical care, A&E and routine treatments all hit as hospitals accommodate virus patients.
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Morrisons to be first UK supermarket to pay minimum £10 an hour
13/01/2021
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Rival supermarkets defend their pay, with Asda saying looking at hourly rates does not tell the whole story.
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Covid in Scotland: Tightening of lockdown rules announced
13/01/2021
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Restrictions around takeaway food and click-and-collect services in Scotland are to be toughened.
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GCSE and A-level pupils could sit mini exams to aid grading
13/01/2021
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Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said this would help teachers to decide "deserved grades".
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Covid-19: Rule-breakers 'increasingly likely' to be fined - Cressida Dick
12/01/2021
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People are still holding house parties, raves and gambling gatherings, the UK's most senior police officer says.
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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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BBC Bitesize to be free for BT and EE customers
11/01/2021
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704
The content will not count in a mobile data allowance to help keep costs of online learning down.
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Brexit: M&S temporarily cuts hundreds of products in NI
08/01/2021
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11,810
Criticism of new Brexit trade rules is growing as firms warn of more bureaucracy, higher costs and delays.
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Covid-19: Vaccine rollout widens as hospital pressure rises
07/01/2021
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GPs in England receive doses of the Oxford Covid jab as medics warn of "stretched" wards.
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Covid: Half of patients at some hospitals have virus
07/01/2021
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More than half the patients at some hospitals have the virus, forcing other care to be cut back.
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FTSE 100 chief executives 'earn average salary within 3 days'
06/01/2021
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FTSE 100 chiefs will by Wednesday have earned more this year than the average worker's annual wage.
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BBC to put lessons on TV during lockdown
05/01/2021
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BBC Two and CBBC will show content for primary and secondary pupils to watch without the internet.
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UK 'cannot duck' post-Covid inequalities, report warns
05/01/2021
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A growing divide over education, jobs, and ethnicity threaten the fabric of society, says Nobel laureate's study.
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EU firms refuse UK deliveries over Brexit tax changes
04/01/2021
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8,377
Some EU specialist firms stop delivering to the UK because of tax changes that took effect on 1 January.
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Covid in Scotland: First doses of Oxford vaccine administered
04/01/2021
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The Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine programme is being rolled out less than a week after it became the second approved in the UK.
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Covid: 'No question' restrictions will be tightened, says Boris Johnson
04/01/2021
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Boris Johnson warns of "tough" weeks ahead, as coronavirus infection rates continue to surge.
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Brexit: Johnson hails UK's 'freedom' moment as EU era draws to close
31/12/2020
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The government insists borders systems will cope when changes to trade and travel kick in at 11pm.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson hails free trade deal with EU
24/12/2020
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The deal between the UK and EU ends months of arguments over business rules and fishing rights.
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Tesco puts buying caps on several products
22/12/2020
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The move by Britain's biggest supermarket comes amid shortage fears due to disruption at UK ports.
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Christmas star: Jupiter and Saturn align in the night sky
22/12/2020
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828
Jupiter and Saturn - the Solar System's largest planets - have crossed paths in the night sky.
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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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Chancellor Rishi Sunak reveals date of next Budget
17/12/2020
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466
The Budget had been set to happen in Autumn 2020 but was ditched due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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EU reveals plan to regulate Big Tech
15/12/2020
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Facebook, Google and others face yearly checks and limits on what they can do with users' data.
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Covid: Christmas coronavirus rules easing 'makes no sense'
14/12/2020
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Front-line staff warn relaxing rules for the festive period is not a "luxury" the NHS can afford.
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Brexit: No-deal navy threat 'irresponsible', says Tobias Ellwood
12/12/2020
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A senior Conservative says deploying gunboats to patrol UK waters after 31 December is "undignified".
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'Not enough' climate ambition shown by leaders
12/12/2020
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UK minister Alok Sharma says world leaders are failing to show the necessary level of ambition.
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Brexit: UK-EU talks continue as Navy boats put on standby
12/12/2020
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Four Navy boats get ready to patrol UK fishing waters in event of no deal, as negotiations resume.
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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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Tesco: Brexit 'could see people choose cheddar over brie'
09/12/2020
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The chairman of Tesco says price rises related to Brexit could change what people choose to eat.
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Dune and Matrix 4 streaming plan prompts urgent talks from AMC cinemas
04/12/2020
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441
Odeon owner AMC is alarmed by Warner Bros' plan to stream films in US as soon as they hit cinemas.
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Covid-19: UK surpasses 60,000 deaths
03/12/2020
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Only the US, Brazil, India and Mexico have recorded more coronavirus deaths than the UK.
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Climate change: 2020 set to be one of the three warmest years on record
02/12/2020
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Provisional figures indicate that 2020 will be one of the hottest in a record dating back to 1850.
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SNP conference: £500 'thank you' payment for healthcare staff
30/11/2020
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Nicola Sturgeon says the one-off cash payment is to thank health staff for their "extraordinary service".
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R number for UK below 1 for first time since August
27/11/2020
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Scientific advisers to the government estimate the coronavirus epidemic is no longer growing.
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Covid in Scotland: Eight-person limit for Christmas bubbles
26/11/2020
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Government guidance says the bubbles should contain a maximum of eight people over the age of 11.
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Over-55s growing less satisfied with the BBC, Ofcom says
25/11/2020
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Satisfaction with the BBC among its most loyal audiences is showing "signs of waning", Ofcom says.
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Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown on BBC Christmas TV line-up
24/11/2020
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Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown's Boys are among the shows in the festive schedule.
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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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