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02/05/2017 11:33:13 | 01/03/2021 15:37:26 | 148,015 | 58,267 | 783 | 20,618 |
Covid: 'People are tired of working from home'
01/03/2021
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business
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2,436
Canary Wharf expects people to return to the office but may choose home working some of the time.
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PatC | 63 | 25 | 0 | 16 |
Coronavirus levels 'burning quite hot' in some of UK
26/02/2021
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health
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2,344
Infection rates are declining overall, but some regions are seeing a rise in cases.
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PatC | 322 | 156 | 1 | 19 |
UK Covid alert level drops as NHS threat 'recedes'
25/02/2021
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uk
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2,122
The move to the second-highest level means the NHS is no longer at imminent risk of being overwhelmed.
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PatC | 32 | 33 | 0 | 7 |
Primark gears up for April reopening as sales slump
25/02/2021
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news
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business
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505
The High Street-only retailer says it has lost £1.1bn in sales due to the recent lockdown.
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PatC | 179 | 55 | 0 | 14 |
Reading and Leeds boss 'very confident' festivals will happen
24/02/2021
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entertainment
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1,561
Organisers are "very confident" the events will happen this summer, as lockdown is due to be eased.
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PatC | 259 | 127 | 2 | 35 |
Apple buys a company every three to four weeks
24/02/2021
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business
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603
The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed.
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PatC | 15 | 31 | 0 | 29 |
Under-25s hit worst as unemployment rises again
23/02/2021
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business
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1,107
UK unemployment has risen to 5.1% - its highest level in almost five years, official figures show.
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PatC | 9 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
Lockdown: Boris Johnson unveils plan to end England restrictions by 21 June
22/02/2021
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uk
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4,281
Shops, hairdressers, gyms and outdoor hospitality could reopen on 12 April, Boris Johnson says.
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PatC | 43 | 31 | 2 | 12 |
John Lewis considers closing more stores
22/02/2021
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news
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business
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731
The department store giant may close another eight stores in a further blow for the High Street.
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PatC | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
Covid vaccines - 'spectacular' impact on serious illness
22/02/2021
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news
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health
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2,955
First evidence from the UK's vaccine programme shows a reduction in hospital admissions in Scotland.
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PatC | 159 | 168 | 0 | 15 |
Sir Keir Starmer: Savings scheme would boost UK's recovery post-Covid
18/02/2021
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politics
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6,966
The Labour leader says there can be "no return to business as usual" as he sets out post-Covid policies.
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PatC | 27 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Covid: Boris Johnson to focus on 'data, not dates' for lockdown easing
17/02/2021
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uk
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3,947
The lifting of England's restrictions must be "cautious and prudent", Boris Johnson says.
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PatC | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
House prices up 8.5% in 2020 amid tax holiday
17/02/2021
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business
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1,004
Prices climbed at their fastest annual rate since October 2014, official figures show.
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PatC | 19 | 21 | 0 | 17 |
Covid vaccine impact revealed in over-80s blood tests
16/02/2021
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news
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health
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2,625
More people in this age group in England now have detectable antibodies that can fight the virus.
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PatC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Covid: 'No evidence' schools spread lots of coronavirus
15/02/2021
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health
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1,386
Researchers looked at teacher and pupil Covid "sick days" in England in the autumn term up to Christmas.
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PatC | 59 | 38 | 0 | 7 |
Brexit: London loses out as Europe's top share trading hub
11/02/2021
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business
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5,678
Amsterdam ousts London in the wake of Brexit changes, as the Bank of England warns over EU financial rules.
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PatC | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
NHS reform: 'No better time than now' for changes, says Matt Hancock
11/02/2021
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health
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2,326
The aim is for health and social care to join up more, but Labour questions the timing of the move.
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PatC | 19 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'
11/02/2021
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uk
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1,790
The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.
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PatC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Toxic air puts six million at risk of lung damage
11/02/2021
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news
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science
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760
Six million people aged over 65 in England are at high risk of lung damage, a new report says.
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PatC | 68 | 70 | 0 | 7 |
Covid-19: NHS app has told 1.7 million to self-isolate
09/02/2021
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news
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technology
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283
Ministers believe the contact-tracing app has prevented 600,000 cases of the disease in England and Wales.
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PatC | 11 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
Covid: Boris Johnson 'very confident' in vaccines being used in UK
08/02/2021
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uk
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4,621
A small study suggests the AstraZeneca vaccine may be less effective against the South African variant.
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PatC | 28 | 49 | 0 | 4 |
Elon Musk's Tesla buys $1.5bn of Bitcoin causing currency to spike
08/02/2021
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news
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business
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1,681
The cryptocurrency surges 17% as Tesla also said it could start accepting Bitcoin as payment.
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PatC | 17 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Covid: Local elections to go ahead in England
05/02/2021
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politics
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1,827
Measures include asking voters to bring pens - but some councils fear it will be too difficult to organise.
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PatC | 117 | 46 | 0 | 14 |
Covid vaccines extremely safe, finds UK regulator
05/02/2021
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health
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1,935
Almost all the side-effects of the two vaccines being used in the UK are mild and expected, says MHRA.
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PatC | 13 | 21 | 0 | 11 |
Bank of England: Economy to rebound strongly due to vaccine
04/02/2021
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business
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4,038
High Street banks are also told to prepare for the possibility that interest rates could fall below zero.
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PatC | 83 | 32 | 0 | 15 |
UK variant has mutated again, scientists say
02/02/2021
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health
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2,932
The Kent variant now dominant in the UK appears to be undergoing some "worrying" new changes.
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PatC | 29 | 13 | 0 | 5 |
Buy now, pay later firms such as Klarna face stricter controls
02/02/2021
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news
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business
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618
The financial regulator says it would be easy for customers to build up unseen debts of £1,000.
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PatC | 25 | 31 | 0 | 23 |
South Africa variant: Urgent Covid testing after community cases found
01/02/2021
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health
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860
Testing will start in Surrey - but London, Kent, Hertfordshire and Walsall are also being targeted.
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PatC | 41 | 14 | 0 | 13 |
Covid-19: UK orders extra 40m doses of Valneva vaccine
01/02/2021
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health
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2,018
Deliveries will come towards next winter when people may need to be revaccinated.
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PatC | 4 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: 'Less exercise and more TV' than first lockdown
29/01/2021
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health
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711
People are spending less time on hobbies and volunteering in the current lockdown, researchers say.
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PatC | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
Coronavirus: Germany set to limit AstraZeneca jab to under-65s
28/01/2021
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world
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5,216
German vaccine officials say there is not enough data about the jab, which is widely used in the UK.
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PatC | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
UK holiday boom: Bookings 'coming in thick and fast'
28/01/2021
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business
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1,846
With new hotel quarantine rules for arrivals from abroad, many people are seeking UK holidays instead.
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PatC | 62 | 46 | 1 | 39 |
Boris Johnson promises plan next month for 'phased' easing of lockdown
27/01/2021
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politics
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4,999
The “phased” lifting of restrictions will depend on data on hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations.
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PatC | 24 | 11 | 0 | 15 |
UK Covid deaths: Why the 100,000 toll is so bad
26/01/2021
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health
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7,254
As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total.
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PatC | 31 | 18 | 0 | 5 |
Coronavirus: Vaccine supply fears grow amid EU export threat
26/01/2021
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world
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5,858
The EU calls for "fair" distribution after vaccine companies cut back on pledged supplies.
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PatC | 144 | 394 | 3 | 38 |
Covid: Quarantine hotel plan to be discussed by ministers
25/01/2021
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politics
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1,489
The requirement would apply to British nationals arriving in the UK from high-risk countries.
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PatC | 54 | 31 | 0 | 37 |
Covid: Schools will be told of reopening plans 'as soon as we can'
25/01/2021
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uk
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6,101
Boris Johnson says he understands parents' frustrations but the infection rate is "still very high".
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PatC | 14 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
Mastercard to push up fees for UK purchases from EU
25/01/2021
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business
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3,320
The move sparks concerns that customers could see prices rise if merchants pass on the higher cost.
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PatC | 44 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
Brexit: Nissan commits to keep making cars in Sunderland
22/01/2021
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business
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5,149
The Japanese car maker has told the BBC its Sunderland plant is secure for the long term.
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PatC | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Covid: 'Too early' to say if lockdown will end in spring - Boris Johnson
21/01/2021
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uk
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5,496
Boris Johnson says England's measures will be reviewed once the priority groups have had the vaccine.
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PatC | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 |
Glastonbury 2021: Festival axed 'with great regret'
21/01/2021
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entertainment
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1,159
The Worthy Farm event has been scrapped for a second year running due to the global pandemic.
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PatC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: UK records new daily high of 1,610 deaths
19/01/2021
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uk
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4,346
The total number of deaths within 28 days of a positive test during the pandemic is now above 90,000.
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PatC | 122 | 183 | 0 | 38 |
Brexit: Fishing firms hold London protest over disruption
18/01/2021
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politics
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8,431
Boris Johnson promises £23m in compensation for exporters which have lost orders due to delays.
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PatC | 147 | 18 | 0 | 26 |
Chip-shortage 'crisis' halts car-company output
18/01/2021
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news
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technology
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886
A shortage of computer chips is leading to car factories shutting down for days at a time.
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PatC | 23 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
EU blames UK after outcry over end to visa-free touring for musicians
14/01/2021
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2,839
Brussels points the finger at the British government for problems facing musicians and crews.
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PatC | 634 | 175 | 0 | 21 |
Covid-19: Surge leaves key hospital services 'in crisis'
14/01/2021
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health
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2,151
England's cancer, critical care, A&E and routine treatments all hit as hospitals accommodate virus patients.
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PatC | 29 | 19 | 1 | 19 |
GCSE and A-level pupils could sit mini exams to aid grading
13/01/2021
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education
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1,185
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson said this would help teachers to decide "deserved grades".
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PatC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Covid: 2020 saw most excess deaths since World War Two
12/01/2021
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uk
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3,159
Last year saw 697,000 deaths registered in the UK - 14% above what would be expected.
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PatC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Lockdown fashion: 'People are back in their pyjamas'
08/01/2021
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business
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400
Marks & Spencer's clothes sales overall fall nearly a quarter, but pyjamas are back in fashion.
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PatC | 13 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Soaring house prices in 2020 likely to slow this year, says Halifax
08/01/2021
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news
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business
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998
The lender says it expects "downward pressure on house prices" in 2021 following annual rise of 6% last year.
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PatC | 56 | 50 | 0 | 20 |
Covid-19: Oxford vaccine rolled out to hundreds of GP sites in England
07/01/2021
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health
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823
It comes amid concerns of hospitals being overwhelmed and delays in vaccine delivery.
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PatC | 47 | 46 | 1 | 23 |
Covid: Half of patients at some hospitals have virus
07/01/2021
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health
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2,650
More than half the patients at some hospitals have the virus, forcing other care to be cut back.
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PatC | 7 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
Teachers' grades to replace A-levels and GCSEs in England
06/01/2021
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education
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1,305
Gavin Williamson will "trust in teachers rather than algorithms" in awarding this year's results.
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PatC | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
Shoppers told not to buy more than normal
06/01/2021
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business
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1,044
Stores seek to reassure shoppers that there is no need to bulk-buy in new lockdown.
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PatC | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Government offers firms new grants to survive lockdown
06/01/2021
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business
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2,322
Business groups welcomed the new help as a good start but said more aid and a clear plan would be needed.
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PatC | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
FTSE 100 chief executives 'earn average salary within 3 days'
06/01/2021
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business
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1,645
FTSE 100 chiefs will by Wednesday have earned more this year than the average worker's annual wage.
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PatC | 12 | 4 | 0 | 10 |
Covid in Scotland: Scots ordered to stay at home in new lockdown
04/01/2021
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uk
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4,454
Mainland Scotland faces tougher restrictions from midnight, and schools will remain closed until February.
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PatC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: 'No question' restrictions will be tightened, says Boris Johnson
04/01/2021
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politics
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4,597
Boris Johnson warns of "tough" weeks ahead, as coronavirus infection rates continue to surge.
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PatC | 67 | 14 | 0 | 4 |
Covid: Sharp rises in infection levels in England, says ONS
24/12/2020
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2,417
London now has the highest percentage of people testing positive in the UK, ONS figures suggest.
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PatC | 80 | 62 | 0 | 9 |
Brexit: EU-UK trade deal expected, as cabinet briefed
24/12/2020
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politics
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12,629
Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.
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PatC | 14 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
Covid-19: More areas of England could be moved to tier 4 restrictions
23/12/2020
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uk
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2,959
Ministers meet to discuss how to stem the spread of a new fast-spreading variant of the coronavirus.
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PatC | 205 | 116 | 4 | 33 |
Coronavirus: EU urges countries to lift UK travel bans
22/12/2020
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world
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3,766
Dozens of countries, alarmed by a new coronavirus variant, have suspended travel links with the UK.
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PatC | 25 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
Tesco puts buying caps on several products
22/12/2020
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business
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2,636
The move by Britain's biggest supermarket comes amid shortage fears due to disruption at UK ports.
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PatC | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 |
Covid-19: Almost 3,000 lorries stuck in Kent as UK and France aim to restart freight
22/12/2020
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uk
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4,373
Politicians are in talks to resume freight, after France closed the border because of the new variant.
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PatC | 14 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Covid-19: UK sees over 80,000 excess deaths during pandemic
22/12/2020
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1,836
The UK is continuing to see more deaths than expected for this time of year, ONS data shows.
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PatC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
UK borrowing hits highest November level on record
22/12/2020
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business
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1,371
The government borrowed £31.6bn last month as it continued to support the economy during the pandemic.
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PatC | 48 | 11 | 0 | 21 |
Brexit: Johnson resists calls to extend transition into 2021
22/12/2020
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8,878
Boris Johnson says his position is "unchanged", as time for the UK and EU to reach a deal runs short.
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PatC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: More than 40 countries ban UK arrivals
21/12/2020
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uk
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12,078
Spain and India are among the nations to suspend flights amid concern over spread of new variant.
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PatC | 13 | 9 | 0 | 8 |
School staff 'broken' by England's late Covid test plan
18/12/2020
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education
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4,025
Last minute plans for mass testing in England's secondary schools to be run by teachers anger staff.
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PatC | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: Trade talks in 'a serious situation' says Boris Johnson
17/12/2020
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politics
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9,148
The PM and the EU Commission head speak again by phone, and acknowledge differences remain.
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PatC | 27 | 9 | 1 | 5 |
Covid: Toughest rules extended in south of England
17/12/2020
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uk
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1,977
It means more than two-thirds of the nation's population will be in tier three from Saturday.
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PatC | 14 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
Coronavirus: Northern Ireland health officials propose six-week lockdown
17/12/2020
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news
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uk
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644
The executive is discussing the plans, amid speculation many shops could close after Christmas Eve.
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PatC | 90 | 34 | 1 | 15 |
Heathrow wins court battle to build third runway
16/12/2020
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business
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990
In a blow to campaigners, judges say ministers' decision to approve the runway was legitimate.
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PatC | 231 | 69 | 1 | 39 |
Covid: 'Rash' Christmas rules 'will cost many lives'
15/12/2020
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uk
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1,012
Officials from the four UK nations discuss the plans, as top medical journals call them a "blunder".
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PatC | 102 | 66 | 0 | 27 |
EU reveals plan to regulate Big Tech
15/12/2020
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news
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technology
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943
Facebook, Google and others face yearly checks and limits on what they can do with users' data.
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PatC | 16 | 30 | 0 | 8 |
New Covid strain: How worried should we be?
15/12/2020
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news
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health
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1,418
Scientists will keep a close eye on this variant to see if it is a better spreader than others.
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PatC | 49 | 14 | 0 | 22 |
Covid: London to move into tier 3 as infections rise
14/12/2020
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uk
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2,384
Parts of Essex and Hertfordshire will also face the toughest restrictions, the health secretary says.
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PatC | 69 | 103 | 2 | 23 |
Covid: Christmas coronavirus rules easing 'makes no sense'
14/12/2020
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uk
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1,444
Front-line staff warn relaxing rules for the festive period is not a "luxury" the NHS can afford.
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PatC | 32 | 38 | 0 | 18 |
Brexit: UK and EU restart trade talks after leaders' call
14/12/2020
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9,840
A final decision on a deal was expected on Sunday, but the two sides sent negotiators back to the table.
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PatC | 95 | 30 | 0 | 18 |
People in Scotland told to 'cut down contacts' before Christmas
14/12/2020
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uk
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1,904
Nicola Sturgeon says Scots planning to meet up at Christmas should cut down on "unnecessary contacts" now.
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PatC | 30 | 17 | 0 | 3 |
Cyberpunk 2077 makers apologise for game glitches
14/12/2020
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other
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176
Players are reporting performance issues and the game crashing on PS4 and Xbox One.
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PatC | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Brexit trade talks: UK and EU to 'go the extra mile' in effort to agree deal
13/12/2020
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politics
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12,651
Ursula von der Leyen says talks were "constructive", but Boris Johnson warns no deal is "most likely".
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PatC | 74 | 29 | 0 | 3 |
Brexit trade talks: ‘Political will’ needed for deal, says Dominic Raab
13/12/2020
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politics
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2,272
Boris Johnson and his EU counterpart are due to make a decision on the future of talks shortly.
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PatC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Covid: UK isolation period shortened to 10 days
11/12/2020
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health
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1,294
The change will apply to contacts of coronavirus cases and people quarantining after travel.
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PatC | 50 | 26 | 0 | 14 |
Brexit: EU sets out plans in case trade talks with UK fail
10/12/2020
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news
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world
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7,009
The EU's contingency plans for "no deal" include measures to ensure smooth air and road travel.
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PatC | 71 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
Brexit: 'Large gaps' remain after trade talks with Ursula von der Leyen
10/12/2020
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news
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politics
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11,332
Sunday becomes the new deadline for a decision on trade talks, after the PM and EU chief meet in Brussels.
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PatC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: Johnson heads to Brussels on Wednesday for last ditch trade talks
08/12/2020
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news
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politics
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2,689
Boris Johnson seeks a last minute breakthrough in stalled talks over a UK-EU trade agreement.
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PatC | 121 | 24 | 1 | 16 |
Brexit: PM says 'sweet reason' can get UK and EU to trade deal
08/12/2020
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news
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politics
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4,967
Boris Johnson says "hope springs eternal" ahead of a meeting with the European Commission president.
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PatC | 23 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Brexit: PM to meet EU chief in bid to save trade deal
08/12/2020
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news
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politics
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5,864
The UK and EU say "significant differences" still remain as the leaders prepare to talk face-to-face.
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PatC | 62 | 21 | 0 | 9 |
Brexit: Time running out as Brexit trade talks restart
04/12/2020
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news
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politics
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4,655
The UK warns chances of a breakthrough are "receding", as it negotiates with the EU over business rules.
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PatC | 188 | 38 | 2 | 12 |
Brexit: 'Prospect of breakthrough receding' in UK-EU talks
03/12/2020
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news
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politics
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7,540
Talks continue, as a source tells the BBC that Brussels are "bringing new elements into the negotiation".
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PatC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Covid-19 vaccine: First jabs 'could cut 99% of deaths' - Jonathan Van-Tam
03/12/2020
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news
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health
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1,540
It is key to deploy the vaccine "as fast" as possible, England's deputy chief medical officer says.
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PatC | 49 | 63 | 0 | 12 |
Covid-19: Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine judged safe for use in UK
02/12/2020
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news
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health
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5,840
The UK is the first country to approve the Pfizer vaccine - with 800,000 doses due to arrive soon.
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PatC | 38 | 23 | 0 | 5 |
Covid: Boris Johnson urges MPs to back tough tiers for England
01/12/2020
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news
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politics
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4,392
The prime minister said the NHS remained under pressure, despite a four-week national lockdown.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Covid-19: Drinkers in tier two 'could order Scotch egg' as substantial meal
30/11/2020
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news
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uk
|
1,638
They would count as a "substantial meal" under new rules for parts of England, a minister says.
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PatC | 24 | 2 | 0 | 25 |
Covid: Shops in England can open 24 hours a day over Christmas
30/11/2020
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news
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business
|
1,419
Local authorities in England will be allowed to temporarily waive rules restricting retail opening hours.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 222 | 120 | 0 | 26 |
R number for UK below 1 for first time since August
27/11/2020
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news
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health
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3,211
Scientific advisers to the government estimate the coronavirus epidemic is no longer growing.
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PatC | 128 | 84 | 1 | 33 |
Coronavirus infections levelling during England lockdown
26/11/2020
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news
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health
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2,219
But in Scotland infection rates appear to be rising, according to Office for National Statistics data.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 16 | 0 | 1 | 12 |
Spending Review: Council tax likely to rise, says think-tank
26/11/2020
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news
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business
|
3,370
The IFS says the Spending Review means council tax could rise an average £70 per household.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 51 | 32 | 1 | 30 |
Covid tiers 'a mortal blow' to hospitality
26/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
2,780
One bar owner says 'it simply isn't viable' to operate under restrictions as English tiers are revealed.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 20 | 19 | 1 | 22 |
Rishi Sunak warns 'economic emergency has only just begun'
25/11/2020
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news
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business
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5,382
The pandemic will deal lasting damage to growth and jobs, the chancellor has warned.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 34 | 21 | 0 | 11 |
Spending Review: Chancellor outlines government spending plans
25/11/2020
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news
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politics
|
1,670
Rishi Sunak's spending review comes amid a difficult economic backdrop caused by the pandemic.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 11 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Most Black Friday products 'were same price or cheaper' beforehand
25/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
532
Nine in 10 products are the same price or cheaper before the sale, finds consumer group.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 41 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
Covid-19: Three households can mix over Christmas in UK
25/11/2020
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news
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uk
|
3,371
People can form a "Christmas bubble" and mix in homes and outdoors between 23 and 27 December.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 103 | 138 | 0 | 12 |
Covid-19: UK leaders reach deal on easing of Christmas rules
24/11/2020
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news
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uk
|
2,351
Three households will be allowed to meet indoors over a five-day period between 23-27 December.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 261 | 342 | 0 | 25 |
Covid-19: England arrivals to be able to cut quarantine with private test
24/11/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
1,068
People arriving in England can end their self-isolation with a negative test taken after five days.
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PatC | 7 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
Don't go to work when sick, 'peculiar' Brits told
24/11/2020
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news
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health
|
1,089
People have tendency to soldier on, potentially making colleagues sick, health secretary says.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 65 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Deaths in UK 'a fifth higher than normal levels'
24/11/2020
|
news
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health
|
1,780
Nearly 14,000 deaths occurred in the week ending 13 November - with 3,000 linked to Covid.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 16 | 4 | 0 | 9 |
Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown on BBC Christmas TV line-up
24/11/2020
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news
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entertainment
|
1,503
Doctor Who, Call the Midwife and Mrs Brown's Boys are among the shows in the festive schedule.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Covid-19: PM sets out 'tougher' post-lockdown tiers for England
23/11/2020
|
news
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uk
|
3,128
England will return to a regional approach from 2 December but the tiers will be "tougher", the PM says.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 37 | 34 | 0 | 3 |
Covid in Scotland: Relaxing of rules 'not expected' at Hogmanay
23/11/2020
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news
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uk
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1,795
Nicola Sturgeon says there could be a "careful" easing at Christmas - but does not expect a relaxation at new year.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 53 | 43 | 0 | 12 |
Covid: Boris Johnson to unveil post-English lockdown plans
23/11/2020
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news
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uk
|
2,206
Boris Johnson will unveil the latest Covid plans, including lifting a ban on outdoor grassroots sport.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 96 | 31 | 1 | 34 |
UK borrowing hits highest October level on record
20/11/2020
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news
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business
|
2,085
The government borrowed £22.3bn in October - its highest for the month since records began.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 19 | 15 | 0 | 32 |
Defence funding boost 'extends British influence', says PM
19/11/2020
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news
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uk
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5,192
Boris Johnson says "the safety of the British people must come first" as he outlines a new package.
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PatC | 34 | 12 | 0 | 16 |
Covid-19: Family Christmas get-togethers being considered
18/11/2020
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news
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uk
|
6,554
Rules could be relaxed for a few days, with people urged to travel by car and not hold big gatherings.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 20 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan
18/11/2020
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news
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science
|
6,946
The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution".
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
House prices rise as Covid sparks rural relocation
18/11/2020
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news
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business
|
1,025
Property prices in the South West of England have risen fastest in the UK, official statistics show.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 10 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
More than 70,000 excess deaths during the pandemic
17/11/2020
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news
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health
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1,640
Rising Covid-19 deaths push the total number of UK deaths further above expected levels
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PatC | 62 | 74 | 0 | 10 |
Travel rules changed for Christmas turkey farm workers
17/11/2020
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news
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business
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1,120
Seasonal workers are now able to work during quarantine to ensure demand for Christmas is met.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 7 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
EasyJet slumps to first annual loss amid pandemic
17/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
369
The airline reports an annual loss for the first time in its 25-year history as demand collapses.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 10 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Covid-19: Boris Johnson and six Tory MPs self-isolating after No 10 meeting
16/11/2020
|
news
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uk
|
5,202
Boris Johnson, six Tory MPs and two aides have been told to self-isolate after a breakfast meeting in No 10.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 79 | 31 | 0 | 11 |
Brexit: PM confident UK 'will prosper' without EU trade deal
16/11/2020
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news
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politics
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7,165
Boris Johnson's comments come ahead of another week of negotiations for a post-Brexit trade deal.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Covid: UK daily cases reach new high of 33,470
12/11/2020
|
news
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uk
|
2,800
The jump in cases comes a day after the UK became the first European country to pass 50,000 deaths.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 10 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Are big retailers exploiting lockdown loopholes?
12/11/2020
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news
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business
|
748
Some chains are capitalising on rules that allow them to sell non-essential goods alongside food.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 55 | 7 | 0 | 15 |
Croydon Council bans new spending under Section 114 notice
11/11/2020
|
news
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uk
|
841
All new expenditure at the authority is halted amid "severe ongoing financial challenges".
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 25 | 26 | 0 | 5 |
Covid: Tory MPs form group to oppose future lockdowns
11/11/2020
|
news
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politics
|
958
The group of around 50 MPs says a repeat of current restrictions would "devastate" the economy and "cost lives".
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 102 | 67 | 0 | 27 |
Bisto and Ambrosia custard-firm Premier Foods sees Covid boost
10/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
593
Premier Foods says it has attracted a million new customers as people turn to comfort foods in the crisis.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 17 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Brexit: Government's bill suffers heavy House of Lords defeat
10/11/2020
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news
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politics
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3,269
Peers vote overwhelmingly to remove a section that would allow ministers to break international law.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 561 | 131 | 0 | 20 |
Aldi extends click and collect to 200 more shops
09/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
463
The discount supermarket chain is expanding its trial as it faces growing competition from rivals.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 26 | 41 | 2 | 10 |
Brexit: EU and UK negotiators resume trade talks in London
09/11/2020
|
news
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politics
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5,732
Negotiators are meeting again after Boris Johnson insists a post-Brexit deal is "there to be done".
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 29 | 11 | 0 | 12 |
UK coronavirus infections may be 'stabilising'
06/11/2020
|
news
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health
|
1,434
Although the number of new cases continues to rise, the growth rate is slowing, latest data show.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 13 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Poor diet: Children 20cm shorter as a result, analysis says
06/11/2020
|
news
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health
|
704
A global analysis suggests that on average the world's tallest teenagers live in the Netherlands.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 17 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
Covid-19: Warning over tough fines as new lockdown begins
05/11/2020
|
news
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uk
|
1,178
People who seriously flout the new rules in England will face fines, the justice secretary says.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 47 | 44 | 0 | 14 |
Bank of England boss pledges to do 'everything we can'
05/11/2020
|
news
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business
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1,813
Policymakers vote to pump an extra £150bn into the economy as a second lockdown in England begins.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 80 | 37 | 0 | 33 |
Covid: MPs vote to back four-week England lockdown
05/11/2020
|
news
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politics
|
3,387
Boris Johnson sees off a rebellion by 34 Tory MPs over restrictions which came into force at midnight.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 34 | 10 | 0 | 11 |
Takeaway beer sales 'will make a significant difference'
04/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
825
A last-minute U-turn allowing pubs to sell takeaway beer is welcomed - but may not be enough to survive, publicans fear.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 30 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
John Lewis and Currys PC World extend hours ahead of lockdown
03/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
1,439
John Lewis and Currys PC World among those opening later as demand surges ahead of lockdown.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 12 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
Covid: Destructive rules only current option, says Chris Whitty
03/11/2020
|
news
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politics
|
1,060
England's chief medical officer defends lockdowns as a further 397 coronavirus deaths are recorded.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Covid: Deaths 10% higher than normal as virus deaths rise
03/11/2020
|
news
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health
|
1,421
There were nearly 12,300 deaths in latest week - 1,100 linked to Covid.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 26 | 19 | 0 | 4 |
Covid: Ryanair will not offer refunds for November flights
02/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
494
The airline will allow passengers to change their travel plans for free amid new lockdown measures.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Nigel Farage: Brexit Party to focus on fighting lockdown
02/11/2020
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news
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politics
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5,227
The party leader applies to change its name to Reform UK, calling the PM's Covid response "woeful".
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 42 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Covid spreading faster in England than 'worst-case scenario', documents show
30/10/2020
|
news
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health
|
4,062
Infection levels in England are about four times higher than the government's worst-case winter plan.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 51 | 25 | 0 | 8 |
NHS Covid-19 app to issue more self-isolate alerts
29/10/2020
|
news
|
technology
|
657
Officials have decided to lower the threshold at which stay-at-home notifications are served to users.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 27 | 10 | 0 | 22 |
Covid-19: Nottinghamshire tier 3 to feature 9pm alcohol rule
28/10/2020
|
news
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uk
|
1,337
Alcohol cannot be sold after 9pm in shops under tier three rules, and various businesses must shut.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 12 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
Covid-19: 'Too early to say' what Christmas rules will be says minister
28/10/2020
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news
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politics
|
5,312
Environment Secretary George Eustice says people "may not be able to get together in larger groups".
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 27 | 21 | 0 | 4 |
Brexit border software developers warn of delays
27/10/2020
|
news
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technology
|
648
Software designed to solve post-Brexit border friction is unlikely to be ready in time, they say.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 632 | 30 | 0 | 35 |
More children in England missing school over Covid-19
27/10/2020
|
news
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education
|
219
The percentage of pupils in England's schools fell last week from 89% to 86%, statistics show.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Covid Wales: 'Urgent clarity' needed on rules after firebreak
27/10/2020
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news
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uk
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1,109
Wales' tourism industry says it is struggling to plan for the future when lockdown is lifted.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
Wales lockdown: Tesco 'wrong' to say period products 'not essential'
26/10/2020
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news
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uk
|
4,380
It had cordoned off the aisle after a break-in, but told a customer it was due to lockdown rules.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 179 | 49 | 0 | 10 |
Prue Leith: NHS can serve 'delicious' food on a budget
26/10/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
672
Prue Leith leads a review into hospital meals, suggesting digital menus and 24-hour food service.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Covid in Scotland: Students may not be allowed home for Christmas
26/10/2020
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news
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uk
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1,763
John Swinney says there is a "realistic possibility" students will be asked to stay away from their families.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 45 | 8 | 0 | 10 |
Post Office says a third of its cash machines will close
26/10/2020
|
news
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business
|
666
The move raises concerns that rural and deprived communities face being cut off from access to cash.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 2 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Boots to offer 12-minute turnaround on Covid nasal swab test
26/10/2020
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news
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health
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1,297
The £120 nasal swab test will be available to people not showing any symptoms.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 48 | 12 | 0 | 6 |
Post-Brexit trade talks extended
25/10/2020
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news
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politics
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2,518
The EU's Michel Barnier will stay in London, rather than returning to Brussels later.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 64 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
Wales lockdown: Supermarkets covering up non-essential items
23/10/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
2,757
Some shops are blocking off clothing and decorations after being told to stop selling them.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 15 | 8 | 0 | 4 |
Brexit: Trade talks continue as negotiators meet in London
23/10/2020
|
news
|
politics
|
5,938
The EU's Michel Barnier has warned "every day counts" ahead of December's deadline to reach a deal.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 63 | 63 | 0 | 6 |
New government Covid scheme to pay up to half of wages
22/10/2020
|
news
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business
|
2,558
Chancellor Rishi Sunak increases support for firms and workers as lockdown restrictions spread.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 125 | 57 | 0 | 16 |
Covid rules: Stoke, Coventry and Slough face tighter restrictions in tier 2
22/10/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
1,545
In all of these areas the infection rate is over 100 per 100,000 people, the health secretary says.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 19 | 11 | 0 | 5 |
Covid: Scots told to prepare for 'digital Christmas'
22/10/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
2,856
The idea of people in Scotland having a normal Christmas in 2020 is "fiction", the national clinical director says.
removed | comments | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PatC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Boris Johnson blames London mayor for TfL 'bankruptcy' before Covid-19
21/10/2020
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news
|
uk
|
960
Sadiq Khan has responded to Boris Johnson's allegation by calling the prime minister "a liar".
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Covid: Greater Manchester given £60m support package
21/10/2020
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news
|
uk
|
2,549
Local leaders requested £90m but lowered their demand to £65m during talks to move into tier three.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 3 | 9 | 0 | 5 |
Covid in Scotland: Hospitality curbs extended for another week
21/10/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
2,148
Restrictions targeted chiefly at bars and restaurants in the central belt will continue until November.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 23 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
Covid-19: Gyms can reopen in Liverpool City Region
21/10/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
831
They were ordered to close when the area was placed into tier three of the coronavirus restrictions.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 12 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
UK inflation rises after Eat Out to Help Out ends
21/10/2020
|
news
|
business
|
669
The inflation rate increased to 0.5% in September after the discount meals scheme ended, figures show.
removed | comments | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
PatC | 33 | 7 | 2 | 7 |
'We didn't have exact measures' in place for Covid says ex-civil service head
21/10/2020
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news
|
politics
|
2,091
Lord Sedwill, former civil service head, talks to the BBC about coronavirus, Dominic Cummings and Donald Trump.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 14 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Covid: Greater Manchester to move to tier 3 restrictions from Friday
20/10/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
2,663
Boris Johnson says he "regrets" a deal over financial support could not be reached with local leaders.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 54 | 37 | 0 | 6 |
Covid: New year firebreak lockdown 'cannot be ruled out'
20/10/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
897
Ministers say they cannot rule out an early 2021 lockdown if Covid-19 spreads quickly at Christmas.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Visa and Mastercard accused of charging 'excessive' fees
20/10/2020
|
news
|
business
|
503
Retail groups say the fees charged by credit card firms have almost doubled in two years.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 13 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Pupils sent home in half of England's secondary schools
20/10/2020
|
news
|
education
|
940
Attendance figures show 46% of secondary schools had pupils isolating because of Covid outbreaks.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 29 | 62 | 0 | 1 |
UK plan to be first to run human challenge Covid trials
20/10/2020
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news
|
health
|
1,511
Volunteers will be deliberately exposed to the virus in trials due to start in January.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 12 | 7 | 1 | 7 |
Covid-19: First UK airport coronavirus testing begins
20/10/2020
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553
The aim is to help people travelling to destinations where a negative result is required on arrival.
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PatC | 26 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
Deaths at home: More than 26,000 extra this year, ONS finds
19/10/2020
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news
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health
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721
Far more people are dying at home in England and Wales than normal from heart disease and dementia.
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PatC | 275 | 49 | 0 | 18 |
Coronavirus: Almost 1,500 cases recorded in NI schools
19/10/2020
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news
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uk
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601
The figures come as NI's schools face a two-week closure aimed at curbing the spread of coronavirus.
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PatC | 26 | 14 | 0 | 12 |
Coronavirus: Belgium facing 'tsunami' of new infections
19/10/2020
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news
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world
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782
The country is close to being overwhelmed as the number of cases soars, the health minister warns.
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PatC | 104 | 50 | 1 | 9 |
Covid lockdown: Wales poised for decision on circuit-breaker
19/10/2020
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news
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uk
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1,134
The Welsh Government is expected to announce its decision on a "firebreak" lockdown later.
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PatC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
Brexit: Trade talks with the EU are over, says No 10
17/10/2020
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news
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politics
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17,913
"No point" in further discussions with the EU unless it changes course, Downing Street says.
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PatC | 76 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Covid: Lancashire to move to highest alert level
16/10/2020
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news
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uk
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2,392
The move to tier three, after intensive talks, sees pubs and car boot sales closed but gyms stay open.
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PatC | 61 | 54 | 1 | 6 |
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon reveals first loss since 1984
16/10/2020
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news
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business
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1,075
Chairman Tim Martin criticises the government's "confusing" Covid restrictions as sales tumble.
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PatC | 33 | 30 | 1 | 10 |
Brexit: EU leaders call for UK trade talks to continue
15/10/2020
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news
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politics
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3,391
The UK's negotiator accused the EU of expecting the UK to make "all future moves" towards a deal.
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PatC | 157 | 25 | 0 | 9 |
Brexit: PM 'disappointed' with progress ahead of EU summit
15/10/2020
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news
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politics
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2,336
Boris Johnson has previously set Thursday's EU meeting as the deadline for a post-Brexit deal.
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PatC | 14 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: Wales to ban people coming from UK hotspots
14/10/2020
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news
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uk
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2,844
People from areas with high coronavirus rates will be banned from travelling to Wales from Friday.
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PatC | 17 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
Covid-19: Boris Johnson defends regional curbs but 'rules nothing out'
14/10/2020
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news
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uk
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4,499
England's new three-tier system can both control the virus and prevent economic harm, Boris Johnson says.
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PatC | 172 | 74 | 0 | 16 |
EU to reject UK plea for Brexit electric car deal
14/10/2020
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news
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business
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1,797
The European Union is about to formally reject a UK plea for special allowances for exports of electric cars.
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PatC | 341 | 45 | 1 | 43 |
HS2 costs rise again weeks after work begins
14/10/2020
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news
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business
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1,537
Ministers admit an extra £800m is needed due to more asbestos discoveries and complexities at London Euston.
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PatC | 104 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
Unemployment rate hits highest level in three years
13/10/2020
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news
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business
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1,453
Unemployment and redundancies hit high levels, official figures show.
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PatC | 12 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
Lockdown: 'I've got women working for me who are sobbing'
13/10/2020
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news
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business
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458
Hospitality businesses warn of hardship and confusion as they battle with the latest restrictions.
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PatC | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Covid secondary school disruption getting worse in England
13/10/2020
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news
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education
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891
Latest figures show increasing number of secondary schools in England sending home pupils in Covid cases.
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PatC | 261 | 71 | 0 | 11 |
Covid: Sage scientists called for short lockdown weeks ago
13/10/2020
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news
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uk
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2,515
The government took "robust action" at the time, such as the rule of six, a cabinet minister says.
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PatC | 18 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Covid-19: Are we still listening to the science?
13/10/2020
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news
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health
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713
Sage and Prof Chris Whitty appear at odds with the political decisions made by government.
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PatC | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 |
Downing Street joins criticism of 'crass' job ad
12/10/2020
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news
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business
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1,388
Downing Street and the culture secretary disown an ad suggesting a ballerina retrain in cyber security.
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PatC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: Nightingale hospitals in northern England told to get ready
12/10/2020
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news
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health
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3,214
Advisers say the situation is "hotting up", and hospitals in England must prepare for more Covid patients.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 108 | 63 | 0 | 10 |
Brexit: Time for trade deal getting short, PM warns
12/10/2020
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news
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politics
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3,205
The UK and EU say they are making progress, but remain at loggerheads on fishing and help for firms.
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PatC | 444 | 106 | 1 | 29 |
Bank of England questions banks over negative rates
12/10/2020
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news
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business
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882
The UK would be following in the footsteps of countries like Japan if it cuts the cost of borrowing.
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PatC | 5 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
UK economic growth slows despite restaurant boost
09/10/2020
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news
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business
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1,268
The economy grew 2.1% in August, below expectations, despite a lift from Eat Out to Help Out.
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PatC | 168 | 88 | 0 | 15 |
Covid cases increase rapidly as next steps planned
09/10/2020
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news
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health
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2,905
There has been a marked increase in cases over recent weeks in England, especially in the north.
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PatC | 312 | 127 | 3 | 38 |
Covid: MPs call for more clarity on local lockdowns
08/10/2020
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news
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uk
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1,977
Pubs and restaurants in worst-hit areas could close next week in an effort to stall rising infection rates.
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PatC | 112 | 30 | 0 | 7 |
Coronavirus: Nottingham has highest Covid infection rate in UK
08/10/2020
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news
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uk
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881
Data shows the infection rate is 689.1 per 100,000, with restrictions yet to be imposed in the city.
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PatC | 44 | 22 | 0 | 10 |
Coronavirus: Year-long waits for NHS care at highest since 2008
08/10/2020
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news
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health
|
501
Hospitals struggle to get care back to normal as pandemic causes major disruption to core services.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
New pub rules 'will cost thousands of jobs'
08/10/2020
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news
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uk
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1,391
Industry leaders warn new Covid restrictions could sound the "death knell" for many pubs and restaurants.
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PatC | 65 | 26 | 0 | 6 |
Covid-19: Councils get millions of pounds for marshals
08/10/2020
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news
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uk
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493
Marshals will advise people of virus rules while police forces share £30m to help with enforcement.
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PatC | 15 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Tighter England Covid measures likely next week
08/10/2020
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news
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politics
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1,376
Closing pubs and restaurants and banning overnight stays in the worst-affected areas are being discussed.
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PatC | 56 | 24 | 0 | 10 |
PM challenged to publish 10pm pub closure evidence
07/10/2020
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news
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politics
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3,211
Labour's Sir Keir Starmer says the early closing time in England must be reviewed if it isn't justified.
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PatC | 342 | 99 | 4 | 35 |
Covid in Scotland: Tighter restrictions on Scottish pubs expected
07/10/2020
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news
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uk
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1,309
The new rules are likely to be focused on licensed premises in areas with higher levels of the virus.
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PatC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Tesco profits surge as online orders double
07/10/2020
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news
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business
|
335
Profits jumped as people bought more food during lockdown, but clothing sales fell almost 20%.
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PatC | 150 | 33 | 0 | 13 |
Johnson lays out vision of post-Covid UK
06/10/2020
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news
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politics
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5,653
The prime minister says he wants to build a "new Jerusalem" but warns the UK cannot return to "normal".
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PatC | 50 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Europe experiencing 'Covid fatigue'
06/10/2020
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news
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health
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606
WHO urges people to redouble efforts to fight virus in spite of understandable exhaustion.
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PatC | 77 | 21 | 0 | 5 |
Wind farms could power every home by 2030 - PM
06/10/2020
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news
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politics
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864
Boris Johnson is promising to "build back greener in his leader's speech to the Conservative conference.
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PatC | 7 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Train passengers left out of pocket by lockdowns
06/10/2020
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news
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uk
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208
Customers are angry at being unable to get refunds for tickets they can't use because of Covid rules.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 46 | 25 | 1 | 9 |
Sunak vows to 'balance books' despite pandemic
05/10/2020
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news
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politics
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2,505
The chancellor told party members the Conservatives had a "sacred duty" to spend responsibly.
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PatC | 164 | 47 | 1 | 25 |
Worst September for UK car sales this century
05/10/2020
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news
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business
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641
New UK car registrations fell 4.4% last month from a year earlier, the motor industry says.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 39 | 31 | 0 | 9 |
Johnson: Post-Brexit trade deal 'up to EU'
02/10/2020
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news
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uk
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4,251
The PM calls for Brussels to be "commonsensical" ahead of crucial talks with the EU Commission president.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 669 | 193 | 0 | 15 |
EU ultimatum to UK over Brexit talks
10/09/2020
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news
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politics
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11,728
Drop plans to rewrite withdrawal agreement by end of month or risk scuppering trade deal, UK is told.
removed | comments | ||||
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PatC | 84 | 17 | 0 | 4 |