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Super League 'on standby' - Perez
22/04/2021
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The European Super League is on "standby" despite nine of the 12 founding teams withdrawing, says Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
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ESL cannot now proceed - Agnelli
21/04/2021
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Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli says the European Super League project cannot proceed as AC Milan, Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid join the six Premier League clubs in withdrawing.
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All six English clubs leave Super League
21/04/2021
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All six Premier League teams involved in the European Super League formally withdraw from the competition.
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Klopp against ESL but will not quit
20/04/2021
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Jurgen Klopp is determined to remain as Liverpool boss and "help sort it" after reiterating his opposition to the European Super League.
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'Big six' agree to join 'Super League'
19/04/2021
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Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among 12 clubs who agree to join a new European Super League.
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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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Evans reaches semi-final in Monte Carlo
16/04/2021
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British number one Dan Evans comes from a set down to beat David Goffin and reach the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters.
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Leeds beat Blades to move into top half
03/04/2021
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Leeds United score early in each half to beat Yorkshire rivals Sheffield United and move into the top half of the Premier League.
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Maguire scores late England winner
31/03/2021
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Harry Maguire scores a late winner for England in their World Cup qualifier against Poland.
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Covid-19: World leaders call for international pandemic treaty
30/03/2021
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Boris Johnson and more than 20 other leaders say another health crisis is a matter of "not if, but when".
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Kane inspires England to win over Albania
28/03/2021
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Harry Kane scores one and makes another as England beat Albania to make it two wins out of two in their World Cup 2022 qualifying campaign.
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UK Government buildings to fly union flag every day
25/03/2021
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The culture secretary described the flag as "a proud reminder of our history and the ties that bind us".
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Covid-19: Pubs could require vaccine passports - Boris Johnson
25/03/2021
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But one Conservative MP says "papers for pubs" would lead the country into "a ghastly trap".
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Watkins scores on debut as England win
25/03/2021
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Ollie Watkins scores on his debut as England deliver the expected easy win over San Marino in their opening World Cup 2022 qualifying game at Wembley.
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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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'Greed' and 'capitalism' helped UK's vaccines success, says PM
24/03/2021
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But Boris Johnson immediately retracts the comments made during a Zoom meeting with Tory MPs.
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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: Third wave will 'wash up on our shores', warns Johnson
22/03/2021
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Boris Johnson says the UK will "feel effects" of growing case numbers in Europe amid a row over vaccines.
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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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Leeds great Lorimer dies aged 74
20/03/2021
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Leeds United's all-time record goalscorer Peter Lorimer dies aged 74.
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Bamford helps Leeds defeat Fulham
19/03/2021
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Patrick Bamford scores one and sets up the other goal as Leeds beat Fulham to move up to 11th in the Premier League.
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Lingard, Shaw & Stones return for England
18/03/2021
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England boss Gareth Southgate recalls Jesse Lingard, Luke Shaw and John Stones to his squad for 2022 World Cup qualifiers later this month.
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Democracy is in retreat, warns Dominic Raab
17/03/2021
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Dominic Raab says the UK should use its "clout" to be "a force for good in the world".
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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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Leeds and Chelsea play out stalemate
13/03/2021
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Thomas Tuchel's unbeaten run stretches to 12 games as Chelsea are held in a gripping encounter at Leeds.
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UK exports to European Union drop 40% in January
12/03/2021
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Official figures show a sharp drop in trade in goods with the EU as the Brexit transition period ended.
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Manager Wilder to leave Sheffield Utd
12/03/2021
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Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder is set to leave his role after almost five years in charge.
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Brexit: UK delays border checks on EU goods into Great Britain
11/03/2021
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Ministers say the move will help firms after Covid - but Labour says it "smacks of ill-preparedness".
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Brexit: UK acted prevent empty shelves, says Brandon Lewis
10/03/2021
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Brandon Lewis defends the decision to extend Brexit check grace periods without the EU's agreement.
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Covid-19: UK hasn't banned export of vaccines, says PM
10/03/2021
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Boris Johnson "corrects" the European Council president over claims about the government's stance.
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Covid-19: UK rejects 'false' vaccine export ban claim by EU
10/03/2021
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An EU diplomat is summoned to the Foreign Office following comments by the bloc's top official.
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Brexit: Lord Frost accuses EU of 'ill will' over UK exit
08/03/2021
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Lord Frost says the EU has "significantly undermined" post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.
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West Ham a 'special place to be' - Rice
08/03/2021
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Midfielder Declan Rice says there is a "real buzz" about West Ham after victory over Leeds maintains their push for a Champions League place.
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England lose series in another collapse
06/03/2021
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England's series defeat in India is sealed with one final, abject batting collapse on the third day of the fourth Test in Ahmedabad.
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Government has no climate change plan - MPs
05/03/2021
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Two reports from MPs cast doubt on the government's approach to meeting its climate change goals.
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Brexit: EU says UK grace period extension breaches international law
03/03/2021
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The latest Brexit flare up is over checks on goods to NI, which remains in the EU's single market.
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India beat England inside two days
25/02/2021
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England succumb to a 10-wicket defeat against India inside two days of a remarkable third Test in Ahmedabad.
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Bamford helps Leeds to victory over Southampton
23/02/2021
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Patrick Bamford scores his 13th goal of the season as Leeds end a run of back-to-back defeats with victory over a Southampton side without a win in eight.
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Leeds robbed of a point - Bamford
19/02/2021
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Patrick Bamford feels Leeds were "robbed of a point" after the striker had an equalising goal ruled out by VAR in Friday's 1-0 defeat at Wolves.
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Aubameyang thanks Arsenal after hat-trick against Leeds
14/02/2021
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang thanks Arsenal for helping him through a "tough period" after his hat-trick led the Gunners to a convincing win over Leeds at Emirates Stadium.
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Brexit: Trade friction 'not teething problems'
12/02/2021
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Jeremy Miles MS says it is irresponsible for UK officials to claim trade changes were "unexpected".
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UK and EU hold 'frank but constructive' talks on NI trade rules
12/02/2021
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The two sides vow to implement the Northern Ireland Protocol and "address all outstanding issues".
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Bamford reaches 100 goals in Leeds win
08/02/2021
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Patrick Bamford scores the 100th goal of his career as Leeds gain a deserved win over Crystal Palace to move 10th in the Premier League.
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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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Which Premier League club would suit Haaland best?
04/02/2021
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BBC Sport takes a detailed look at which Premier League club would benefit most from signing Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland.
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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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Bamford inspires Leeds win at Leicester
31/01/2021
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Patrick Bamford has a role in all three goals as Leeds fight back to beat Leicester - but reveals he was not even his own fantasy football team captain.
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Allardyce says 'complex football' to blame
30/01/2021
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West Brom boss Sam Allardyce says his side played "too much complex football" in the first half of their entertaining draw against Fulham.
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Barkley heads winner for Villa at Saints
30/01/2021
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Ross Barkley heads the winner as Aston Villa reignite their European hopes with victory over Southampton in the Premier League.
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Bruce encouraged despite 'worst run'
26/01/2021
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Steve Bruce says he may be on his worst run of results in 20 years as a manager but is encouraged by his Newcastle side's second-half display in the home defeat to Leeds.
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Covid: Schools will be told of reopening plans 'as soon as we can'
25/01/2021
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Boris Johnson says he understands parents' frustrations but the infection rate is "still very high".
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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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Covid: 'Too early' to say if lockdown will end in spring - Boris Johnson
21/01/2021
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Boris Johnson says England's measures will be reviewed once the priority groups have had the vaccine.
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Coronavirus: Priti Patel says UK should have closed borders in March 2020
20/01/2021
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The home secretary has been recorded telling supporters she was an "advocate" of closures last year.
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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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Covid-19: Williamson promises 300,000 extra laptops
12/01/2021
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The laptops and tablets will be delivered to schools in England to support disadvantaged pupils.
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Covid: 2020 saw most excess deaths since World War Two
12/01/2021
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Last year saw 697,000 deaths registered in the UK - 14% above what would be expected.
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Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border
11/01/2021
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Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.
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Covid: UK at 'worst point' of pandemic, says Hancock
11/01/2021
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Health Secretary Matt Hancock says 2.3 million people in the UK have now had a Covid-19 vaccine dose.
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Crawley crush Leeds in stunning FA Cup upset
10/01/2021
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Crawley Town produce one of the FA Cup third round's most emphatic upsets as they stun Premier League side Leeds United.
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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-19: Johnson warns England's lockdown won't end 'with a bang'
06/01/2021
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There will be a "gradual unwrapping" of England's lockdown, Boris Johnson tells MPs ahead of a vote later.
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Covid: Sir Keir Starmer calls for 'round the clock' vaccinations
05/01/2021
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In a TV address, Labour's leader says millions of doses need to be given each week by the end of January.
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Covid in Scotland: Scots ordered to stay at home in new lockdown
04/01/2021
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Mainland Scotland faces tougher restrictions from midnight, and schools will remain closed until February.
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Covid: Boris Johnson set to announce new England lockdown
04/01/2021
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Boris Johnson will make a televised address at 20:00 GMT to outline further steps as virus cases rise.
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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: Fresh test for Irish Sea trade border processes
04/01/2021
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As businesses return to work after Christmas, the amount of freight moving through NI will increase.
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Covid: Regional rules 'probably going to get tougher', says Boris Johnson
03/01/2021
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Boris Johnson says more areas may need tougher rules, as Labour urges England-wide curbs within 24 hours.
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Son & Kane score as Spurs beat Leeds
02/01/2021
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Son Heung-min scores his 100th goal for Tottenham as they return to winning ways in the Premier League against Leeds.
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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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Who needs what in January transfer window?
30/12/2020
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As the midway point of the season approaches, Phil McNulty looks at what each Premier League team might do in the transfer market.
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Tougher job than we thought - Allardyce
29/12/2020
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Leeds demonstrate their attacking flair as they embarrass West Brom and leave Sam Allardyce searching for his first win as Albion boss.
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Bamford hits early winner for Leeds
27/12/2020
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Leeds bounce back from their heavy defeat at Old Trafford with a hard-earned victory over Burnley at Elland Road.
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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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Brexit: Boris Johnson set to unveil trade deal with EU
24/12/2020
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Officials on both sides are hammering out the final details ahead of an expected announcement.
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Brexit: EU-UK trade deal expected, as cabinet briefed
24/12/2020
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Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.
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Coronavirus: EU urges countries to lift UK travel bans
22/12/2020
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Dozens of countries, alarmed by a new coronavirus variant, have suspended travel links with the UK.
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Covid-19: Almost 3,000 lorries stuck in Kent as UK and France aim to restart freight
22/12/2020
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Politicians are in talks to resume freight, after France closed the border because of the new variant.
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Covid-19: More than 40 countries ban UK arrivals
21/12/2020
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Spain and India are among the nations to suspend flights amid concern over spread of new variant.
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Brexit: No trade deal unless 'substantial shift' from EU, UK says
20/12/2020
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With a decision expected before Christmas, UK sources say it is increasingly likely there will be no deal.
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Covid-19: Christmas rules tightened for England, Scotland and Wales
20/12/2020
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Family mixing at Christmas will be much reduced and scrapped completely for parts of the South East.
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'Just a few hours' left to agree Brexit trade deal, says Michel Barnier
18/12/2020
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13,556
Michel Barnier says it is now "the moment of truth", while Boris Johnson warns of "difficult" talks.
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Covid Christmas rules: Boris Johnson calls for shorter, smaller celebrations
16/12/2020
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uk
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5,444
"Just because you can do something doesn't mean it's sensible in any way," Prof Chris Whitty warns.
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Expat Bob | 9 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: 'Narrow path' in view for trade deal - EU chief
16/12/2020
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5,963
The president of the EU Commission says the "next few days" will be decisive for trade negotiations.
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Expat Bob | 185 | 63 | 0 | 25 |
It was park football defending - Bruce
16/12/2020
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sport
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football
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600
Steve Bruce likens Newcastle's defending to "something you see on a park on a Sunday" after they concede three late goals away to Leeds.
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Expat Bob | 116 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
Brexit: UK wants EU trade deal but not 'at any cost' - Boris Johnson
15/12/2020
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2,937
UK and EU negotiators are trying to agree a post-Brexit trade deal by 31 December.
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Expat Bob | 81 | 39 | 0 | 22 |
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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Expat Bob | 180 | 63 | 0 | 35 |
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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Expat Bob | 1,751 | 637 | 0 | 37 |
Brexit: No-deal navy threat 'irresponsible', says Tobias Ellwood
12/12/2020
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politics
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10,595
A senior Conservative says deploying gunboats to patrol UK waters after 31 December is "undignified".
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Expat Bob | 23 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Brexit: UK-EU talks continue as Navy boats put on standby
12/12/2020
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5,580
Four Navy boats get ready to patrol UK fishing waters in event of no deal, as negotiations resume.
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Expat Bob | 185 | 22 | 0 | 33 |
Brexit: PM and EU say trade deal unlikely by Sunday
11/12/2020
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18,053
Boris Johnson urges Brussels to make a "big change" as the deadline set by the two sides approaches.
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Expat Bob | 273 | 73 | 0 | 71 |
Brexit: 'Strong possibility' of no trade deal with EU - PM
11/12/2020
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11,024
Boris Johnson says negotiations with the EU will continue, but are "not yet there at all".
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Expat Bob | 58 | 21 | 0 | 23 |
Brexit: EU sets out plans in case trade talks with UK fail
10/12/2020
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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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Expat Bob | 94 | 42 | 0 | 32 |
Brexit: Trade talks 'unlikely' to go beyond Sunday, says Dominic Raab
10/12/2020
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2,574
The EU has set out the measures it would take if no trade deal is agreed with the UK.
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Expat Bob | 75 | 30 | 0 | 21 |
Brexit: 'Large gaps' remain after trade talks with Ursula von der Leyen
10/12/2020
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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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Expat Bob | 169 | 55 | 0 | 36 |
Brexit: PM says deal 'still there to be done' ahead of crunch trip
09/12/2020
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5,396
Boris Johnson says the UK must be able to follow its own rules, as he arrives in Brussels for talks.
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Expat Bob | 100 | 26 | 0 | 27 |
Brexit: Boris Johnson to meet Ursula von der Leyen for trade deal talks
09/12/2020
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politics
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1,555
Boris Johnson will meet Ursula von der Leyen for talks over dinner, as time runs out to reach a trade deal.
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Expat Bob | 20 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
'Price rises likely' due to UK shipping problems
09/12/2020
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business
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1,578
Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers.
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Expat Bob | 21 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Brexit: Johnson heads to Brussels on Wednesday for last ditch trade talks
08/12/2020
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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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Expat Bob | 129 | 29 | 0 | 20 |
Brexit: UK and EU reach deal on Northern Ireland border checks
08/12/2020
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politics
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3,425
The UK will drop plans to override the Brexit divorce deal, removing a potential obstacle to a trade deal.
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Expat Bob | 1,157 | 240 | 0 | 44 |
Brexit: PM says 'sweet reason' can get UK and EU to trade deal
08/12/2020
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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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Expat Bob | 152 | 41 | 0 | 43 |
Brexit: PM to meet EU chief in bid to save trade deal
08/12/2020
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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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Expat Bob | 72 | 18 | 0 | 16 |
Brexit: MPs reinsert controversial sections of Internal Market Bill
07/12/2020
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politics
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2,450
But in a possible compromise, ministers said they could remove the measures if trade talks succeed.
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Expat Bob | 103 | 14 | 0 | 13 |
Brexit: Trade talks 'have reached critical stage'
07/12/2020
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politics
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9,859
The UK says it is still working for a deal, but the EU's mood is described as "gloomy".
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Expat Bob | 29 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue as 'sticking points' remain
07/12/2020
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9,302
EU sources say the two sides are nearing an agreement on access to UK waters by EU fishing fleets.
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Expat Bob | 185 | 81 | 0 | 53 |
Brexit stalemate: Boris Johnson and Ursula Von Der Leyen seek to break trade deal deadlock
05/12/2020
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politics
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8,914
EU and UK negotiators call in leaders in last ditch effort to secure a trade deal.
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Expat Bob | 166 | 43 | 0 | 45 |
Chelsea go top after comeback win
05/12/2020
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football
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1,233
Chelsea go top of the Premier League as they come from behind to beat Leeds United in front of 2,000 fans at Stamford Bridge.
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Expat Bob | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Post-Brexit trade talks paused amid 'significant divergences'
04/12/2020
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politics
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8,163
Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula Von Der Leyen will seek to break deadlock on Saturday.
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Expat Bob | 234 | 107 | 0 | 58 |
Brexit: 'Prospect of breakthrough receding' in UK-EU talks
03/12/2020
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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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Expat Bob | 216 | 70 | 0 | 62 |
Brexit: It's nearly now or never for UK-EU trade deal
03/12/2020
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news
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politics
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1,995
As pizza-fuelled talks continue into the night, there appears to be stuff worth chewing over.
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Expat Bob | 40 | 11 | 0 | 6 |
Covid tiers: MPs back tougher system for England, despite Tory rebellion
01/12/2020
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politics
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2,874
The restrictions will start at 00:01 GMT, despite 55 Tory MPs voting against the government.
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Expat Bob | 37 | 15 | 0 | 11 |
Brexit: UK in 'last leg' of trade talks with EU, says Raab
29/11/2020
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politics
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5,951
The foreign secretary said a deal was possible if the EU side showed "pragmatism" in the coming days.
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Expat Bob | 100 | 47 | 0 | 20 |
Raphinha's goal for Leeds sinks Everton
28/11/2020
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sport
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football
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647
Raphinha scores his first goal for Leeds to sink Everton and earn his side a fourth win since promotion to the Premier League.
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Expat Bob | 96 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: PPE price rises cost taxpayers £10bn, report says
25/11/2020
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news
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health
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1,222
"Inadequate" stockpiles meant the government had to boost supplies quickly, the spending watchdog says.
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Expat Bob | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Pepe sent off as Arsenal hold Leeds
22/11/2020
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sport
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football
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1,021
Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe is sent off for a headbutt as Leeds' wasteful finishing costs them a Premier League victory.
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Expat Bob | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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.
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Expat Bob | 266 | 47 | 1 | 16 |