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Covid: Teachers' risk 'similar' to other under-65s
01/03/2021
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1,208
The study measured infection rates in school staff and pupils in November and December.
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john | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Coronavirus: Public need 'home truths' on economy - Hammond
25/02/2021
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2,970
The ex-chancellor says Boris Johnson must "do the right thing", even if it means risking unpopularity.
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john | 72 | 31 | 5 | 21 |
Brexit: NI leaders at odds on Irish sea border meeting
24/02/2021
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3,543
Arlene Foster says the EU was 'tone-deaf' but Michelle O'Neill says the meeting was "constructive".
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john | 71 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
Summer catch-up schools planned for pupils in England
24/02/2021
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2,510
A total of £700m will help ensure "no child is left behind" due to the pandemic, Boris Johnson says.
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john | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Keir Starmer urges government to buy more food from British farmers
23/02/2021
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511
Sir Keir Starmer is the first Labour leader to address the farmers' union since 2008.
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john | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: Everyone 'has to play their part' in lockdown easing, says Hancock
23/02/2021
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1,894
But it is too soon to say when social distancing rules will be relaxed, the health secretary says.
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john | 13 | 18 | 0 | 5 |
Brexit: DUP says NI Protocol could cause political instability
22/02/2021
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2,353
The DUP urges No 10 to scrap the mechanism, but a government minister says issues can be resolved.
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john | 198 | 19 | 0 | 7 |
Lockdown: Boris Johnson unveils plan to end England restrictions by 21 June
22/02/2021
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4,281
Shops, hairdressers, gyms and outdoor hospitality could reopen on 12 April, Boris Johnson says.
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john | 12 | 3 | 1 | 10 |
Covid-19: Boris Johnson to unveil 'cautious' plan to lift England's lockdown
22/02/2021
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2,520
All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March.
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john | 9 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
Covid-19: Johnson still working on 'roadmap' to ease lockdown
19/02/2021
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1,617
Ministers will "crunch the numbers" over the weekend, amid pressure to reduce Covid restrictions.
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john | 167 | 73 | 8 | 73 |
UK to launch 'high risk' science agency
19/02/2021
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1,117
The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.
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john | 5 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Sir Keir Starmer: Savings scheme would boost UK's recovery post-Covid
18/02/2021
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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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john | 59 | 33 | 8 | 49 |
Coronavirus: 'No jab, no job' policies may be legal for new staff
18/02/2021
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3,406
It may be legal to insist on vaccinations in new staff contracts, the justice secretary says.
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john | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: Boris Johnson to focus on 'data, not dates' for lockdown easing
17/02/2021
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3,947
The lifting of England's restrictions must be "cautious and prudent", Boris Johnson says.
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john | 112 | 95 | 2 | 41 |
Brexit: NI Protocol is 'only solution' despite challenges
16/02/2021
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2,219
EC vice president Maros Sefcovic says the NI deal is "administratively extremely challenging".
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john | 51 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Plan for campus free speech post prompts autonomy warning
16/02/2021
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744
Concerns are raised as ministers announce new free speech role to stop "silencing" in universities.
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john | 8 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
UK to appeal to individual European countries over arts touring 'crisis'
16/02/2021
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1,446
The government says it hopes to open negotiations with individual European nations "very shortly".
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john | 126 | 43 | 5 | 36 |
Covid vaccine impact revealed in over-80s blood tests
16/02/2021
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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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john | 32 | 111 | 0 | 18 |
Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests
16/02/2021
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847
Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March.
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john | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: Third of social care staff still not vaccinated, Matt Hancock says
15/02/2021
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788
The health secretary confirms a jab has been offered to everyone in the UK's top four priority groups.
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john | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Coronavirus: Plan to exit lockdown 'cautious but irreversible', says Boris Johnson
15/02/2021
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6,171
Boris Johnson says the government will set out its plans on 22 February, which could include target dates.
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john | 18 | 4 | 0 | 7 |
Pound hits three-year high on vaccination hopes
15/02/2021
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739
Sterling rises above $1.39 as the vaccine programme raises hopes that lockdown can be eased.
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john | 50 | 12 | 0 | 11 |
Covid: Virus cases are going down across the UK
12/02/2021
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4,579
Data suggests lockdown is working, but the health secretary says there is "still a long way to go".
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john | 4 | 12 | 1 | 16 |
Why Sunak says he will be “open and honest” over the Budget
12/02/2021
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business
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643
The government's plan is to provide a roadmap out of restrictions in a fortnight.
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john | 9 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
UK economy suffered record annual slump in 2020
12/02/2021
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4,395
The size of the economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020 as coronavirus restrictions hit output, figures show.
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john | 36 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
Brexit: Trade friction 'not teething problems'
12/02/2021
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1,034
Jeremy Miles MS says it is irresponsible for UK officials to claim trade changes were "unexpected".
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john | 162 | 43 | 4 | 32 |
Brexit: London loses out as Europe's top share trading hub
11/02/2021
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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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john | 226 | 117 | 2 | 93 |
Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'
11/02/2021
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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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john | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Brexit: DUP boycott Brexit discussion with Irish TDs
10/02/2021
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1,059
It comes as NI businesses tell MPs they need longer "grace periods" for Irish Sea border checks.
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john | 113 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
Covid: Don't book holiday yet, government warns
10/02/2021
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4,934
Boris Johnson urges people to "be patient", after the transport secretary says summer breaks are in doubt.
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john | 13 | 16 | 0 | 23 |
Heineken cuts 8,000 jobs after Covid hits sales
10/02/2021
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business
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215
The brewing giant said 2020 had been a year of "unprecedented disruption".
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john | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Beer and pub leaders plead for reopening date after sales halve in 2020
10/02/2021
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832
The industry shows the government a "roadmap to recovery" as it waits for a reopening date.
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john | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: Care home staff without PPE at start of pandemic - MPs
10/02/2021
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421
MPs say care homes received a fraction of the PPE needed compared with the health service.
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john | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit worse than feared, says JD Sports boss
09/02/2021
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4,918
Chairman Peter Cowgill says the new EU trade deal has meant "double-digit millions" in extra costs.
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john | 118 | 28 | 1 | 21 |
Brexit: 'Under-loved' fish renamed for British tastes
09/02/2021
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2,354
The spider crab and megrim sole are to be rebranded to get rid of "negative connotations".
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john | 9 | 16 | 0 | 4 |
Covid: Two tests for all UK arrivals during quarantine
09/02/2021
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850
Details of the new system, aimed at tracking cases and detecting new variants, will be set out later today.
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john | 15 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Covid: Boris Johnson 'very confident' in vaccines being used in UK
08/02/2021
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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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john | 81 | 62 | 3 | 38 |
Oil prices climb back to pre-pandemic levels
08/02/2021
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352
Having hit an all-time low last year, oil has recovered on the hopes of a quicker economic turnaround.
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john | 17 | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Covid-19: Avoid 'setting dates' for lifting lockdown, scientist warns
06/02/2021
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1,952
Leaders should not be "driven by a calendar", says a scientist advising the government.
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john | 14 | 16 | 1 | 12 |
Covid: All over-50s in UK to be offered vaccine by May
05/02/2021
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3,840
Nearly 11 million people have already received a first jab against coronavirus.
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john | 88 | 91 | 5 | 54 |
Brexit: Arlene Foster says unionism coming together to oppose Protocol
04/02/2021
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4,653
DUP leader Arlene Foster accuses the British government of "sleepwalking" into NI's Brexit arrangements.
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john | 228 | 45 | 7 | 43 |
Bank of England: Economy to rebound strongly due to vaccine
04/02/2021
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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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john | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: 'Not practical' to close UK borders, says Boris Johnson
03/02/2021
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3,058
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer wants tougher restrictions to prevent new coronavirus variants coming in.
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john | 79 | 30 | 3 | 16 |
Covid: New Oxford vaccine 'ready by the autumn' to tackle mutations
03/02/2021
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2,382
An improved jab that will be more effective against variants can be made quickly, says Oxford-AstraZeneca.
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john | 10 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
PM urges EU action to ease Brexit tensions in NI
03/02/2021
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5,194
The UK wrote to the bloc calling for lighter enforcement of rules as port staff face threats over checks.
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john | 102 | 35 | 3 | 30 |
UK variant has mutated again, scientists say
02/02/2021
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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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john | 20 | 22 | 6 | 24 |
Brexit: Animal-based food checks at ports suspended
02/02/2021
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936
Arlene Foster denounces "threats" against staff checking on animal and food products at Larne and Belfast.
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john | 119 | 8 | 4 | 22 |
Covid: Boris Johnson 'optimistic' about summer holiday prospects
01/02/2021
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3,928
The PM says it relies on factors such as the vaccine rollout going well and Covid cases coming down.
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john | 111 | 31 | 2 | 38 |
Covid-19: UK orders extra 40m doses of Valneva vaccine
01/02/2021
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2,018
Deliveries will come towards next winter when people may need to be revaccinated.
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john | 37 | 129 | 1 | 35 |
Ryanair forecasts 'strong return' of beach holidays this summer
01/02/2021
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780
Boss Michael O'Leary thinks travel restrictions will be dropped once high risk groups are vaccinated.
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john | 104 | 31 | 1 | 18 |
Covid: EU-AstraZeneca disputed vaccine contract made public
29/01/2021
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14,137
The European Commission argues the drug-maker is failing to fulfil its promises on the Covid jab.
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john | 64 | 171 | 2 | 42 |
Covid vaccine: Single-dose Johnson & Johnson jab is 66% effective
29/01/2021
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3,713
An international trial shows the jab gives complete protection against hospitalisation and death.
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john | 14 | 16 | 4 | 13 |
Covid infections remain high but stable
29/01/2021
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1,572
The Office for National Statistics found infections had hardly shifted compared with the previous week.
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Boris Johnson says independence debate 'irrelevant' to most Scots
28/01/2021
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Boris Johnson says most people in Scotland are focused on defeating Covid rather than another referendum.
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john | 103 | 43 | 4 | 35 |
UK car production slumps to lowest level since 1984
28/01/2021
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258
Output tumbled almost 30% last year as Covid forced factory closures and a fall in consumer demand.
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john | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: English schools could return 8 March 'at the earliest' - PM
27/01/2021
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4,042
The PM sets the date he hopes England's lockdown will begin to ease, but warns of a "perilous situation".
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john | 15 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
Boris Johnson promises plan next month for 'phased' easing of lockdown
27/01/2021
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4,999
The “phased” lifting of restrictions will depend on data on hospitalisations, deaths and vaccinations.
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john | 75 | 27 | 1 | 21 |
Coronavirus: Vaccine supply fears grow amid EU export threat
26/01/2021
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5,858
The EU calls for "fair" distribution after vaccine companies cut back on pledged supplies.
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john | 123 | 201 | 9 | 101 |
Covid: UK virus deaths exceed 100,000 since pandemic began
26/01/2021
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2,612
Another 7,700 registered with coronavirus on the death certificate brings the total to nearly 104,000.
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john | 8 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
Covid: Schools will be told of reopening plans 'as soon as we can'
25/01/2021
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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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john | 39 | 24 | 1 | 20 |
Gordon Brown: Trust has broken down in way UK is run
25/01/2021
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4,134
The UK's nations and regions are being treated as if they were "invisible", the former PM warns.
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john | 21 | 14 | 0 | 10 |
Mastercard to push up fees for UK purchases from EU
25/01/2021
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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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john | 121 | 15 | 3 | 25 |
Brexit: Nissan commits to keep making cars in Sunderland
22/01/2021
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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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john | 144 | 75 | 6 | 45 |
Covid: 'Too early' to say if lockdown will end in spring - Boris Johnson
21/01/2021
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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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john | 7 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Covid: Gavin Williamson hopes England's schools will reopen by Easter
21/01/2021
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1,424
The education secretary says schools in England will be given two weeks' notice before reopening.
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john | 12 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
Covid: Nearly 2m UK people got first Covid vaccine in last week
21/01/2021
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1,890
Around 200 vaccines are being given every minute, the health secretary tells the Commons.
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john | 9 | 11 | 0 | 8 |
Coronavirus: Priti Patel says UK should have closed borders in March 2020
20/01/2021
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5,020
The home secretary has been recorded telling supporters she was an "advocate" of closures last year.
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john | 91 | 8 | 3 | 29 |
Brexit: Government considers scrapping some EU labour laws
20/01/2021
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929
Labour accuses Kwasi Kwarteng of "unpicking" workers' rights, as minister confirms he will review rules.
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john | 18 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
Brexit: Fishing firms hold London protest over disruption
18/01/2021
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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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john | 272 | 58 | 6 | 64 |
UK economy shrank by 2.6% in November as services suffered
15/01/2021
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2,004
Coronavirus restrictions in England affected services, with pubs and hairdressers badly hit.
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john | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: 'Most difficult week I've had in this job in 20 years'
15/01/2021
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2,663
Some hauliers say they have faced long delays and fear things will get worse before they get better.
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john | 304 | 66 | 4 | 64 |
Brexit: Ministers accused of fishing compensation U-turn
14/01/2021
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1,556
On Wednesday the PM said businesses hit by post-Brexit problems would receive support.
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john | 179 | 19 | 1 | 23 |
Tesco: Brexit disruption 'is a challenge not a crisis'
14/01/2021
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1,577
New Brexit trade rules mean Britain's biggest supermarket faces problems importing some fruit, meat and ready meals.
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john | 26 | 16 | 2 | 9 |
Over-50s rush to book holidays as vaccine boosts confidence
14/01/2021
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964
Tui, the UK's largest tour operator, says 50% of bookings on their website are currently by over-50s.
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john | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: Lockdown measures 'starting to show signs of some effect' - PM
13/01/2021
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2,577
But Boris Johnson does not rule out tougher restrictions in England, saying they are kept under review.
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john | 23 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
Johnson: 24-7 Covid-vaccine hubs as soon as supply allows
13/01/2021
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889
The prime minister wants round-the-clock vaccination but adds supply is currently the limiting factor.
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john | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: We can make this the peak by following rules, says Hancock
13/01/2021
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2,131
The health secretary urges people to follow rules, saying "individual decisions" make a difference.
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john | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: UK driver has ham sandwiches confiscated at Dutch border
11/01/2021
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5,522
Dutch TV films officials confiscating ham sandwiches from UK drivers under new food import rules.
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john | 79 | 58 | 3 | 31 |
Covid: UK at 'worst point' of pandemic, says Hancock
11/01/2021
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6,486
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says 2.3 million people in the UK have now had a Covid-19 vaccine dose.
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john | 42 | 10 | 2 | 18 |
Covid: Protect family incomes, Starmer urges ministers
11/01/2021
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3,629
The Labour leader calls for tougher coronavirus restrictions and says help for low earners must continue.
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john | 26 | 22 | 2 | 10 |
Brexit: M&S temporarily cuts hundreds of products in NI
08/01/2021
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11,810
Criticism of new Brexit trade rules is growing as firms warn of more bureaucracy, higher costs and delays.
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john | 231 | 170 | 11 | 96 |
Lockdown: Clap for Carers to return as Clap for Heroes
06/01/2021
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3,602
Founder Annemarie Plas says the initiative will return on Thursday under the new name of Clap for Heroes.
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john | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Government offers firms new grants to survive lockdown
06/01/2021
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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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john | 18 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
Covid: Sir Keir Starmer calls for 'round the clock' vaccinations
05/01/2021
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politics
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4,448
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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john | 44 | 77 | 1 | 30 |
1.3 million in UK have had their Covid vaccine
05/01/2021
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1,826
That includes some of the most vulnerable patients who should soon have "significant" protection against the virus.
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john | 31 | 38 | 2 | 18 |
Covid: Can we really jab our way out of lockdown?
05/01/2021
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news
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health
|
3,064
A shortage of glass vials, an overload of bureaucracy and lengthy safety checks could slow the UK down.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 30 | 61 | 2 | 27 |
EU firms refuse UK deliveries over Brexit tax changes
04/01/2021
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news
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business
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8,377
Some EU specialist firms stop delivering to the UK because of tax changes that took effect on 1 January.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 105 | 84 | 17 | 86 |
Covid: Regional rules 'probably going to get tougher', says Boris Johnson
03/01/2021
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news
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politics
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12,813
Boris Johnson says more areas may need tougher rules, as Labour urges England-wide curbs within 24 hours.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 135 | 76 | 3 | 33 |
Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote
31/12/2020
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news
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politics
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6,478
The UK's hard-fought agreement with the EU is set to come into force at 23:00 GMT on Thursday.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 73 | 36 | 0 | 13 |
Brexit: EU-UK trade deal expected, as cabinet briefed
24/12/2020
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news
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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.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 163 | 75 | 4 | 81 |
EU and UK in 'final push' for post-Brexit trade deal
22/12/2020
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news
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politics
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3,496
Talks are continuing in Brussels, with less than 10 days to go until the UK leaves EU trading rules.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 132 | 37 | 3 | 47 |
Ports chaos 'bad for trust and post-Brexit trade'
22/12/2020
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news
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business
|
1,699
The food industry says port disruption makes it hard for foreign firms to trust UK exporters post-Brexit.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Covid-19: UK sees over 80,000 excess deaths during pandemic
22/12/2020
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news
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health
|
1,836
The UK is continuing to see more deaths than expected for this time of year, ONS data shows.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Brexit: Johnson resists calls to extend transition into 2021
22/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
8,878
Boris Johnson says his position is "unchanged", as time for the UK and EU to reach a deal runs short.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 229 | 76 | 15 | 132 |
Brexit: No trade deal unless 'substantial shift' from EU, UK says
20/12/2020
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news
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politics
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11,732
With a decision expected before Christmas, UK sources say it is increasingly likely there will be no deal.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 218 | 58 | 3 | 84 |
'Just a few hours' left to agree Brexit trade deal, says Michel Barnier
18/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
13,556
Michel Barnier says it is now "the moment of truth", while Boris Johnson warns of "difficult" talks.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 191 | 128 | 9 | 147 |
Brexit: Trade talks in 'a serious situation' says Boris Johnson
17/12/2020
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news
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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.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 151 | 59 | 3 | 59 |
Brexit: 'Narrow path' in view for trade deal - EU chief
16/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
5,963
The president of the EU Commission says the "next few days" will be decisive for trade negotiations.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 299 | 189 | 5 | 101 |
Brexit: UK wants EU trade deal but not 'at any cost' - Boris Johnson
15/12/2020
|
news
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politics
|
2,937
UK and EU negotiators are trying to agree a post-Brexit trade deal by 31 December.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 137 | 83 | 4 | 56 |
Brexit: UK and EU restart trade talks after leaders' call
14/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
9,840
A final decision on a deal was expected on Sunday, but the two sides sent negotiators back to the table.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 269 | 56 | 8 | 96 |
Brexit trade talks: UK and EU to 'go the extra mile' in effort to agree deal
13/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
12,651
Ursula von der Leyen says talks were "constructive", but Boris Johnson warns no deal is "most likely".
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 218 | 66 | 6 | 129 |
Brexit trade talks: ‘Political will’ needed for deal, says Dominic Raab
13/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
2,272
Boris Johnson and his EU counterpart are due to make a decision on the future of talks shortly.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 11 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
Brexit: No-deal navy threat 'irresponsible', says Tobias Ellwood
12/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
10,595
A senior Conservative says deploying gunboats to patrol UK waters after 31 December is "undignified".
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 129 | 62 | 11 | 82 |
Brexit: PM and EU say trade deal unlikely by Sunday
11/12/2020
|
news
|
politics
|
18,053
Boris Johnson urges Brussels to make a "big change" as the deadline set by the two sides approaches.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 77 | 38 | 7 | 56 |
Brexit: Malcolm Turnbull tells UK 'be careful what you wish for' over EU trade
11/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
1,894
Malcolm Turnbull tells BBC Question Time his country's arrangement with the EU has "large barriers".
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: 'Strong possibility' of no trade deal with EU - PM
11/12/2020
|
news
|
politics
|
11,024
Boris Johnson says negotiations with the EU will continue, but are "not yet there at all".
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 14 | 3 | 2 | 13 |
Brexit: EU sets out plans in case trade talks with UK fail
10/12/2020
|
news
|
world
|
7,009
The EU's contingency plans for "no deal" include measures to ensure smooth air and road travel.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 43 | 21 | 1 | 9 |
Brexit: Trade talks 'unlikely' to go beyond Sunday, says Dominic Raab
10/12/2020
|
news
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politics
|
2,574
The EU has set out the measures it would take if no trade deal is agreed with the UK.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 15 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
Brexit: 'Large gaps' remain after trade talks with Ursula von der Leyen
10/12/2020
|
news
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politics
|
11,332
Sunday becomes the new deadline for a decision on trade talks, after the PM and EU chief meet in Brussels.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 151 | 47 | 3 | 59 |
Brexit: PM says deal 'still there to be done' ahead of crunch trip
09/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
5,396
Boris Johnson says the UK must be able to follow its own rules, as he arrives in Brussels for talks.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 13 | 11 | 0 | 7 |
Brexit: UK and EU reach deal on Northern Ireland border checks
08/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
3,425
The UK will drop plans to override the Brexit divorce deal, removing a potential obstacle to a trade deal.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 166 | 38 | 3 | 53 |
Brexit: PM says 'sweet reason' can get UK and EU to trade deal
08/12/2020
|
news
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politics
|
4,967
Boris Johnson says "hope springs eternal" ahead of a meeting with the European Commission president.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
Brexit: PM to meet EU chief in bid to save trade deal
08/12/2020
|
news
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politics
|
5,864
The UK and EU say "significant differences" still remain as the leaders prepare to talk face-to-face.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 55 | 18 | 7 | 52 |
Brexit: Trade talks 'have reached critical stage'
07/12/2020
|
news
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politics
|
9,859
The UK says it is still working for a deal, but the EU's mood is described as "gloomy".
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 102 | 47 | 6 | 49 |
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks continue as 'sticking points' remain
07/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
9,302
EU sources say the two sides are nearing an agreement on access to UK waters by EU fishing fleets.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 104 | 42 | 4 | 71 |
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks to resume over 'critical issues'
05/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
2,291
Negotiators will talk on Sunday, but "significant differences" between the two sides in post-Brexit trade talks remain.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 72 | 23 | 7 | 42 |
Brexit stalemate: Boris Johnson and Ursula Von Der Leyen seek to break trade deal deadlock
05/12/2020
|
news
|
politics
|
8,914
EU and UK negotiators call in leaders in last ditch effort to secure a trade deal.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 49 | 15 | 0 | 29 |
Post-Brexit trade talks paused amid 'significant divergences'
04/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
8,163
Boris Johnson and European Commission chief Ursula Von Der Leyen will seek to break deadlock on Saturday.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 73 | 39 | 1 | 20 |
Brexit: Time running out as Brexit trade talks restart
04/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
4,655
The UK warns chances of a breakthrough are "receding", as it negotiates with the EU over business rules.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 4 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
Coronavirus: UK got vaccine first because it's 'a better country', says Gavin Williamson
04/12/2020
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news
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politics
|
4,358
The EU says vaccines are not a "football competition" after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson's comment.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 34 | 5 | 1 | 9 |
Brexit: 'Prospect of breakthrough receding' in UK-EU talks
03/12/2020
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news
|
politics
|
7,540
Talks continue, as a source tells the BBC that Brussels are "bringing new elements into the negotiation".
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 82 | 50 | 3 | 43 |
Brexit: It's nearly now or never for UK-EU trade deal
03/12/2020
|
news
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politics
|
1,995
As pizza-fuelled talks continue into the night, there appears to be stuff worth chewing over.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 34 | 13 | 0 | 6 |
Brexit trade: 'Serious disruption' risk at Channel post-transition period
02/12/2020
|
news
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politics
|
2,709
Ministers are "taking limited responsibility" for readiness ahead of the transition period ending, MPs say.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 157 | 68 | 5 | 53 |
Covid: Boris Johnson urges MPs to back tough tiers for England
01/12/2020
|
news
|
politics
|
4,392
The prime minister said the NHS remained under pressure, despite a four-week national lockdown.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 90 | 30 | 2 | 24 |
UK among hardest hit nations by pandemic, says OECD
01/12/2020
|
news
|
business
|
271
Research by leading international agency suggests only Argentina will be worst hit by the pandemic.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: No plans for 'vaccine passport' - Michael Gove
01/12/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
2,494
It follows suggestions pubs and restaurants may turn away people who don't get a coronavirus vaccine.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Covid-19: Drinkers in tier two 'could order Scotch egg' as substantial meal
30/11/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
1,638
They would count as a "substantial meal" under new rules for parts of England, a minister says.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Covid: Shops in England can open 24 hours a day over Christmas
30/11/2020
|
news
|
business
|
1,419
Local authorities in England will be allowed to temporarily waive rules restricting retail opening hours.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 15 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
Brexit: UK in 'last leg' of trade talks with EU, says Raab
29/11/2020
|
news
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politics
|
5,951
The foreign secretary said a deal was possible if the EU side showed "pragmatism" in the coming days.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 239 | 126 | 5 | 70 |
Brexit: Barnier arrives in UK for face-to-face talks
27/11/2020
|
news
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politics
|
6,943
The EU's Michel Barnier arrived in London on Friday evening, as the two sides try to agree a deal.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 164 | 83 | 10 | 55 |
Covid-19: Tougher post-lockdown rules 'strike a balance', says PM
26/11/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
622
Almost all of England will go into tiers two and three when the lockdown ends on 2 December.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 31 | 7 | 3 | 20 |
Spending Review: Council tax likely to rise, says think-tank
26/11/2020
|
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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john | 44 | 21 | 1 | 16 |
Rishi Sunak warns 'economic emergency has only just begun'
25/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
5,382
The pandemic will deal lasting damage to growth and jobs, the chancellor has warned.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 67 | 40 | 2 | 15 |
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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john | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
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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john | 26 | 10 | 1 | 23 |
UK car industry warns of £55bn no-deal Brexit hit
24/11/2020
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news
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other
|
441
Big losses will be seen in the next five years if the UK fails to strike a deal with the EU, the sector warns.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 75 | 16 | 0 | 10 |
Deaths in UK 'a fifth higher than normal levels'
24/11/2020
|
news
|
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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john | 11 | 11 | 0 | 5 |
Rishi Sunak's Spending Review: Four things to look out for
24/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
904
The Spending Review marks the start of the chancellor's economic recovery strategy. Here's what to watch for.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 8 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Covid-19: PM sets out 'tougher' post-lockdown tiers for England
23/11/2020
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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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john | 47 | 18 | 3 | 25 |
Fans to be allowed at outdoor sports
23/11/2020
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sport
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other
|
1,634
Up to 4,000 fans will be allowed at outdoor events in the lowest-risk areas when the four-week national lockdown in England ends.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Covid: Boris Johnson to unveil post-English lockdown plans
23/11/2020
|
news
|
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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john | 23 | 19 | 0 | 14 |
Rishi Sunak says Spending Review will not spell austerity
23/11/2020
|
news
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business
|
1,190
The chancellor says he will uphold pre-Covid funding pledges on police, nurses and schools.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: Progress made in tough areas, says EU chief
20/11/2020
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news
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politics
|
4,017
The president of the EU Commission says there has been recent "movement" in important areas.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 293 | 153 | 11 | 95 |
UK borrowing hits highest October level on record
20/11/2020
|
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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john | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Defence funding boost 'extends British influence', says PM
19/11/2020
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news
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uk
|
5,192
Boris Johnson says "the safety of the British people must come first" as he outlines a new package.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 31 | 14 | 1 | 12 |
Brexit: UK 'will be less safe without EU security deal' - police chief
19/11/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
2,464
The UK's counter-terrorism head says a deal is "incredibly important" for the country's security.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 176 | 82 | 7 | 59 |
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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john | 276 | 95 | 9 | 106 |
Brexit: Trade deal sticking points 'can be resolved', says UK minister
15/11/2020
|
news
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politics
|
2,397
The UK's environment secretary says "agreement exists" with the EU, but time is "very, very short".
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 86 | 36 | 2 | 42 |
EU-UK talks: 'Make or break' moment approaching, say both sides
14/11/2020
|
news
|
politics
|
6,422
The two sides say big gaps remain between them as the "moment of truth" is nearing for an agreement.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 209 | 77 | 10 | 87 |
Tata: Concern over future of Port Talbot steelworks
13/11/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
804
Urgent talks are being sought to see how a funding plan will affect Port Talbot's workforce.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: EU's 'penny is dropping' on UK sovereignty, says Gove
12/11/2020
|
news
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politics
|
4,331
Brussels is starting to accept UKs independent status as trade talks deadline looms, says minister.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 301 | 86 | 10 | 83 |
Brexit: UK has to 'knuckle down' and get a trade deal with EU - Irish PM
12/11/2020
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news
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politics
|
2,168
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin warns that failing to reach an agreement would be "very damaging".
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 60 | 19 | 3 | 15 |
Post-Brexit trade talks to continue next week
11/11/2020
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news
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politics
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2,393
The UK government does not expect to reach a deal with the EU in this week's talks.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 165 | 75 | 2 | 36 |
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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john | 61 | 23 | 6 | 21 |
Brexit: EU and UK negotiators resume trade talks in London
09/11/2020
|
news
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politics
|
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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john | 519 | 115 | 8 | 83 |
Brexit: 'Significant differences remain' over trade deal
07/11/2020
|
news
|
politics
|
10,796
The PM and EU Commission president agree to "work hard" to reach a deal when talks resume on Monday.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 337 | 101 | 6 | 66 |
Brexit: Watchdog warns of 'significant' border disruption
06/11/2020
|
news
|
politics
|
1,653
The National Audit Office says traders are unlikely to be ready for changes due from next January.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 46 | 12 | 1 | 10 |
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson stresses 'stay at home' message for England
05/11/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
1,706
Boris Johnson says four weeks of the new measures will be enough to make "a real impact".
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 63 | 37 | 2 | 20 |
Bank of England boss pledges to do 'everything we can'
05/11/2020
|
news
|
business
|
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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john | 33 | 17 | 1 | 9 |
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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john | 195 | 94 | 5 | 58 |
Covid-19: NHS in England moves to highest alert level
04/11/2020
|
news
|
health
|
1,132
Health bosses are 'seriously concerned' about winter, with free beds expected to be used up in weeks.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Covid: Destructive rules only current option, says Chris Whitty
03/11/2020
|
news
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politics
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1,060
England's chief medical officer defends lockdowns as a further 397 coronavirus deaths are recorded.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 13 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Rishi Sunak 'must come up with six-month economy plan'
03/11/2020
|
news
|
politics
|
1,893
Labour accuses the chancellor of "panicked" decision-making after he extended furlough.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 58 | 64 | 4 | 31 |
Coronavirus lockdown: PM warns UK faces 'medical disaster' without action
02/11/2020
|
news
|
uk
|
5,160
Boris Johnson says lockdown rules will expire on 2 December - with MPs to vote on what happens next.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 26 | 12 | 2 | 8 |
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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john | 98 | 21 | 4 | 18 |
Covid spreading faster in England than 'worst-case scenario', documents show
30/10/2020
|
news
|
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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john | 18 | 15 | 0 | 4 |
Covid: Are we heading back into a full lockdown?
30/10/2020
|
news
|
health
|
893
Infection rates are rising and European countries are going into lockdown. Could the UK be next?
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day - study
29/10/2020
|
news
|
health
|
3,475
England is at a "critical stage" with infections doubling every nine days, a major analysis estimates.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Brexit border software developers warn of delays
27/10/2020
|
news
|
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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john | 35 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
Red tape is back post-Brexit, but will it be ready?
27/10/2020
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958
There is no guarantee that firms will have the customs software they need on 1 January.
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john | 218 | 42 | 0 | 34 |
Covid: Antibodies 'fall rapidly after infection'
27/10/2020
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health
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2,287
This is likely to mean immunity levels decline and raises the risk of reinfection, researchers say.
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john | 3 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Covid: Don't let north get 'left behind' Tory MPs warn PM
27/10/2020
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uk
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3,025
More than 50 Tory MPs call for a "clear road map" out of lockdown restrictions for northern England.
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john | 119 | 41 | 0 | 24 |
Post-Brexit trade talks extended
25/10/2020
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2,518
The EU's Michel Barnier will stay in London, rather than returning to Brussels later.
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john | 343 | 121 | 13 | 72 |
Brexit: Trade talks continue as negotiators meet in London
23/10/2020
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5,938
The EU's Michel Barnier has warned "every day counts" ahead of December's deadline to reach a deal.
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john | 218 | 107 | 10 | 58 |
Britain and Japan sign post-Brexit trade deal
23/10/2020
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2,557
The countries formally sign a deal described by the UK's international trade secretary as "ground-breaking".
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john | 95 | 48 | 2 | 22 |
Tory MPs attack celebrity free school meal campaigners
21/10/2020
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education
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2,149
MPs voted against a proposal to extend free school meals over the school holidays until Easter 2021.
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john | 23 | 11 | 0 | 7 |
Brexit: UK 'ready to welcome EU' to continue trade talks
21/10/2020
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2,369
The two chief negotiators for a post-Brexit trade deal spoke on the phone earlier on Wednesday.
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john | 41 | 17 | 0 | 11 |
Brexit: Standoff continues in trade talks after negotiators' call
20/10/2020
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2,028
Both sides are calling on one another to compromise over a deal, as a December deadline looms.
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john | 150 | 45 | 15 | 47 |
Covid: Greater Manchester facing 'winter of hardship' without support - Burnham
20/10/2020
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uk
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2,781
Greater Manchester's mayor says more financial help is needed as the region is set to enter tier three rules.
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john | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 |
Brexit: UK calls for change as EU makes trade talks pledge
19/10/2020
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3,653
No 10 says there is "no basis to resume talks" without changes, after the EU offers to "intensify" talks.
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john | 104 | 49 | 6 | 44 |
Bank boss: UK facing 'unprecedented economic uncertainty'
19/10/2020
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1,415
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns there is significant risk of lower economic growth.
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john | 17 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
Covid-19: Firms warn of 'catastrophic' impact of new coronavirus rules
18/10/2020
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business
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265
More financial support is needed to avoid mass redundancies and closures, businesses say.
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john | 33 | 15 | 0 | 3 |
Brexit: Trade talks with the EU are over, says No 10
17/10/2020
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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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john | 169 | 64 | 8 | 54 |
Brexit: EU leaders call for UK trade talks to continue
15/10/2020
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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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john | 101 | 28 | 3 | 25 |
Brexit: PM 'disappointed' with progress ahead of EU summit
15/10/2020
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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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john | 13 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Covid: Two-week circuit breaker 'may halve deaths', report says
14/10/2020
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health
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1,668
A circuit breaker could change the course of the epidemic and buy more time, a report says.
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john | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
EU to reject UK plea for Brexit electric car deal
14/10/2020
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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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john | 56 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
Covid: Health secretary defends three-tier strategy
13/10/2020
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uk
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1,582
Another 143 deaths are reported as ministers defend rules after criticism expert advice was ignored.
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john | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
Firms have 'head in sand' over post-Brexit trade, says minister
13/10/2020
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862
Treasury minister Lord Agnew says businesses "must engage in a more energetic way" to prepare.
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john | 54 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
Agriculture bill: Bid to protect post-Brexit food standards rejected
12/10/2020
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politics
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910
MPs overturn a Lords amendment requiring trade deals to meet post-Brexit UK food standards.
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john | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Brexit: Time for trade deal getting short, PM warns
12/10/2020
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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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john | 79 | 18 | 4 | 15 |
Brexit: Trade negotiators meet, as deadline looms
09/10/2020
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3,062
The EU and UK still disagree on important issues, but Downing Street calls talks in London "useful".
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john | 155 | 78 | 2 | 29 |
UK economic growth slows despite restaurant boost
09/10/2020
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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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john | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
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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john | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
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.
removed | comments | ||||
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john | 95 | 43 | 0 | 15 |
Johnson lays out vision of post-Covid UK
06/10/2020
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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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john | 172 | 44 | 11 | 27 |
Sunak vows to 'balance books' despite pandemic
05/10/2020
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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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john | 121 | 32 | 6 | 20 |
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.
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john | 153 | 39 | 2 | 17 |
Thousands of UK firms may need an EU office
02/10/2020
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news
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business
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933
The complexity of exporting to European markets mean firms may have no option but to set up an EU presence.
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john | 6 | 2 | 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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john | 180 | 49 | 8 | 23 |