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Brazilian variant: Hancock denies quarantine delays put lives at risk
01/03/2021
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It comes as the search continues for a person in England infected with the Brazilian variant.
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Budget 2021: PM has 'no doubt' about strong jobs recovery
01/03/2021
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Boris Johnson's comments come as Tory MPs lobby the Chancellor to cut rates for business in the budget
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Covid-19: Brazil variant case in England hunted by officials
01/03/2021
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The whereabouts of one infected person is unknown, as they did not give their full contact details.
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Covid-19: Critical care beds shortage prompts calls for review
01/03/2021
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The UK has 7.3 critical care beds per 100,000 people, compared to Germany's 33.8 and the US's 34.3.
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Budget 2021: 'Now is not the time for tax rises', say MPs
01/03/2021
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The Treasury Committee says "significant" measures may be needed later to improve public finances.
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Letter demands action over 'UK nature in freefall'
01/03/2021
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Wildlife experts urge the prime minister to step up action on the loss of species in the UK.
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Waste food: What do you do with 86 tonnes of celeriac?
01/03/2021
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With hospitality closed during lockdown, charities and apps are stepping in to help cut food waste.
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Covid: Thousands sign petition against vaccine passports
26/02/2021
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More than 200,000 people are urging the government not to introduce documents offering proof of vaccination.
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Coronavirus spread slowed by vaccines, study suggests
26/02/2021
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There was a 75% reduction in staff at Addenbrooke's Hospital testing positive after a vaccination.
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Age not job prioritised in second phase of Covid jab rollout
26/02/2021
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Over-40s will be first in line from mid-April after the top nine priority groups receive one dose.
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British Airways owner IAG calls for digital health passes
26/02/2021
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IAG, which owns British Airways and Iberia, makes a record loss after the pandemic grounds flights.
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UK car production slumps by a quarter in January
26/02/2021
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The UK produced 27% fewer cars than a year ago, the worst January figure for over a decade.
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UK Covid alert level drops as NHS threat 'recedes'
25/02/2021
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The move to the second-highest level means the NHS is no longer at imminent risk of being overwhelmed.
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Furlough numbers climb sharply in January to 4.7 million
25/02/2021
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The number of people on furlough rises by 700,000 to 4.7 million after fresh lockdown measures imposed.
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Coronavirus: Public need 'home truths' on economy - Hammond
25/02/2021
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The ex-chancellor says Boris Johnson must "do the right thing", even if it means risking unpopularity.
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Get used to fewer trains, says rail body
25/02/2021
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Around one in 10 rail services should be cut while passenger numbers remain low, says Network Rail.
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Post-Brexit trade: Boris Johnson calls for eat British fish campaign
25/02/2021
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The PM promises action to boost the industry - but Labour says his Brexit deal threatens jobs.
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Serco: Test-and-trace firm's boss defends scheme
25/02/2021
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The boss of outsourcer Serco says there are now as many people being tested per week as vaccinated.
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Brexit: NI leaders at odds on Irish sea border meeting
24/02/2021
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Arlene Foster says the EU was 'tone-deaf' but Michelle O'Neill says the meeting was "constructive".
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Heathrow passenger numbers fall to 1970s' levels
24/02/2021
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Covid "devastated" air travel in 2020, the UK's largest airport says, as it sinks to a £2bn loss.
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Apple buys a company every three to four weeks
24/02/2021
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The technology giant has bought around 100 companies in six years, chief executive Tim Cook has revealed.
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Covid-19: PM promises review on issues of vaccine passports
23/02/2021
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Having to show a certificate to go to a pub raises "deep and complex issues", Boris Johnson says.
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Covid-19: Boris Johnson to unveil 'cautious' plan to lift England's lockdown
22/02/2021
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All schools are expected to reopen on 8 March, with some outdoor socialising allowed from 29 March.
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UK sees further drop in coronavirus numbers
19/02/2021
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The number of new infections in the community has decreased in all regions, latest data shows.
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Covid-19: Johnson still working on 'roadmap' to ease lockdown
19/02/2021
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Ministers will "crunch the numbers" over the weekend, amid pressure to reduce Covid restrictions.
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Ulster Bank confirms Republic of Ireland closure
19/02/2021
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The bank will continue to trade in Northern Ireland but there are concerns the move could impact jobs.
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UK to launch 'high risk' science agency
19/02/2021
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The new agency will help "cement the UK's position as a science superpower", the government says.
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Sir Keir Starmer: Savings scheme would boost UK's recovery post-Covid
18/02/2021
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The Labour leader says there can be "no return to business as usual" as he sets out post-Covid policies.
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Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, React study shows
18/02/2021
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Study finds infections fell by two-thirds - and more in London - but warns virus levels remain high.
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Covid: Boris Johnson to focus on 'data, not dates' for lockdown easing
17/02/2021
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The lifting of England's restrictions must be "cautious and prudent", Boris Johnson says.
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Covid-19: World's first human challenge trials to start in UK
17/02/2021
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Healthy, young volunteers will be deliberately infected with a low dose of coronavirus.
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Warnings inflation could breach 2% target as prices rise
17/02/2021
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Prices rose 0.7% in January in what some economists said could mark a first step in rising costs post-lockdown.
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House prices up 8.5% in 2020 amid tax holiday
17/02/2021
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Prices climbed at their fastest annual rate since October 2014, official figures show.
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Covid: Seven symptoms should trigger virus test, study says
17/02/2021
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Fatigue, headache, sore throat and diarrhoea are also warning signs of the virus, research suggests.
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Hospital waiting list 'may double to 10m by April'
17/02/2021
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There could be a surge in demand from delayed referrals and delays to treatment, a think tank warns.
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Climate change: Don't raid home insulation scheme, MPs urge ministers
17/02/2021
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The government hopes to claw back money from a £1.5bn fund to promote home insulation.
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'Spy pixels in emails have become endemic'
17/02/2021
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Email app Hey reveals that two-thirds of the messages it handles contain the hidden trackers.
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Brexit: NI Protocol is 'only solution' despite challenges
16/02/2021
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EC vice president Maros Sefcovic says the NI deal is "administratively extremely challenging".
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Bitcoin hits new record of $50,000
16/02/2021
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The digital currency has gained 72% so far in a volatile 2021.
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Covid vaccine impact revealed in over-80s blood tests
16/02/2021
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More people in this age group in England now have detectable antibodies that can fight the virus.
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Covid: Rapid tests could help reopen nightclubs, PM suggests
16/02/2021
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Boris Johnson suggests testing clubbers and theatregoers to reopen venues that have been closed since March.
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Covid: Why goal is to live with the virus - not fight it
16/02/2021
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Ministers want to turn Covid-19 into a manageable illness like flu. Why? And is this possible?
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450,000 families ‘behind on rent because of Covid’
16/02/2021
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One in 20 private renters say they have been refused rent reductions, a report says.
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Covid-19: First travellers arrive in UK for hotel quarantine stay
15/02/2021
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Arrivals from "red list" countries must pay £1,750 to spend 10 days in government-sanctioned hotels.
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Jaguar car brand to be all-electric by 2025
15/02/2021
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JLR will launch electric models of its entire Jaguar and Land Rover line-up by 2030.
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Coronavirus: Plan to exit lockdown 'cautious but irreversible', says Boris Johnson
15/02/2021
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Boris Johnson says the government will set out its plans on 22 February, which could include target dates.
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Covid: 'No evidence' schools spread lots of coronavirus
15/02/2021
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Researchers looked at teacher and pupil Covid "sick days" in England in the autumn term up to Christmas.
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Pound hits three-year high on vaccination hopes
15/02/2021
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Sterling rises above $1.39 as the vaccine programme raises hopes that lockdown can be eased.
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Covid-19: Millions of asthmatics 'must wait for vaccine'
15/02/2021
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A much narrower group will now be eligible than previously indicated.
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Wetherspoons calls for pubs to reopen 'to save jobs'
15/02/2021
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The chairman of the chain is calling for pubs to reopen at the same time as non-essential shops.
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Social businesses shut out of government support
15/02/2021
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Most 'ethical' banks don't offer bounce back loans, forcing hundreds of community-run businesses to close.
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Covid: Virus cases are going down across the UK
12/02/2021
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Data suggests lockdown is working, but the health secretary says there is "still a long way to go".
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Why Sunak says he will be “open and honest” over the Budget
12/02/2021
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The government's plan is to provide a roadmap out of restrictions in a fortnight.
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UK economy suffered record annual slump in 2020
12/02/2021
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The size of the economy shrank by 9.9% in 2020 as coronavirus restrictions hit output, figures show.
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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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Brexit: London loses out as Europe's top share trading hub
11/02/2021
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Amsterdam ousts London in the wake of Brexit changes, as the Bank of England warns over EU financial rules.
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Weather: Two snow and ice warnings issued for Wales
11/02/2021
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Forecasters say there could be "blizzard conditions" over Welsh hills, as two warnings are issued.
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HS2: Next phase of controversial rail network gets green light
11/02/2021
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Legislation needed to clear the next stage of the controversial project has passed through Parliament.
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NHS reform: 'No better time than now' for changes, says Matt Hancock
11/02/2021
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The aim is for health and social care to join up more, but Labour questions the timing of the move.
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Covid-19: Kent virus variant 'on course to sweep world'
11/02/2021
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The expert heading the UK's genetic surveillance says research into strains will go into the 2030s.
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Toxic air puts six million at risk of lung damage
11/02/2021
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Six million people aged over 65 in England are at high risk of lung damage, a new report says.
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Brexit: DUP boycott Brexit discussion with Irish TDs
10/02/2021
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It comes as NI businesses tell MPs they need longer "grace periods" for Irish Sea border checks.
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Covid: Don't book holiday yet, government warns
10/02/2021
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Boris Johnson urges people to "be patient", after the transport secretary says summer breaks are in doubt.
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Heineken cuts 8,000 jobs after Covid hits sales
10/02/2021
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The brewing giant said 2020 had been a year of "unprecedented disruption".
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EU vaccine export row: Irish government 'in talks' with European Commission
09/02/2021
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Officials are trying to work out ways of avoiding more controversies involving Northern Ireland.
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Brexit worse than feared, says JD Sports boss
09/02/2021
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Chairman Peter Cowgill says the new EU trade deal has meant "double-digit millions" in extra costs.
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Brexit: 'Under-loved' fish renamed for British tastes
09/02/2021
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The spider crab and megrim sole are to be rebranded to get rid of "negative connotations".
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Climate change: New targets to eliminate Wales' gases
09/02/2021
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Changes could mean replacing gas boilers in homes and finding new ways to make steel without coal.
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Covid: Boris Johnson 'very confident' in vaccines being used in UK
08/02/2021
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A small study suggests the AstraZeneca vaccine may be less effective against the South African variant.
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Coronavirus: Motorists 'turned back' at Irish border
08/02/2021
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People crossing the Irish border without "a reasonable excuse" can be fined €100 (£88) from Monday.
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Tesco tells chancellor to hit online rivals with sales tax
08/02/2021
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Boss Ken Murphy has asked Chancellor Rishi Sunak for a "level playing field" when it comes to tax.
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UK weather: 'Beast from the East Two' to bring snow, ice and floods
06/02/2021
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The cold snap will not be as extreme as in 2018, forecasters say, but will cause disruption this weekend.
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Covid-19: Avoid 'setting dates' for lifting lockdown, scientist warns
06/02/2021
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Leaders should not be "driven by a calendar", says a scientist advising the government.
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Covid: All over-50s in UK to be offered vaccine by May
05/02/2021
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Nearly 11 million people have already received a first jab against coronavirus.
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Covid: Local elections to go ahead in England
05/02/2021
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Measures include asking voters to bring pens - but some councils fear it will be too difficult to organise.
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Barclays urges UK to focus on US and Asia post Brexit
05/02/2021
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Brexit gives one of the UK's most important sectors the chance to define its own agenda, he said.
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Brexit: Arlene Foster says unionism coming together to oppose Protocol
04/02/2021
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DUP leader Arlene Foster accuses the British government of "sleepwalking" into NI's Brexit arrangements.
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Bank of England: Economy to rebound strongly due to vaccine
04/02/2021
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High Street banks are also told to prepare for the possibility that interest rates could fall below zero.
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Covid: Don't ease lockdown restrictions too soon - Starmer
04/02/2021
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The Labour leader urges the PM not to repeat "the mistakes of last time," amid Tory calls for easing.
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Climate change: Boris Johnson 'risks humiliation' over coal mine
04/02/2021
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A leading scientist warns Boris Johnson digging for coal undermines the UK's climate change efforts.
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Brits snap up Australian wine that didn't go to China
04/02/2021
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The UK is now the top destination for Australian wine as it looks to overcome crippling Chinese taxes.
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PM urges EU action to ease Brexit tensions in NI
03/02/2021
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The UK wrote to the bloc calling for lighter enforcement of rules as port staff face threats over checks.
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Government 'painfully slow' on protecting environment
03/02/2021
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There are serious delays in tackling “critical” issues like air quality and wildlife loss, MPs say.
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Buy now, pay later firms such as Klarna face stricter controls
02/02/2021
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The financial regulator says it would be easy for customers to build up unseen debts of £1,000.
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Covid in Scotland: FM to announce outcome of lockdown review
02/02/2021
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Nicola Sturgeon is expected to give details on the opening of schools to "some" children.
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Scrap interest on student loans, say vice-chancellors
02/02/2021
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Call to wipe interest on student loans in England for 15 months, as ministers offer £50m support fund.
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Prosperity comes at 'devastating' cost to nature
02/02/2021
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Landmark review calls for fundamental change in our approach to economics to stem nature loss.
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Covid: Boris Johnson 'optimistic' about summer holiday prospects
01/02/2021
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The PM says it relies on factors such as the vaccine rollout going well and Covid cases coming down.
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Covid-19: UK orders extra 40m doses of Valneva vaccine
01/02/2021
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Deliveries will come towards next winter when people may need to be revaccinated.
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Brexit: Processes to ease food delivery to NI announced
01/02/2021
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The NI Executive also announces summer extension to light touch approach to Irish Sea border for pets.
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Firms call for details of post lockdown reopening so they can plan
01/02/2021
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380
The CBI employers' group tells the government a post-Covid economic strategy will unlock investment.
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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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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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Boris Johnson says independence debate 'irrelevant' to most Scots
28/01/2021
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Boris Johnson says most people in Scotland are focused on defeating Covid rather than another referendum.
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Covid: 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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Coronavirus: Vaccinate teachers at half-term - Starmer
27/01/2021
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1,153
Labour calls for key workers to be added to the first phase of the vaccination programme.
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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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Climate change: Biggest global poll supports 'global emergency'
27/01/2021
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More than a million people in 50 countries take part in the biggest poll to date on climate change.
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Climate: Government postpones Environment Bill again
26/01/2021
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493
The Environment Bill has been postponed again because of a lack of time for scrutiny, the government says.
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UK Covid deaths: Why the 100,000 toll is so bad
26/01/2021
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7,254
As the number of people who died reaches six figures, the factors that led to this terrible total.
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Wise1 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 10 |
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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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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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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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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UK borrowing hits highest December level on record
22/01/2021
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461
Government borrowing hit £34.1bn last month, as the cost of pandemic support measures weighed on the economy.
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Wise1 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: Retailers warn they could burn goods stuck in EU
22/01/2021
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2,921
UK retailers may abandon goods EU customers want to return because it is cheaper than bringing them home.
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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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Covid-19: NI lockdown to be extended until 5 March
21/01/2021
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897
The curbs may even continue until Easter in an attempt to drive down Covid-19 case numbers.
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Wise1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
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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Coronavirus: Priti Patel says UK should have closed borders in March 2020
20/01/2021
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politics
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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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Wise1 | 85 | 12 | 3 | 26 |
Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of England
20/01/2021
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1,405
Police in Greater Manchester and South Yorkshire say they are expecting flooding in their regions.
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£23m support fund for struggling fishing firms
20/01/2021
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472
It comes as industry workers warn their livelihoods are at risk due to Brexit border problems.
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Wise1 | 65 | 22 | 0 | 2 |
Coal mine go-ahead 'undermines climate summit'
19/01/2021
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1,184
The UK's push to secure a deal over fossil fuels is being undercut by a decision to allow a new coal mine, MPs warn.
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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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Chip-shortage 'crisis' halts car-company output
18/01/2021
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886
A shortage of computer chips is leading to car factories shutting down for days at a time.
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Wise1 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
Covid-19: Early signs of lockdown restrictions working
15/01/2021
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1,947
The R number in the UK is officially estimated at 1.2-1.3 as a further 1,280 deaths are reported.
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UK weather: Snow and ice warnings for England and Scotland
15/01/2021
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1,061
Some areas could see freezing temperatures and 5-10cm of snow on Saturday, the Met Office says.
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Marcus Rashford and top chefs demand free school meals review
15/01/2021
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4,300
The footballer joins celebrities and campaigners to call for action in a letter to the prime minister.
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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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Wise1 | 92 | 31 | 3 | 39 |
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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Wise1 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
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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Wise1 | 647 | 70 | 6 | 51 |
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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Growing food: Call to give vegetable growers public cash
14/01/2021
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350
An alliance of food experts want more public funds to go towards Wales-grown produce.
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Brexit will increase food supply chain costs, warn business groups
13/01/2021
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1,774
More red tape after the EU trade deal will raise food and manufacturing costs, business groups tell MPs.
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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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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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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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Clean air: Coal burning ban and wet wood restrictions planned
13/01/2021
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977
A new clean air law could see burning house coal banned in Wales, and stricter rules on using wood fires.
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Covid: 2020 saw most excess deaths since World War Two
12/01/2021
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3,159
Last year saw 697,000 deaths registered in the UK - 14% above what would be expected.
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Wise1 | 44 | 16 | 0 | 17 |
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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Wise1 | 363 | 223 | 3 | 136 |
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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Covid: Morrisons and Sainsbury's ban maskless shoppers
11/01/2021
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5,785
People refusing to wear face coverings who are not medically exempt will not be allowed to shop inside.
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Wise1 | 116 | 54 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: 'I’m one of those people who’s been left out'
11/01/2021
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265
An industry group wants more state help for people like Jon Wilding, whose business is hit by the pandemic.
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Wise1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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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Wise1 | 149 | 125 | 4 | 75 |
BBC Bitesize to be free for BT and EE customers
11/01/2021
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704
The content will not count in a mobile data allowance to help keep costs of online learning down.
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Wise1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: May elections 'will almost certainly be delayed'
11/01/2021
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255
Contests are due to take place on 6 May, but MPs say they could be postponed due to coronavirus.
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Online retailer Ocado warns of shortages as suppliers cut choice
10/01/2021
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243
It said there may be "an increase of missing items and substitutions over the next few weeks".
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Wise1 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
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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Wise1 | 944 | 324 | 6 | 173 |
Covid-19: Travellers to UK will need to show negative test result
08/01/2021
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1,428
International travellers will have to take a Covid test up to 72 hours before departing.
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Wise1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Covid-19: Vaccine rollout widens as hospital pressure rises
07/01/2021
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1,054
GPs in England receive doses of the Oxford Covid jab as medics warn of "stretched" wards.
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Wise1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Covid-19: Johnson warns England's lockdown won't end 'with a bang'
06/01/2021
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3,061
There will be a "gradual unwrapping" of England's lockdown, Boris Johnson tells MPs ahead of a vote later.
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Wise1 | 55 | 26 | 0 | 18 |
Covid-19: Stormont ministers explain need for tighter rules
06/01/2021
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273
New, tighter restrictions imposed in NI as UK reports the highest daily death toll since April.
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Wise1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Shoppers told not to buy more than normal
06/01/2021
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1,044
Stores seek to reassure shoppers that there is no need to bulk-buy in new lockdown.
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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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Wise1 | 40 | 52 | 0 | 13 |
Virgin joins Tui and Thomas Cook in cancelling holiday bookings
05/01/2021
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1,388
Virgin Holidays joins Tui and Thomas Cook in cancelling holidays after latest coronavirus restrictions.
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Wise1 | 27 | 35 | 0 | 9 |
Covid: Sir Keir Starmer calls for 'round the clock' vaccinations
05/01/2021
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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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Wise1 | 93 | 74 | 5 | 44 |
Covid: Can we really jab our way out of lockdown?
05/01/2021
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3,064
A shortage of glass vials, an overload of bureaucracy and lengthy safety checks could slow the UK down.
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UK 'cannot duck' post-Covid inequalities, report warns
05/01/2021
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698
A growing divide over education, jobs, and ethnicity threaten the fabric of society, says Nobel laureate's study.
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Covid in Scotland: Scots ordered to stay at home in new lockdown
04/01/2021
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4,454
Mainland Scotland faces tougher restrictions from midnight, and schools will remain closed until February.
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Wise1 | 17 | 34 | 2 | 9 |
Covid: Boris Johnson set to announce new England lockdown
04/01/2021
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4,874
Boris Johnson will make a televised address at 20:00 GMT to outline further steps as virus cases rise.
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Covid: Brian Pinker, 82, first to get Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
04/01/2021
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1,552
The PM says the number of vaccine doses will amount to "tens of millions" by the end of March.
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Wise1 | 33 | 53 | 1 | 4 |
Covid: 'No question' restrictions will be tightened, says Boris Johnson
04/01/2021
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4,597
Boris Johnson warns of "tough" weeks ahead, as coronavirus infection rates continue to surge.
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Wise1 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
Brexit: Fresh test for Irish Sea trade border processes
04/01/2021
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711
As businesses return to work after Christmas, the amount of freight moving through NI will increase.
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Wise1 | 86 | 27 | 0 | 5 |
Covid: Regional rules 'probably going to get tougher', says Boris Johnson
03/01/2021
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12,813
Boris Johnson says more areas may need tougher rules, as Labour urges England-wide curbs within 24 hours.
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Wise1 | 93 | 43 | 1 | 36 |
Brexit: New EU trade arrangements to begin after Parliament vote
31/12/2020
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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.
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Brexit: Boris Johnson hails free trade deal with EU
24/12/2020
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11,428
The deal between the UK and EU ends months of arguments over business rules and fishing rights.
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Covid: Sharp rises in infection levels in England, says ONS
24/12/2020
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2,417
London now has the highest percentage of people testing positive in the UK, ONS figures suggest.
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Wise1 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 5 |
Brexit: Boris Johnson set to unveil trade deal with EU
24/12/2020
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5,448
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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12,629
Officials continue to thrash out final details, after weeks of argument over fishing and business rules.
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Covid-19: Truckers who tested negative board ferries for France
23/12/2020
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1,781
Those with a negative test result can now leave the UK, but it could take days to clear the backlog.
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Wise1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Pound gains on hopes a Brexit trade deal is close
23/12/2020
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475
Reports suggest a deal between the UK and EU could be announced later on Wednesday.
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Wise1 | 35 | 25 | 0 | 3 |
How dependent is the UK on the EU for food?
23/12/2020
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635
France's ban on freight from Britain caused havoc for lorry drivers, but will it affect shoppers?
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Coronavirus: EU urges countries to lift UK travel bans
22/12/2020
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3,766
Dozens of countries, alarmed by a new coronavirus variant, have suspended travel links with the UK.
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Wise1 | 114 | 92 | 0 | 34 |
Tesco puts buying caps on several products
22/12/2020
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2,636
The move by Britain's biggest supermarket comes amid shortage fears due to disruption at UK ports.
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Wise1 | 145 | 42 | 0 | 8 |
EU and UK in 'final push' for post-Brexit trade deal
22/12/2020
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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.
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Wise1 | 63 | 38 | 0 | 15 |
Covid-19: Almost 3,000 lorries stuck in Kent as UK and France aim to restart freight
22/12/2020
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4,373
Politicians are in talks to resume freight, after France closed the border because of the new variant.
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Wise1 | 107 | 63 | 0 | 22 |
Covid-19: UK sees over 80,000 excess deaths during pandemic
22/12/2020
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1,836
The UK is continuing to see more deaths than expected for this time of year, ONS data shows.
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Wise1 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
UK borrowing hits highest November level on record
22/12/2020
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1,371
The government borrowed £31.6bn last month as it continued to support the economy during the pandemic.
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Wise1 | 125 | 69 | 0 | 4 |
Brexit: Johnson resists calls to extend transition into 2021
22/12/2020
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8,878
Boris Johnson says his position is "unchanged", as time for the UK and EU to reach a deal runs short.
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Covid-19: More than 40 countries ban UK arrivals
21/12/2020
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uk
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12,078
Spain and India are among the nations to suspend flights amid concern over spread of new variant.
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Wise1 | 573 | 408 | 2 | 120 |
Covid-19: 'Serious disruption' feared as Dover halts traffic to France
21/12/2020
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business
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2,845
France will stop lorries arriving from the UK for 48 hours amid concerns about a new coronavirus variant.
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Wise1 | 33 | 22 | 0 | 9 |
Brexit: No trade deal unless 'substantial shift' from EU, UK says
20/12/2020
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11,732
With a decision expected before Christmas, UK sources say it is increasingly likely there will be no deal.
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Wise1 | 511 | 140 | 0 | 101 |
Covid-19: Christmas rules tightened for England, Scotland and Wales
20/12/2020
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uk
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9,170
Family mixing at Christmas will be much reduced and scrapped completely for parts of the South East.
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Wise1 | 174 | 98 | 0 | 45 |
'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
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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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Wise1 | 627 | 457 | 3 | 122 |
Coronavirus: UK R number back above one
18/12/2020
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health
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4,148
Office for National Statistics figures suggest one in every 95 people in England has the virus.
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Wise1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Long Covid: Hospital patients to get checks at six weeks
18/12/2020
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200
Official guidance has identified 28 common symptoms like dizziness, breathlessness and chest pain.
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Brexit: Trade talks in 'a serious situation' says Boris Johnson
17/12/2020
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9,148
The PM and the EU Commission head speak again by phone, and acknowledge differences remain.
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Wise1 | 378 | 181 | 1 | 74 |
Chancellor Rishi Sunak reveals date of next Budget
17/12/2020
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466
The Budget had been set to happen in Autumn 2020 but was ditched due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Wise1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
UK and US in talks over mini trade deal
17/12/2020
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business
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1,221
US trade chief Robert Lighthizer says he is working with Liz Truss on a deal to reduce trade tariffs.
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Wise1 | 147 | 54 | 0 | 25 |
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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Wise1 | 43 | 2 | 0 | 7 |
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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Wise1 | 370 | 214 | 0 | 62 |
Heathrow wins court battle to build third runway
16/12/2020
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business
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990
In a blow to campaigners, judges say ministers' decision to approve the runway was legitimate.
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Wise1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
MPs slam 'woeful' plans to recover Covid-19 loans
16/12/2020
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73
The Public Accounts Committee says taxpayers will lose out because billions of pounds may never be recovered.
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Wise1 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: UK wants EU trade deal but not 'at any cost' - Boris Johnson
15/12/2020
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politics
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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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Wise1 | 458 | 143 | 1 | 63 |
Brexit: UK and EU restart trade talks after leaders' call
14/12/2020
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politics
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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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Wise1 | 734 | 299 | 0 | 91 |
Britons told not to stockpile food ahead of January
13/12/2020
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business
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1,113
Retailers tell shoppers they have enough supplies as uncertainty remains over the terms of Brexit.
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Wise1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
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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Wise1 | 604 | 263 | 1 | 106 |
Brexit trade talks: ‘Political will’ needed for deal, says Dominic Raab
13/12/2020
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politics
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2,272
Boris Johnson and his EU counterpart are due to make a decision on the future of talks shortly.
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Wise1 | 64 | 49 | 0 | 12 |
Brexit: No-deal navy threat 'irresponsible', says Tobias Ellwood
12/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 239 | 124 | 1 | 49 |
Brexit: UK-EU talks continue as Navy boats put on standby
12/12/2020
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politics
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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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Wise1 | 98 | 38 | 0 | 17 |
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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Wise1 | 1,453 | 456 | 1 | 57 |
Brexit: Malcolm Turnbull tells UK 'be careful what you wish for' over EU trade
11/12/2020
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1,894
Malcolm Turnbull tells BBC Question Time his country's arrangement with the EU has "large barriers".
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Wise1 | 105 | 27 | 0 | 20 |
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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Wise1 | 226 | 96 | 0 | 40 |
Climate change: Covid drives record emissions drop in 2020
11/12/2020
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science
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425
The world has seen the biggest annual fall in CO2 emissions since World War Two, say researchers.
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Wise1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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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Wise1 | 422 | 185 | 0 | 64 |
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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Wise1 | 57 | 42 | 0 | 14 |
UK growth slows again in October as rebound stalls
10/12/2020
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business
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406
The UK's economy grew by just 0.4% in the month as the recovery continued to slow.
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Wise1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
Brexit: 'Large gaps' remain after trade talks with Ursula von der Leyen
10/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 121 | 40 | 0 | 27 |
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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Wise1 | 117 | 65 | 1 | 25 |
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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Wise1 | 59 | 30 | 0 | 14 |
Brexit: Johnson heads to Brussels on Wednesday for last ditch trade talks
08/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Brexit: UK and EU reach deal on Northern Ireland border checks
08/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 49 | 8 | 0 | 13 |
Brexit: PM says 'sweet reason' can get UK and EU to trade deal
08/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 1,721 | 398 | 0 | 45 |
Brexit: PM to meet EU chief in bid to save trade deal
08/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 273 | 116 | 1 | 52 |
Brexit: MPs reinsert controversial sections of Internal Market Bill
07/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Brexit: Trade talks 'have reached critical stage'
07/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 284 | 126 | 0 | 40 |
Beer and crisps used to help tackle climate change
07/12/2020
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science
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348
Crisps firm Walkers will make fertiliser by mixing potato waste with CO2 from beer fermentation.
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Wise1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
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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Wise1 | 481 | 260 | 1 | 93 |
Brexit: UK-EU trade talks to resume over 'critical issues'
05/12/2020
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2,291
Negotiators will talk on Sunday, but "significant differences" between the two sides in post-Brexit trade talks remain.
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Wise1 | 84 | 49 | 1 | 18 |
Brexit stalemate: Boris Johnson and Ursula Von Der Leyen seek to break trade deal deadlock
05/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 552 | 287 | 3 | 92 |
Post-Brexit trade talks paused amid 'significant divergences'
04/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 251 | 131 | 1 | 67 |
Covid-19: UK 'confident' of having 800,000 vaccine doses by next week
04/12/2020
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uk
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1,583
Alok Sharma says he expects the doses to arrive for the start of the UK's vaccination programme.
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Wise1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: Time running out as Brexit trade talks restart
04/12/2020
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4,655
The UK warns chances of a breakthrough are "receding", as it negotiates with the EU over business rules.
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Wise1 | 88 | 56 | 1 | 36 |
Climate change: UK aim of 68% emissions cut a 'colossal challenge'
04/12/2020
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830
The "ambitious" target for 2030 would see the UK move faster than any major economy, the PM says.
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Wise1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
Brexit: 'Prospect of breakthrough receding' in UK-EU talks
03/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 234 | 153 | 0 | 55 |
Climate change: PM aims for world-leading UK emissions cuts
03/12/2020
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533
Boris Johnson is set to unveil plans for world-leading emissions UK cuts - but are they enough?
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Wise1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: It's nearly now or never for UK-EU trade deal
03/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 58 | 40 | 1 | 20 |
Covid-19: Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine judged safe for use in UK
02/12/2020
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5,840
The UK is the first country to approve the Pfizer vaccine - with 800,000 doses due to arrive soon.
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Wise1 | 118 | 87 | 0 | 37 |
Climate change: 2020 set to be one of the three warmest years on record
02/12/2020
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science
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751
Provisional figures indicate that 2020 will be one of the hottest in a record dating back to 1850.
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Wise1 | 67 | 38 | 0 | 12 |
Brexit trade: 'Serious disruption' risk at Channel post-transition period
02/12/2020
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2,709
Ministers are "taking limited responsibility" for readiness ahead of the transition period ending, MPs say.
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Wise1 | 83 | 25 | 0 | 11 |
Covid tiers: MPs back tougher system for England, despite Tory rebellion
01/12/2020
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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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Wise1 | 21 | 16 | 0 | 6 |
Covid: Boris Johnson urges MPs to back tough tiers for England
01/12/2020
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4,392
The prime minister said the NHS remained under pressure, despite a four-week national lockdown.
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Wise1 | 173 | 108 | 1 | 37 |
Covid-19: No plans for 'vaccine passport' - Michael Gove
01/12/2020
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uk
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2,494
It follows suggestions pubs and restaurants may turn away people who don't get a coronavirus vaccine.
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Wise1 | 33 | 6 | 0 | 8 |
Covid: Alcohol ban for Welsh pubs and restaurants from Friday
30/11/2020
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4,254
Pubs and restaurants will have to shut at 6pm and will not be able to serve alcoholic drinks.
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Wise1 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 6 |
Covid vaccine: Moderna seeks approval in US and Europe
30/11/2020
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751
Regulators will decide if it is safe and effective enough to recommend for widespread use.
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Wise1 | 37 | 12 | 0 | 8 |
Covid infections in England fall by 30% over lockdown - React study
30/11/2020
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2,177
There were an estimated 72,000 new cases of coronavirus a day in England between 13 and 24 November.
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Wise1 | 112 | 193 | 0 | 15 |
Brexit: UK in 'last leg' of trade talks with EU, says Raab
29/11/2020
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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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Wise1 | 41 | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Brexit: Barnier arrives in UK for face-to-face talks
27/11/2020
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6,943
The EU's Michel Barnier arrived in London on Friday evening, as the two sides try to agree a deal.
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Wise1 | 446 | 190 | 1 | 60 |
AI 'doctor's assistant' among projects given £20m
27/11/2020
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97
The UK government awards £20m to 15 artificial intelligence research projects.
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Wise1 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Covid-19: Tougher post-lockdown rules 'strike a balance', says PM
26/11/2020
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622
Almost all of England will go into tiers two and three when the lockdown ends on 2 December.
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Wise1 | 71 | 41 | 0 | 39 |
Universal Credit: Millions face losing £1,000 in benefits, campaigners warn
26/11/2020
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339
Campaigners urge Chancellor Rishi Sunak to keep a temporary Universal Credit increase in place.
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Wise1 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
Spending Review: Council tax likely to rise, says think-tank
26/11/2020
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3,370
The IFS says the Spending Review means council tax could rise an average £70 per household.
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Wise1 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Spending review 'undermines UK green vision'
25/11/2020
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238
The UK chancellor's spending review is accused of undermining the prime minister’s “green” vision.
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Wise1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Rishi Sunak warns 'economic emergency has only just begun'
25/11/2020
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5,382
The pandemic will deal lasting damage to growth and jobs, the chancellor has warned.
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Wise1 | 185 | 48 | 0 | 41 |
Covid: PPE price rises cost taxpayers £10bn, report says
25/11/2020
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1,222
"Inadequate" stockpiles meant the government had to boost supplies quickly, the spending watchdog says.
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Wise1 | 34 | 15 | 0 | 7 |
Spending Review: Chancellor outlines government spending plans
25/11/2020
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1,670
Rishi Sunak's spending review comes amid a difficult economic backdrop caused by the pandemic.
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Wise1 | 27 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
Covid-19: Three households can mix over Christmas in UK
25/11/2020
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uk
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3,371
People can form a "Christmas bubble" and mix in homes and outdoors between 23 and 27 December.
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Wise1 | 90 | 38 | 0 | 33 |
Deaths in UK 'a fifth higher than normal levels'
24/11/2020
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1,780
Nearly 14,000 deaths occurred in the week ending 13 November - with 3,000 linked to Covid.
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Wise1 | 151 | 126 | 1 | 69 |
Rishi Sunak's Spending Review: Four things to look out for
24/11/2020
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904
The Spending Review marks the start of the chancellor's economic recovery strategy. Here's what to watch for.
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Wise1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: PM sets out 'tougher' post-lockdown tiers for England
23/11/2020
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3,128
England will return to a regional approach from 2 December but the tiers will be "tougher", the PM says.
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Wise1 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
Rishi Sunak says Spending Review will not spell austerity
23/11/2020
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1,190
The chancellor says he will uphold pre-Covid funding pledges on police, nurses and schools.
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Wise1 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: Infection rates levelling off in England and Scotland
20/11/2020
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2,863
But the government data suggests coronavirus rates in school-age children are still rising.
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Wise1 | 24 | 27 | 0 | 8 |
Brexit: Progress made in tough areas, says EU chief
20/11/2020
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4,017
The president of the EU Commission says there has been recent "movement" in important areas.
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Wise1 | 562 | 351 | 1 | 118 |
Covid-19: Flu jab push as Covid vaccine roll-out planned
20/11/2020
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uk
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1,061
Matt Hancock said the NHS was preparing to roll out a Covid-19 vaccine if one is approved for use.
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Wise1 | 31 | 5 | 0 | 7 |
UK borrowing hits highest October level on record
20/11/2020
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2,085
The government borrowed £22.3bn in October - its highest for the month since records began.
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Wise1 | 59 | 32 | 1 | 11 |
Defence funding boost 'extends British influence', says PM
19/11/2020
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uk
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5,192
Boris Johnson says "the safety of the British people must come first" as he outlines a new package.
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Wise1 | 92 | 31 | 0 | 19 |
Climate change: Can sending fewer emails really save the planet?
19/11/2020
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technology
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396
UK officials are reportedly considering asking us to stop sending "thanks" emails - but why?
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Wise1 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Royal Mail parcels overtake letters for first time
19/11/2020
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business
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448
Online shopping during the pandemic means revenues from parcels surpasses letters for the first time.
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Wise1 | 27 | 10 | 0 | 5 |
Covid vaccine: Pfizer says '94% effective in over-65s'
18/11/2020
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2,714
The jab works equally well in people of all ages and ethnicities, further data suggests.
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Wise1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan
18/11/2020
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6,946
The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution".
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Wise1 | 63 | 49 | 0 | 41 |
Brexit: NI businesses 'not ready for Irish Sea border'
18/11/2020
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news
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uk
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731
Meanwhile, Naomi Long warns of potential crime "bonanza" on Irish border if there is no Brexit deal.
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Wise1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
More than 70,000 excess deaths during the pandemic
17/11/2020
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health
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1,640
Rising Covid-19 deaths push the total number of UK deaths further above expected levels
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Scots Tory leader says Boris Johnson 'believes in devolution'
17/11/2020
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3,144
No 10 has not denied reports that Boris Johnson described devolution as a "disaster" in a meeting with Tory MPs.
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EasyJet slumps to first annual loss amid pandemic
17/11/2020
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business
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369
The airline reports an annual loss for the first time in its 25-year history as demand collapses.
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Wise1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: Boris Johnson and six Tory MPs self-isolating after No 10 meeting
16/11/2020
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Boris Johnson, six Tory MPs and two aides have been told to self-isolate after a breakfast meeting in No 10.
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Moderna: Covid vaccine shows nearly 95% protection
16/11/2020
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health
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3,057
The results add to growing confidence that vaccination can end the pandemic.
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Brexit: PM confident UK 'will prosper' without EU trade deal
16/11/2020
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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.
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Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronaut crew heads to orbit
16/11/2020
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science
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311
A team of four leaves Florida on a SpaceX rocket and capsule, bound for the orbiting laboratory.
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Wise1 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: Trade deal sticking points 'can be resolved', says UK minister
15/11/2020
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2,397
The UK's environment secretary says "agreement exists" with the EU, but time is "very, very short".
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EU-UK talks: 'Make or break' moment approaching, say both sides
14/11/2020
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6,422
The two sides say big gaps remain between them as the "moment of truth" is nearing for an agreement.
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Wise1 | 419 | 181 | 1 | 71 |
R number for UK has fallen to between 1 and 1.2
13/11/2020
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2,121
ONS data also says the number of people infected with coronavirus is slowing down.
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Wise1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Black Friday emissions boom predicted
13/11/2020
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226
Climate change: why Black Friday needs patience
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Wise1 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 5 |
Brexit: EU's 'penny is dropping' on UK sovereignty, says Gove
12/11/2020
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4,331
Brussels is starting to accept UKs independent status as trade talks deadline looms, says minister.
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Wise1 | 69 | 16 | 0 | 9 |
Covid: Car use down as second lockdown takes effect
12/11/2020
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politics
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119
But the roads are much busier than during the first lockdown, new government figures show.
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Wise1 | 25 | 21 | 0 | 3 |
UK out of recession but growth slows in September
12/11/2020
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1,869
The economy grows by a record 15.5% in July to September, but is still smaller than before the pandemic.
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Wise1 | 66 | 37 | 0 | 10 |
Brexit: UK has to 'knuckle down' and get a trade deal with EU - Irish PM
12/11/2020
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2,168
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin warns that failing to reach an agreement would be "very damaging".
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Wise1 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
Covid: How the UK reached 50,000 virus deaths
11/11/2020
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health
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389
The death toll has hit a grim milestone. But behind the figure, there's a complex picture.
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Wise1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Post-Brexit trade talks to continue next week
11/11/2020
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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.
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Wise1 | 50 | 17 | 0 | 7 |
Rolls-Royce plans 16 mini-nuclear plants for UK
11/11/2020
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science
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1,226
The firm says the project will create 6,000 new jobs in the Midlands and the North of England
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Wise1 | 29 | 17 | 0 | 14 |
Covid: Tory MPs form group to oppose future lockdowns
11/11/2020
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958
The group of around 50 MPs says a repeat of current restrictions would "devastate" the economy and "cost lives".
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Wise1 | 26 | 11 | 0 | 6 |
Brexit: Government's bill suffers heavy House of Lords defeat
10/11/2020
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3,269
Peers vote overwhelmingly to remove a section that would allow ministers to break international law.
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Wise1 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Brexit: EU and UK negotiators resume trade talks in London
09/11/2020
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5,732
Negotiators are meeting again after Boris Johnson insists a post-Brexit deal is "there to be done".
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Wise1 | 172 | 62 | 1 | 22 |
Covid vaccine: First 'milestone' vaccine offers 90% protection
09/11/2020
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health
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5,815
The vaccine is a "significant step" forward for getting life back to normal, but challenges remain.
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Wise1 | 41 | 12 | 0 | 10 |
UK's nuclear future to be decided at key meeting
09/11/2020
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261
The government is committed to building nuclear power stations to decarbonise the UK's electricity.
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Wise1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Virgin Hyperloop pod transport tests first passenger journey
09/11/2020
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technology
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789
The "sci-fi" travel concept involves travelling in pods inside vacuum tubes at very high speeds.
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Wise1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3 |
Brexit: 'Significant differences remain' over trade deal
07/11/2020
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10,796
The PM and EU Commission president agree to "work hard" to reach a deal when talks resume on Monday.
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Wise1 | 264 | 90 | 0 | 38 |
Poor diet: Children 20cm shorter as a result, analysis says
06/11/2020
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health
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704
A global analysis suggests that on average the world's tallest teenagers live in the Netherlands.
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Wise1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Coronavirus: Boris Johnson stresses 'stay at home' message for England
05/11/2020
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1,706
Boris Johnson says four weeks of the new measures will be enough to make "a real impact".
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Wise1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: Warning over tough fines as new lockdown begins
05/11/2020
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1,178
People who seriously flout the new rules in England will face fines, the justice secretary says.
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Covid: MPs vote to back four-week England lockdown
05/11/2020
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3,387
Boris Johnson sees off a rebellion by 34 Tory MPs over restrictions which came into force at midnight.
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Extend scheme for cosy homes, green groups say
05/11/2020
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314
A coalition of environmentalists want a scheme offering home insulation grants extended to 2030.
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Wise1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Covid: Destructive rules only current option, says Chris Whitty
03/11/2020
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1,060
England's chief medical officer defends lockdowns as a further 397 coronavirus deaths are recorded.
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Wise1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Rishi Sunak 'must come up with six-month economy plan'
03/11/2020
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1,893
Labour accuses the chancellor of "panicked" decision-making after he extended furlough.
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Wise1 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
Covid-19: Liverpool to pilot city-wide coronavirus testing
03/11/2020
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1,875
It will use rapid results tests that could be offered to "millions" by Christmas, the PM says.
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Primark sees pyjamas in and suits out in Covid shift
03/11/2020
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386
The retailer's owner, Associated British Foods, says the change reflects how "we live our lives".
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Wise1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Coronavirus lockdown: PM warns UK faces 'medical disaster' without action
02/11/2020
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5,160
Boris Johnson says lockdown rules will expire on 2 December - with MPs to vote on what happens next.
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Wise1 | 57 | 14 | 0 | 10 |
Covid spreading faster in England than 'worst-case scenario', documents show
30/10/2020
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4,062
Infection levels in England are about four times higher than the government's worst-case winter plan.
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Wise1 | 125 | 103 | 0 | 30 |
Covid: Merkel warns of 'long, hard winter' as lockdowns return
29/10/2020
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world
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949
Germany and France reintroduce strict measures amid dire warnings over rising Covid-19 cases.
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Wise1 | 38 | 19 | 0 | 6 |
Covid-19: Nearly 100,000 catching virus every day - study
29/10/2020
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3,475
England is at a "critical stage" with infections doubling every nine days, a major analysis estimates.
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Wise1 | 46 | 22 | 0 | 11 |
Heathrow overtaken as Europe's busiest airport amid pandemic
28/10/2020
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409
Paris Charles de Gaulle is now busier as passenger numbers at Heathrow dive 84% because of Covid.
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Wise1 | 53 | 14 | 0 | 3 |
Fears over 'weakening' of UK green watchdog
27/10/2020
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349
Campaigners fear that a body designed to protect the environment is being undermined.
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Wise1 | 76 | 35 | 0 | 16 |
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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Wise1 | 238 | 47 | 4 | 35 |
Covid: Don't let north get 'left behind' Tory MPs warn PM
27/10/2020
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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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Hamilton breaks Schumacher's win record
25/10/2020
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Lewis Hamilton passes Valtteri Bottas to take a commanding victory in the Portuguese Grand Prix and break Formula 1's all-time win record.
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Wise1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
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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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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Dangerous products: 'I heard a loud crackle and bang'
23/10/2020
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248
Worries over dangerous products sold via online marketplaces prompt a call for changes in the law.
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Wise1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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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Covid: NHS Test and Trace needs to improve, PM concedes
22/10/2020
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1,024
Boris Johnson says he shares people's frustrations at the turnaround times for results in England.
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Covid rules: Stoke, Coventry and Slough face tighter restrictions in tier 2
22/10/2020
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1,545
In all of these areas the infection rate is over 100 per 100,000 people, the health secretary says.
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Wise1 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
More pollution expected from stay-home workers
22/10/2020
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288
Air pollution in big cities could increase because so many people are working from home, a report says.
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Wise1 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 10 |
Covid: Starmer attacks 'miserly' Johnson in Covid cash row
21/10/2020
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1,065
The Labour leader accuses the PM of "grubby" deals with struggling regions after Manchester stand-off.
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Covid: Greater Manchester given £60m support package
21/10/2020
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2,549
Local leaders requested £90m but lowered their demand to £65m during talks to move into tier three.
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UK borrowing jumps in September as Covid support continues
21/10/2020
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202
The government borrowed £36bn in September and has scrapped a broad spending review.
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Wise1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
UK inflation rises after Eat Out to Help Out ends
21/10/2020
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669
The inflation rate increased to 0.5% in September after the discount meals scheme ended, figures show.
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Wise1 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
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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UK plan to be first to run human challenge Covid trials
20/10/2020
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1,511
Volunteers will be deliberately exposed to the virus in trials due to start in January.
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Wise1 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
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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Deaths at home: More than 26,000 extra this year, ONS finds
19/10/2020
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721
Far more people are dying at home in England and Wales than normal from heart disease and dementia.
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Wise1 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
Strictly Come Dancing launch sees Nicola Adams and Katya Jones paired
18/10/2020
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3,149
Former boxer Nicola Adams and Katya Jones will be the show's first celebrity same-sex couple.
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Wise1 | 27 | 25 | 0 | 10 |
Brexit: Trade talks with the EU are over, says No 10
17/10/2020
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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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Wise1 | 475 | 195 | 0 | 56 |
Covid: Andy Burnham holding the government 'over a barrel', says Raab
16/10/2020
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2,458
Do "the right thing" and accept tougher rules, the foreign secretary urges Greater Manchester's mayor.
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Extreme weather: October downpour sees UK's wettest day on record
16/10/2020
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449
Persistent rain on Saturday 3 October breaks the record for the wettest day across the entire UK.
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Wise1 | 26 | 24 | 0 | 13 |
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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Brexit: PM 'disappointed' with progress ahead of EU summit
15/10/2020
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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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Wise1 | 266 | 69 | 1 | 29 |
Covid-19: Boris Johnson defends regional curbs but 'rules nothing out'
14/10/2020
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4,499
England's new three-tier system can both control the virus and prevent economic harm, Boris Johnson says.
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Wise1 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 2 |
Covid: Two-week circuit breaker 'may halve deaths', report says
14/10/2020
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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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Wise1 | 13 | 21 | 0 | 7 |
Europe steps up contributions to Artemis Moon plan
14/10/2020
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122
Thales Alenia Space will build Europe's two major contributions to the Lunar Gateway space station.
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Wise1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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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Wise1 | 69 | 32 | 0 | 12 |
UK economic growth slows despite restaurant boost
09/10/2020
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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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Wise1 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
Covid: MPs call for more clarity on local lockdowns
08/10/2020
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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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Wise1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Covid-19: New restrictions to be announced for parts of England 'within days' - Jenrick
08/10/2020
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1,943
Minister Robert Jenrick did not rule out closing pubs and restaurants in the worst-affected areas.
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Wise1 | 28 | 19 | 0 | 1 |
Coronavirus: Year-long waits for NHS care at highest since 2008
08/10/2020
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501
Hospitals struggle to get care back to normal as pandemic causes major disruption to core services.
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Wise1 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
Covid deaths three times higher than flu and pneumonia
08/10/2020
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1,943
Office for National Statistics data looked at the underlying cause of death in England and Wales.
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Theresa May attacks 'ill-conceived' planning reforms
08/10/2020
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1,077
The former PM says the government must "think again" about using a formula to assess housing need.
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Johnson lays out vision of post-Covid UK
06/10/2020
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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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