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11/12/2023 Rishi Sunak defends his Eat Out to Help Out scheme at the Covid Inquiry from 2023-12-11T18:44
He was challenged about whether his policies as Chancellor led to more deaths
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10/12/2023 Former minister attacks Rwanda plans from 2023-12-10T18:19
Former immigration minister Robert Jenrick criticises the government's Rwanda asylum plan
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09/12/2023 Israeli forces continue to bombard targets in Gaza from 2023-12-09T18:21
Israeli forces have continued to bombard targets throughout Gaza where a senior UN official has warned that half the population is now starving.
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08/12/2023 Israel sharply steps up its bombardment of entire Gaza Strip from 2023-12-08T18:36
Aid workers have warned society in the territory is on the verge of collapse
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07/12/2023 Rishi Sunak urges MP to back new Rwanda immigration plan from 2023-12-07T18:45
The Prime Minister described the new legislation as the "only approach"
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06/12/2023 Boris Johnson tells Covid Inquiry he should have "twigged" sooner about the dangers from 2023-12-06T18:44
The former prime minister also offered an apology at the hearing in London
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05/12/2023 Home Secretary signs new treaty with Rwanda from 2023-12-05T18:36
It's an attempt to revive plans to send some asylum seekers to the country
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03/12/2023 - UN warns of displacement crisis in Gaza. from 2023-12-03T18:24
The UN warns of a displacement crisis in Gaza, as Israel intensifies bombardments.
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02/12/2023 Israel resumes its bombardment of Gaza. from 2023-12-02T18:23
Israel has bombarded southern Gaza, after pulling out of ceasefire talks with Hamas. And, more than 110 countries at COP 28 agree to triple renewable energy production by 2030.
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01/12/2023 Leaders at COP28 agree to include farming and food production emissions in climate commitments from 2023-12-01T18:43
More than 130 world leaders attended the climate conference being held in Dubai
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30/11/2023 Former Health Secretary admits first Covid lockdown came too late from 2023-11-30T18:46
Matt Hancock was giving evidence at the Covid Inquiry in London
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29/11/2023 Hamas says youngest Israeli hostage killed in airstrike from 2023-11-29T18:35
The 10-month-old reportedly died alongside his four-year-old brother and his mother
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28/11/2023 All 41 construction workers rescued from tunnel in northern India from 2023-11-28T18:48
The workers had been trapped in a collapsed tunnel for 17 days
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27/11/2023 Truce between Israel and Hamas to be extended from 2023-11-27T18:41
The pause - which was due to end in the coming hours - has been extended for two days
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26/11/2023 Third group of hostages released from Gaza from 2023-11-26T18:25
Hamas has released another group of hostages being held in Gaza -- on the third day of a truce with Israel. The former England football manager, Terry Venables, has died.
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25/11/2023 Hamas delays release of hostages from 2023-11-25T18:29
Hamas' armed wing accuses Israel of failing to comply with ceasefire deal. Russia targets Kyiv in what Ukrainians say was the biggest drone attack of the war so far.
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24/11/2023 A small number of hostages freed by Hamas from 2023-11-24T18:40
39 Palestinians were also released from prison in Israel
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23/11/2023 Net migration to the UK last year was nearly three quarters of a million people from 2023-11-23T18:51
The revised figures are a new record and much higher than originally thought
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22/11/2023 Chancellor cuts National Insurance rate but tax burden still rising from 2023-11-22T18:38
Jeremy Hunt set out the Government's tax and spending plans in his Autumn Statement
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03/05/2022 Mariupol Evacuees Reach Zaporizhzhia from 2022-05-03T17:39
The first evacuees from the steelworks in Mariupol have arrived safely in Zaporizhzhia. And the Home Secretary is facing legal action over delays in issuing visas to Ukrainians.
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02/05/2022 Hundreds more migrants have attempted to reach the UK in small boats. from 2022-05-02T17:36
Hundreds more migrants have attempted to reach the UK in small boats.
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01/05/2022 UN evacuation of Mariupol begins from 2022-05-01T17:23
A UN operation begins to evacuate civilians trapped in the Ukrainian city of Mariupol.
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30/04/2022 Conservative MP announces resignation for watching pornography in the Commons from 2022-04-30T17:40
The Devon MP tells the BBC he watched pornography twice in the House of Commons, the first time by accident.
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29/04/2022 Boris Becker is jailed for two and a half years from 2022-04-29T17:59
The three-time Wimbledon champion had hidden million of pounds of assets after being declared bankrupt
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28/04/2022 A British man believed to have been fighting for Ukrainian forces has been killed from 2022-04-28T17:38
A British man believed to have been fighting for Ukrainian forces has been killed; another British national is missing.
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27/04/2022 The government's policy of discharging patients from hospitals to care homes during the pandemic was "unlawful" from 2022-04-27T17:59
The High Court has ruled that the government's policy of discharging untested hospital patients into care homes at the start of the pandemic was "unlawful".
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20/04/2022 Ukrainian Forces in Mariupol Close to Defeat from 2022-04-20T17:50
A Ukrainian commander in Mariupol said forces there were facing their final days. And all Russian and Belorussian tennis players have been banned from this year's Wimbledon.
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19/04/2022 PM apologises to MPs over lockdown parties from 2022-04-19T17:33
MPs to decide if Boris Johnson should be investigated over lockdown party statements
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18/04/2022 Russia expands its air-strikes across Ukraine from 2022-04-18T17:37
Russia further expands its air-strikes across Ukraine.
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17/04/2022 Archbishop attacks government's asylum policy from 2022-04-17T17:38
Justin Welby says sending refugees to Rwanda would be "the opposite of the nature of God". Ukraine says its soldiers, resisting Russian forces in Mariupol, will fight to the end.
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16/04/2022 Russia targets military factories in Ukraine from 2022-04-16T17:34
Moscow's attacks look like a shift in focus since the sinking of flagship vessel Moskva. Civil service unions say a plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda is inhumane.
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15/04/2022 Russia hits weapons factory in Kyiv from 2022-04-15T17:38
Plant makes the type of missiles which Ukraine claims sank Russian flagship Moskva. UK government insists its plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda will save tax-payers money.
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14/04/2022 UK unveils Rwanda asylum plan from 2022-04-14T18:03
The government agrees multi-million pound deal to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.
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13/04/2022 Inflation at 30-year high from 2022-04-13T17:43
Inflation has risen to 7 per cent - its highest level for thirty years.
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12/04/2022 PM receives lockdown party fine from 2022-04-12T17:47
Boris Johnson is fined for attending a lockdown party in breach of his own rules.
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11/04/2022 Sir David Amess' Killer is Convicted of Murder from 2022-04-11T17:44
The man who killed the Conservative MP, Sir David Amess, has been convicted of murder. And Ukraine's president says tens of thousands of people may have died in Mariupol.
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10/04/2022 Tight Race Expected In French Elections from 2022-04-10T17:44
Close contest between President Macron and Marine Le Pen is expected in first round.
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08/04/2022 At least fifty civilians are believed to have been killed in a missile attack on a Ukranian railway station. from 2022-04-08T17:39
There has been international condemnation after dozens of people died in an apparent Russian missile attack on a railway station, packed with families trying to flee the fighting.
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07/04/2022 Government Energy Strategy Criticised from 2022-04-07T18:02
The Prime Minister has defended the strategy, which aims to increase UK energy independence, and includes plans to boost nuclear, wind and hydrogen power.
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06/04/2022 Russian troops accused of using Ukrainian civilians as human shields from 2022-04-06T18:00
UK and Washington announce more sanctions against Russia as evidence grows of alleged war crimes by Moscow's troops
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05/04/2022 Ukraine's President Addresses UN Security Council from 2022-04-05T17:59
Ukraine's president Zelensky addresses the United Nations Security Council
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04/04/2022 Ukraine's President visits town where Russian atrocities are reported from 2022-04-04T17:50
He accuses Russia of committing genocide but Moscow says evidence from Bucha is fake
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03/04/2022 World fury at civilian murders in Bucha from 2022-04-03T17:24
Boris Johnson says the deaths are further evidence of Russian war crimes in Ukraine
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02/04/2022 Reports from Ukraine say at least 20 civilians have been killed by Russian troops retreating from the town of Bucha from 2022-04-02T17:28
Reports from Ukraine say at least 20 civilians have been killed by Russian troops retreating from the town of Bucha
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01/04/2022 UK Covid levels reach record high from 2022-04-01T17:58
Office for National Statistics figures are released on day free Covid-19 tests end for most people in England
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31/03/2022 Rotherham child sex abuse scandal from 2022-03-31T19:29
No police officers will lose their jobs over the child sex abuse scandal in Rotherham.
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30/03/2022 Repeated failures at Shrewsbury hospital trust may have led to deaths of 200 babies from 2022-03-30T18:10
A report has been published looking at maternity care at Shrewsbury and Telford NHS Trust, which found errors that may have led to the deaths of more than 200 babies.
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29/03/2022 Russia says it will reduce combat operations around Kyiv. from 2022-03-29T17:40
Russia has said it will drastically reduce its combat operations around Kyiv. The Met is to issue fixed penalty fines for Downing Street lockdown parties.
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28/03/2022 Ukraine has closed humanitarian corridors for civilians to leave besieged towns because it fears Russian attacks from 2022-03-28T17:36
Ukraine has closed humanitarian corridors for civilians to leave besieged towns and cities because it fears Russian attacks
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27/03/2022 Fears of Ukraine split from 2022-03-27T17:28
Ukrainian intelligence chief warns Russia may seek to divide the country.
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26/03/2022 The US President calls Vladimir Putin a 'butcher' from 2022-03-26T18:41
Russia says Mr Biden's words diminish the chance of mending relations between Moscow and Washington
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Moscow says it's changing its strategy in Ukraine, to focus on two Russian-backed separatist areas from 2022-03-25T18:36
Moscow says the focus of its campaign in Ukraine will now be on the Donbas region, including Russian-backed separatist areas
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Nato to deploy thousands more troops to Eastern Europe because of 'a new security reality' from 2022-03-24T18:37
NATO approves deployment of thousands more troops to eastern Europe. Ukraine claims to have destroyed massive Russian warship. P&O boss admits breaking the law over mass sackings
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23/03/2022 Chancellor Delivers Spring Statement from 2022-03-23T20:06
Rishi Sunak has set out measures to soften the impact of rising prices. And a senior adviser to President Putin has resigned.
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22/03/2022 Volodymyr Zelensky describes Ukraine as teetering on the 'brink of survival' from 2022-03-22T18:59
He calls for western nations to impose even tougher sanctions on Russia whose relentless shelling, he says, means there is now 'nothing left' in Mariupol
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21/03/2022 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe says government was too slow to secure her release from 2022-03-21T19:03
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has questioned why it's taken six years and five foreign secretaries to secure her release.
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20/03/2022 Mariupol School Bombed from 2022-03-20T18:35
The authorities in the Ukrainian city say the art school was sheltering around 400 people.
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19/03/2022 Ukrainian forces in the southern port of Mariupol are continuing to fight fierce street battles. from 2022-03-19T18:47
Ukrainian forces in the southern port of Mariupol are continuing to fight fierce street battles to prevent Russian troops gaining control.
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18/03/2022 Dozens feared dead in missile attack on southern Ukraine from 2022-03-18T18:35
An army barracks was targeted in the southern city of Mykolaiv
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17/03/2022 P&O Ferries sack eight hundred staff with immediate effect from 2022-03-17T18:41
Russian forces in Ukraine continue to pound civilian targets.
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16/03/2022 Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe is Freed from 2022-03-16T18:42
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe has been freed after six years detention in Iran. And Russian forces are continuing their bombardment of civilian buildings in Ukraine.
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15/03/2022 A 35 hour curfew begins in Kyiv from 2022-03-15T18:54
The mayor warns that the Ukrainian capital is facing "a difficult and dangerous moment".
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14/03/2022 More flee beseiged Ukrainian city from 2022-03-14T18:36
Civilian convoy leaves Mariupol ... as Russia and Ukraine hold more talks
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13/03/2022 An attack on a military base in western Ukraine has prompted warnings the war is closer than ever to NATO territory. from 2022-03-13T18:46
A Russian missile attack on a military base in western Ukraine has prompted warnings that the war is closer than ever to NATO territory.
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12/03/2022 Melitopol Mayor Taken by Russians from 2022-03-12T18:31
The Ukrainian president has demanded the release of the mayor of Melitopol. And Poland passes a new law to settle refugees.
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11/03/2022 Russia Attacks New Targets from 2022-03-11T18:44
Russian forces have launched attacks on several new fronts in Ukraine. The invaders have made significant gains in the south of the country.
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10/03/2022 Ukraine Peace Talks Fail from 2022-03-10T18:55
Meeting between Russian and Ukrainian ministers ends without progress. Situation in besieged port of Mariupol is worsening; with food and water supplies dangerously low.
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09/03/2022 Russia bombs maternity hospital in Ukrainian city of Mariupol from 2022-03-09T19:55
Ukraine says children have been buried under the rubble of the destroyed hospital.
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08/03/2022 Ukrainians scramble to flee fighting through humanitarian corridors from 2022-03-08T20:37
Ukrainians are escaping fighting after Russia agreed to humanitarian corridors.
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07/03/2022 Ukraine: Russian shelling prevents evacuations from 2022-03-07T18:40
Russia is bombarding key Ukrainian cities despite offering escape routes, Ukraine says.
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06/03/2022 Heavy bombardment north of Kyiv from 2022-03-06T18:33
Families trying to flee caught in the line of fire. Evacuation of civilians from Mariupol fails again. Nearly 4,000 people arrested during anti-war protests across Russia.
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05/03/2022 Evacuation from beseiged cities postponed from 2022-03-05T18:41
Ukraine and Russia blame each other for failure to evacuate thousands of civilians. Ukraine's president issues fresh appeal for no-fly zone, but Russian leader warns against it.
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04/03/2022 World condemns Russia over nuclear site bombing from 2022-03-04T18:47
Moscow faces worldwide condemnation for attacking a nuclear power station in Ukraine. One of the greatest cricketers of all time -- Shane Warne -- has died at the age of 52.
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03/03/2022 Mariupol, a city of nearly half a million people in southeastern Ukraine, is under siege from Russian invaders from 2022-03-03T19:27
Mariupol, a city of nearly half a million people in southeastern Ukraine, is under siege from Russian invaders.
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02/03/2022 Russian troops have launched devastating attacks on several cities in Ukraine - on the7th day of the conflict from 2022-03-02T18:47
Russian troops have launched devastating attacks on several cities in Ukraine - on day 7 of their invasion of the country. The city of Kharkiv has come under sustained attack.
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01/03/2022 Ukraine says five die in TV tower attack from 2022-03-01T18:56
Ukraine says Russia has attacked a TV tower in Kyiv as fighting continues in the country.
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28/02/2022 More details emerge of the human cost of Russia's decision to launch an all-out assault on Ukraine five days ago. from 2022-02-28T18:39
More details emerge of the human cost of Russia's decision to launch all-out assault on Ukraine five days ago. Eyewitnesses spoke of neighbourhoods devastated by prolonged attacks
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27/02/2022 Putin puts nuclear deterrent on "special alert" from 2022-02-27T18:24
The US strongly condemns the move, describing it as "unacceptable"
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26/02/2022 Ukraine says latest Russian attack on Kyiv repelled from 2022-02-26T18:35
Fighting continues across country with reports of Russian saboteurs in capital
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25/02/2022 Ukraine arms civilians to defend Kyiv from 2022-02-25T18:53
EU countries are to freeze assets belonging to President Putin and his foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov. Sporting bodies begin imposing their version of sanctions on Russia.
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24/02/2022 President Putin has launched a large military offensive against Ukraine from 2022-02-24T18:36
Boris Johnson called the Russian leader a bloodstained aggressor
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21/02/2022 All Covid restrictions in England to end from 2022-02-21T18:56
Boris Johnson has told MPs how people in England will learn to live with Covid
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20/02/2022 Queen tests positive for coronavirus from 2022-02-20T18:43
She's the third senior Royal to get Covid this month, after Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall
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19/02/2022 Shock of Ukraine invasion would echo around the world, Boris Johnson says from 2022-02-19T19:58
Boris Johnson told leaders they should not "underestimate the gravity of this moment".
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18/02/2022 Storm Eunice batters UK from 2022-02-18T18:53
About 200,000 homes lose power. Winds of up to 122mph cause widespread travel disruption.
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17/02/2022 Rare red weather warning issued for Storm Eunice from 2022-02-17T18:44
The UK is set to be hit by one of its worst storms in recent years.
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16/02/2022 Met investigates Prince Charles' Foundation from 2022-02-16T18:41
Police looking into cash-for-honours allegations at The Prince's Foundation.Covid vaccines to be offered to all children over 5 in the UK. Inflation reaches new 30-year-high.
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15/02/2022 Prince Andrew settles out of court from 2022-02-15T18:49
Prince Andrew has reached an out-of-court settlement with Virginia Giuffre, the American woman who'd been suing him for sexual assault.
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14/02/2022 Western intelligence officials say Russia is ready to mount an invasion of Ukraine from 2022-02-14T18:45
Western intelligence officials say Russian commanders are preparing to move quickly on the capital, Kyiv - if an invasion takes place in the coming days.
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13/02/2022 Ukraine says Russian invasion warnings are causing unnecessary panic from 2022-02-13T18:20
Germany warns Europe could be on verge of war but Ukraine says such claims are unhelpful
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12/02/2022 President Biden holds Ukraine crisis talks with Russia from 2022-02-12T18:27
The President has reiterated his commitment to diplomacy in a call with Vladimir Putin.
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11/02/2022 Home Secretary says next Met Commissioner needs to restore public trust from 2022-02-11T19:20
Priti Patel says whoever replaces Dame Cressida Dick must restore trust in the force.
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10/02/2022 Diplomatic attempts to ease tensions over Russia and Ukraine are gathering pace. from 2022-02-10T18:42
Diplomatic attempts to ease tensions over Russia and Ukraine are gathering pace - with Boris Johnson warning that the crisis could be entering its most dangerous moment.
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09/02/2022 Covid isolation in England could end this month from 2022-02-09T19:03
The surprise announcement came as another photo emerged of Boris Johnson at a lockdown event in Downing Street. Labour said he was trying to dig himself out of a political hole.
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08/02/2022 Plan to tackle NHS waiting lists in England unveiled from 2022-02-08T19:08
But Sajid Javid warns that waiting lists will grow more before they fall. Labour blames 'Tory' mismanagement for the backlog.
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07/02/2022 Week of diplomacy begins to avert Ukraine invasion from 2022-02-07T18:39
World leaders begin a week of diplomacy to try to prevent a Russian invasion of Ukraine. Hospital bosses frustrated by delay of waiting list reduction plans.
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01/02/2022 Police and councils 'failing' on child grooming from 2022-02-01T18:36
A report warns police and councils are still failing to identify and investigate grooming gangs in England and Wales.
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31/01/2022 Senior civil servant, Sue Gray, publishes first findings on Downing St & Westminster events during covid lockdowns from 2022-01-31T19:02
The senior civil servant, Sue Gray, has published the first findings from her investigation into events at Downing Street and Westminster during coronavirus lockdowns.
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30/01/2022 Rafael Nadal becomes most successful men's tennis player from 2022-01-30T18:33
He makes history coming from two sets down to clinch Australian Open final
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29/01/2022 from 2022-01-29T18:22
Ash Barty has become the first Australian in more than 40 years to win a singles Grand Slam title on home soil.
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28/01/2022 The release of the report on alleged lockdown parties at Downing Street has been thrown into doubt. from 2022-01-28T18:48
The release of the report on alleged lockdown parties at Downing Street has been thrown into doubt.
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27/01/2022 Boris Johnson has denied authorising the evacuation of animals from Kabul last year from 2022-01-27T18:46
Boris Johnson has denied authorising the evacuation of animals from Kabul last year, at the expense of Afghans who worked for British forces.
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26/01/2022 PM to fight on from 2022-01-26T18:44
Boris Johnson refuses to resign as he waits for a report into parties at Downing Street.
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25/01/2022 Police to investigate Number 10 lockdown gatherings from 2022-01-25T18:51
Boris Johnson said he welcomed the inquiry, saying it would "give the public the clarity it needs" over the allegations.
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24/01/2022 NATO sends more ships & planes to member states in eastern Europe as Russia continues military build-up on Ukraine from 2022-01-24T18:55
NATO sends more ships & planes to member states in eastern Europe, as Russia continues military build-up against Ukraine. The Kremlin accused the alliance of escalating tensions
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23/01/2022 Cabinet ministers call for inquiry into Tory MP's sacking from government from 2022-01-23T18:32
Nus Ghani says she was told she was dismissed - in part - because of her Muslim faith
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22/01/2022 Further concerns about activities of Conservative whips from 2022-01-23T16:50
Commons Standards Committee chair warns attempts to intimidate Tory MPs may be illegal
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20/01/2022 Senior Conservative alleges MPs 'intimidated' by Government whips from 2022-01-20T18:48
The PM says he has seen no evidence of blackmail after backbencher allegations. The former Pope is accused of failing to take action in cases of abuse.
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03/01/2022 PM warns of "considerable pressure" on NHS from 2022-01-03T18:42
The Prime Minister is looking at ways of moving staff around the NHS in England as it struggles with staff absences. He said hospitals would come under "considerable" pressure.
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17/12/2021 Boris Johnson's leadership questioned after crushing by-election defeat from 2021-12-17T18:51
The former Conservative leader, Sir Iain Duncan Smith, urged Mr Johnson to get a 'bloody grip' after the by-election loss
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16/12/2021 Record Covid cases from 2021-12-16T18:36
Nearly 90,000 daily infections recorded as Omicron wave rises.
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15/12/2021 The UK has reported a record daily total of new coronavirus cases from 2021-12-15T18:52
The UK has reported a record daily total of new coronavirus cases. The woman who murdered 16-month-old Star Hobson has been sentenced to at least 25 years in prison.
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14/12/2021 A woman has been convicted of murdering her partner's 16-month-old daughter. from 2021-12-14T18:45
A woman has been convicted of murdering her partner's 16-month-old daughter.
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13/12/2021 Long queues at vaccination centres - after the PM announced the coronavirus booster programme was being accelerated. from 2021-12-13T18:55
Long queues have formed at vaccination centres and the NHS England booking website crashed; after Boris Johnson announced the coronavirus booster programme was being accelerated
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12/12/2021 Covid alert increased from 2021-12-12T18:35
Boris Johnson to address nation as Omicron cases rise sharply.
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11/12/2021 Scientists warn thousands of deaths possible from Omicron by spring from 2021-12-11T18:52
Modelling by London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine shows Omicron could cause more Covid cases than wave in January this year
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10/12/2021 Government warns of concerning Omicron Covid data from 2021-12-10T19:12
Michael Gove says the government has been presented with "challenging information" about the Omicron coronavirus variant, and will keep restrictions under review.
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09/12/2021 Labour has accused Boris Johnson of lying to his own standards adviser and taking the British public for fools. from 2021-12-09T18:48
Labour has accused Boris Johnson of lying to his own standards adviser and taking the British public for fools.
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05/12/2021 Review into Arthur's death from 2021-12-05T19:07
Ministers say lessons should be learned from torture and murder of 6 year old boy. Government defends decision to re-impose pre-departure covid tests for people travelling to UK.
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04/12/2021 Pre-departure Covid tests return for those returning to the UK. from 2021-12-04T20:19
The government say anyone returning to the UK must take a pre-departure Covid test.
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03/12/2021 A couple who tortured and killed a six-year-old boy have been given long jail sentences. from 2021-12-03T18:43
A couple who tortured and killed a six-year-old boy have been given long jail sentences.
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02/12/2021 Relatives of those who died from Covid sickened by Xmas party held in Downing Street last year, during restrictions from 2021-12-02T18:54
Relatives of those who died during the pandemic are sickened by a Christmas party was held at Downing Street last year, when London was under restrictions banning such gatherings.
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01/12/2021 Questions over how Government will meet booster jab target from 2021-12-01T18:56
Health Secretary Sajid Javid admits new booster target will be "a tough ask". Labour accuses Downing Street of holding "boozy party" last year while millions were under lockdown.
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30/11/2021 Covid boosters for all adults in England "by end of January" from 2021-11-30T18:43
Boris Johnson says "everything" will be thrown at combatting the Omicron variant
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29/11/2021 Covid booster doses to be rolled out to all UK adults from 2021-11-29T18:39
Vaccine advisers also recommend shortening gap between 2nd dose and booster to 3 months
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28/11/2021 Third case of Covid Omicron variant confirmed in UK from 2021-11-28T18:17
Officials say the infected individual visited London but has since left the country
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27/11/2021 Two cases of Omicron Covid variant detected in UK from 2021-11-27T18:22
Boris Johnson has announced new Covid controls after two cases of the highly-transmissible Omicron variant were discovered in the UK.
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26/11/2021 Concern grows about new Covid variant from 2021-11-26T18:54
Flights to southern Africa suspended in response to new variant, as share prices tumble
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25/11/2021 PM and French President promise people smuggling crackdown from 2021-11-25T19:12
Boris Johnson and the French President vow do everything possible to stop people smuggling across the English Channel. Three children among those who died when their craft sank.
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24/11/2021 More than 30 people have drowned in the English Channel, in the biggest loss of life involving migrants crossing. from 2021-11-24T18:50
More than 30 people have drowned in the English Channel, in the biggest loss of life involving migrants using small boats to cross to the UK.The French PM said it was a "tragedy".
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23/11/2021 Greenhouse gases illegally sold in Britain from 2021-11-23T19:16
BBC investigation finds hydrofluorocarbons, used in cooling systems, are smuggled from Ukraine into the EU and UK. Several countries release oil reserves to cut its global price.
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22/11/2021 Boris Johnson says change to the way people in England pay for social care will end "long-standing social injustice" from 2021-11-22T18:53
Boris Johnson has said changes to the way people in England pay for social care will end a "long-standing social injustice" - Labour describes it as "daylight robbery".
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21/11/2021 Nothing "off the table" for dealing with migrants crossing Channel. from 2021-11-21T18:29
A Conservative MP has warned that the increase in migrants arriving from France on small boats "looks like state failure".
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20/11/2021 WHO officials "very worried" about Covid rise in Europe from 2021-11-20T18:23
The World Health Organisation has warned that half a million more Covid deaths could be recorded in Europe by March unless urgent action is taken.
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19/11/2021 Austria is to go into a full, nationwide lockdown from Monday because of soaring Covid infections from 2021-11-19T18:42
Austria is to go into a full, nationwide lockdown from Monday because of soaring Covid infections
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18/11/2021 The government confirms it's scrapping the section of the HS2 high speed rail link from the East Midlands to Leeds from 2021-11-18T18:47
The government has confirmed it's scrapping the section of the HS2 high speed rail link from the East Midlands to Leeds. Labour accused ministers of a betrayal of promises.
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17/11/2021 Insults traded in the House of Commons from 2021-11-17T19:46
The Church of England denies "gaming the system", to help asylum seekers stay in the UK.
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16/11/2021 The former Yorkshire cricketer, Azeem Rafiq, has told MPs that the scale of racism within English cricket is 'scary' from 2021-11-16T18:47
The former Yorkshire cricketer, Azeem Rafiq, has told MPs that the scale of racism within English cricket is 'scary'. He said the way he'd been treated at the club was inhuman.
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13/11/2021 Delegates at the UN climate conference remain locked in last-minute efforts to agree a deal on global warming. from 2021-11-13T18:53
Delegates at the UN climate conference remain locked in last-minute efforts to agree a deal on global warming.
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12/11/2021 Climate summit is in overtime. from 2021-11-12T18:39
Negotiators press ahead past the formal end of Cop26 to try to reach a deal.
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11/11/2021 Record number of 999 calls in England from 2021-11-11T18:52
NHS leaders have warned that the strain England's health service is facing is unsustainable. One think tank said the NHS was on its knees
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10/11/2021 PM faces renewed questions on Tory sleaze claims from 2021-11-10T18:34
Boris Johnson insists MPs who don't follow parliamentary rules should be investigated
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09/11/2021 Covid jab to be compulsory for NHS Staff from 2021-11-09T18:42
Unions have warned the move could lead to staff shortages, with people leaving or moving away from frontline contact.
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08/11/2021 Yorkshire County Cricket Club's new chairman has praised the former Captain Azim Rafiq for speaking out on racism. from 2021-11-08T18:46
The new chairman of Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Lord Patel, has promised "seismic change", in response to the racial harassment experienced by Azeem Rafiq when he was a player.
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07/11/2021 Labour leader accuses government of trashing the UK's reputation in lobbying row from 2021-11-07T18:20
But the Environment Secretary, George Eustice, insisted the row was a "storm in a teacup".
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06/11/2021 Sir John Major criticises government from 2021-11-06T19:08
Former prime minister hits out at government over sleaze row.
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05/11/2021 Multiple resignations amid Yorkshire cricket club racism row from 2021-11-05T18:52
The chairman of Yorkshire County Cricket Club and two other board members have resigned over their response to racism experienced by a former player.
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26/10/2021 Ministers defend tomorrow's Budget pay rise promises from 2021-10-26T17:59
Unions and Labour have called for a promise of a real terms increase to counter the rising cost of living.
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25/10/2021 - Millions of people are to get a pay rise next April when the National Living Wage is increased to 9 pounds 50 from 2021-10-25T18:09
Millions are to get a pay rise in April when the National Living Wage increases to £9.50. Labour say higher energy bills & changes to Universal Credit will cancel out any windfall
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24/10/2021 Labour joins calls for stricter Covid measures in England from 2021-10-24T17:31
Labour joins calls from doctors' leaders and health unions for the government to reimpose some Covid restrictions in England, saying the vaccine rollout is losing traction.
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23/10/2021 Chancellor commits to Budget public transport spending from 2021-10-23T17:27
City region leaders in England say more will be needed than the initial £6.9 billion
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22/10/2021 from 2021-10-22T17:46
A man has been arrested in connection with the Manchester Arena attack
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21/10/2021 Man charged with MP's murder from 2021-10-21T17:46
Sir David Amess murder suspect in court
Covid cases hit 50,000
19/10/2021 Government unveils net zero emissions strategy from 2021-10-19T17:43
The government has set out its strategy to hit net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
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18/10/2021 Special Commons session to remember Sir David Amess from 2021-10-18T17:59
The Prime Minister led a series of warm and humorous tributes to Sir David who was stabbed to death on Friday. Southend is to be given City status to honour him.
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06/10/2021 Boris Johnson promises to promote opportunity from 2021-10-06T19:53
Boris Johnson closes Tory conference with pledges on opportunity and the economy
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05/10/2021 The Home Secretary has announced inquiry into how Sarah Everard's killer was allowed to serve in the Met police from 2021-10-05T18:47
The Home Secretary has announced an inquiry into how Sarah Everard's killer was allowed to serve as a Metropolitan police officer - despite concerns about his behaviour.
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04/10/2021 The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has taken on his critics inside the Conservative party with a defence of higher taxes from 2021-10-04T17:43
At the Conservative Conference, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has taken on his critics inside the party with a defence of higher taxes
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03/10/2021 Conservative conference begins in Manchester from 2021-10-03T18:37
Ahead of the conference, the prime minister did not rule out further tax rises.
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01/10/2021 PM -- "Trust in the police" from 2021-10-01T18:10
Boris Johnson backs police after Sarah Everard's murder but says changes are needed.
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30/09/2021 The policeman who murdered Sarah Everard has been told he will never leave prison. from 2021-09-30T19:10
The policeman who murdered Sarah Everard has been told he will never leave prison.
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29/09/2021 Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the Labour party conference as leader for the first time in person. from 2021-09-29T17:45
Sir Keir Starmer has addressed the Labour party conference as leader for the first time in person
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28/09/2021 Boris Johnson has urged people to be confident about the fuel situation because the problem is stabilising. from 2021-09-28T17:47
In his first public comments about the shortages at the petrol pumps, Boris Johnson has urged people to be confident because the situation was now stabilising.
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27/09/2021 Demand for petrol should ease over coming days - fuel industry from 2021-09-27T18:04
Sources say the government is considering using the Army to help with fuel distribution.
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26/09/2021 many petrol stations have run dry, says industry body from 2021-09-26T17:39
Panic-buying leaves around two thirds of petrol stations without fuel, says industry body
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25/09/2021 Temporary lorry visa plan from 2021-09-25T17:45
Ministers are set to allow thousands of foreign lorry drivers into the UK, to deal with industry-wide shortages.
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24/09/2021 supply problems at some petrol stations from 2021-09-24T17:46
efforts to resolve supply problems at petrol stations. Olly Stephens' killers sentenced
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23/09/2021 government prepares for gas prices to stay high from 2021-09-23T18:32
government prepares for gas prices to remain high; petrol stations hit by driver shortage
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22/09/2021 Two energy firms have collapsed. from 2021-09-22T17:48
The sharp rise in gas prices force Avro Energy and Green out of business.
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21/09/2021 Deal struck with CO2 firm amid food shortage fears from 2021-09-21T17:45
Production of food-grade carbon dioxide is to be boosted after the government struck a deal with an American company to re-open its UK plants.
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20/09/2021 Ministers say there's no chance lights will go out this winter from 2021-09-20T17:57
The government says there's no question of people having energy supplies cut off this winter as a result of suppliers going bust due to soaring cost of wholesale gas supplies.
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19/09/2021 Boris Johnson is flying to New York to urge world leaders to take concrete action to combat climate change from 2021-09-19T18:59
Boris Johnson is flying to New York to urge world leaders to take concrete action to combat climate change
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18/09/2021 Four of the UK's smaller energy suppliers are expected to go bust next week, affecting a million customers. from 2021-09-18T17:51
Energy industry sources say four of the UK's smaller suppliers are expected to go bust next week, affecting a million customers.
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16/09/2021 France criticises AUKUS pact as 'stab in the back' from 2021-09-16T19:04
The US and UK are to give Australia the technology to build nuclear-powered submarines.
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15/09/2021 Truss replaces Raab in major Cabinet reshuffle from 2021-09-15T18:45
Liz Truss is the new foreign secretary, following a reshuffle by Boris Johnson.
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14/09/2021 Boris Johnson has put vaccinations at the heart of his plan to tackle Covid this winter and protect the NHS. from 2021-09-14T18:07
Boris Johnson has put vaccinations at the heart of his plan to tackle Covid this winter, and protect the NHS in England.
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13/09/2021 12 to 15 years olds will be offered Covid vaccinations. from 2021-09-13T17:44
Andrew Neil has steps down as the chairman and lead presenter of GB News
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12/09/2021 Government scraps covid vaccine passport plans from 2021-09-12T17:41
Sajid Javid described the proposed passports as an intrusion into people lives but said the idea would be kept in reserve
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11/09/2021 from 2021-09-11T17:30
Cristiano Ronaldo has made a dream return to Manchester United
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10/09/2021 MI5 warning about renewed terror threat from 2021-09-10T18:04
MI5 says Taliban success in Afghanistan will have emboldened extremists
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09/09/2021 France rejects UK government proposals to turn back migrant boats from 2021-09-09T17:51
France has rebuffed ministers' plans to turn back some migrant boats bound for the UK.
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08/09/2021 MPs voting on health & social care plans from 2021-09-08T21:52
MPs are preparing to approve the government's plans to increase National Insurance to fund health and social care.
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07/09/2021 PM outlines social care plans from 2021-09-07T17:44
The Prime Minister accepted the tax increase to fund the policy broke a manifesto pledge from 2019, but said the "global pandemic was in no one's manifesto".
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06/09/2021 The Prime Minister is coming under pressure over plans to overhaul the funding of social care in England from 2021-09-06T17:50
Jean-Paul Belmond, the celebrated French actor, has died at the age of 88.
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05/09/2021 Conservatives raise social care funding concerns from 2021-09-05T17:25
Some Tories are worried that National Insurance will go up to pay for reforms in England
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04/09/2021 Doctors demand action on winter flu vaccines from 2021-09-04T17:24
The BMA union is concerned about a shortage of jabs, blamed on a lorry driver shortage
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03/09/2021 Government advisers rule out jabs for 12-15 year olds from 2021-09-03T17:33
Vaccine experts say most 12 - 15s don't need a covid jab. Final decision yet to be taken
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02/09/2021 Foreign Secretary says Britain must be 'pragmatic and realistic' regarding Afghanistan from 2021-09-02T18:02
Dominic Raab says the UK will need to engage with the Taliban, but won't formally recognise them as Afghanistan's government.
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22/08/2021 US drafts airlines to support Afghan evacuation from 2021-08-22T17:53
Over the past week, at least twenty people have died in the chaos around Kabul Airport. The United States has ordered commercial airlines to help the evacuation.
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20/08/2021 The Taliban have been tightening their grip across Afghanistan from 2021-08-20T17:44
Regulators in the UK have approved the use of a new coronavirus drug
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19/08/2021 Taliban hunting for people who worked with NATO from 2021-08-19T17:52
UN says militants are searching door-to-door for those who worked with foreigners. Raab refuses to resign over reports he failed to make phone call to helped Afghan interpreters.
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18/08/2021 Boris Johnson has his say on the Taliban's victory in Afghanistan from 2021-08-18T17:48
House prices have risen at their fastest rate for seventeen years
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17/08/2021 Taliban declares authority over Afghanistan from 2021-08-17T17:51
The Taliban have held a news conference in Kabul to announce they've taken control of Afghanistan, ending what they called two decades of foreign occupation.
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16/08/2021 Flights grounded amid chaos at Kabul airport from 2021-08-16T18:29
Several people have died at Kabul's airport, as Afghans attempt to flee Taliban rule.
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15/08/2021 Taliban enter Afghan capital from 2021-08-15T17:53
Taliban enter presidential palace in Kabul after Afghan president flees the country
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10/08/2021 Top grades for A-level results reach record high from 2021-08-10T17:44
A Level students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have posted a record number of top results. There was also a new high of A grades in Scottish school qualifications.
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09/08/2021 'Code red for humanity' climate change warning from 2021-08-09T17:31
UN report directly links global warming with extreme weather
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08/08/2021 The Tokyo Olympics have been brought to a close from 2021-08-08T18:47
The Tokyo Olympics, delayed for a year, have been brought to a close with a ceremony performed in a largely empty stadium.
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07/08/2021 More gold medals for Great Britain on the penultimate day of the Olympics. from 2021-08-07T19:15
Team GB boxer Galal Yafai claimed victory in the men's flyweight category and Joe Choong won the modern pentathlon.
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05/08/2021 UK government defends travel changes from 2021-08-05T17:50
Mexico is being moved to the red list, meaning thousands of British travellers there will have to return early or pay for hotel quarantine.
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04/08/2021 Covid vaccines for 16 and 17 year olds from 2021-08-04T17:37
All 16 and 17-year-olds in the UK will start being offered a first dose of the Covid vaccine within weeks, after a recommendation from government experts.
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03/08/2021 from 2021-08-03T17:51
A day of thrills, records & emotion at the Tokyo Games with more medals for Team GB
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02/08/2021 from 2021-08-02T18:05
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4 - The NHS COVID APP in England & Wales has been tweaked so less people have to self isolate
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31/07/2021 Two more golds for Team GB at Tokyo Olympics from 2021-07-31T18:44
Dina Asher Smith failed to qualify for the 100m final and withdrew from the 200m event.
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22/07/2021More than six-hundred-thousand people in a week have been told to self-isolate by the NHS Covid app from 2021-07-22T18:05
More than six-hundred-thousand people in a week have been told to self-isolate by the NHS Covid app
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21/07/2021 UK government wants changes to the post-Brexit trading rules for Northern Ireland from 2021-07-21T17:52
The UK government has said the UK and the EU "cannot go on as we are" with the current arrangement, but the EU has insisted there'll be no renegotiation of the treaty.
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20/07/2021 Public urged to follow the NHS Covid app and isolate when alerted. from 2021-07-20T17:54
The Prime Minister says people must follow the NHS Covid app and isolate when alerted.
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19/07/2021 PM urges caution as government lift most Covid restrictions in England from 2021-07-19T17:49
Labour intensified its criticism of the government's handling of the pandemic, as Boris Johnson said it was the right to lift most restrictions in England despite rising cases.
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18/07/2021 from 2021-07-18T18:09
The Prime Minister and Chancellor have made a rapid U-turn and announced they will now self-isolate after being identified as contacts of the health secretary, who's tested positive for coronavirus...
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16/07/2021 Big rise in UK covid cases from 2021-07-16T17:39
Weekly covid cases surge by 60%; with daily infections at highest level since mid January
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15/07/2021 Dozens killed in flooding in western Germany from 2021-07-15T18:00
The Germany Chancellor, Angela Merkel, says she's deeply shocked by the flooding seen in the country.
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14/07/2021 Plan to end prosecutions for Northern Ireland Troubles from 2021-07-14T17:48
Victims' groups and politicians on all sides condemn the government's proposal. Wales to lift most Covid restrictions, but face masks to remain compulsory in most indoor settings.
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04/07/2021 Minister suggests wearing masks will become a personal choice from 2021-07-04T17:19
The housing secretary, Robert Jenrick, has suggested people won't be legally required to wear face coverings when Covid rules in England are eased later this month.
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02/07/2021 Starmer declares "Labour is back" after win from 2021-07-02T17:45
Sir Keir Starmer hails Labour's Batley and Spen by-election victory as just the start.
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01/07/2021 PM's plan to restore normality from 2021-07-01T19:23
Boris Johnson aims to explain within days how he will lift the final Covid restrictions
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30/06/2021 Ministers have been advised to prepare now to give millions of people Covid booster jabs from 2021-06-30T18:05
The programme would start in September if data shows it's necessary.
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29/06/2021 England face Germany at Euro 2020 from 2021-06-29T17:43
England haven't beaten Germany in a knock-out tie in a major tournament since 1966.
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28/06/2021 Javid signals lockdown will end on 19 July from 2021-06-28T17:42
The new Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, sees "no reason" England's Covid restrictions will be extended beyond the 19th of July.
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27/06/2021 Sajid Javid says he wants a "return to normal" as soon as possible. from 2021-06-27T19:13
The new Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, has said ending the pandemic will be his top priority and he wants a "return to normal" as soon as possible.
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26/06/2021 Pressure mounting on Hancock to resign from 2021-06-26T17:37
3 Tory MPs call on Health Secretary to go after he broke guidelines on social distancing. Wales facing elimination from Euro 2020. Sir Jeffrey Donaldson takes over as DUP leader.
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25/06/2021 Hancock urged to resign after kissing aide from 2021-06-25T17:41
Health Secretary admits breaking Covid guidelines, but PM won't sack him. Nearly160 missing after building collapse in Miami. A new species of ancient human discovered in China.
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24/06/2021 Government to announce which countries move into green travel list from 2021-06-24T17:56
It comes as speculation grows that people who have received both vaccine doses may no longer be compelled to quarantine for ten days after returning from amber list countries
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23/06/2021 British warship targeted by Russia from 2021-06-23T18:24
Conflicting accounts of incident involving Russian forces and HMS Defender in Black Sea
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22/06/2021 Latest covid data sparks optimism from 2021-06-22T17:35
Covid rule lifting on track as figures show UK deaths at lowest level since last August
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21/06/2021 Infected blood inquiry: ex-pupils give evidence after deaths from 2021-06-21T18:22
A man who contracted HIV from contaminated blood he was given as a school pupil has told a public inquiry how his life was destroyed.
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20/06/2021 Wales in final Euro 2020 group game from 2021-06-20T17:22
The Welsh side need a draw against Italy in Rome to guarantee last-16 qualification
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16/06/2021 Dominic Cummings publishes exchanges which appear to show PM described Health Secretary as 'hopeless' from 2021-06-16T17:42
Dominic Cummings publishes exchanges suggesting PM described Health Secretary as hopeless
President Biden and Vladimir Putin hold several hours of talks in Switzerland
15/06/2021 Met Police accused of "form of institutional corruption" in the handling of a long-running murder case from 2021-06-15T19:23
The Metropolitan Police has been accused of "a form of institutional corruption" over its failings in an unsolved murder case
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14/06/2021 England delay to lifting of remaining covid restrictions from 2021-06-14T18:02
Government says latest data suggests Delta variant could be eighty per cent more transmissable, and lead to more people in hospital unless there is a delay to easing restrictions
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13/06/2021 G7 to donate one-billion vaccine doses by next year from 2021-06-13T17:41
The UK is to contribute 100-million of the G7's pledge of one-billion vaccine doses and England has beaten Croatia in their opening game of the Euro 2020
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12/06/2021 PM suggests caution in lockdown end from 2021-06-12T17:16
Boris Johnson considers delay in lockdown lifting
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11/06/2021 Boris Johnson opens G7 summit with warning to leaders to learn from mistakes of the pandemic from 2021-06-11T17:53
He stresses need to help all parts of society recover from the pandemic
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10/06/2021 Johnson and Biden agree new Atlantic Charter from 2021-06-10T18:24
The two leaders met in Cornwall on the eve of the G7 summit.
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09/06/2021 Talks between UK and EU over Northern Ireland trade are at a "crossroads" from 2021-06-09T17:43
The EU says talks with the UK over Northern Ireland trade are at a "crossroads". The Brexit Minister, Lord Frost, has called for greater flexibility
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08/06/2021 Hundreds arrested in messaging app crime sting from 2021-06-08T17:48
More than 800 suspected criminals have been arrested globally after being tricked into using an FBI-run messaging app.
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07/06/2021 Boris Johnson's joined in criticism of cricket chiefs who suspended an England player for historical racist tweets. from 2021-06-07T17:46
Boris Johnson has joined in criticism of cricket chiefs who suspended an England player for historical racist and sexist tweets.
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06/06/2021 Government 'open' to delaying 21st June lockdown end date from 2021-06-06T17:35
Matt Hancock says the final lifting of Covid restrictions in England may be pushed back
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05/06/2021 G7 set to reform global tax system from 2021-06-05T17:38
The G7 group of rich nations has reached a historic deal on taxing multinational companies
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04/06/2021 Covid infections rise by two-thirds in UK from 2021-06-04T17:44
Figures suggest that in just a week, the number of infections has risen in England by 76%; new variants and the easing of restrictions are thought to be fuelling the increase.
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03/06/2021 Portugal removed from UK's travel green list from 2021-06-03T17:47
The travel industry reacts with fury to the government's "safety first" decision
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01/06/21 The Government has announced zero Covid deaths in the UK for the first time since March last year. from 2021-06-01T17:46
The Government has announced zero Covid deaths in the UK for the first time since March last year, when the virus began to sweep across the country.
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31/05/2021 Scientist warns of third wave from 2021-05-31T17:59
Scientist warns the UK is seeing a third wave of Covid infections
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30/05/2021 Government says it's too early to speculate about lifting remaining Covid restrictions from 2021-05-30T17:20
The Vaccines Minister, Nadhim Zahawi, has said it's too early to speculate about whether Covid restrictions will be lifted in England on the 21st June.
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29/05/2021 Government advisor warns of Covid message confusion from 2021-05-29T17:22
Expert says 'data not dates' principle has been reversed
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28/05/2021 Security failings led to terror deaths from 2021-05-28T17:43
An inquest jury concludes 'unacceptable management' of a convicted terrorist contributed to the deaths of two people in an attack at London Bridge in 2019.
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27/05/2021 Prime Minister refutes Cummings criticism from 2021-05-27T17:52
The Prime Minister rejected criticism made by his former special advisor Dominic Cummings to MPs yesterday. The Health Secretary also strongly refuted allegations that he lied.
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26/05/2021 tens of thousands of needless covid deaths, says Dominic Cummings from 2021-05-26T17:53
Number 10 former adviser Dominic Cummings says thousands died needlessly from coronavirus
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25/05/2021 Government imposing "lockdowns by stealth" - Labour from 2021-05-25T17:48
The government issued new guidance on travel and indoor gatherings for parts of England.
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24/05/2021 from 2021-05-24T17:57
International community considers action after Belarus forces down plane, BBC announces editorial review, Former F1 boss Max Mosley dies
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14/05/2021 PM: new Covid variant could disrupt roadmap plans from 2021-05-14T18:06
Boris Johnson has said that a rise in cases of the Covid-19 variant, first identified in India, could disrupt plans to fully lift restrictions in England at the end of June.
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13/05/2021 Boris Johnson "anxious" about Indian variant of Covid. from 2021-05-13T17:43
Boris Johnson has admitted that his Government is anxious about the spread in the UK of an Indian variant of Covid.
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12/05/2021 PM sets date for Covid public inquiry but victims families say its too late from 2021-05-12T17:47
PM sets date for Covid public inquiry but victims families say its too late
UN says it fears "full-scale war" between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants
11/05/2021 Ballymurphy Inquest: Coroner finds 10 victims were innocent from 2021-05-11T17:39
Ten people shot dead on the streets of west Belfast during the Troubles were "entirely innocent", an inquest has found.
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10/05/2021 England's pubs and restaurants can reopen inside from 2021-05-10T17:48
Boris Johnson gives go ahead to allow the next stage of the lockdown easing plan. Galleries, theatres, cinemas and soft play centres can also reopen from 17 May.
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09/05/2021 Labour leader to announce frontbench reshuffle from 2021-05-09T17:42
Sir Keir Starmer is set to unveil a shadow cabinet shake-up after party's election losses. Nicola Sturgeon says it's 'when, not if' for another Scottish independence referendum.
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08/05/2021 SNP heads for historic fourth win in Scottish parliamentary elections from 2021-05-08T17:48
The Scottish National Party is poised to govern again, but without an overall majority
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07/05/2021 Initial results from yesterday's elections across England are pointing to big wins for the Conservatives. from 2021-05-07T17:49
Initial results from yesterday's elections across England are pointing to big wins for the Conservatives.
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04/05/2021- Paratroopers accused of IRA murder formally acquitted from 2021-05-04T20:02
The trial of two former paratroopers accused of murder almost 50 years ago has collapsed.
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03/05/2021 EU plans to open tourist destinations from 2021-05-03T19:43
The European Union says it wants to open up tourist destinations -- as early as next month -- to visitors who've received Covid vaccinations.
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02/05/2021 Ministers have warned some safeguards will still be needed after the final easing of England's lockdown from 2021-05-02T19:46
Ministers have warned some safeguards will still be needed after the final easing of England's lockdown; these could include social distancing and masks.
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01/05/2021 India expands vaccination program to all adults from 2021-05-01T19:46
India has become the first country to report more than 400,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day.
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30/04/2021 Noel Clarke sexual harassment claims from 2021-04-30T19:51
Film & TV industry breaks ties with the actor and director, who strenuously denies claims
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29/04/2021 Grenfell survivors condemn new fire safety laws from 2021-04-29T19:41
The Fire Safety Bill finally received approval in parliament last night.
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28/04/2021 Watchdog to investigate PM's flat renovations from 2021-04-28T19:39
The Electoral Commission will look at whether the spending falls within its remit.
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14/04/2021 Tories reject Labour's call for MP-led lobbying probe from 2021-04-14T20:01
The government has defeated calls for a full parliamentary inquiry into lobbying. Whitehall departments must declare any conflicts of interest by Friday.
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13/04/2021 Johnson & Johnson suspends rollout of Covid vaccine from 2021-04-13T19:41
The rollout of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine is put on hold due to safety concerns
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12/04/2021 Shoppers take advantage of major re-opening from 2021-04-12T21:10
Busy day on many high streets, while pubs and restaurants re-open outdoors in England
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11/04/2021 Queen's "huge void" after Duke's death from 2021-04-11T19:19
Royal family pay tribute after church services for Duke of Edinburgh
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10/04/2021 Prince Charles: 'Dear Papa was very special' from 2021-04-10T19:46
Prince Charles has spoken movingly, in his first public comments since the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. He said his 'dear Papa' had given the most remarkable, devoted service.
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09/04/2021 The Duke of Edinburgh has died aged 99 from 2021-04-09T19:59
Tributes are paid to the Queen's 'beloved' husband of 73 years.
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08/04/2021 from 2021-04-08T19:56
Leaders in Northern Ireland call for calm following a night of violence in Belfast
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06/04/2021 PM urges people to keep getting Covid jabs from 2021-04-06T19:41
Boris Johnson has urged people to continue getting coronavirus jabs, despite a senior European health official linking the AstraZeneca vaccine to rare blood clots.
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05/04/2021 Johnson confirms next week's unlocking in England from 2021-04-05T20:04
A further easing of England's lockdown restrictions will go ahead on schedule next week. All shops and hairdressers will reopen, along with outdoor hospitality venues.
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04/04/2021 Covid passports to be trialled within weeks from 2021-04-04T19:33
The Government says a Covid certification scheme in England would be time-limited.
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02/04/2021 Ministers warned over vaccine passports from 2021-04-02T19:47
Government ministers have been advised against vaccine passports by more than 70 MPs
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01/04/2021 Met PC guilty of neo-Nazi group membership from 2021-04-01T19:45
Benjamin Hannam is the first British police officer to be convicted of a terrorism offence. He was found guilty of being a member of the banned neo-Nazi group, National Action.
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31/03/2021 Campaigners criticise government race report from 2021-03-31T19:42
A report has claimed that the UK is not rigged against people from ethnic minorities.
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30/03/2021 Police 'acted appropriately' at Sarah Everard vigil from 2021-03-30T19:57
A report has concluded that officers acted "sensitively and proportionately" and not in a "heavy-handed" manner.
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29/03/2021 A pivotal trial for race relations begins in America from 2021-03-29T19:55
The trial has begun of the white policeman accused of killing George Floyd. Civil rights leaders are calling it a referendum on justice and equality in America.
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28/03/2021 Minister says England remains on track for easing of Covid restrictions from 2021-03-28T19:33
The Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden, has said England remains on track for the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
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27/03/2021 More than 100 killed in Myanmar 'day of terror' from 2021-03-27T19:47
UK describes deadliest day of violence in Myanmar since military coup as "senseless" and "a new low".
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26/03/2021 Alex Salmond launches a new political party from 2021-03-26T19:40
The former First Minister says Alba will contest the upcoming Holyrood elections.
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24/03/2021 The European Commission has set out plans for tougher controls on Covid vaccine exports after a row about supplies. from 2021-03-24T19:56
The European Commission has set out plans for tougher controls on Covid vaccine exports -- amid an ongoing row about supplies.
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23/03/2021 PM marks anniversary of first Covid lockdown from 2021-03-23T19:50
Boris Johnson admits mistakes were made in his early handling of the pandemic.
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22/03/2021 Nicola Sturgeon cleared of wrongdoing from 2021-03-22T19:57
An independent inquiry finds Scotland's First Minister did not break rules of her office.
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21/03/2021 Conservative rebels attack government lockdown powers from 2021-03-21T19:45
Conservative rebels have attacked the government's plans to extend lockdown powers in England for six months, saying they should be dramatically reduced.
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20/03/2021 More than half of all UK adults have received first covid vaccine from 2021-03-20T20:02
More than half of adults in the UK have received their first covid vaccine
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19/03/2021 Delays in the rollout of the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine are continuing in parts of Europe from 2021-03-19T20:09
Delays in the rollout of the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine are continuing in parts of Europe, despite regulators giving the jab their stamp of approval
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18/03/2021 EU regulator declares AstraZeneca jab safe. from 2021-03-18T20:02
The EU's Medicines regulator has concluded the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is safe and effective and not associated with a bigger overall risk of developing blood clots.
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05/03/2021 Nurses in England may strike over 1% pay rise from 2021-03-05T19:49
Ministers say they can't afford a bigger increase for NHS workers because of the pandemic
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04/03/2021 IFS warns Budget will inflict 'considerable pain' from 2021-03-04T19:53
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said plans set out in the Budget to deal with the UK's finances can't be delivered without "considerable pain".
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03/03/2021 The Chancellor has revealed how the government plans to start paying back the huge cost of the coronavirus crisis from 2021-03-03T19:57
The Chancellor has used his second budget to reveal how the government plans to start paying back the huge cost of the coronavirus crisis
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02/03/2021 Furlough scheme to be extended as part of the Budget from 2021-03-02T19:33
A Cabinet minister has let slip that the Chancellor will use tomorrow's Budget to extend the furlough scheme.
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01/03/2021 Further evidence that UK Covid jabs reduce infections, concern about Brazil variant found in Britain from 2021-03-01T19:47
Further evidence that UK Covid jabs reduce infections, concern about Brazil variant found in Britain
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28/02/2021 Eighteen protestors in Myanmar have been killed, says the UN from 2021-02-28T19:53
The UN says at least eighteen protestors have been killed by security forces in Myanmar
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27/02/2021 Rishi Sunak urged to raise taxes from 2021-02-27T19:58
Lord Clarke warns of financial crisis if high government borrowing during pandemic isn't tackled. Funeral service held for Sir Tom Moore who raised millions for NHS charities
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26/02/2021 Alex Salmond accuses Scotland's leadership of failure. from 2021-02-26T19:47
Scotland's former first minister tells inquiry key evidence was deliberately suppressed.
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25/02/2021 PM welcomes teacher assessed exam grades from 2021-02-25T19:58
Boris Johnson calls teacher assessed exam grades a "good compromise"
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23/02/2021 Scotland to ease coronavirus restrictions from 26th April from 2021-02-23T19:53
Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has unveiled her 'cautious' route out of lockdown.
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22/02/2021 PM announces plans for lifting lockdown in England from 2021-02-22T20:00
Boris Johnson said that restrictions would be eased in four stages, starting next month.
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21/02/2021 PM to publish 'roadmap' out of lockdown tomorrow from 2021-02-21T20:08
Ministers have been putting the final touches to their plan to ease England's lockdown, ahead of its publication tomorrow
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20/02/2021 Care homes welcome plans to allow visitors from 2021-02-20T19:37
Relatives of care homes residents in England and Scotland have welcomed plans to allow some visitors next month, with strict coronavirus safety measures in place.
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19/02/2021 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex lose their titles from 2021-02-19T19:57
Prince Harry and Meghan stripped of honorary titles after telling the Queen they will not return as working Royals.
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18/02/2021 Facebook facing world-wide criticism from 2021-02-18T19:54
Company facing global criticism for banning news from its Australian site, in a row with the government.
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17/02/2021 World's first Covid exposure trials to take place in the UK from 2021-02-17T19:40
Volunteers in the UK will be infected with coronavirus to test vaccines and treatments.
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16/02/2021 Extra 1.7m added to Covid shielding list from 2021-02-16T20:13
Government increases number of vulnerable people asked to shield in England.
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15/02/2021 PM urges optimistic but patient approach to pandemic from 2021-02-15T19:52
Boris Johnson has said plans to move England out of lockdown will be cautious.
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14/02/2021 PM says 15 million jabs target met. from 2021-02-14T19:18
Boris Johnson hails the first dose vaccination "milestone" an "extraordinary feat."
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13/02/2021 PM expects us to "simply live with" coronavirus. from 2021-02-13T19:43
Boris Johnson hopes to begin lifting restrictions in England next month.
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04/02/2021 Bank of England predicts economic rebound from 2021-02-04T19:48
The BoE says the UK's Covid-19 vaccination programme will help the economy bounce back.
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03/02/2021 UK vaccinates more than 10 million from 2021-02-03T19:45
Boris Johnson says it's "the most colossal" effort in NHS history. German medics help Portugal's struggling hospitals. UK wants to delay post-Brexit checks on trade with N Ireland
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02/02/2021 Captain Sir Tom Moore dies from 2021-02-02T19:43
Captain Sir Tom Moore, who raised millions during lockdown for NHS Charities, has died at the age of 100.
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01/02/2021 UK concern at SA Covid cases from 2021-02-01T19:45
Door-to-door testing in several postcodes in England is to be introduced to try to curb the spread of the South African covid variant in the community.
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12/10/2020 PM unveils three-tier system of covid restrictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Liverpool City Region becomes England's first very high alert area under new system
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11/10/2020 PM briefs Cabinet on new Covid-19 restrictions in England from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Boris Johnson will set out his plans for tiered local measures on Monday
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10/10/2020 Mayors in northern England ask for more Covid-19 financial help from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Labour politicians say the government's offer of additional support is insufficient
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09/10/2020 Staff at businesses forced to close because of Covid-19 to have two-thirds of wages paid by government from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
People who work for British businesses that are ordered to close because of coronavirus restrictions will have two thirds of their wages paid by the government
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08/10/2020 Year-long waits for NHS care at highest since 2008 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The number of patients waiting over a year for hospital treatment in England has hit a 12 year high, as services struggle to get back to normal.
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07/10/2020 Covid: Pub Closures Across Central Scotland from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
All pubs and restaurants across central Scotland are to be closed as part of new measures aimed at tackling a surge in coronavirus cases.
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30/09/2020 MPs promised Covid rules vote wherever possible. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Commons Speaker has warned the Government against treating Parliament with "contempt".
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29/09/2020 Johnson vows to address skills shortage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
PM promises radical change and more money for adult education. Labour accuses him of gross incompetence after he couldn't explain coronavirus restrictions in north-east England
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28/09/2020 Evidence criminals defrauding coronavirus emergency loan scheme from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
BBC News has discovered that criminals are securing large government-backed loans, meant for businesses struggling through the coronavirus crisis, by setting up fake companies.
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06/10/2020 Church "ashamed" at findings of report into child sex abuse from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Church of England says it's "ashamed" at the findings of a highly critical report, which accuses it of failing for decades to protect children from sexual abuse.
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Three households can mix over Christmas in the UK 24/11/2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Up to three households can meet up during a five-day Christmas period of 23-27 December
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23/11/2020 Oxford vaccine shown to be highly effective from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
70%-90% of those immunised in trials were protected from Covid-19. Post-lockdown restrictions in England to be lifted for retailers and gyms, but tougher for pubs and restaurants.
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22/11/2020 Limited mixing at Christmas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The UK's four nations back plans to allow some household mixing for a small number of days over Christmas.
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17/01/2021 The leading Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny, has returned to Russia for the first time since he was poisoned from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The leading Kremlin critic, Alexei Navalny, has returned to Russia -- in dramatic fashion -- for the first time since he was poisoned with a nerve agent.
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21/11/2020 G20 hears calls for coronavirus vaccines to be available to all from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Leaders of the world's biggest economies, taking part in an online G20 summit, have heard calls for coronavirus vaccines to be made affordable and accessible to everyone.
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16/01/2021 Concern over possible vaccine wastage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Doctors' alarmed at claims some unused doses of vaccines are being thrown away. Uganda's president Museveni declared the winner of election marred by allegations of fraud.
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Sunak announces new jobs scheme from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chancellor Rishi Sunak insists the government can only support 'viable' jobs in pandemic
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20/11/2020 Boris Johnson rejects findings that Priti Patel bullied civil servants from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Boris Johnson's adviser on ministerial standards has resigned after the Prime Minister rejected his findings that the Home Secretary, Priti Patel had bullied civil servants.
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15/01/2021 Safe travel corridors suspended from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
From Monday, everyone arriving in UK from abroad has to self-isolate for up to 10 days. Infections in England declining in some areas, but increasing in others.
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23/09/2020 Covid scuppers autumn Budget from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chancellor scraps autumn Budget to concentrate on pandemic response
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19/11/2020 Draft report says Priti Patel broke ministerial code. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
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14/01/2021 'Calamitous' impact of coronavirus on NHS from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A record number of nearly 4.5 million people are on waiting lists in England. Vaccination figures reveal regional disparities. UK bans travellers from South America and Portugal.
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Boris Johnson has announced new coronavirus restrictions for England that could stay in place for the next six months. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Boris Johnson has announced new coronavirus restrictions for England. People have been told to work from home. Restaurants, pubs and takeaways have been ordered to close by ten pm
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18/11/2020 Scientists express hopes for a Christmas that's as normal as possible from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Scientists express hopes for a Christmas that's as normal as possible, as ministers consider plans that could allow families to get together.
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13/01/2021 Boris Johnson has condemned some 'free school meal' parcels being sent to families as "disgraceful". from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Also: The latest Coronavirus figures show that more than 15 hundred people have been reported dead in a single day -- a new record.
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21/09/2020 Senior scientists call for action and speed to combat rise in the coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Chief medical officers from all four nations of the UK have recommended that the Covid-19 alert level should be raised.
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12/01/2021 Police Promise Covid Crackdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A top police officer vows to issue fines for coronavirus lockdown breaches more quickly
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20/09/2020 Health Secretary warns UK is at Covid tipping point from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Government says new national lockdown possible
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11/01/2021 Government vaccine plan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ministers say tens of millions of people to be given Covid jabs by Spring
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19/09/2020 Covid warning from former government advisor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ministers told Covid could reach March levels unless tighter rules are brought in soon
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18/09/2020 Virus restrictions for English regions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Millions of people living in the north-west of England, West Yorkshire and the Midlands will be banned from meeting other households to slow a rise in Covid infections.
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Health Secretary says testing problems to be solved in weeks 15/09/2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Health Secretary indicates coronavirus tests will have to be rationed, as a "sharp rise" in demand has forced officials to give priority to healthcare workers and care homes
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14/09/2020 New coronavirus restrictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
"Rule of six" requires people across Great Britain to limit social gatherings
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13/09/2020 Former head of the judiciary criticises government's plans to override parts of Brexit agreement from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The former Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Thomas, has made a strong attack on the Government's plan to override parts of the Brexit withdrawal agreement.
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12/09/2020 UK at risk of 'losing control' of Covid 19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Leading scientist issues stark warning about rising number of coronavirus cases. Founder of Habitat, Sir Terence Conran, dies. Historic Afghan peace conference begins in Doha.
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11/09/2020 Covid 19 infections in UK increasing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Rate of Covid 19 infections across the UK is increasing, with the R Number now above one
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10/09/2020 The EU has demanded the UK government abandons plans to override parts of the Brexit withdrawal deal. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The EU has demanded the UK government abandons plans to override parts of the Brexit withdrawal deal.
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29/10/2020 Labour suspends Jeremy Corbyn after he questions findings of anti-semitism inquiry. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Labour suspends Jeremy Corbyn after he questions findings of anti-semitism inquiry. Thousands of troops deployed in France after three people killed in knife attack in Nice
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28/10/2020 Dead Channel migrants from same family from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The two adults and two children who died when a migrant boat sank in the English Channel were members of the same Kurdish-Iranian family. Their 15-month-old boy is missing.
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27/10/2020 Four dead as boat carrying migrants sinks off Dunkirk from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A man, a woman and two children have died after a boat carrying migrants capsized in the English Channel.
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05/10/2020 An investigation has begun into how nearly16 thousand coronavirus cases went unreported in England from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
An investigation has begun into how nearly 16 thousand coronavirus cases went unreported in England, causing delays to the system of tracing the contacts of infected people.
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04/10/2020 The prime minister warns that coronavirus could make it a tough winter from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The prime minister has warned that coronavirus could make it a very tough winter. President Trump's doctors say he could leave hospital tomorrow.
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Trump's doctors say "he's doing well" in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 03/10/2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
President Trump's doctors say "he's doing well" in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19
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President Trump tests positive for coronavirus 02/10/2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The White House says President Trump is experiencing mild symptoms of coronavirus -- but remains "very energetic" and is still working while self-isolating.
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01/10/2020 Restrictions for more parts of northern England from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A ban on people meeting other households inside is to be extended this Saturday.
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15/10/2020 Government plans to move swathes of north west England into highest Covid alert level branded flawed and unfair from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
London, Essex, York and parts of Surrey, Cumbria and Derbyshire are moved into the high Covid Alert level,
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14/10/2020 N Ireland and Wales act to curb coronavirus from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
N Ireland shuts schools, pubs and restaurants; Wales bans some visitors
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13/10/2020 Labour calls for "circuit breaker" to control covid from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Labour leader proposes short shutdown of pubs, restaurants and non-essential offices
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23/08/2020 "It's safe to reopen schools" - UK's medical officers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
They say children are more at risk of harm from not returning to school than from virus. New protest in Minsk, despite a ban. Irish EU commissioner "sorry" for attending function.
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22/08/2020 Two charged in major NI security operation from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Two people have been charged and eight are in custody after a major security operation targeting the leadership of the dissident Republican group, the New IRA
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21/08/2020 NW England lockdown from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Tighter restrictions in Oldham, Blackburn and Pendle due to coronavirus spikes
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20/08/2020 Record GCSE results from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Steep rise in GCSE pass rate and top grades after computer algorithm abandoned
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19/08/2020 English Channel: Teenage migrant's body found from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
A 16-year-old Sudanese boy has drowned while apparently trying to reach the UK in a small boat - prompting criticism of the Home Secretary's handling of the situation.
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17/10/2020 Teacher killed in Paris suburb had received threats in the days before his murder from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor says the teacher who was killed in a street in a Paris suburb in a suspected Islamist attack had received threats in the days beforehand.
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Public Health England shake up goes ahead -- despite warnings about the timing from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The government has confirmed it's pressing ahead with a shake-up of health bodies -- despite warnings about the timing of the move, ahead of a possible second wave of the virus.
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16/10/2020 Prepare for no-deal Brexit, says PM from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Prime Minister has said the UK should get ready for a no-deal Brexit, unless Brussels radically changes course.
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17/08/2020 U-turn on A-Level and GCSE results from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Education Secretary, Gavin Williamson, has said this year's A-levels and GCSEs are to be re-graded so that they match teachers' assessment.
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Labour demands government response to coronavirus outbreaks at universities from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ministers say they want students to be able to return home at Christmas.
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26/09/2020 Students criticise Covid lockdowns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Students have criticised coronavirus restrictions imposed on some university halls of residence - amid calls for the authorities to say how long the measures will last.
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26/10/2020 Boris Johnson defends his refusal to extend free school meals from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Boris Johnson has defended his refusal to extend free school meals for children during the school holidays in England.
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25/10/2020 Hamilton wins record 92nd Grand Prix from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
The Mercedes driver won the Portuguese Grand Prix, his 92nd victory overtaking Michael Schumacher's record
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24/10/2020 Ministers urged to explain Covid 'exit strategy' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Ministers are being urged to explain their exit strategy for areas of England which are currently subject to the toughest coronavirus restrictions
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23/10/2020 Lockdown enforced in Wales: three million face most severe restrictions from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Lockdown enforced in Wales: three million face mot severerestrictions. England's rugby friendly at Twickenham has been cancelled because of Barbarians coronavirus breaches
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22/10/2020 Chancellor increases support for businesses as restrictions spread from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Extra financial support is being given to workers and businesses in areas hit by tougher Covid-19 restrictions, in an expansion of a government scheme announced last month.
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21/10/2020 Manchester region given £60m Covid support package from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Government funding goes directly to local councils - in effect bypassing the region's mayor, Andy Burnham, who rejected the offer.
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Tier 3 coronavirus rules to be imposed on Greater Manchester 20/10/2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Greater Manchester will move to England's highest tier of coronavirus restrictions from Friday
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31/01/2021 Russian police arrest thousands of protesters from 2021-01-31T19:25
Protesters chanted slogans calling President Putin a thief and demanding freedom -- they were confronted by baton-wielding riot police, and around four thousand were arrested.
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30/01/2021 EU 'made a mistake' over Covid vaccines, says Gove from 2021-01-30T19:37
The Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove has said the European Union made a 'mistake' by triggering emergency Covid vaccine export controls.
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29/01/2021 EU announces vaccine export controls from 2021-01-29T19:40
Vaccine row between EU and AstraZeneca continues
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