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UK reduces COVID-19 deaths by 5,000 as it revises counting strategy

The UK has revised the way it counts the number of deaths to coronavirus, meaning its national toll has dropped by 5,000 - but it still has the highest number in Europe.

13/08/2020

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Aberdeen train derailment: Three dead and six hurt in Scotland crash

Authorities have confirmed that 3 people were killed and 6 injured in Wednesday's train derailment near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

12/08/2020

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Coronavirus: UK economy falls into 'largest recession on record'

The UK's economy fell a record 20.4% between April and June amid the height of the coronavirus lockdown, according to the Office for National Statistics.

12/08/2020

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UK reports highest number of quarterly job losses since 2009 recession

Employment fell by 220,000 between April and June, the biggest three-month decline in the UK since the global financial crisis.

11/08/2020

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Scottish football season at risk after players flout coronavirus rules

The Scottish government has threatened to suspend the national football season, which has just begun, following a number of breaches of regulations put in place to guard against the coronavirus pandemic.

11/08/2020

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The travel blogger making the most of Europe in a converted van

Jess Meyrick has over 170k followers on Instagram. So how does she stay grounded? In a van, that's how.

10/08/2020

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UK taxman trebles number of probes into professional footballers

HRMC is currently investigating 246 professional football players, up from 87 in the 2018/2019 season, according to an accountancy firm.

10/08/2020

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UK could tighten law on asylum applications after Channel crossings

The UK's prime minister said on Monday that he wanted to work with France to curb the number of migrants attempting to cross the Channel.

10/08/2020

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COVID-19: Only 50% of Brits say they will definitely get vaccinated

Researchers found that respondents who are sceptical about science and authority are more likely to refuse the vaccine.

10/08/2020

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Is your pension investing in fossil fuels without your knowledge?

Why an ethical pension could radically reduce your carbon footprint.

10/08/2020

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Disposable masks pose a real environmental threat

An increasing number of eco-friendly PPEs are available made from materials such as fishing net and wood pulp.

09/08/2020

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UK military to step in to intercept migrant boats in Dover

Britain’s military said Saturday it has been asked by the government to help prevent people from reaching the UK from France in small boats.

08/08/2020

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International Cat Day: Larry poses for photo shoot in Downing Street

A photographer has been snapping one of London's most famous felines ahead of International Cat Day on Saturday (August 8).

07/08/2020

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Belgium, Andorra and Bahamas added to UK's COVID-19 quarantine list

The UK is keeping its quarantine list under review, having already reimposed quarantines on people arriving in the country from Spain and Luxembourg.

07/08/2020

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UK spends estimated €190m on 50 million face masks it won't use

The government's announcement came after two NGOS launched legal proceedings into the awarding of a €280 million for the supply of face masks to a privately-owned equity fund.

06/08/2020

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Bank of England cautiously upbeat on UK economy, banks and... Brexit

The BoE says the downturn from the pandemic may not be as bad as expected and banks have the capacity to deal with losses, but warns of high uncertainty.

06/08/2020

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Lockdown reimposed on Aberdeen after cluster of COVID-19 cases

A cluster of 54 cases linked to a single bar in the Scottish city has led to a reimposing of restrictions aimed at avoiding a "significant outbreak".

06/08/2020

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Misinformation on social media is a 'threat' to coronavirus vaccine

Concern among doctors is growing over the spread of misinformation about vaccines on social media platforms.

05/08/2020

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UK citizens increasingly moving to EU since Brexit vote, study says

Brexit has led to a sharp increase in the number of people moving from the United Kingdom to European Union countries, a new study suggests.

05/08/2020

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UK judge rules Meghan's friends can remain anonymous in privacy case

A British judge ruled Wednesday that the Duchess of Sussex can keep her friends’ names secret in a privacy lawsuit.

05/08/2020

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UK to stop using 'racist' visa algorithm after legal challenge

The system has been in place since at least 2015 and used traffic light colours to grade every entry visa application to the UK, assigning Red, Amber or Green risk rating to applicants, according to one NGO.

04/08/2020

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Russians hacked into UK minister's emails ahead of election: Report

The UK government accused Russian actors of attempting to interfere in last year's general election by illicitly obtaining and disseminating sensitive UK-US trade documents.

03/08/2020

Green News

Solar panels and underfloor heating: Inside a very British eco home

An air source heating system absorbs heat from the outside air to heat both the house and hot water.

03/08/2020

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What's the deal with the UK's new 90-minute COVID-19 test?

The first of two new COVID-19 tests that can return results in just over an hour is being rolled out across the UK next week

03/08/2020

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Nobel laureate for Work in Northern Ireland, John Hume, dies aged 83

Hume, a Catholic, is chiefly known for being a key figure in the Northern Ireland peace process, having insisted on the importance of holding talks with republican party Sinn Féin.

03/08/2020

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Record number of migrants intercepted in the English Channel

French and UK border forces intercepted 227 migrants in the Channel on Thursday in 21 separate operations with more incidents reported on Friday.

31/07/2020