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Mental health in lockdown: 'We lost an ingredient that makes us human'

Young women have experienced the highest levels of anxiety and depression, while single men have struggled with loneliness.

16/08/2020

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VJ Day: UK marks 75th anniversary of 1945 Japanese surrender

Boris Johnson laid flowers of remembrance and observed a two minute silence at the National Memorial Arboretum.

15/08/2020

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Where can Brits go on holiday without having to quarantine on return?

The UK added another popular holiday destination, France, to its list of countries from which arrivals must self-isolate - so what options do holidaymakers now have?

15/08/2020

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COVID-19: UK restrictions imposed as Europe battles rise in cases

After the relaxation of coronavirus measures across Europe, and the reopening of borders, countries are once again imposing restrictions to battle rising coronavirus cases.

15/08/2020

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In an English town, the world's oldest miniature village is back open

After months of lockdown, visitors are once again enjoying all the fun of the fair - even if it's on a miniature scale.

14/08/2020

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Mass COVID-19 study finds BAME community in England worst affected

The results have spurred the government to act.

14/08/2020

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Extinction Rebellion take to the seas to protest cruise ship pollution

The ship has been pumping out tonnes of pollution in a harbour in Cornwall, UK according to local residents.

13/08/2020

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A-level results: NUS highlights trauma and disruption for students

NUS hits back at government on A Level results Day.

13/08/2020

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'Chaos' as UK makes last-minute changes to exam results procedure

Results for end-of-year exams in the UK that are of importance for higher education and job applications are, this year, being based on teachers' predictions - but the government has since made a last-minute change.

13/08/2020

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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