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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

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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

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UK PM delays easing of England's COVID-19 restrictions as cases rise

The UK government has delayed some of the relaxing of coronavirus measures in England by at least two weeks, due to a rise in cases.

31/07/2020

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Euroviews. Nurses are in the COVID-19 pandemic front lines. They should be first in line for a pay rise ǀ View

The news that UK nurses will not be benefiting from a pay rise has angered many across the profession, one which has lost members to coronavirus and continues to fight the pandemic on the frontlines.

31/07/2020

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Coronavirus: UK extends self-isolation period from seven to 10 days

The self-isolation extension comes as Health Secretary Matt Hancock warned that "we can see, sadly, a second wave of coronavirus that's starting to roll across Europe".

30/07/2020

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'Internet of Things' is being used to help trees fight climate change

Vodafone, Defra and Forest Research hope to find out how trees can be harnessed to fight climate change.

29/07/2020

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UK signs new deal for 60 million doses of potential COVID-19 vaccine

The world’s wealthiest countries are pre-ordering hundreds of millions of doses of potential vaccines – but there is no certainty any of them will effectively protect against COVID-19.

29/07/2020

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This invention could provide a billion people with clean water by 2027

QuenchSea have developed a device to help solve clean water scarcity.

28/07/2020

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Brexit bureaucracy? 'Green card' required for UK drivers in Ireland

Plans to require drivers to carry an insurance ‘green card’ when crossing the Irish border are not going down well in Northern Ireland.

28/07/2020

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World’s first couple get married wearing plastic-free face shields

The pair tied the knot in plastic-free PPE on the south-west coast of England.

28/07/2020

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Coronavirus: UK sets out major plan against 'time-bomb' obesity

Obese people have 40% to 50% more chance of dying from COVID-19, data from the UK's testing programme for the virus has shown.

27/07/2020

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St Bernard rescued from mountain as tables turn

A St Bernard dog in England decided it was payback time and called in a rescue team to get her off the mountain

26/07/2020

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Open-air theatre reopens with strict guidelines as restrictions lifted

Brighton open-air theatre reopens to the public for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown, with reduced capacity and strict social distancing guidelines.

26/07/2020

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Fleetwood Mac co-founder blues guitarist Peter Green dies at 73

B.B. King once said Green “has the sweetest tone I ever heard. He was the only one who gave me the cold sweats.”

25/07/2020

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New book reveals tensions between Sussexes and senior British royals

New book 'Finding Freedom' claims the young royals were frustrated in their attempts to forge a new path within the monarchy and were increasingly "sidelined" by senior members of the royal family.

25/07/2020

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Three teens convicted for dragging PC Andrew Harper to his death

PC Andrew Harper was responded to a report of a stolen quad bike in August last year when he was dragged more than a mile to his death.

24/07/2020

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Improve cervical screening for transgender people, says expert

"Cancer doesn’t care who you are," say campaigners as they urge improved cervical screening for the transgender community.

24/07/2020

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Liverpool fans celebrate team finally lifting Premier League trophy

Despite calls for supporters to stay away, thousands of fans gathered around Anfield stadium as Liverpool brought home the Premier League trophy

23/07/2020

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Oil drilling could soon begin on the Isle of Wight

Community wants to protect UNESCO biosphere reserve Isle of Wight from being an oil exploration site

22/07/2020

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Watch: Boris Johnson defends UK government track record on Russia

Boris Johnson is expected to be pressed on yesterday's release of a revelatory report on Russian meddling.

22/07/2020

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Amber Heard says Depp tried to throw her sister down stairs

Amber Heard dismissed accusations that she fabricated allegations of domestic violence against ex-husband Johnny Depp in her testimony at a High Court in London.

22/07/2020

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COVID-19 vaccine could be ready for Christmas, says UK health minister

"We're working really hard on this but I can't promise to play Santa," said UK health minister Matt Hancock, speaking about the possibility of a COVID-19 vaccine by Christmas.

21/07/2020

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in 'constructive' talks with Johnson

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in London to holds talks with UK prime minister, Boris Johnson.

21/07/2020