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EasyJet could cut three UK airport bases as job cuts loom

Nearly one in three of easyJet’s pilots in the UK could be facing losing their jobs, as the budget carrier considers closing bases at three airports in the country.

01/07/2020

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Rented electric scooters to be allowed on roads in the UK

The UK is set to join a number of its European neighbours in allowing rental e-scooters on roads.

30/06/2020

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'Build build build!': Boris Johnson sets out 'new deal' for UK economy

Boris Johnson delivers a speech outlining his government's plans for nationwide economic recovery after lockdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

30/06/2020

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UK confirms local lockdown in Leicester due to surge in COVID-19 cases

The UK government has confirmed lockdown measures to combat the spread of coronavirus will not be lifted in Leicester, and stricter measures will be imposed to tackle the number of cases being reported in the area.

29/06/2020

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Leicester and UK government clash over lockdown extension

The UK government has reportedly recommended extending Leicester's lockdown amid a spike in cases. But the city's mayor is not convinced.

29/06/2020

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Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle's favourite sustainable brands

The British royals are both keen advocates of ethical fashion, but which are the labels they wear most?

29/06/2020

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UK theatres, on 'brink of ruin', criticise government reopening plan

The UK culture secretary's plan to reopen theatres has been criticised.

27/06/2020

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COVID-19: Parents help change Scotland's course over schools reopening

Parents voicing their concerns over the quality of their children's education have pushed the Scottish Government to change course over re-opening schools part-time.

27/06/2020

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What are air bridges? And can they save your summer holiday?

Brits are eagerly awaiting a government announcement on Monday which could save summer holidays following the coronavirus pandemic.

26/06/2020

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Suspect shot in Glasgow incident named

He died after he was shot by armed officers on Friday. Six other people are in hospital, including a police officer, who is in a "critical but stable condition".

26/06/2020

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Designer makes eco-burial clothes which form part of the earth

A designer has created a series of biodegradable burial garments to make funerals more eco-friendly.

26/06/2020

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Liverpool crowned Premier League champions

Liverpool have won their first title in 30 years.

26/06/2020

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Starmer sacks Long-Bailey over 'anti-Semitic conspiracy theory'

Long-Bailey, who was a Corbyn ally, said on Twitter: "In no way was my retweet an intention to endorse every part of the article."

25/06/2020

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Surge in plastic waste as people discard PPE used to ward off Covid-19

Campaigners say beaches and seas across southern England are becoming littered with discarded medical equipment used to protect against coronavirus.

25/06/2020

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22 police officers injured after lockdown clashes in London

Local authorities in Bournemouth have also declared a "major incident" after thousands of people were pictured on local beaches on Wednesday.

25/06/2020

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Man jailed for life for throwing French six-year-old from Tate Modern

“Words cannot express the horror and the fear that his actions have brought upon us and our son," the child's parents said.

25/06/2020

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Swissport to cut over 4,000 jobs in UK and Ireland due to COVID-19

Swissport Western Europe, which operates at London airports Heathrow and Gatwick, said in a statement that it had to reduce its staff size to survive the coronavirus crisis.

24/06/2020

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EU students will be charged more to study at UK universities from 2021

Up to now, EU nationals paid the same fees as British students and could get access to UK government loans.

24/06/2020

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Watch: Boris Johnson announces major lockdown easing plan in England

Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas, and hotels are among the businesses that will reopen on July 4.

23/06/2020

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COVID-19: Lockdown set to ease for England's vulnerable groups

UK officials announced that those vulnerable people who were shielding could begin coming out of lockdown from July 6.

22/06/2020

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Sophie and Georgia Habboo reject fast fashion with eco swimwear launch

The Made in Chelsea star talks sustainable business and how she turned fishing nets into bikinis.

22/06/2020

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Stonehenge solstice streaming

Coronavirus rules have forced the usual crowds of druids, pagans and other revelers to go online this year to witness the Summer solstice at Stonehenge

21/06/2020

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Reading attack: Tributes to 'true gentlemen' as UK mourns stab victims

Police in England are questioning a 25-year-old man under anti-terror laws after a stabbing spree on Saturday in which three people died and three others were injured.

20/06/2020

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England multiple stabbing report

Police in England investigating reports of "multiple stabbings" at a park in Reading

20/06/2020

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UK authorities detain five cruise ships over welfare concerns for crew

Britain's Maritime and Coastguard Agency said that some fo the crew had been onboard for more than 12 months.

20/06/2020

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UK reduces COVID-19 alert level amid a 'steady decrease in cases'

"It does not mean that the pandemic is over. The virus is still in general circulation, and localised outbreaks are likely to occur," said the four medical officers of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

19/06/2020