BRITAIN could impose a ban on all arrivals from the whole of South America as early as today after a new Brazilian variant was identified. Boris Johnson told MPs the UK is “taking steps” to keep out cases of the…
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‘A historic moment’: Britain clears Pfizer-BioNTech COVID vaccine
London: The UK has become the first western country to approve a COVID-19 vaccine with its regulator clearing Pfizer and BioNTech SE's shot ahead of decisions in the US and European Union. The emergency authorisation clears the way for the…
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Coronavirus UK news – Britain could face Tier 3 restrictions by Christmas as Covid cases soar, scientists warn
ALL of England could face tough Tier 3 restrictions by Christmas as coronavirus cases continue to soar, scientists have warned. The Government’s Sage advisory body has warned that by mid-December, virus rates all over the country will soar past the levels seen…
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Weather UK forecast – Britain to enjoy sunny break with 17C temperatures after wet weekend
BRITAIN has been hit by heavy downpours and gusts this weekend ahead of a sunny interlude, according to the Met Office. Winds of up to 70mph are whipping their way to British shores and are expected to hit Ireland on…
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Britain can still seal EU trade deal – if Brussels 'gets real'
Britain can still seal a trade deal with the EU – but only if Brussels ‘gets real’, chief Brexit negotiator Lord Frost says following weeks of deadlock Lord Frost raised hopes of breakthrough, describing talks as ‘relatively positive’ No10 confirms…
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Britain needs a 'Nightingale moment' for schools, argues commissioner
Britain needs a ‘Nightingale moment’ for school pupils with extra funding for teachers and remote-learning in case of second lockdown, argues children’s commissioner Anne Longfield said schools need a rescue package on a par with the economy She called for…
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Britain announces more coronavirus deaths
Britain announces 115 more coronavirus deaths – taking the official number of victims 38,604 Department of Health bosses have yet to release the official daily Covid-19 toll, which can often be higher The preliminary toll is calculated by adding up…
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UK weather forecast – Britain to be hotter than IBIZA with 24C scorcher tomorrow before temperature drops this weekend – The Sun
THE country will be hotter than Ibiza tomorrow with highs of 24C before the temperature drops this weekend. The warm weather has been welcomed by Brits in lockdown who have been lapping up the sunshine during their hour of daily…
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Britain could roll out coronavirus 'immunity certificates'
Britain could roll out coronavirus ‘immunity certificates’ for people who have already fought off the deadly infection under antibody testing scheme Health Secretary Matt Hancock admitted Number 10 was looking at the move German officials have already announced they will…
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Russia blames BRITAIN for the coronavirus outbreak
EXCLUSIVE: Russia blames BRITAIN for the coronavirus outbreak: State media accuses UK of ‘smearing something in Wuhan’ and links the virus to Salisbury novichok attack EXCLUSIVE Kremlin-backed media has broadcast propaganda blaming UK Outrageous slurs include that the British ‘smeared something…
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Cycling: Team Ineos withdraw from racing after death of sports director Nicolas Portal
LONDON (REUTERS) – Team Ineos are withdrawing from racing after the death of sports director Nicolas Portal and amid coronavirus concerns, the British cycling team said on Wednesday (March 4). Frenchman Portal, who guided Chris Froome to four Tour de…
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Storm Jorge batters Britain with 60mph winds and torrential rain on FOURTH weekend of flood and travel chaos – The Sun
STORM Jorge is battering flood-ravaged Britain for the fourth weekend in a row with 60mph winds and torrential rain. More than 600 homes were flooded in South Wales as the police declared a critical incident in the region this morning….
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Britain risks row with Donald Trump after Enviroment Sec suggests trade deal would RAISE food standards in US – The Sun
THE ENVIRONMENT Secretary has risked another row with the White House after suggesting he would raise their food standards in any future trade deal. George Eustice promised there were “no plans” to change strict food standards laws to allow for…
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UK's Duchess Kate begins 24-hour tour for childhood survey
BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Britain’s duchess Kate, the wife of Prince William, began a 24-hour tour on Tuesday to launch a survey of people’s views on bringing up children, as the royals carry on with official duties in the wake…
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