09/09/2020

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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10/09/2020 The EU has demanded the UK government abandons plans to override parts of the Brexit withdrawal deal.

The EU demands that the UK abandons plans to override parts of the Brexit deal.

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11/09/2020 Covid 19 infections in UK increasing

Rate of Covid 19 infections across the UK is increasing, with the R Number now above one

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12/09/2020 UK at risk of 'losing control' of Covid 19

Leading scientist issues stark warning about growing number of coronavirus infections

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13/09/2020 Former head of the judiciary criticises government's plans to override parts of Brexit agreement

Former head of judiciary criticises government's plan to override parts of Brexit deal

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14/09/2020 New coronavirus restrictions

"Rule of six" requires people across Great Britain to limit social gatherings

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Health Secretary says testing problems to be solved in weeks 15/09/2020

Minister indicates Covid-19 tests will be rationed because of a "sharp rise" in demand

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Health officials in north-west England have warned the coronavirus testing system is at breaking point.

NW health officials warned that the coronavirus testing system is at breaking point.

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17/09/2020 NHS boss defends longer coronavirus test processing times.

The head of NHS Test and Trace insists the system is not failing.

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18/09/2020 Virus restrictions for English regions

New virus restrictions for parts of north-west England, West Yorkshire and the Midlands.

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19/09/2020 Covid warning from former government advisor

Ministers told Covid could reach March levels unless tighter rules are brought in soon

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20/09/2020 Health Secretary warns UK is at Covid tipping point

Government says new national lockdown possible

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21/09/2020 Senior scientists call for action and speed to combat rise in the coronavirus

Scientists warn daily cases could reach fifty thousand by October

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Boris Johnson has announced new coronavirus restrictions for England that could stay in place for the next six months.

PM warns that new coronavirus restrictions could remain in place for six months

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23/09/2020 Covid scuppers autumn Budget

Chancellor scraps autumn Budget to concentrate on pandemic response

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Sunak announces new jobs scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak insists the government can only support 'viable' jobs this winter

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25/09/2020

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26/09/2020 Students criticise Covid lockdowns

Students have criticised restrictions imposed on some university halls of residence

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Labour demands government response to coronavirus outbreaks at universities

Ministers have defended allowing students to start the new term

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28/09/2020 Evidence criminals defrauding coronavirus emergency loan scheme

A BBC investigation has found criminals using fake companies to access coronavirus loans.

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29/09/2020 Johnson vows to address skills shortage

PM promises radical change and more money for adult education

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30/09/2020 MPs promised Covid rules vote wherever possible.

Commons Speaker has warned the Government against treating Parliament with "contempt".

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01/10/2020 Restrictions for more parts of northern England

A ban on people meeting other households inside is to be extended this Saturday.

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President Trump tests positive for coronavirus 02/10/2020

Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for coronavirus

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Trump's doctors say "he's doing well" in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 03/10/2020

Trump's doctors say "he's doing well" in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19

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04/10/2020 The prime minister warns that coronavirus could make it a tough winter

"Tough winter" warning from the Prime Minister over coronavirus

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05/10/2020 An investigation has begun into how nearly16 thousand coronavirus cases went unreported in England

An investigation's begun into how 16 thousand coronavirus cases went unreported

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06/10/2020 Church "ashamed" at findings of report into child sex abuse

Church of England accused of not giving enough support to alleged victims of sex abuse.

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07/10/2020 Covid: Pub Closures Across Central Scotland

Pubs and restaurants in central Scotland to close to try to stop the spread of Covid-19.

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08/10/2020 Year-long waits for NHS care at highest since 2008

The huge impact Covid-19 is having on hospital services in England has been laid bare.

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09/10/2020 Staff at businesses forced to close because of Covid-19 to have two-thirds of wages paid by government

The Chancellor unveils new package to help businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions

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10/10/2020 Mayors in northern England ask for more Covid-19 financial help

Labour politicians say the government's offer of additional support is insufficient

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11/10/2020 PM briefs Cabinet on new Covid-19 restrictions in England

Boris Johnson will set out his plans for tiered local measures on Monday

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12/10/2020 PM unveils three-tier system of covid restrictions

Liverpool City Region becomes England's first very high alert area under new system

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13/10/2020 Labour calls for "circuit breaker" to control covid

Labour leader proposes short shutdown of pubs, restaurants and non-essential offices

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14/10/2020 N Ireland and Wales act to curb coronavirus

N Ireland shuts schools, pubs and restaurants; Wales bans some visitors

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15/10/2020 Government plans to move swathes of north west England into highest Covid alert level branded flawed and unfair

Government accused of using areas as "canaries in the coal mine".

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16/10/2020 Prepare for no-deal Brexit, says PM

Boris Johnson has said the UK needs to get ready to leave the EU without a trade deal.

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17/10/2020 Teacher killed in Paris suburb had received threats in the days before his murder

New details about the beheading of a teacher in a Paris suburb have been revealed.

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18/10/2020 Manchester Covid figures row

Manchester's mayor accuses Number Ten of exaggerating the spread of Covid in the region.

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19/10/2020 Wales set for short, sharp lockdown, No agreement on Manchester Covid talks, Russian Hackers target Olympics

Wales set for short, sharp lockdown

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Tier 3 coronavirus rules to be imposed on Greater Manchester 20/10/2020

Greater Manchester to move to tier 3 coronavirus restrictions from Friday

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21/10/2020 Manchester region given £60m Covid support package

Government funding goes directly to local councils - in effect bypassing region's mayor.

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22/10/2020 Chancellor increases support for businesses as restrictions spread

Extra financial support given to workers in areas hit by tougher Covid-19 restrictions.

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23/10/2020 Lockdown enforced in Wales: three million face most severe restrictions

Lockdown enforced in Wales: three million face most severe restrictions

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24/10/2020 UK first European country to record 50,000 Covid deaths

The UK has become the first country in Europe to record fifty-thousand coronavirus deaths

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25/10/2020 Hamilton wins record 92nd Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has confirmed his place as one of the greats of Formula One

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26/10/2020 Boris Johnson defends his refusal to extend free school meals

Boris Johnson has defended his refusal to extend free school meals for children in England

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27/10/2020 Four dead as boat carrying migrants sinks off Dunkirk

Four migrants have died after their boat sank in the English Channel.

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28/10/2020 Dead Channel migrants from same family

Channel migrants: Kurdish-Iranian family died after boat sank

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29/10/2020 Labour suspends Jeremy Corbyn after he questions findings of anti-semitism inquiry.

Labour suspends Jeremy Corbyn after he questions findings of anti-semitism inquiry.

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30/10/2020 Covid spreading faster than "worst-case scenario"

Government advisers: Covid is spreading much faster in England than previous predictions.

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31/10/2020 PM to announce lockdown in England

Plans for 4-week lockdown to try to tackle rising number of coronavirus cases

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01/11/2020 England warned that lockdown could be extended

A minister admits that England's Covid-19 restrictions could last longer than four weeks

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02/11/2020 Boris Johnson sets out plans for England's second lockdown

The Prime Minister has faced opposition from his own backbenchers

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03/11/2020 UK terrorism threat level raised to severe

The move comes after recent incidents in Austria and in France.

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04/11/2020 US Election winner unclear

The result of the US Presidential Election remains on a knife-edge.

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05/11/2020 UK's furlough scheme extended to end of March

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, made the announcement in a Commons statement today.

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06/11/2020 Joe Biden on verge of being declared president-elect

The Democratic challenger overtakes Donald Trump in key states of Pennsylvania & Georgia

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07/11/2020 Joe Biden wins the US presidential election

Biden set to become the 46th American President with a projected win in Pennsylvania

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Donald Trump refuses to admit defeat to Joe Biden in the US presidential election 08/11/2020

Donald Trump refuses to admit defeat to Joe Biden in the US presidential election

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09/11/2020 Vaccine '93% effective' against coronavirus

Vaccination could begin next month, but WHO says jab won't be "complete game changer."

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10/11/2020 Catholic Church criticised over child sex abuse handling

Most senior catholic bishop in England and Wales asked to resign after critical report

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11/11/2020

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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12/11/2020 Emails suggest safety officials felt 'political pressure' to approve PPE

The documents reveal the Health and Safety executive were pressured by Govt Dept.

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13/11/2020 Dominic Cummings has left Downing Street with immediate effect

The PM's most senior adviser, Dominic Cummings, has left Number 10 for the final time.

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14/11/2020 Next two weeks 'crucial' for ending England lockdown

The next two weeks are said to be crucial if England's lockdown is to end as planned.

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15/11/2020

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

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16/11/2020 Coronavirus: Second company announces creation of successful vaccine

Another pharmaceutical firm, Moderna, says it's developed a successful Covid-19 vaccine.

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17/11/2020 Top tier restrictions announced for parts of Scotland

More than two million people in and around Glasgow to be subject to toughest restrictions

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18/11/2020 Scientists express hopes for a Christmas that's as normal as possible

Scientists express hopes for a Christmas that's as normal as possible

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19/11/2020 Draft report says Priti Patel broke ministerial code.

Sources say an inquiry into bullying found the Home Secretary broke behaviour rules.

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20/11/2020 Boris Johnson rejects findings that Priti Patel bullied civil servants

Prime Minister says the Home Secretary did not breach the Ministerial Code.

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21/11/2020 G20 hears calls for coronavirus vaccines to be available to all

World leaders at G20 summit hear calls for coronavirus vaccine to be distributed fairly.

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22/11/2020 Limited mixing at Christmas

The UK's four nations back plans to allow limited household mixing at Christmas.

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23/11/2020 Oxford vaccine shown to be highly effective

70% - 90% of those immunised in clinical trials were protected from Covid-19.

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Three households can mix over Christmas in the UK 24/11/2020

Three households can mix over Christmas in the UK over five day period

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25/11/2020 Sunak warns economic emergency has just begun

Chancellor Rishi Sunak forecasts a huge plunge in economic output in his Spending Review.

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26/11/2020 Government reveals new tier system of coronavirus restrictions for England when lockdown ends next week.

Government reveals new tier system of coronavirus restrictions for England

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27/11/2020 Topshop owner, Arcadia, on brink of collapse

13,000 jobs could be lost if Sir Philip Green's retail empire goes into administration

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28/11/2020 Government appoints England vaccine tsar

Boris Johnson names Nadhim Zahawi as minister to take charge of vaccine deployment

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29/11/2020 Raab defends Covid tiers

The foreign secretary warns easing Covid restrictions now could lead to a third wave.

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30/11/2020 Welsh pubs to be banned from selling alcohol

Alcohol ban & 6pm pub curfew among tougher coronavirus restrictions in Wales from Friday.

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01/12/2020 Debenhams set to close putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Debenhams is set to close putting 12,000 jobs at risk.

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02/12/2020 UK first country to approve Pfizer coronavirus vaccine

Patients to begin receiving Pfizer's coronavirus jab in hospitals across the UK next week

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03/12/2020 US expert questions UK vaccine approval speed

Infectious diseases expert questions speed at which the UK approved first Covid vaccine

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04/12/2020 No 10 warns Brexit discussions at 'very difficult point' with four weeks to deadline

No 10 warns Brexit discussions at 'very difficult point'

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05/12/2020

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06/12/2020 Covid-19 vaccine delivered to hospitals

NHS England's medical director hails "the beginning of the end" of the pandemic

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07/12/2020 Brexit Trade Talks at Critical Stage

Post Brexit trade deal hangs in the balance, Toyota warns of no deal outcome

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08/12/2020 UK Covid-19 vaccination programme gets underway

The biggest vaccination programme in the UK's history is under way

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09/12/2020 PM arrives in Brussels for Brexit talks

Ahead of the meeting, Boris Johnson said a good deal was "there to be done" with the EU.

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10/12/2020 PM warns there's a strong possibility of no EU trade deal.

Boris Johnson advises firms and people to prepare for no post-Brexit trade agreement.

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11/12/2020 PM and EU say trade deal unlikely

Johnson's bid to discuss Brexit with the leaders of Germany and France is rebuffed.

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12/12/2020

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13/12/2020 Post-Brexit trade talks extended

Talks about a post-Brexit trade deal have been extended

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14/12/2020 London to enter Tier 3

Millions more move into England's highest Covid alert level, amid new variant of virus.

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15/12/2020 No 10 says Christmas relaxation of coronavirus restrictions under constant review

No 10 says Christmas relaxation of coronavirus restrictions under constant review

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16/12/2020 Prime Minister urges caution over Christmas

Boris Johnson says it would be "frankly inhuman" to ban Christmas at this point

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