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‘No, Sir, you’ll be inside’: Britons both dismayed & sarcastic, after discovering their homes may be BULLDOZED to fight Covid-19

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If things get really tough with Covid-19, local councils in the UK could order the demolition of coronavirus-contaminated homes. The news, reported this week by the British media, has left many unimpressed. … Read More >‘No, Sir, you’ll be inside’: Britons both dismayed & sarcastic, after discovering their homes may be BULLDOZED to fight Covid-19

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UK schools’ reopening could see Covid-19 cases multiply rapidly but it’s ‘not certain,’ Professor Lockdown warns

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The UK might need to hold off on easing Covid-19 restrictions if it wants its schools to re-open without triggering a new viral outbreak, epidemiologist Neil Ferguson, who once prompted London to impose a strict lockdown, warns. … Read More >UK schools’ reopening could see Covid-19 cases multiply rapidly but it’s ‘not certain,’ Professor Lockdown warns

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UK facing ‘potential brain drain’ as emigration to EU countries soars 30% since Brexit vote, new study shows

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A new study has revealed that Brexit has been the “dominant driver” in the exodus of Britons to EU countries. Emigration is up 30 percent since the 2016 Brexit vote, with the authors warning the UK faces a “potential brain drain.” … Read More >UK facing ‘potential brain drain’ as emigration to EU countries soars 30% since Brexit vote, new study shows

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Brexit to blame? Britons miffed after poll shows most EU citizens WOULD NOT help UK in a crisis

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A new YouGov survey suggests it’s a case of unrequited love between the UK and EU member states. A majority of European participants said they’d be unwilling to help Britain in a crisis – much to the annoyance of many Britons. … Read More >Brexit to blame? Britons miffed after poll shows most EU citizens WOULD NOT help UK in a crisis

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‘Masks are muzzles’: Protesters rally outside BBC HQ & march to Downing Street after UK govt widens mask-wearing orders

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Activists took to the streets of London a day after the UK cabinet expanded its guidelines for mandatory face coverings. The demonstration comes amid growing skepticism worldwide over the efficacy of such policies. … Read More >‘Masks are muzzles’: Protesters rally outside BBC HQ & march to Downing Street after UK govt widens mask-wearing orders

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ISIL bride Shamima Begum’s UK return put on hold after British government wins right to appeal decision

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Shamima Begum’s return to UK shores has been cast in doubt after the British government dramatically won a court battle allowing it the right to appeal an earlier decision. The appeal will be heard by the UK’s Supreme Court. … Read More >ISIL bride Shamima Begum’s UK return put on hold after British government wins right to appeal decision

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‘Can’t afford to ignore the evidence’: PM Johnson postpones next stage of easing lockdown rules as UK infection rate grows

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An alarming increase in coronavirus cases has forced UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson to abruptly halt the next phase of lifting the lockdown restrictions, planned on Saturday. … Read More >‘Can’t afford to ignore the evidence’: PM Johnson postpones next stage of easing lockdown rules as UK infection rate grows

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‘Prefer to use my own judgement’: Poll shows minimal support for Labour Party’s call to ‘urgently review’ RT’s media license

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A letter from Labour’s Shadow Culture Secretary Jo Stevens to communications regulator Ofcom demands that RT’s media license be reviewed, but a poll shows the party itself doesn’t want censorship, but to make their own decisions. … Read More >‘Prefer to use my own judgement’: Poll shows minimal support for Labour Party’s call to ‘urgently review’ RT’s media license