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England had HIGHEST excess deaths in Europe in first half of 2020, new report reveals

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020By Editor

New official UK data shows that England suffered the highest excess mortality rates of any country in Europe during the first six months of the year, as the Covid-19 pandemic wreaked havoc around the world. … Read More >England had HIGHEST excess deaths in Europe in first half of 2020, new report reveals

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2nd wave of coronavirus ‘starting to roll across Europe,’ UK health minister warns

Posted on July 31, 2020July 31, 2020By Editor

UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock says that a second wave of the deadly Covid-19 virus is rolling across Europe and must be stopped from reaching British shores. … Read More >2nd wave of coronavirus ‘starting to roll across Europe,’ UK health minister warns

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BoJo warns of second wave of Covid-19 hitting Europe, while defending UK’s quarantine rule for travellers

Posted on July 29, 2020July 29, 2020By Editor

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson cited emerging signs of a second wave of coronavirus in Europe as the driving factor behind new quarantine rules for travellers returning to the UK. … Read More >BoJo warns of second wave of Covid-19 hitting Europe, while defending UK’s quarantine rule for travellers

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Assange’s lawyers accuse US of using case for political purposes as WikiLeaks founder seen for first time in 3 months

Posted on July 28, 2020July 28, 2020By Editor

Julian Assange has appeared in court via video-link for the first time in three months, where his lawyers argued that a new US indictment against the WikiLeaks founder is being used for political purposes. … Read More >Assange’s lawyers accuse US of using case for political purposes as WikiLeaks founder seen for first time in 3 months

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Cheeky protest? Man turns facemask into G-string for walkabout through downtown London (PHOTOS)

Posted on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020By Editor

Shoppers on London’s Oxford Street were stunned to spot a man walking by wearing nothing but a mask, which he had positioned as an undergarment. The stunt came on the same day face coverings became mandatory in shops in England. … Read More >Cheeky protest? Man turns facemask into G-string for walkabout through downtown London (PHOTOS)

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UK announces ‘most comprehensive flu program in history,’ aims to vaccinate 30mn

Posted on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020By Editor

The UK government has vastly expanded its free flu vaccination program, as the NHS prepares for a potential second spike in Covid-19 cases in winter. … Read More >UK announces ‘most comprehensive flu program in history,’ aims to vaccinate 30mn

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Propaganda for kids: UK govt-backed ‘news’ site teaches children about ‘ruthless’ Putin & ‘shameless’ Russia

Posted on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020By Editor

Is Vladimir Putin “the most dangerous man in the world?” If you trust the same news sources that some British schoolchildren’s teachers do, then yes. Perhaps it’s a good thing that the kids aren’t listening. … Read More >Propaganda for kids: UK govt-backed ‘news’ site teaches children about ‘ruthless’ Putin & ‘shameless’ Russia

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Free press? Labour letter demands RT UK’s license gets REVOKED in light of ‘damning’ Russia report that gave NO examples or proof

Posted on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020By Editor

An evidence-free parliamentary report accusing RT UK of being an instrument of ‘Russian influence’ in Britain is already being quoted as a pretext to ban the broadcaster, in a letter sent to Ofcom by a Labour shadow minister. … Read More >Free press? Labour letter demands RT UK’s license gets REVOKED in light of ‘damning’ Russia report that gave NO examples or proof

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Internet connection issues reported throughout the UK following fire in Newcastle

Posted on July 25, 2020July 25, 2020By Editor

UK customers of BT, TalkTalk, Plusnet and Three have taken to Twitter to complain about internet outages, which some of the providers said stemmed from a fire in Newcastle. … Read More >Internet connection issues reported throughout the UK following fire in Newcastle

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‘Russia Report’: Once-mighty British intelligence has been reduced to regurgitating sensationalist Buzzfeed stories

Posted on July 23, 2020July 23, 2020By Editor

The ‘Russia Report’ gives us an insight into the dearth of genuine expertise available to British officials on Russia. It also introduces a new style of investigation: Seeking evidence to support predetermined judgements … Read More >‘Russia Report’: Once-mighty British intelligence has been reduced to regurgitating sensationalist Buzzfeed stories