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Brexit: Boris Johnson and EU chief seek to break trade deal deadlock (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
EU and UK negotiators call in leaders in last ditch effort to secure a trade deal.
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Joe Biden: Covid vaccination in US will not be mandatory (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
It comes as the Centers for Disease Control urges "universal mask use" anywhere outside the home.
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Jamaica flight: Prisoner tests positive for Covid-19 (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
The man is being held under quarantine in a hospital in the Jamaican capital, Kingston.
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Covid-19: Care home jabs to start in two weeks and Jamaica flight prisoner catches Covid (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Saturday morning.
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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! crowns its 2020 winner (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Jordan North, Giovanna Fletcher and Vernon Kay were the last three standing in Gwrych Castle.
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Liverpool's mayor arrested in bribery probe (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Joe Anderson and four others are being investigated over the awarding of building contracts in the city.
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Avonmouth explosion: Boy, 16, among four workers killed (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The teenager and three men were killed in the blast at a water treatment works in Bristol.
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World's biggest iceberg captured by RAF cameras (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
A reconnaissance flight in the South Atlantic obtains spectacular imagery of the giant iceberg A68a.
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Covid: Wedding cancelled as venue becomes vaccination centre (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The "heartbreaking" news came six months after lockdown postponed their first effort to tie the knot.
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British Airways' memorabilia sale hits snag as demand soars (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The airline's sale of surplus stock - crockery, blankets, slippers - sparked delight and disappointment.
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Covid-19: Care home vaccinations to start 'within two weeks' (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
The medicines regulator says doses will have to be delivered to homes within 12 hours of unpacking.
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Protected River Lugg was 'bulldozed' in 'wildlife crime' (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The Herefordshire Wildlife Trust says the damage caused was a "crime against the environment".
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Newspaper headlines: 'Le bust-up' as France 'derails Brexit talks' (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
The pause on the post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and EU dominates Saturday's front pages.
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COVID-19: The students at school in a pandemic (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Students in Hartlepool talk about what it's like going to school during a pandemic.
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Beirut explosion: The abandoned ship in the blast 'war zone' (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
This is what happened to Lebanon's only cruise ship, which was docked in the explosion's epicentre.
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Week in pictures: 28 November - 4 December 2020 (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
A selection of striking images taken around the world this week.
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Fighting air pollution: 'Without solidarity the world will be doomed' (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Nineteen-year-old Abhiir Bhalla has campaigned against air pollution in Delhi most of his life.
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Faroe Islands: Inside the under-sea tunnel network (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The under-sea tunnel network cuts journey times between two islands by a half.
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I'm a Celeb: Jordan North's five greatest moments (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
As our Radio 1 colleague claims second place, we're rounding up his jungle highlights
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Covid-19: UK 'confident' of more vaccine doses, and care home rapid test concerns (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic this Friday evening.
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In pictures: Snowy scenes in many parts of UK (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
These photographs show people at work and play in the snow, as warnings for ice and rain are issued.
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Christian Picciolini: The neo-Nazi who became an anti-Nazi (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Christian Picciolini became a Nazi skinhead as a teenager but now he fights extremism.
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Leg-lengthening: The people having surgery to be a bit taller (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Hundreds of people are having long, often painful surgery to extend their legs. Is it worth the risk?
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Covid Christmas: Are gift cards wise or wasteful? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
With High Street retailers such as Topshop in trouble, will we give gift cards and vouchers this Christmas?
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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Securing a UK-EU trade deal is a top priority in the weeks ahead.
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Coronavirus: Defiant ski nations bid to save winter season (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Many of Europe's ski slopes will be closed, but the Swiss and Austrians have made their own plans.
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New Zealand's Stuff news group apologises for anti-Maori bias (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
After a deep dive into their reporting, Stuff found their coverage of Maori issues had been racist.
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The hidden story of African-Irish children (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The mixed-race Irish people searching for their African roots.
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Brexit: All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Time is running out for the UK and EU to strike a deal - what is happening now?
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Saunders beats Murray to retain WBO title (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Billy Joe Saunders beats Martin Murray in an all-British world title fight to retain his WBO super-middleweight crown.
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'Qualifying - tight, race - carnage' - Russell after flying start in Mercedes (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Mercedes' George Russell completes a clean sweep of Friday's two practice sessions at the Sakhir Grand Prix as he stands in for Lewis Hamilton.
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Eric Dier: Tottenham defender on clean sheets, Jose Mourinho and creating his own app (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Tottenham and England defender Eric Dier discusses being top of the league, working with Jose Mourinho and creating his own app.
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Ruthless Bournemouth thrash Barnsley to go top of Championship (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Bournemouth move to the top of the Championship as two goals in each half sees them ruthlessly defeat Barnsley.
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Could England's tour of South Africa be called off after coronavirus case? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
England's tour of South Africa is in doubt after a player tested positive for coronavirus. How did it happen - and what now?
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Sports Personality of the Year: Voting open for BBC World Sport Star 2020 award (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Pick from a shortlist of six for this year's BBC World Sport Star of the Year award.
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Advent calendar: Day 5 - Curtis Jones’ screamer in FA Cup third-round derby (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Day five of BBC Sport's 2020 advent calendar features 18-year-old Curtis Jones' spectacular winning goal for Liverpool against Everton in the 2019-20 FA Cup third round.
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Covid: How are students travelling home for Christmas? (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
Many students in England and Wales will travel home this week after being tested for coronavirus.
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Where are England's coronavirus hotspots among older people? (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Using the government's coronavirus data, where in England has the most cases among over-60s?
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Covid: Who will have the Pfizer vaccine first and when can I get it? (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
A vaccine for Covid-19 has been given emergency approval and is now set to roll out.
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Lockdown rules: What Covid tier is your area in and what are the restrictions? (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
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Covid-19 in the UK: How many coronavirus cases are there in your area? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Explore the data on coronavirus in the UK and find out how many cases there are in your area.
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Jonathan Van-Tam's best analogies: Penalties, equalisers & yoghurts (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
The deputy chief medical officer's colourful metaphors have made him a household name.
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'Covid ended our marriage': The couples who split in the pandemic (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Around the world, previously happy couples are splitting up and divorcing due to the stress of the pandemic.
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Dame Jenni Murray on why she's taking her clothes off on TV (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
The former Women's Hour presenter will appear on ITV's The Real Full Monty On Ice.
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Utah monolith: Has the mysterious metal object disappeared? (Sun, 29 Nov 2020)
Utah officials and images on social media suggest the shiny desert structure has been taken down.
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Strangers swap cemeteries to remember loved ones (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
How two people living about 250 miles apart ended up tending the graves of one another's relatives.
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The Donut King who went full circle - from rags to riches, twice (Sat, 28 Nov 2020)
Cambodian refugee Ted Ngoy made a fortune in doughnuts then lost it all to gambling.
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BBC News - UK

Brexit: Boris Johnson and EU chief seek to break trade deal deadlock (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
EU and UK negotiators call in leaders in last ditch effort to secure a trade deal.
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Jamaica flight: Prisoner tests positive for Covid-19 (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
The man is being held under quarantine in a hospital in the Jamaican capital, Kingston.
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Avonmouth explosion: Boy, 16, among four workers killed (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The teenager and three men were killed in the blast at a water treatment works in Bristol.
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Covid-19: Care home vaccinations to start 'within two weeks' (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
The medicines regulator says doses will have to be delivered to homes within 12 hours of unpacking.
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Protected River Lugg was 'bulldozed' in 'wildlife crime' (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The Herefordshire Wildlife Trust says the damage caused was a "crime against the environment".
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I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! crowns its 2020 winner (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Jordan North, Giovanna Fletcher and Vernon Kay were the last three standing in Gwrych Castle.
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British Airways' memorabilia sale hits snag as demand soars (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The airline's sale of surplus stock - crockery, blankets, slippers - sparked delight and disappointment.
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Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson arrested in bribery probe (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Joe Anderson and four others are being investigated over the awarding of building contracts in the city.
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Covid: Pub alcohol ban sees barrels of beer poured away (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
The new restrictions have been described as "a devastating hammer blow" to the hospitality industry.
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Lightwater Valley fined £350k over boy's rollercoaster fall (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
A seven-year-old boy fell from the Twister ride at Lightwater Valley in May last year.
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Times apologises over Reading knife attack slur (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The newspaper wrongly suggested Moazzam Begg supported a knifeman who killed three people.
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Emily Jones: Bolton child's killer cleared of murder (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Eltiona Skana admitted the manslaughter of Emily Jones on the grounds of diminished responsibility.
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How to actually concentrate and do some online uni (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
"It's so hard to concentrate because the lecturers can't see you."
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Covid: What are the new tiers and lockdown rules in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
What are the latest restrictions and rules in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
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Lidl joins shops in repaying Covid rates relief (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Retailers have so far committed to handing back £1.9bn after some faced criticism from MPs.
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Covid: Could microwaving face masks help with PPE stocks? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Researchers say industrial microwaves could decontaminate masks, but it cannot be done at home.
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Where are England's coronavirus hotspots among older people? (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Using the government's coronavirus data, where in England has the most cases among over-60s?
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'Covid killed my wife - so I'm taking part in a vaccine trial' (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The death of Nigel Demaline's wife, Pauline, of Covid-19, prompted him to help test a new vaccine.
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Prof Jonathan Van-Tam answers viewers' questions about Covid vaccine (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Watch again: BBC News special with Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England Jonathan Van-Tam
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What will happen to closed High Street shops? (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
As retail chains fade, town centres may have to find other ways to attract custom.
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In pictures: Snowy scenes in many parts of UK (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
These photographs show people at work and play in the snow, as warnings for ice and rain are issued.
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Cyber-warning for festive shoppers (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Online shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season.
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Joe White: UK appoints entrepreneur as first tech envoy to US (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Joe White will also act as consul-general to San Francisco when he takes on the role later this year.
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Newburgh: The town that loves its 'wonky' Christmas lights (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The children of Newburgh in Fife have been trusted to design the town's festive illuminations.
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'The rare condition slowly paralysing my arms and legs' (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Filmmaker Xavier Alford explores up to his rare illness for the first time as it slowly paralyses his arms and legs.
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COVID-19: The students at school in a pandemic (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Students in Hartlepool talk about what it's like going to school during a pandemic.
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'Tsunami of grief' warning over Covid deaths (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
"The only thing we could do was talk to her on FaceTime", a woman who lost her daughter to Covid told the BBC.
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Covid-19 vaccine: Who will get the Pfizer vaccine first? (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
As the UK becomes the first country in the world to approve mass use of a Covid vaccine for over-16s, the BBC's Laura Foster explains which high-risk groups will receive it first.
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Panto is back. Oh yes it is! (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Cinderella can finally go to the ball, as venues in tiers 1 and 2 are allowed to hold productions.
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Covid-19: Do I have to be vaccinated? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Ros Atkins from BBC's Outside Source asks if people will have to be vaccinated against the virus.
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'Multiple casualties' after Avonmouth explosion (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
A large explosion has taken place at a waste treatment works in Avonmouth, Bristol.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Le bust-up' as France 'derails Brexit talks' (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
The pause on the post-Brexit trade talks between the UK and EU dominates Saturday's front pages.
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Covid in Scotland: Under-50s urged to be 'patient' over Covid vaccine (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Scotland's national clinical director says he hopes vaccination of healthy younger people could start by the summer.
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Coronavirus vaccine: First doses of Pfizer jab arrive in NI (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The first administration of the vaccine could happen early next week, BBC News NI understands.
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Bullying: Schoolmates 'told me to die' in online posts (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
One in five children aged 10-15 experience bullying online, according to new figures.
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Snow leopard cubs welcomed at Northumberland zoo (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
The two cubs had been due to arrive at Northumberland Country Zoo in early November.
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BBC News - Business

Brexit: Boris Johnson and EU chief seek to break trade deal deadlock (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
EU and UK negotiators call in leaders in last ditch effort to secure a trade deal.
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British Airways' memorabilia sale hits snag as demand soars (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The airline's sale of surplus stock - crockery, blankets, slippers - sparked delight and disappointment.
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What will happen to closed High Street shops? (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
As retail chains fade, town centres may have to find other ways to attract custom.
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Covid Christmas: Are gift cards wise or wasteful? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
With High Street retailers such as Topshop in trouble, will we give gift cards and vouchers this Christmas?
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Austria: Former finance minister Grasser jailed for corruption (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
The court said Karl-Heinz Grasser received kickbacks in return for information on property sales.
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Job growth slows in US as virus cases surge (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The US economy added just 245,000 jobs in November - far less than expected.
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Denmark set to end all new oil and gas exploration (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The European Union's largest oil producer plans to stop extracting fossil fuels by 2050.
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Climate change: UK aim of 68% emissions cut a 'colossal challenge' (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The "ambitious" target for 2030 would see the UK move faster than any major economy, the PM says.
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Welsh pubs count cost as alcohol ban takes effect (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
The new restrictions have been described as "a devastating hammer blow" to the hospitality industry.
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Primark predicts rising sales despite Covid hit (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The chain says recent lockdowns cost it £430m in sales, but trading since reopening has been strong.
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Lidl joins shops in repaying Covid rates relief (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Retailers have so far committed to handing back £1.9bn after some faced criticism from MPs.
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Call for probe into 'missing' £50bn of UK cash (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The money has disappeared from circulation and is unaccounted for, say MPs and auditors.
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Coronavirus: Defiant ski nations bid to save winter season (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
Many of Europe's ski slopes will be closed, but the Swiss and Austrians have made their own plans.
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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Securing a UK-EU trade deal is a top priority in the weeks ahead.
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Why Covid may mean more facial recognition tech (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Facial recognition software is getting better at dealing with masks, making the tech more versatile.
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How a blow to Australian wine shows tensions with China (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
The once successful trade story now represents a worst case scenario of the bilateral tensions.
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'China is a hard rock. It won't be beaten by virus' (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
China's economic recovery has been quick according to its official figures but also lopsided.
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Will Santa have enough bikes for Christmas Day? (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Millions of bicycles were sold this year, with fears there won't be enough for the festive period.
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Covid brainwave: 'I turned my office into a cyclists' cafe' (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
Three stories of people working in hospitality who have set up new businesses during Covid-19.
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Nike's diversity advert causing a backlash in Japan (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
The sportswear giant is facing criticism online, but it could work in its favour with more sales.
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The rollercoaster ride of Scotland's first gold mine (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
Production is now under way at Cononish in the west of Scotland after decades of setbacks for prospectors.
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A brief history of Topshop: From basement to high-street empire (Mon, 30 Nov 2020)
Topshop owner Arcadia could collapse, here's a look back at some of the shop's key moments.
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Why shops are going over to the 'dark' side (Tue, 01 Dec 2020)
Some retailers are converting stores into mini-distribution hubs in response to Covid-19.
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Shoppers on Debenhams' demise: I'll miss it (Tue, 01 Dec 2020)
Shoppers in Leeds react to the news that the 242-year-old retailer will close.
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Brushing: When Amazon packages arrive that you didn't order (Tue, 01 Dec 2020)
Zoe Kleinman looks at the sneaky way some sellers are trying to boost their products on Amazon.
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BBC News - UK Politics

Brexit: Boris Johnson and EU chief seek to break trade deal deadlock (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
EU and UK negotiators call in leaders in last ditch effort to secure a trade deal.
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Brexit: All you need to know about the UK leaving the EU (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Time is running out for the UK and EU to strike a deal - what is happening now?
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Jamaica flight: Priti Patel criticises anti-deportation campaign (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The home secretary says it was wrong to link the deportations to Jamaica with the Windrush scandal.
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Liverpool region mayor won't shake PM's hand (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Boris Johnson must personally apologise for 2004 Hillsborough article, Labour mayor tells Nick Robinson.
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Brexit: What trade deals has the UK done so far? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Securing a UK-EU trade deal is a top priority in the weeks ahead.
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Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson arrested in bribery probe (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Joe Anderson and four others are being investigated over the awarding of building contracts in the city.
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Pay rise for MSPs 'wholly inappropriate' (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Members of the Scottish Parliament will not take a 5.1% increase on their £64,470 salary, the presiding officer says.
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Covid-19: UK 'confident' of having 800,000 vaccine doses by next week (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Alok Sharma says he expects the doses to arrive for the start of the UK's vaccination programme.
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Climate change: UK aim of 68% emissions cut a 'colossal challenge' (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The "ambitious" target for 2030 would see the UK move faster than any major economy, the PM says.
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Government to cut £1bn from rail budget (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The cut comes at a time when the industry is suffering from low passenger numbers due to the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: UK got vaccine first because it's 'a better country', says Gavin Williamson (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The EU says vaccines are not a "football competition" after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson's comment.
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Stop wrangling over Jeremy Corbyn, unions tell Labour (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Sir Keir Starmer is urged to end "division" over his predecessor's suspension as one of the party's MPs.
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Ken Maginnis: Peer faces 18-month ban over homophobic bullying claims (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Lord Maginnis rejects request to take "behaviour training" after claims he used homophobic slurs.
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Live animal exports to be banned in England and Wales (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
The environment secretary says the ban could be in place by the end of 2021 in a move away from EU rules.
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Education secretary 'in favour' of Eton admitting girls (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson would be "very much in favour" of the school taking girls.
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Climate change: PM aims for world-leading UK emissions cuts (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Boris Johnson is set to unveil plans for world-leading emissions UK cuts - but are they enough?
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Neil McEvoy faces 21 day Senedd ban for 'aggressive' incident (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Neil McEvoy faces losing 21 days Senedd salary over incident involving a Labour member.
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Covid vaccine: PM hails Pfizer jab but warns it is 'not game over' (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
Boris Johnson says virus restrictions will remain - despite the UK approving its first coronavirus jab.
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Protecting jobs not paying off debt should be government's priority - Labour (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds attempts to "reset" Labour's relationship with the banking industry.
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Alok Sharma 'overloaded with day job' to juggle UN summit role (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
The business secretary is heading up next year's COP 26 climate summit alongside his cabinet role.
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Brexit trade: 'Serious disruption' risk at Channel post-transition period (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
Ministers are "taking limited responsibility" for readiness ahead of the transition period ending, MPs say.
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Brexit: HMRC to take 'sympathetic' customs approach from 1 January (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
HMRC is "aware" many businesses are not yet clear about forthcoming Brexit rules on Irish Sea trade.
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Boris Johnson able to call early election under proposed new law (Tue, 01 Dec 2020)
The proposed law would do away with the five year set period between general elections.
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Plan to teach new MPs not to lobby judges in England court cases (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
The head of the judiciary in England and Wales warns MPs not to try to influence the outcome of court cases.
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Covid: No Senedd vote allowed before pub alcohol ban (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
Calls for a debate before Friday, when pubs across Wales must stop serving alcohol, are rejected.
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Covid-19: No plans for 'vaccine passport' - Michael Gove (Tue, 01 Dec 2020)
It follows suggestions pubs and restaurants may turn away people who don't get a coronavirus vaccine.
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Iain Duncan Smith on post Brexit UK-EU trade talks (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The UK cannot accept the European Court of Justice as the final arbiter of post-Brexit legal disputes, says a former Conservative Party leader.
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Brexit: Business Secretary Alok Sharma on negotiations (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Business Secretary Alok Sharma said "time is short" on Brexit negotiations.
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Williamson: UK got vaccine first because "we are a much better country" (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says the UK got a Covid vaccine first because it is "a much better country".
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Prof Van-Tam: 'We need to be properly confident the vaccine works' (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Prof Jonathan Van-Tam says they need to be "properly confident" about the vaccine before social distancing rules can be relaxed.
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Speaker Hoyle on video calls for people with a stammer (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
A former assistant to an MP, who has a stammer, has challenged himself to speak to important people to help raise awareness and improve his speech.
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UK vaccine approval: Did Brexit speed up the process? (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
There have been claims that Brexit allowed the UK to approve a vaccine quicker than the EU, but is that correct?
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Jonathan Van-Tam's best analogies: Penalties, equalisers & yoghurts (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
The deputy chief medical officer's colourful metaphors have made him a household name.
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Brexit: Will the borders be ready? (Tue, 01 Dec 2020)
With one month to go until the end of transition, we look at the challenges to come on the UK's borders.
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Brexit: How does the new UK points-based immigration system work? (Tue, 01 Dec 2020)
The new immigration system has gone live for people wanting to work in the UK from 1 January.
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Liverpool: How one city took on the Covid-19 crisis (Sun, 29 Nov 2020)
The inside story of how Liverpool got to grips with soaring infection rates and pioneered mass testing.
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Nick Robinson: Let's give politicians a chance to speak human (Sat, 28 Nov 2020)
Today presenter Nick Robinson on why the political interview is in need of a rethink.
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What's going on with Scottish independence? (Fri, 27 Nov 2020)
Elections in 2021 and the pandemic have brought the issue of Scottish independence into the spotlight.
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Spending Review: Key points from Rishi Sunak's statement (Wed, 25 Nov 2020)
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has set out what the government will spend next year. Here are the headlines.
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Covid: Do all tier 3 area workers get 80% of their wages? (Wed, 21 Oct 2020)
The prime minister claims workers will get 80% of their wages. Will they?
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BBC News - Science & Environment

Rocks from an asteroid set for delivery to Earth (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
A Japanese spacecraft is set to deliver its precious sample cache to the Australian outback.
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World's biggest iceberg captured by RAF cameras (Sat, 05 Dec 2020)
A reconnaissance flight in the South Atlantic obtains spectacular imagery of the giant iceberg A68a.
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Climate change: UK aim of 68% emissions cut a 'colossal challenge' (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The "ambitious" target for 2030 would see the UK move faster than any major economy, the PM says.
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China's Chang'e-5 mission leaves Moon's surface (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
The robotic probe lifts off from the lunar surface carrying samples of rock and dust to send to Earth.
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Nasa to pay company $1 to collect rocks from moon (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The US space agency has awarded two American and one Japanese firm contracts to pick up lunar soil.
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Puerto Rico: The moment the Arecibo Observatory telescope collapsed (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Video shows one of the world's largest telescopes at Puerto Rico's Arecibo Observatory crashing down.
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Antarctic place names recognise 'modern explorers' (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Maps will feature peaks and glaciers named after British individuals who've advanced polar science.
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Amazon rainforest rock art 'depicts giant Ice Age creatures' (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Researchers say the paintings in modern-day Colombia are believed to be about 12,000 years old.
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'Ditch high definition and new tech to fight climate change' (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Scientists are urging people and firms to change the way they use technology to reduce emissions.
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Foals’ keyboardist Edwin says 'tour differently' to help climate (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Keyboardist Edwin Congreave says musicians should stop global tours to slow climate change.
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Climate change: PM aims for world-leading UK emissions cuts (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Boris Johnson is set to unveil plans for world-leading emissions UK cuts - but are they enough?
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Climate change: 2020 set to be one of the three warmest years on record (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
Provisional figures indicate that 2020 will be one of the hottest in a record dating back to 1850.
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DeepMind co-founder: Gaming inspired AI breakthrough (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
The discovery is expected to advance medical research in treating disease.
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One of biology's biggest mysteries 'largely solved' by AI (Mon, 30 Nov 2020)
The advance is expected to accelerate research into a host of human diseases, including Covid-19.
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Small waters 'can help address biodiversity crisis' (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
Experts call for urgent action to protect England's smallest freshwater sites, from ponds to streams.
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Climate change: Temperature analysis shows UN goals 'within reach' (Tue, 01 Dec 2020)
Moves by China, along with the election of Joe Biden, make temperature targets more achievable.
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Humans waging 'suicidal war' on nature - UN chief Antonio Guterres (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
Secretary General Antonio Guterres says our "war" on the natural world will come back to haunt us.
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A68a: World's biggest iceberg is fraying at the edges (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
High resolution imagery shows ocean waves are taking their toll on the giant ice block called A68a.
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How electric cars are charged and how far they go: your questions answered (Wed, 18 Nov 2020)
We answer your top questions on electric cars - on charging, on range and on battery life.
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Biden cabinet: John Kerry named climate envoy as inner circle get key posts (Tue, 24 Nov 2020)
Joe Biden is nominating one of the leading architects of the Paris climate agreement as his climate envoy.
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WWF vows to 'do more' after human rights abuse reports (Wed, 25 Nov 2020)
The conservation charity is accused of working with guards who allegedly tortured and killed people.
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Spending review 'undermines UK green vision' (Wed, 25 Nov 2020)
The UK chancellor's spending review is accused of undermining the prime minister’s “green” vision.
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Surprise discovery of rare plant at Norfolk 'ghost pond' (Sat, 28 Nov 2020)
A rare wetland plant has reappeared after not being seen for more than a century.
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Brazil's Amazon: Deforestation 'surges to 12-year high' (Mon, 30 Nov 2020)
Destruction of the rainforest increased by 9.5% compared to the previous 12 months, new data shows.
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COP26: Frustrated by delay, young activists stage virtual Mock COP (Thu, 19 Nov 2020)
Young climate activists call for urgent action at Mock COP as Covid delays UN climate talks.
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Why Bhutan's Sakteng wildlife sanctuary is disputed by China (Wed, 25 Nov 2020)
Tiny Bhutan is feeling the squeeze as its giant neighbours China and India vie for territory.
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Climate change: Warmer winters linked to increased drowning risk (Wed, 18 Nov 2020)
Rising temperatures are destabilising lake and river ice, boosting the risk of people drowning.
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Ban on new petrol and diesel cars in UK from 2030 under PM's green plan (Wed, 18 Nov 2020)
The PM confirms he is bringing the ban forward as he sets out his "green industrial revolution".
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Gaia 'discovery machine' updates star catalogue (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
The world's most productive astronomical facility releases its third big tranche of sky data.
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Polar scientists wary of impending satellite gap (Sat, 28 Nov 2020)
The key missions recording the loss of thickness in glaciers and sea-ice won't last the decade.
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SLS: Nasa 'megarocket' assembly begins in Florida (Wed, 25 Nov 2020)
Nasa has stacked the first pieces of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket at Florida's Kennedy Space Center.
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Sentinel-6: 'Dog kennel' satellite blasts off on ocean mission (Sat, 21 Nov 2020)
It may look like a dog house in space, but Sentinel-6 will make the most precise map of ocean height.
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OneWeb satellite internet company is officially reborn (Fri, 20 Nov 2020)
Now owned jointly by UK taxpayers and an Indian conglomerate, OneWeb formally emerges from bankruptcy.
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Iconic Puerto Rico telescope to be dismantled amid collapse fears (Thu, 19 Nov 2020)
The iconic Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico is to be dismantled, officials announce.
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New Sentinel satellites to check the pulse of Earth (Fri, 13 Nov 2020)
More satellites are ordered for the EU project that monitors the state of the planet.
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Nasa's new 'megarocket' set for critical tests (Fri, 13 Nov 2020)
The agency's Moon rocket is entering the final stages of testing ahead of its maiden flight in 2021.
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Nasa's giant SLS rocket: a guide (Fri, 13 Nov 2020)
Nasa's huge next-generation rocket is undergoing tests ahead of its maiden flight in 2021.
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AI 'doctor's assistant' among projects given £20m (Fri, 27 Nov 2020)
The UK government awards £20m to 15 artificial intelligence research projects.
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Why 2020 has been good for England's beavers (Mon, 30 Nov 2020)
Homes for these "ultimate environmental engineers" have been set up in enclosures across England.
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The Caribbean islands poisoned by a carcinogenic pesticide (Fri, 20 Nov 2020)
On Martinique and Guadeloupe a pesticide has poisoned the soil and water and caused many cases of prostate cancer.
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The Indonesian meteorite which didn't sell for $1.8m (Sun, 22 Nov 2020)
You saw the headlines of a $1.8m meteorite? Here's the real story and it's just as fascinating.
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UK climate plan: What do the terms mean? (Wed, 18 Nov 2020)
Ahead of a UK plan to reach "net zero", we guide you through some of the key terms in climate change.
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PM's climate vision: 10 steps forward, 10 steps back? (Wed, 18 Nov 2020)
The long-awaited emissions plan leave some policies untouched, says the BBC's Environment Analyst.
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Australia drought: Capturing spectacular storms in the outback (Tue, 17 Nov 2020)
An Australian photographer says it feels "amazing" to capture spectacular images of long-absent storms.
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BBC News - Technology

Timnit Gebru: Google staff rally behind fired AI researcher (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Timnit Gebru, a critic of some of the firm's policies, says she was dismissed over an internal email.
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Cameo: Celebrity video app boss says age of A-lister is over (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The founder of a site where fans pay for celebrity messages says stars now attract niche followings.
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Tech Tent: Who wants a digital vaccine passport? (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Rory Cellan-Jones explores the practical and ethical issues around digital vaccination records.
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US turns up heat on China's biggest chip-maker (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The US adds China's biggest computer chip-maker SMIC to a list of "Chinese military companies".
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Volunteering my phone to research Covid-19 while I sleep (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
100,000 people are donating their smartphone power to scientists to help research into Covid-19.
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Dune and Matrix 4 streaming plan prompts urgent talks from AMC cinemas (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Odeon owner AMC is alarmed by Warner Bros' plan to stream films in US as soon as they hit cinemas.
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A 3D-printed mini-rover, plus other technology news (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Omar Mehtab looks at some of the week’s best technology news stories.
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Facebook sued for 'denying opportunities to US workers' (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
The Trump administration accuses the tech firm of favouring foreign workers in its hiring policy.
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Farne Island seal pup census carried out by drone (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
The drone pilot says his pictures suggest it is "going to be an amazing year for the seal pups".
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Covid-19: Facebook to take down false vaccine claims (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
The social media giant says it will delete content that promotes "imminent physical harm".
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Google fired employees for union activity, says US agency (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
The US National Labor Relations Board files a formal complaint against Google over staff firings.
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How a robot inspired my ballet dancing (Thu, 03 Dec 2020)
Quantum physicist Merritt Moore explains how robot technology helped her new sequences of moves.
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The new ‘Nigerian princes’ of hacking? (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
BEC hacking is one of the most common types of cyber-attack and experts say Nigeria is its epicentre.
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Brushing: When Amazon packages arrive that you didn't order (Tue, 01 Dec 2020)
Zoe Kleinman looks at the sneaky way some sellers are trying to boost their products on Amazon.
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Could Cornwall see a Lithium-ion battery revolution? (Mon, 30 Nov 2020)
British Lithium is prospecting in the county to find economically viable seams of the element.
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How AI is helping rural African farmers (Mon, 30 Nov 2020)
An AI-backed mobile app is helping farmers in rural areas gain critical information for their crops.
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Cyber-warning for festive shoppers (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Online shoppers are being warned of the risks of cyber-fraud during the festive season.
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Web Summit: Oculus co-founder talks China and military AI (Wed, 02 Dec 2020)
He offers his opinion on why tech firms are reluctant to work with US military.
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Why Covid may mean more facial recognition tech (Fri, 04 Dec 2020)
Facial recognition software is getting better at dealing with masks, making the tech more versatile.
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Why shops are going over to the 'dark' side (Tue, 01 Dec 2020)
Some retailers are converting stores into mini-distribution hubs in response to Covid-19.
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Your data and how it is used to gain your vote (Fri, 27 Nov 2020)
How much is really known about the data bought by political parties, and how it is used?
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The tech allowing students to sit exams at home (Mon, 30 Nov 2020)
Machine learning is helping firms across many industries more quickly solve difficult challenges.
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Cyber Monday: Why bots will beat you to in-demand gifts (Thu, 26 Nov 2020)
Cyber Monday and Christmas shopping are here - but it may be harder than ever to snag what you want.
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