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George Floyd: Huge protests against racism held across US (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Major US cities see peaceful rallies on the 12th day of protests sparked by George Floyd's death.
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Large anti-racism protests across UK (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Demonstrations were mostly peaceful, but there were clashes with police in London and some arrests.
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Watch: The Andrew Marr Show (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
On the show this week, Matt Hancock, Lisa Nandy, Sen Rick Scott, David Olusoga and Sam Mendes.
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Coronavirus: Places of worship to reopen for private prayer (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Churches, mosques and synagogues have been closed in England since lockdown restrictions began.
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Coronavirus: Daily update as pandemic 'devastates' world economy (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Five things you need to know about the coronavirus outbreak today.
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Coronavirus: 'I wore a disguise to see my twins in lockdown' (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
An oil worker who was in quarantine wore a disguise so he could watch his children from a distance.
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Coronavirus: Hard-hit Brazil removes data amid rising death toll (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
The country will now only report numbers for the past 24 hours, no longer giving the cumulative data.
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'Billions of people' to feel virus economic impact (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
World Bank President David Malpass says billions of people will have their livelihoods affected.
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Great white shark kills surfer off Australia's New South Wales (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
The surfer was brought back to the New South Wales beach by "heroic" boarders but died of his wounds.
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Sir Tom Jones turns 80: Singer shares 'tremendous' memories (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
The singing legend, who is celebrating his 80th birthday, shares memories of his life and career.
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Coronavirus: Couples’ joy as weddings return to Northern Ireland (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Coronavirus has changed the face of weddings - what's it like getting married with the new rules?
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Conor McGregor: UFC fighter announces retirement for third time (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Conor McGregor says he has retired from fighting - for the third time in four years.
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Newspaper headlines: Relaxed Covid rules and Black Lives Matter march (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Protests across the UK feature prominently on several of the front pages, plus new Covid-19 warnings.
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David Zinn: Street art that washes away in the rain (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Chalk artist David Zinn is on a mission to show that you do not need fancy equipment to draw.
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In pictures: Global protests against racism and police brutality (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Sparked by the death of George Floyd in the US, thousands gather globally to say black lives matter.
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Coronavirus: Your pictures on the theme of 'home-made' (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Our readers reveal the view some of the things they have made while at home during the pandemic.
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Money advice: Single parents in lockdown (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Single parents' finances are often tight and they face a particularly high risk of poverty.
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Discovering Colombia's rare flora and fauna (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
An expedition of top UK botanists into previously unexplored rainforest in Colombia found rare species.
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The Last Dance: Michael Jordan series 'shines light' on professor's legacy (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Susan van de Ven is a councillor in Cambridgeshire whose father was killed in Beirut in the 1980s.
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Coronavirus face mask lights up with moving mouth shapes (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
A games designer creates a face mask that shows animated mouth shapes as you speak.
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How the NFL made its U-turn on kneeling (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Four years after Colin Kaepernick first kneeled during the US national anthem, the NFL says it was "wrong" for not allowing players to protest.
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Your coronavirus lockdown confessions (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
From the funny to the outright rule breaks, people open up about the moments they might rather forget.
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Coronavirus: Living lockdown in an empty four-star hotel (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
An army of staff moved into Britain's hotels during lockdown, but what comes next is anyone's guess.
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Coronavirus: Paris returns to cafe life with new normal (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Unrecognisable by its emptiness during lockdown, Paris rediscovers its raison d'être.
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George Floyd killing: Why I decided not to watch the video (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
For many black people, videos featuring the killing of other black people can be deeply traumatic.
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Coronavirus: The chaplains at the front line of end-of-life care (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
How are hospital and hospice chaplains managing to provide comfort for dying patients?
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Kelli-Leigh: Black soul singers can feel 'defeated' in the music industry (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
The dance singer says writers and singers aren't getting the attention they deserve.
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George Floyd: Why are companies speaking up this time? (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
The outpouring of support for protesters from corporate America is a marked shift.
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Meet Gracey: The pop star who lost her voice as her career took off (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Gracey had just released her debut single when her voice vanished. Here's what happened next.
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Racism is a pandemic - Joshua speaks at Black Lives Matter march (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Britain's world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua describes racism as a "pandemic" at a Black Lives Matter march.
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No positive results in latest Premier League coronavirus tests (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
There were no positive results for coronavirus from 1,195 tests in the latest round of testing in the Premier League.
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US Open coronavirus protocols extreme - Djokovic (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
World number one Novak Djokovic calls the coronavirus safety protocols, planned in order for the US Open to take place "extreme".
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Nunes dominates Spencer to win on points at UFC 250 (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Amanda Nunes wins a unanimous decision over Canadian contender Felicia Spencer at UFC 250 in Las Vegas.
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Match of the Day: Top 10 podcast - how you ranked home nations moments since 1966 (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
There have been some iconic moments for the home nations since 1966 - but what did you consider the best?
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Bayern move to within two wins of Bundesliga title (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Bayern Munich need a maximum of two wins from their final four games to clinch an eighth straight Bundesliga title after coming from behind to beat Bayer Leverkusen.
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Gazza antics, Three Lions and street parties - Shearer's Euro 96 memories (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
BBC pundit and former England striker Alan Shearer on the making of his documentary about the 20th anniversary of Euro 96.
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Coronavirus: What are the UK travel quarantine rules? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
What do you need to know if you're planning to fly during the Covid-19 pandemic?
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Coronavirus: Are protests legal amid lockdown? (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Black Lives Matter protests continue in the UK - but are they illegal under restrictions on gatherings?
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Coronavirus UK map: How many confirmed cases are there in your area? (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.
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Coronavirus: Why are international comparisons difficult? (Mon, 18 May 2020)
Should you be comparing Covid-19 statistics between countries?
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Coronavirus: How to make your own face mask (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Our guide to different types of face coverings and step-by-step instructions on how to make them.
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Can superspreading be stopped? (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Identifying superspreading events could be crucial in the fight against the virus, scientists say.
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Your tributes to those who have died (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
A collection of your tributes to some of the thousands of people in the UK who have died with coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: Who should wear a face mask or face covering? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Face coverings are to become compulsory for people using public transport in England.
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Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules? (Mon, 01 Jun 2020)
You can now meet more people and play certain non-contact sports in the UK - but what are they?
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Coronavirus and face coverings: the correct way to wear them (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Across the world, people are being asked to wear face coverings to help stop coronavirus from spreading.
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Can I start a new relationship? And other questions (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Starting a new relationship is difficult during the current crisis, but not impossible.
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Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work in England? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are now being traced.
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Coronavirus: Which schools are reopening for pupils? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Which children are the first to go back to school, and what about the rest?
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Coronavirus: Could social distancing of less than two metres work? (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
The government is under pressure to relax the 2m social distancing rule - but is it safe to do so?
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Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself? (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Loss of taste and smell have been added to the UK's list of coronavirus symptoms.
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Coronavirus: What tests are being done in the UK? (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
What are the tests for coronavirus, who are they for and how do they work?
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NHS test & trace: Does contact tracing stop coronavirus? (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
Wales is the latest part of the UK to launch a tracing system, but how do they work?
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Coronavirus: How dangerous is lifting lockdown? (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
Why is lifting restrictions being described as a "dangerous moment"?
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Coronavirus: Why we don't know how many are being tested (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
The UK Statistics Authority has criticised the government's handling of Covid-19 testing data.
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Hay fever v coronavirus: what are the symptoms? (Mon, 20 Apr 2020)
The Royal College of General Practitioners is warning people not to mix up the symptoms.
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Coronavirus: When will shops open and what will the rules be? (Mon, 01 Jun 2020)
Non-essential shops can reopen in England in June, but will I be able to buy a book or have a haircut?
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Social distancing: A practical guide to how to socialise now (Sat, 30 May 2020)
Meeting friends? Here's how to handle the awkward new rules - from sharing food to avoiding hugs.
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Coronavirus: We answer kids' questions about going back to school (Fri, 29 May 2020)
The BBC's Education Editor Branwen Jeffreys answers kids' questions about going back to school.
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Coronavirus: School return plan 'like a jigsaw puzzle' (Sat, 30 May 2020)
A head teacher explains how she is piecing school life back together before children return.
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Coronavirus: What are the risks for children? (Fri, 29 May 2020)
Children seem to be at low risk from the disease, but can they still spread it?
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Coronavirus: Who should be shielding? (Sun, 31 May 2020)
People most at risk of needing hospital treatment if they get coronavirus are being asked to stay home.
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Coronavirus: Are these targets being hit? (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
Ministers have set targets for testing, medical equipment and hospital beds. Have they delivered?
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Coronavirus: What are the rules on weddings? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
There is a lot of uncertainty around when and how weddings are allowed to take place. What are your rights?
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All you need to know about new measures (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
How will social and work life be different after the easing of some restrictions around the UK?
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Coronavirus: What does it mean if I've been furloughed by work? (Fri, 29 May 2020)
Millions unable to do their job due to coronavirus will have their wages paid by a new scheme.
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Coronavirus: What help are self-employed getting from government? (Fri, 29 May 2020)
What is being done for the five million self-employed people in the UK facing a sudden loss of income?
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George Floyd death: Myleene Klass recalls racist abuse (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
The musician posted on Instagram describing the abuse she suffered because of her Filipino heritage.
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Women urged not to ignore chest pain during coronavirus pandemic (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Melanie Connell, who underwent a triple bypass, urges women not to be afraid of seeking medical help.
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My Money: 'Our alternative quarantine holiday' (Sun, 31 May 2020)
Alyssa Hulme from Utah in the US takes us through her weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: Why does Covid-19 make some healthy young people really sick? (Sun, 31 May 2020)
Dr John Wright tells the story of Marium Zameer, who became very unwell with Covid-19 despite being young and healthy.
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'Scorching-hot hacked computer burned my hand' (Sat, 30 May 2020)
Student's computer overheated after it was hit with a "crypto-jacking" attack.
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The 100-year wound that Hungary cannot forget (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Hungary lost two-thirds of its territory in the 1920 Trianon treaty and now aims to revive its past.
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The Somali atheist activists who get death threats (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Ayaanle and Kahaa work online to help Somalis who have views that do not square with tradition.
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BBC News - UK

Coronavirus: Places of worship to reopen for private prayer (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Churches, mosques and synagogues have been closed in England since lockdown restrictions began.
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George Floyd death: Thousands turn out for UK anti-racism protests (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Demonstrations were mostly peaceful, but there were clashes with police in London and some arrests.
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Campaigners rename Glasgow streets linked to slave owners (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Alternative street signs featuring the names of black activists and people who died in police custody appear across Glasgow.
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Sir Tom Jones turns 80: Singer shares 'tremendous' memories (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
The singing legend, who is celebrating his 80th birthday, shares memories of his life and career.
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Coronavirus: NHS trust bosses not consulted over new face mask rules (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Hospital bosses in England felt "in the dark" over changes to policies on face masks and visitors.
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Coronavirus: North-west England schools delay reopening (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Many schools in north-west England will not open until at least 22 June over coronavirus concerns.
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Roads closed at Scottish beauty spots as people warned away (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
The public is told to stay away as police try to uphold lockdown restrictions.
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Coronavirus: Care home residents face steep hike in fees (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Fee rises of more than £100 a week add "insult to injury" after the wave of infections, says Age UK.
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Coronavirus: Hundreds found with Covid after hospital admission (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
The Scottish government says it is unclear if they were infected before or after they went into hospital.
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Coronavirus: Golfers hid in van to evade ferry rules (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Ferry operator CalMac reveals it has dealt with 273 incidents of non-essential travel since the start of the lockdown.
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John Bercow: Ex-Speaker 'sorry' not to receive peerage (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
The former Commons speaker tells the BBC he "made a lot of enemies" but denies bullying allegations.
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Porthtowan stricken surfer: 'Thank you for saving my life' (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Fellow surfers spotted Jonathan Davies face-down after be blacked out and dragged him onto the beach.
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Coronavirus: Living lockdown in an empty four-star hotel (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
An army of staff moved into Britain's hotels during lockdown, but what comes next is anyone's guess.
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Coronavirus: The chaplains at the front line of end-of-life care (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
How are hospital and hospice chaplains managing to provide comfort for dying patients?
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Coronavirus: Are protests legal amid lockdown? (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Black Lives Matter protests continue in the UK - but are they illegal under restrictions on gatherings?
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Coronavirus: Kate Garraway opens up on husband's battle with 'evil virus' (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
TV presenter Kate Garraway's partner has been in a coma for nearly 10 weeks, after catching Covid-19.
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Teen stuck at home instead of starting at Royal Ballet (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
James Large was the only male British dancer to be offered a contract at the Royal Ballet this year.
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Whatever happened to the NHS contact-tracing app? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The app, first tested on the Isle of Wight, had been expected to be rolled out at the end of May.
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Coronavirus: Families missed funerals 'over webcast issues' (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Current restrictions mean 10 people are allowed at a funeral in Sheffield, with others watching online.
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Coronavirus: How the Lang Whang Wombles became lockdown litter pickers (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Local residents take responsibility for removing rubbish left "blighting" a historic Scottish road.
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Coronavirus: Tractors welcome at Ballymena drive-in country gig (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Spaces will be reserved for tractors at the first drive-in country concert on the island of Ireland.
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Nature reserves 'trashed' after lockdown easing (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Littering, fly-tipping and barbecue fires are destroying habitats, a wildlife trust says.
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Coronavirus: Court action threatened over school meal vouchers (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The vouchers have cost more than £129m in England and are worth £15 per week for each eligible child.
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Coronavirus lockdown wildlife recordings appeal (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Scientists want people to send them recordings of their wildlife experiences under the lockdown.
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Coronavirus: Watchdog to investigate racial inequalities (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The Equalities and Human Rights Commission says the virus has "laid bare" racial disparities.
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Coronavirus: How the UK is sleeping under lockdown (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
More than half the population has struggled with sleep during the lockdown, especially younger people.
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Kelli-Leigh: Black soul singers can feel 'defeated' in the music industry (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
The dance singer says writers and singers aren't getting the attention they deserve.
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Coronavirus: Who should wear a face mask or face covering? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Face coverings are to become compulsory for people using public transport in England.
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Coronavirus doctor's diary: The older doctors risking their lives to battle Covid-19 (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Though medical staff are in the Covid-19 firing line, there has been a surge of interest in healthcare as a career.
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Weird weather: Can computers solve UK puzzle? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
A top climate scientist has called for more investment in climate computing.
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Coronavirus: Outbreak exercise showed ‘clear gap’ in readiness (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
A 2018 MERS outbreak exercise in Scotland revealed concerns over protective gear, the BBC learns.
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Sitting In Limbo: Brother turns Windrush scandal into a very personal TV drama (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The brother of a man caught up in the Windrush scandal has written a BBC drama about his ordeal.
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Madeleine McCann: False turns and a final breakthrough? (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
After 13 years, the hunt for the missing three year old may be a step closer to a conclusion.
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Coronavirus: Job-hunting advice for graduates, from the Class of 2008 (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
We asked three people who hit the job market just as recession was biting, what got them through.
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'You audition for a show only for it to get cancelled’ (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
With theatres closed, and TV and movie filming on hold, acting school graduates are struggling.
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Madeleine McCann case in pictures (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Photographs of some of the key moments since the three-year-old went missing in Portugal in 2007.
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George Floyd: Thousands at anti-racism protests in UK (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Crowds gathered in cities around the UK in anti-racism protests triggered by the death of George Lloyd in the US.
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Coronavirus: Couples’ joy as weddings return to Northern Ireland (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Coronavirus has changed the face of weddings - what's it like getting married with the new rules?
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Money advice: Single parents in lockdown (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Single parents' finances are often tight and they face a particularly high risk of poverty.
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D-Day anniversary: Emotional surprise for veteran in lockdown (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Coronavirus disrupted Harry Billinge's D-Day plans. But he got to meet a face from his past instead.
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Duke of Cambridge reveals anonymous helpline volunteering (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Prince William reveals he has been anonymously counselling people during lockdown
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Moment health worker reunited with children after months (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Sally Boocock’s children moved out to shield them from the coronavirus.
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Newspaper headlines: Relaxed Covid rules and Black Lives Matter march (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Protests across the UK feature prominently on several of the front pages, plus new Covid-19 warnings.
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Coronavirus: Inside the Welsh Government during outbreak (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Some 80% of Welsh Government staff are working on Covid-19, says Wales' top civil servant.
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Illegal woodland rave attracts 200 to Rainford (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Four men are arrested and three people are injured at the overnight gathering, police say.
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BBC News - Business

Coronavirus 'a devastating blow for world economy' (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
World Bank President David Malpass says billions of people will have their livelihoods affected.
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George Floyd: Why are companies speaking up this time? (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
The outpouring of support for protesters from corporate America is a marked shift.
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Coronavirus: Want to sell a home? Make the garden look nice (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Property buyers and renters are on the search for outdoor space after lockdown, research suggests.
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'Unscrupulous' firms targeting key workers (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
The companies promise big tax savings, but some NHS staff could end up severely out of pocket.
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Coronavirus: Jarrold store prepares to reopen after 12 weeks in lockdown (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Jarrold has a department store in the centre of Norwich and celebrates 250 years of trade this year.
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Coronavirus: Ban on landlords evicting renters extended (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
No-one will be evicted from their home this summer, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick says.
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George Floyd: Reddit co-founder quits board and asks for black replacement (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Alexis Ohanian says the move was inspired by protests over the death of George Floyd.
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Coronavirus: BA threatens legal action over quarantine plans (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Airline owner IAG is meeting lawyers to decide whether to challenge government over quarantine plans.
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Victoria's Secret UK arm goes into administration (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The lingerie retailer had already furloughed 785 of its employees in the UK amid the pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Government under fire for cheap loans to big firms (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
More than £16bn has been handed out to some household names including BA, Tottenham Hotspur and M&S.
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US unemployment sees surprise improvement in May (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The unemployment rate fell to 13.3% in May, despite the economic damage caused by the coronavirus.
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Elon Musk calls for 'break up' of Amazon (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The entrepreneur condemned the online retailer after it rejected a book about coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: AstraZeneca to begin making potential vaccine (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
AstraZeneca says it could provide two billion doses of a potential vaccine, helped by backing from Bill Gates.
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Coronavirus: Job losses 'just the tip of the iceberg' (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The boss of the UK's largest recruitment firm says he fears unemployment is set to rise steeply.
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FCA supports steelworkers amid pension overhaul (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Charges which lead to savers switching out of high quality pension plans will be banned from October.
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Gambling loophole 'must be shut down' (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Charities and MPs warn of a loophole that gets around a ban on people using credit cards to gamble.
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Bentley: Luxury carmaker to cut up to 1,000 jobs (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The firm, which makes its luxury cars in Crewe, says up to 1,000 jobs will go.
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BA refuses to meet Home Secretary over quarantine plans (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The airline has declined to meet Priti Patel amid strong criticism of the UK's quarantine policy.
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Retailer Gap posts near-$1bn loss due to coronavirus (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Stores around the world have been forced to shut their doors due to the virus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Calls for better broadband for working from home (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
People from rural areas say broadband is so poor they are having to work outside to get 4G.
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Eurozone in fresh emergency action to boost economy (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
The central bank will increase the size of its bond buying programme by €600bn (£546bn) to €1.35tn.
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Coronavirus: Lookers and Aston Martin cut 2,000 car jobs (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
The Lookers dealership cuts 1,500 staff and Aston Martin sheds 500, as latest figures show plunge in sales.
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My Money: 'This was not a normal week!' (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Alex Wright from Leicester takes us through his weekly spending during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Is coronavirus changing the world of cleaning? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Hi-tech cleaning products are being offered to tackle coronavirus, but are they better than soap and water?
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Coronavirus: Job-hunting advice for graduates, from the Class of 2008 (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
We asked three people who hit the job market just as recession was biting, what got them through.
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'You audition for a show only for it to get cancelled’ (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
With theatres closed, and TV and movie filming on hold, acting school graduates are struggling.
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Mastercard boss: 'Leaders must reassure staff' (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Mastercard’s Ajay Banga talks to the BBC’s Sharanjit Leyl in a special edition of Talking Business Asia: Leading in Crisis.
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Coronavirus: Sex workers fear for their future (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Worries about coronavirus transmission spell an uncertain future for millions of sex workers globally.
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How lockdown made food firm 'aim higher' (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Vegan food firm boss Andy Shovel says “the lockdown has made us aim higher” with sales targets.
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BBC News - UK Politics

George Floyd death: Thousands turn out for UK anti-racism protests (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Demonstrations were mostly peaceful, but there were clashes with police in London and some arrests.
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Watch: The Andrew Marr Show (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
On the show this week, Matt Hancock, Lisa Nandy, Sen Rick Scott, David Olusoga and Sam Mendes.
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Coronavirus: Places of worship to reopen for private prayer (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Churches, mosques and synagogues have been closed in England since lockdown restrictions began.
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John Bercow: Ex-Speaker 'sorry' not to receive peerage (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
The former Commons speaker tells the BBC he "made a lot of enemies" but denies bullying allegations.
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Brexit: Trade deal still possible with EU, says UK minister (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The health secretary says UK has 'reasonable' demands after both sides report little progress in talks.
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Coronavirus: Two-metre rule 'must be relaxed for musicians' (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
The government says it's open to "innovative" ideas, after a union urges it to ease social distancing.
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Coronavirus: UK records more than 40,000 deaths (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says it is "a time of sorrow for us all" as the UK reaches 40,261 deaths.
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Coronavirus: North-west England schools delay reopening (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Many schools in north-west England will not open until at least 22 June over coronavirus concerns.
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Coronavirus: NHS trust bosses not consulted over new face mask rules (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Hospital bosses in England felt "in the dark" over changes to policies on face masks and visitors.
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Coronavirus: Ban on landlords evicting renters extended (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
No-one will be evicted from their home this summer, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick says.
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Coronavirus: Isle of Wight MP admits lockdown 'barbecue' visit (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Tory Bob Seely says he did not know other people would be present when he visited a journalist.
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Calls to ban LGBT 'conversion therapy' in UK (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
More than 100,000 people sign a petition calling for the practice to be made illegal.
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Florence Eshalomi: Black MP mistaken for colleagues condemns racism (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Florence Eshalomi says the frequency she is confused with black female MPs is "worrying".
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Brexit trade deal: What are the sticking points? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The EU says there has been no significant progress in trade talks with the UK. What is getting in the way?
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Ed Miliband: Virgin bailout 'could help green economy' (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Labour's shadow business secretary wants bolder action to kick-start a "green recovery" post-Covid.
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Coronavirus: 'Vulnerable' MPs can stay away from Westminster (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
MPs will have to declare they cannot come to Westminster due to the pandemic - or be expected at work.
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Virus cases down to 5,600 a day, household survey suggests (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The estimate is based on swab tests of people living in 9,000 households in England.
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Voter ID trials ruled lawful by appeal judges (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Neil Coughlan from Essex mounted a legal challenge to the pilots undertaken at the last election.
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Coronavirus: Watchdog to investigate racial inequalities (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The Equalities and Human Rights Commission says the virus has "laid bare" racial disparities.
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Coronavirus: Business Secretary Alok Sharma tests negative (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
The business secretary has been self-isolating at home since he became unwell on Wednesday.
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Coronavirus: Widen rules on where face coverings must be used, say UK doctors (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The British Medical Association says coverings should be compulsory wherever distancing is impossible.
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BA refuses to meet Home Secretary over quarantine plans (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The airline has declined to meet Priti Patel amid strong criticism of the UK's quarantine policy.
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Coronavirus: NHS contact-tracing app in place by end of month, says minister (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The app will "be running as soon as we think it is robust", a government minister says.
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Coronavirus: Minister Kemi Badenoch rejects 'systemic injustice' claims (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Kemi Badenoch urges MPs not to use evidence of higher ethnic minority death rates to stoke racial tension.
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Vaccine summit exceeds target to raise almost £7bn (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
At the UK-hosted summit, Boris Johnson said up to eight millions lives will be saved by the funding.
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George Floyd death: PM urged to tell Trump to 'respect human rights' (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer says George Floyd's death has prompted "a burning desire" for change.
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Quarantine rules a 'killer blow' for travel sector (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
The travel industry warns the mandatory two-week self-isolation will put tourists off UK visits.
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Coronavirus: Nicola Sturgeon warns Scots not to meet up indoors (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Scotland's first minister says indoor gatherings are a "surefire way" for coronavirus to spread.
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Ed Davey launches bid for Lib Dem leadership (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
The former energy secretary has served as interim leader since Jo Swinson stepped down last year.
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PMQs: Starmer accuses PM of ignoring virus help offer (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Boris Johnson said the Labour leader's attacks on government were undermining "public trust and confidence".
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Coronavirus: Johnson promises proxy votes for shielding MPs (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
But there are concerns about MPs having to divulge sensitive medical details to avoid voting in person.
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Coronavirus: Stormont gives green light to more lockdown easing (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Small outdoor weddings and a reopening of some shops will be allowed in NI from Monday.
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Abortion: Brandon Lewis 'will not change NI regulations' (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Brandon Lewis says Parliament has committed to regulations that must comply with a UN convention.
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Dominic Cummings's Durham cottage plans investigated (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
A council is looking into whether where the PM's adviser stayed had the correct planning permission.
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Troubles pension: An 'act of political will' is needed to implement scheme (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
NI victims' commissioner says politicians should "be putting victims and survivors" first.
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George Floyd death: Thousands join London protest (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
It comes as UK police chiefs say they stand alongside all those "appalled and horrified" by the death.
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Coronavirus: Do not meet others indoors during rain, PM urges (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Moving gatherings indoors could "reverse all the progress" made during lockdown, Boris Johnson says.
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Coronavirus: UK quarantine plans and £1,000 penalties confirmed (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
The 14-day isolation for arrivals is needed to protect "hard-won progress", the home secretary says.
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Tory MP's inbox 'exploded' during Dominic Cummings row (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Stephen Crabb said he received 700 emails about the issue from constituents.
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George Floyd: Labour urges ban on riot control exports to US (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Labour calls for an end to tear gas sales amid criticism of police response to George Floyd protests.
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Disruption to schools could continue to November, MPs told (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Disruption to school in England could continue into the autumn until November, MPs are told
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Brexit transition extension 'essential' to protect Scottish economy (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Analysis by the Scottish government finds Scottish GDP could be up to 1.1% lower without a delay.
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Brexit: NI Assembly votes to extend transition period (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
The transition is due to end on 1 January and a new "trade border" will operate between NI and rest of UK.
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UK to change immigration rules for Hong Kong citizens if China passes law (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Britain will change its immigration rules for Hong Kong citizens if China passes a new law, the PM says.
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Coronavirus: Risk of death is higher for ethnic minorities (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
Being black or from an ethnic minority is a "major risk factor" in coronavirus, Matt Hancock says.
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Nissan: UK factory still under threat from no-deal Brexit (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
Britain's largest car plant is "unsustainable" without a trade deal, the Japanese company says.
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Coronavirus: Discrimination row over MPs queuing up to vote (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
MPs end remote voting but those who can't come to Parliament say they have been disenfranchised.
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Coronavirus: Ministers 'looking at ways to relax travel quarantine rule' (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
It comes after some MPs criticised the government's plan to quarantine people coming to the UK for 14 days.
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UK seeks allies to help with potential Hong Kong 'exodus' (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
The foreign secretary said the UK will not "look the other way" if China imposes new security law.
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Dominic Cummings: Who is Boris Johnson's senior adviser? (Mon, 25 May 2020)
The controversial former Vote Leave campaign director is the PM's most senior adviser.
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Brexit: Barnier on UK approach to EU trade talks (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The EU must "stick to its commitments" in the joint political declaration backed by all members, says its chief negotiator about trade talks with the UK.
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Stella Creasy MP and baby take part in Commons debate (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
MP Stella Creasy took her baby into Parliament and held her in a debate on abortion in Northern Ireland.
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Badenoch and Thewlis on UK racism claims in Commons debate (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
SNP MP Alison Thewliss' claims that forcing black people to work is a racist policy are rejected by the equalities minister.
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Pet cat interrupts Lords Committee (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
An expert apologises to peers after an uninvited guest makes an appearance.
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Sir Ed Davey's bid to be Liberal Democrat party leader (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Sir Ed Davey says being a life-long carer and his experience in Parliament and in government mean he is up for leading his party.
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Analysis: Labour leader's political distancing (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
There is a change in tone from the opposition leader towards Boris Johnson, but what is his plan?
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Coronavirus: Who are the contact tracers and what are they doing? (Thu, 28 May 2020)
Doctors, call centre staff and students are some of the 25,000 people chasing Covid-19 cases in England.
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Coronavirus: What is the UK's test, track and trace strategy? (Thu, 14 May 2020)
A guide to the three key parts of the government's coronavirus strategy after lockdowns are eased.
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Dominic Cummings row: The families who stayed away in lockdown (Mon, 25 May 2020)
Members of the public have expressed anger after the PM's chief adviser travelled to Durham in lockdown.
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Coronavirus: The human cost of virus misinformation (Wed, 27 May 2020)
A BBC team tracking coronavirus misinformation has found links to assaults, arson and deaths - and the potential for even greater indirect harm.
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Coronavirus: How does contact tracing work in England? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
People who have been in close contact with someone found to have Covid-19 are now being traced.
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Coronavirus: Can it affect eyesight? (Tue, 26 May 2020)
The prime minister's chief adviser says his vision was affected by coronavirus.
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Coronavirus: What are the UK travel quarantine rules? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
What do you need to know if you're planning to fly during the Covid-19 pandemic?
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Coronavirus: How does the Covid-19 alert system work? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The threat of Covid-19 in England is being ranked through a five-level, colour-coded alert system.
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Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation rules? (Mon, 01 Jun 2020)
You can now meet more people and play certain non-contact sports in the UK - but what are they?
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Coronavirus: How much will it cost the UK? (Fri, 22 May 2020)
The pandemic will cost the government hundreds of billions of pounds. Where will it all come from?
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Coronavirus: How they tried to curb Spanish flu pandemic in 1918 (Sun, 10 May 2020)
Face masks, fresh air and porridge - how people tried to curb a deadly flu pandemic in 1918.
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BBC News - Science & Environment

Coronavirus: This is not the last pandemic (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Pandemic hunting scientists warn of a 'perfect storm' for new diseases to emerge from wildlife.
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Weird weather: Can computers solve UK puzzle? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
A top climate scientist has called for more investment in climate computing.
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Coronavirus lockdown wildlife recordings appeal (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Scientists want people to send them recordings of their wildlife experiences under the lockdown.
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Combat drone to compete against piloted plane (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The US Air Force will pit an advanced autonomous aircraft against a piloted plane in tests.
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UN launches push for net-zero emissions by 2050 (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Businesses and city leaders are urged to back the Race to Zero campaign ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow next year.
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UK zoos at risk of closure (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
The Covid crisis is putting the survival of one of the UK's largest zoos at risk.
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Northern gannet found on Norfolk trampoline (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The RSPCA is caring for the gannet and suspects it was "blown off course".
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Demands grow for 'green industrial revolution' (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Campaigners demand the government prioritises the environment in any post-Covid-19 stimulus package.
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Climate change: older trees loss continue around the world (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
Every six seconds in 2019 the world lost an area of primary forest the size of a football pitch, a study says.
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Arctic Circle oil spill prompts Putin to declare state of emergency (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
A power plant manager is arrested after 20,000 tonnes of oil polluted an Arctic river.
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Asian hornet: UK beekeepers on lookout for bee-eater (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
The bee-eating Asian hornet has already reached the Channel Islands and beekeepers fear it could soon reach the UK mainland.
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Rutland osprey project grows online audience in lockdown (Sat, 30 May 2020)
The Rutland Osprey Project has seen a higher level of engagement with its work following lockdown.
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Climate change: 'Stunning' seafloor ridges record Antarctic retreat (Fri, 29 May 2020)
Scientists are learning just how fast the ice margin of Antarctica can retreat in a warming world.
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Isle of Wight pterosaur species fossil hailed as UK first (Thu, 28 May 2020)
The University of Portsmouth identified it as a tapejarid, a flying pterosaur from the Cretaceous period.
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SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts on historic mission enter space station (Sun, 31 May 2020)
Nasa's Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken complete their 19-hour flight to the orbiting laboratory.
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What is the Crew Dragon? (Sun, 31 May 2020)
A guide to SpaceX's Crew Dragon vehicle, which carried astronauts to the space station.
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How we got to this point (Wed, 27 May 2020)
Why has SpaceX launched astronauts to the International Space Station for Nasa?
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Who are the astronauts? (Sun, 31 May 2020)
BBC News profiles the space travellers who will launch in SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule.
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SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station (Sat, 30 May 2020)
Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station.
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SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts begin historic mission on private spaceship (Sat, 30 May 2020)
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken head out on a mission to initiate a new, commercial era in spaceflight.
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Evolution of the spacesuit (Thu, 28 May 2020)
How SpaceX's stylish spacesuit differs from other attire flown by astronauts.
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SpaceX launch: What is SpaceX and why is it going to the ISS? (Wed, 27 May 2020)
Ahead of the launch of the Crew Dragon mission, the BBC explains what SpaceX actually does.
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Your questions about the mission answered (Sat, 23 May 2020)
BBC News answers questions about the first orbital launch of astronauts from US soil in nine years.
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Mission timeline in graphics (Sun, 24 May 2020)
These are the key phases in the first crew mission to go to orbit from the US in nine years.
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SpaceX entrepreneur: Who is Elon Musk? (Fri, 28 Sep 2018)
Meet the man who inspired Robert Downey Jr's take on Iron Man.
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Bezos vs Musk: Silicon Valley space race (Mon, 22 Jul 2019)
The battle between two billionaires vying to take us to the Moon and beyond.
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Coronavirus: Public told to cut water use amid surge in lockdown demand (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
Water companies are urging people to avoid using sprinklers and paddling pools during the lockdown.
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Extinction crisis 'poses existential threat to civilisation' (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
A study presents more evidence that the world is in the midst of a sixth mass extinction.
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Make Covid-19 recovery green, say business leaders (Mon, 01 Jun 2020)
Well-known firms such as Asda and Lloyds Bank are urging ministers to prioritise the environment.
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Climate change: May was sunniest calendar month on record in UK (Mon, 01 Jun 2020)
Meteorologists say the switch from an extremely wet winter to an extremely dry spring is not "British".
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Conservation: Glimmer of hope for world's rarest primate (Mon, 01 Jun 2020)
The discovery of a new breeding pair raises hope for the future of a critically endangered gibbon.
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COP 26: New date agreed for UN climate summit in Glasgow (Thu, 28 May 2020)
The COP26 UN summit, which was postponed due to coronavirus, will now take place between 1 and 12 November 2021.
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Biggest UK solar plant approved (Thu, 28 May 2020)
Climate change: Go-ahead for controversial solar farm - the UK's biggest
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Covid recovery could 'tip the balance' for nature (Thu, 21 May 2020)
Scientists call for the conservation of nature to be at the centre of the economic recovery after the coronavirus pandemic.
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Thailand: Elephants on 'great migration' to survive coronavirus starvation (Tue, 26 May 2020)
With the collapse of the tourism industry because of the coronavirus, Thailand's captive elephants are now at risk of starvation.
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Climate change: Top 10 tips to reduce carbon footprint revealed (Wed, 20 May 2020)
A report lists some of the best ways people can tackle their own contribution to climate change.
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What is climate change? A really simple guide (Tue, 05 May 2020)
BBC News looks at what we know and don't know about the Earth's changing climate.
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Coronavirus: What is the k number and can superspreading be stopped? (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
Identifying superspreading events could be crucial in the fight against the virus, scientists say.
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Climate change: How a green new deal really could go global (Sun, 31 May 2020)
Chief Environment correspondent Justin Rowlatt considers the prospects for a big economic makeover.
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Red Hugh: Spanish dig for the bones of 'Fighting Prince of Donegal' (Sun, 31 May 2020)
The Irish chieftain was buried in the same Spanish chapel as Christopher Columbus.
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Coronavirus: The mystery of asymptomatic 'silent spreaders' (Sun, 31 May 2020)
Scientists have discovered more evidence about a strange and worrying feature of the coronavirus.
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World's deepest octopus captured on camera (Fri, 29 May 2020)
A "Dumbo" octopus is photographed at a depth of 7,000m in the Indian Ocean's Java Trench.
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The little lights now packing a deadly punch (Fri, 29 May 2020)
LEDs already light our houses but developments are making them even more powerful.
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Coronavirus: Belgian zoo comes back to life from lockdown (Sat, 30 May 2020)
After two months without visitors, Pairi Daiza is welcoming the public back, but in smaller numbers.
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Australia's megafauna roamed the tropics with first humans but then disappeared (Tue, 26 May 2020)
New evidence shows climate change may have wiped out Australia's giant beasts.
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Dinosaur asteroid's trajectory was 'perfect storm' (Tue, 26 May 2020)
The angle at which a life-destroying space rock hit Earth 66 million years ago was particularly lethal.
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Amazon under threat: Fires, loggers and now virus (Thu, 21 May 2020)
How the loss of the Amazon goes beyond deforestation - and what the nine countries that share this natural resource are doing to protect it.
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BBC News - Technology

Coronavirus: How map hacks and buttocks helped Taiwan fight Covid-19 (Sun, 07 Jun 2020)
Taiwan credits civic hackers and memes with helping keep down the coronavirus death toll.
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How Bill Gates became the voodoo doll of Covid conspiracies (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
The ex-Microsoft head is currently the target of all kinds of outlandish theories and false claims.
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Coronavirus face mask lights up with moving mouth shapes (Sat, 06 Jun 2020)
A games designer creates a face mask that shows animated mouth shapes as you speak.
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Coronavirus: National Rail to offer 'busy station' alerts (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Rail passengers will be warned if trains or stations are busy, to aid social distancing.
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George Floyd: Reddit co-founder quits board and asks for black replacement (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Alexis Ohanian says the move was inspired by protests over the death of George Floyd.
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Whatever happened to the NHS contact-tracing app? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The app, first tested on the Isle of Wight, had been expected to be rolled out at the end of May.
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Elon Musk calls for 'break up' of Amazon (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The entrepreneur condemned the online retailer after it rejected a book about coronavirus.
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Combat drone to compete against piloted plane (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
The US Air Force will pit an advanced autonomous aircraft against a piloted plane in tests.
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Medics call for action on social media Covid-19 'infodemic' (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Hard-hitting testimony by medics highlights the damage being done to frontline healthcare.
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K-pop fans drown out #WhiteLivesMatter hashtag (Thu, 04 Jun 2020)
Use of the tag has increased as a response to the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
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‘Venus flytrap hand’ has gentle touch and other tech news (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories.
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‘Why I recreated my local pub in virtual reality’ (Sat, 30 May 2020)
Tristan Cross taught himself how to make the 3D models from scratch by watching YouTube videos.
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SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule docks with ISS (Sun, 31 May 2020)
Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have successfully docked with the ISS after 19 hours in orbit.
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A Raspberry Pi robot with emotions and other tech news (Fri, 29 May 2020)
BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories.
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Coronavirus: 'I built a memorial to my grandfather on Animal Crossing' (Fri, 29 May 2020)
One young woman used popular game Animal Crossing for her family tradition of Bai San.
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Is coronavirus changing the world of cleaning? (Fri, 05 Jun 2020)
Hi-tech cleaning products are being offered to tackle coronavirus, but are they better than soap and water?
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Coronavirus: What's it like to be laid off over Zoom? (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
Being made redundant is rarely pleasant, but is it worse finding out via a video call?
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Asia's fishermen and farmers go digital during virus (Tue, 02 Jun 2020)
Farming communities in South East Asia are embracing online selling for the first time during lockdown.
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Zoom sees sales boom amid pandemic (Wed, 03 Jun 2020)
The pandemic has opened up new opportunities for the video conference company.
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Huawei: What would happen if the UK ditched the Chinese firm? (Tue, 26 May 2020)
Officials are taking another look into Huawei, but the Chinese firm warns against a 5G ban.
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