The UK’s rail network has been hit by major disruption today after reports of cracks found on high-speed trains. Great Western Railway (GWR) said a…
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UK weather: Booked an outdoor pint? It’s getting warmer – but rain and wind makes for grim weekend forecast
The 10-day wait for indoor dining to reopen could feel very long indeed, with warmer temperatures due to arrive this weekend set to be offset…
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UK plans to counter French Jersey threat with Netherlands cable
Power struggle: UK plans to counter French threat to pull plug on Jersey by laying under-sea cable to Netherlands and boost supply with off-shore wind…
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UK to send two Royal Navy ships to Jersey after France threatens blockade of island port
The UK is sending two Royal Navy ships to Jersey “as a precaution” after threats of a French blockade of the island’s main port over…
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Brits to be drenched in 17-hour rain as Met Office extends ’70mph’ wind warning
Brits are set to be drenched in the Bank Holiday washout with 17-hour downpours and '70mph' gales. The Met Office has extended its yellow weather…
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COVID-19: UK close to bottom levels of coronavirus and third wave could be much less significant – Van-Tam
The UK is “at or close to the bottom” of levels of coronavirus cases, according to England’s deputy chief medical officer who praised the public…
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COVID-19: UK records 29 more coronavirus deaths as nearly 34 million have had their first jab
The UK has recorded another 29 coronavirus-related deaths and 2,166 new cases in the latest 24-hour period, according to government data. The figures compare with…
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UK coronavirus news – Spain holidays BACK in June with covid tests, as data shows 40m Brits living in 'covid free' areas
Spain has confirmed for the first time it will welcome Brits back to its beaches in June. UK holidaymakers are to be allowed to travel…
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UK plans to cut bilateral funding for water projects in developing nations by 80%, leaked memo shows
The UK plans to slash bilateral funding on water and sanitation projects in developing countries by more than 80% this year, despite handwashing and good…
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COVID-19: UK records 17 more coronavirus deaths as quarter of adults have now had both vaccine doses
The UK has recorded another 17 coronavirus-related deaths and 2,685 new cases in the latest 24-hour period – as a quarter of adults have now…
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UK imposes sanctions on 22 people involved in 'notorious corruption cases'
The UK has sanctioned 22 people involved in ‘notorious corruption cases’ in a bid to try and stop the country being a haven for dirty…
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COVID-19: UK reports another 33 coronavirus deaths and 2,524 new cases – as 33 million have received first vaccine dose
The UK has reported a further 33 coronavirus-related deaths and 2,524 new cases in the latest 24 hour period, government figures show. On Monday, the…
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COVID-19: Pregnant women in UK should be offered vaccine, new advice says
Pregnant women should be offered the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest government advice. The UK’s vaccine advisor has said that women who are pregnant…
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Column: E-euro starts to take shape
LONDON (Reuters) – The promised digital euro started to take shape this week and signals from Frankfurt may offer some relief to nervy commercial banks…
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