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UK surpasses 60,000 Covid-19 deaths

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 16:13
UK surpasses 60,000 coronavirus deaths after recording another 414 on Thursday, official daily figures show

Ryanair orders 75 more Boeing 737 Max planes

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 16:08
The Irish airline's deal is a boost for the Max, which was grounded after two deadly crashes.

Blackburn benefits cheat exposed by arm-wrestling contest

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 16:04
Sakib Zarif fraudulently claimed disabilities benefits in a scam with his family, police say.

Brexit: UK-EU trade talks down to the wire

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 15:58
The UK and EU teams are under pressure to finalise an agreement, as talks continue in London.

Education secretary 'in favour' of Eton admitting girls

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 15:55
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson would be "very much in favour" of the school taking girls.

Dr Fauci: The UK 'was not as careful' as US in vaccine approval

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 15:47
The US infectious disease expert will also meet with members of President-elect Joe Biden's team.

Covid in Scotland: Vaccine will reach care homes from 14 December

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 15:46
The first batches of the vaccine, which arrive in Scotland on Tuesday, will be given to health staff.

Coronavirus: UK got vaccine first because it's 'a better country', says Gavin Williamson

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 15:44
The EU says vaccines are not a "football competition" after Education Secretary Gavin Williamson's comment.

Families call for public inquiry over 'unsafe' maternity units

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 15:40
Families say concerns have been raised for years at the hospitals but "little has changed".

Avonmouth water works explosion: 'Multiple casualties' reported

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 15:36
A witness heard a "very loud explosion" at the treatment works in an industrial area near Bristol.

Covid-19 vaccine rollout: Who will get the vaccine first in UK?

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 15:25
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.

Premier League and EFL agree rescue package amounting to £250m

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 14:58
The Premier League and EFL agree a rescue package amounting to £250m to help ease the financial challenge faced by EFL clubs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

'Multiple casualties' after Avonmouth explosion

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 14:43
A large explosion has taken place at a waste treatment works in Avonmouth, Bristol.

Jonathan Van-Tam's best analogies: Penalties, equalisers & yoghurts

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 14:11
The deputy chief medical officer's colourful metaphors have made him a household name.

Covid: Your Questions Answered by Prof Jonathan Van-Tam

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 14:09
England's deputy chief medical officer was asked questions from members of the public on the BBC.

Ken Maginnis: Peer faces 18-month ban over homophobic bullying claims

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 14:02
Lord Maginnis rejects request to take "behaviour training" after claims he used homophobic slurs.

Student travel: 'A relief to get back home'

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 13:59
The "student travel window" has opened allowing students to start heading home for Christmas.

In pictures: Fans return to football matches

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 13:07
These photos show supporters heading back to stadiums in England for the first time since March.

Girls Aloud: Sarah Harding thanks fans for 'love and support'

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 12:23
The former Girls Aloud star announced in August that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Wrexham woman died after being strangled by dog leads

Thu, 12/03/2020 - 12:16
Deborah Roberts was strangled by her pet dogs' leads as she walked them, an inquest hears.

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