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• Coronavirus: British citizens fly home - BBC News - BBC News

  30-01-2020 23:36 via news.google.com
  Coronavirus: British citizens fly home - BBC News  BBC News
  
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• No 10 plans low-key Brexit celebration at 'dawn of new era'

  30-01-2020 23:30
  
  No 10 plans low-key Brexit celebration at 'dawn of new era'. Boris Johnson to mark moment of departure with message promising to unite country
  
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• Boris Johnson promises to bring country together on Brexit day

  30-01-2020 23:30
  
  The UK leaves the European Union after 47 years of close and sometimes uncomfortable ties to Brussels.
  
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• Space weather forecast: Earth being battered by 400 KM per SECOND solar winds - Express.co.uk

  30-01-2020 23:26 via news.google.com
  Space weather forecast: Earth being battered by 400 KM per SECOND solar winds  Express.co.ukThese close-up photos of the sun could help us forecast space weather  Popular ScienceScientists Snap Closest-Ever View of the Sun  ExtremeTechNew Photos Reveal Sun's Surface in "Unprecedented" Detail  TIMEStar quality: telescope captures Sun in greatest detail ever  FRANCE 24View full coverage on Google News
  
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• Javid: 31 million workers will get tax cut through national insurance reform

  30-01-2020 23:26
  
  The National Insurance contributions threshold will rise to £9,500 a year.
  
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• Alastair Stewart's exit due to multiple 'errors of judgment'

  30-01-2020 23:24
  
  Alastair Stewart's exit due to multiple 'errors of judgment'. ITN says newsreader’s departure not due to single social media incident
  
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• Irish party leaders clash over election promises

  30-01-2020 23:06
  
  Seven party leaders put forward their arguments just over a week before voters to go to the polls in the Irish general election.
  
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• Briton in Wuhan refuses to board flight to UK as daughter may be left behind

  30-01-2020 22:48
  
  Chris Hill's four-year-old daughter is a Chinese national.
  
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• Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Bruno Fernandes confirmed, Ed Woodward eyes £16m striker deal - Express

  30-01-2020 22:30 via news.google.com
  Man Utd transfer news LIVE: Bruno Fernandes confirmed, Ed Woodward eyes £16m striker deal  ExpressBruno Fernandes: Manchester United sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder  BBC NewsEmotional Bruno Fernandes gives final Sporting interview  Guardian FootballConfirmed: United sign Bruno Fernandes  Manchester UnitedTen things you might not know about Bruno Fernandes  The Peoples PersonView full coverage on Google News
  
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• You can now reserve your spot to pay for a Samsung Galaxy S20 - The Verge

  30-01-2020 22:22 via news.google.com
  You can now reserve your spot to pay for a Samsung Galaxy S20  The VergeThe Samsung Galaxy S20 is probably coming out on March 6  TechRadarThe Galaxy S20 will be released on March 6th, reservations now live on Samsung's site  Android PoliceSamsung Galaxy S20 pre-registration is now open, here's how to sign up  Android AuthoritySamsung will launch a foldable phone with new design this year despite rocky start for the last model  CNBCView full cove
  
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• Coronavirus declared global health emergency by WHO - BBC News

  30-01-2020 22:01 via news.google.com
  
  Coronavirus declared global health emergency by WHO  BBC NewsCoronavirus: Flight taking Britons out of Wuhan is delayed - BBC News  BBC NewsCoronavirus: Death toll rises as virus spreads to every Chinese region  BBC NewsTo Understand the Wuhan Coronavirus, Look to the Epidemic Triangle  The New York TimesIs the World Ready for the Coronavirus?  The New York TimesView full coverage on Google News
  
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• And here is the ITV news: Decent man Alastair Stewart is stitched up by woke telly execs - The Sun

  30-01-2020 21:31 via news.google.com
  And here is the ITV news: Decent man Alastair Stewart is stitched up by woke telly execs  The SunBroadcasters speak up for Alastair Stewart after ITV News exit  BBC NewsWhy is ITV saying goodbye to Alastair Stewart while Piers Morgan stays on the air?  The IndependentCharities stand by patron Alastair Stewart after Twitter row costs him his job  Third SectorITN's Alastair Stewart steps down after social media 'errors of judgement'  BBC NewsView f
  
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• Aides to British MEPs prepare to look for new jobs as Brexit looms

  30-01-2020 21:29
  
  Each of the MEPs has the right to three aides in Brussels, meaning more than 200 job losses, with many more employed in constituency offices.
  
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• Lionel Messi shines as Barcelona thrash Leganes to reach Copa del Rey quarter-finals - Evening Standard

  30-01-2020 21:25 via news.google.com
  Lionel Messi shines as Barcelona thrash Leganes to reach Copa del Rey quarter-finals  Evening StandardBarcelona 5-0 Leganes: Lionel Messi scores twice in Copa del Rey win  BBC SportBarcelona haven't made a successful signing since 2014 – Sid Lowe | La Liga  ESPN UKGriezmann pays tribute to Bryant after his tragic death ahead by wearing No 8 LA Lakers jersey  Daily MailBarcelona 5-0 Leganés: Five things learned as AntNINE Griezmann shines 
  
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• Love Island's Amber Gill disgusted by 'manipulative' Sophie for 'guilt tripping' Nas - Irish Mirror

  30-01-2020 21:22 via news.google.com
  Love Island's Amber Gill disgusted by 'manipulative' Sophie for 'guilt tripping' Nas  Irish MirrorFIRST LOOK: After the recoupling tensions run high! | Love Island Series 6  Love IslandLove Island’s Sophie breaks down in tears as Shaughna tells her she’d rather keep Demi in the villa  The SunLove Island SPOILER: Sophie BREAKS DOWN as Shaughna slams her  Daily MailLove Island's Connor responds to Mike's decision to couple with Sophie  
  
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• Coronavirus declared international health emergency ahead of evacuation flight

  30-01-2020 21:14
  
  The World Health Organisation made the announcement on Thursday evening.
  
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• Brussels marks Brexit with Remain-supporting festivities

  30-01-2020 21:09
  
  The Mayor arranged for the city’s Grand-Place to be lit up in the Union Flag’s red, white and blue.
  
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• Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop criticised by head of NHS

  30-01-2020 21:07
  
  Sir Simon Stevens has warned that fake news spread online by the wellness industry is risking people’s health.
  
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• Indications of a Microsoft Surface Book 3 with a Tiger Lake or 28 W Core i7-1068G7 processor and an NVIDIA GPU appear on Geekbench - Notebookcheck.net

  30-01-2020 21:03 via news.google.com
  Indications of a Microsoft Surface Book 3 with a Tiger Lake or 28 W Core i7-1068G7 processor and an NVIDIA GPU appear on Geekbench  Notebookcheck.netMicrosoft Surface Book 3 with NVIDIA Max-Q GPU and 10th gen Intel Core processor appear on benchmarks  MSPoweruserPossible Surface Book 3 benchmarks leak showing Ice Lake CPU and Nvidia GeForce GTX 16xx GPU  NeowinA Surface Book 3 may have finally leaked after far too long a wait  TechRadar IndiaView full cove
  
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• Coronavirus Declared A Public Health Emergency By World Health Organisation

  30-01-2020 20:47
  
  More than 170 people have died in China and around 7,700 have been infected.
  
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• Coronavirus Declared A Global Health Emergency By World Health Organisation

  30-01-2020 20:47
  
  More than 170 people have died in China and around 7,700 have been infected.
  
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• HS2 decision may be made next week after PM holds final talks

  30-01-2020 20:35
  
  HS2 decision may be made next week after PM holds final talksTransport secretary tells MPs they ‘won’t have to wait long’ amid continuing opposition
  
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• Trump news – live: Rape accuser asks for president's DNA, as impeachment judge foils plot to unmask whistleblower on Senate floor - The Independent

  30-01-2020 20:33 via news.google.com
  Trump news – live: Rape accuser asks for president's DNA, as impeachment judge foils plot to unmask whistleblower on Senate floor  The IndependentTrump senate impeachment trial continues – watch live  Guardian NewsTrump impeachment: chief justice again blocks Republican bid to name whistleblower – live  The GuardianWelcome to Alan Dershowitz's insanity party. We've been waiting for you  The IndependentTrump impeachment defender Alan Dersh
  
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• Rollout of smart motorways put on hold amid safety concerns

  30-01-2020 20:32
  
  Rollout of smart motorways put on hold amid safety concernsInvestigation finds 38 people killed on smart motorways in the past five years
  
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• Man arrested over £50m jewellery raid on heiress Tamara Ecclestone’s home

  30-01-2020 20:31
  
  The suspect was detained at Heathrow Airport on Thursday on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary, police said.
  
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• Politics latest news: Boris Johnson looks set for revolt over HS2 as backbenchers vow to defy whip if it goes ahead - Telegraph.co.uk

  30-01-2020 20:30 via news.google.com
  Politics latest news: Boris Johnson looks set for revolt over HS2 as backbenchers vow to defy whip if it goes ahead  Telegraph.co.ukHS2: Chancellor Sajid Javid backs project ahead of crucial meeting  BBC NewsHS2 decision may be made next week after PM holds final talks  The GuardianThursday evening news briefing: Cruise ship passengers trapped over coronavirus fears  The TelegraphNews Daily: UK flight 'unable to take off' as virus spreads, and Javid backs
  
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• Pictures show horror injuries to young woman as hammer-wielding carjacker is jailed - Daily Record

  30-01-2020 20:29 via news.google.com
  Pictures show horror injuries to young woman as hammer-wielding carjacker is jailed  Daily Record
  
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• Huge surge in Britons applying for non-UK passports - The Guardian

  30-01-2020 20:27 via news.google.com
  Huge surge in Britons applying for non-UK passports  The GuardianBrexit: What will change after Friday, 31 January?  BBC NewsNigel Farage's final speech to European Parliament cut short after he waves flag  The TelegraphDon’t tune out yet: Britain’s Brexit odyssey is far from over  The GuardianWe must stay connected to the EU after Brexit – and London is the ideal bridge  The IndependentView full coverage on Google News
  
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• Huge surge in Britons applying for non-UK passports

  30-01-2020 20:27
  
  Huge surge in Britons applying for non-UK passportsMore than 350,000 UK citizens have opted to apply for post-Brexit insurance policy since 2016
  
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• Norton Motorcycles goes into administration - BBC News

  30-01-2020 20:05 via news.google.com
  
  Norton Motorcycles goes into administration  BBC NewsTaken for a ride: how Norton Motorcycles collapsed amid acrimony and scandal  The GuardianPension holders lose out amid the crash of Norton Motorcycles  ITV NewsNorton Motorcycles: 122 years of speed for famous brand  BBC NewsDetails emerge of Norton Motorcycles creditors as administrators continue to seek buyer  Leicestershire LiveView full coverage on Google News
  
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• 6,000 passengers stuck on cruise ship in Italy over coronavirus fears - The Guardian

  30-01-2020 19:32 via news.google.com
  6,000 passengers stuck on cruise ship in Italy over coronavirus fears  The GuardianCoronavirus – 7,000 people on lockdown on cruise ship after Chinese couple fall ill  The SunCoronavirus: Concern in York as hotel guest falls ill - and Italian cruise ship quarantined  Manchester Evening NewsCruise ship passengers on lockdown over coronavirus fears  Guardian NewsCoronavirus: Thousands stuck on cruise ship after suspected case  BBC NewsView fu
  
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• Anti-abortion protests anger Cardiff students

  30-01-2020 19:29
  
  Anti-abortion protests anger Cardiff students. University has been targeted after students’ union adopted official pro-choice stance
  
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• Sir Keir Starmer: Give EU nationals the vote in future elections

  30-01-2020 19:27
  
  EU citizens can only vote in local elections rather than Westminster contests.
  
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• Council official wrongly accused over grooming ring gets damages

  30-01-2020 19:23
  
  Council official wrongly accused over grooming ring gets damagesWaj Iqbal wins £180,000 damages after Mail on Sunday falsely accused him of acting as ‘fixer’ for paedophiles
  
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• ‘Would you know if you were dreaming?’: Mysterious posters appear in Sheffield

  30-01-2020 19:21
  
  Sheffield City Council, whose logo appears on the poster, has denied responsibility.
  
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• Top Tory Urges Boris Johnson To Force Huawei Out Of UK Or Face Rebellion

  30-01-2020 19:18
  
  Foreign affairs committee chair Tom Tugendhat tells HuffPost UK ministers must commit to eliminating the Chinese tech giant from UK 5G within "three or four years".
  
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• Top Tory Urges Boris Johnson To Force Huawei Out Of UK

  30-01-2020 19:18
  
  Foreign affairs committee chair Tom Tugendhat tells HuffPost UK ministers must commit to eliminating the Chinese tech giant from UK 5G within "three or four years".
  
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• Curtis forced to beg Maura for forgiveness after Love Island stars boozy row at NTAs - The Sun

  30-01-2020 19:14 via news.google.com
  Curtis forced to beg Maura for forgiveness after Love Island stars boozy row at NTAs  The SunLove Island's Maura Higgins left National Television Awards in tears  OK! magazineDancing on Ice Maura Higgins cries during row with Curtis Pritchard at NTAs  Daily StarMaura Higgins in tears after huge row with Curtis Pritchard at NTAs  Metro.co.ukView full coverage on Google News
  
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• 'Genuine emotion': the magic of Antiques Roadshow valuations

  30-01-2020 19:14
  
  'Genuine emotion': the magic of Antiques Roadshow valuationsIn a recent episode, a man fell to the floor on hearing the value of his watch. What’s the secret to the show’s 41-year success?
  
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• 'Genuine emotion': five memorable Antiques Roadshow valuations

  30-01-2020 19:14
  
  'Genuine emotion': five memorable Antiques Roadshow valuationsIn a recent episode, a man fell to the floor on hearing the value of his watch. What’s the secret to the show’s 41-year success?
  
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• People who worked on Grenfell Tower 'could face life sentences' - The Guardian

  30-01-2020 19:08 via news.google.com
  People who worked on Grenfell Tower 'could face life sentences'  The GuardianView full coverage on Google News
  
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• People who worked on Grenfell Tower 'could face life sentences'

  30-01-2020 19:08
  
  People who worked on Grenfell Tower 'could face life sentences'Lawyers say police interviews indicate workers could face manslaughter charges* Grenfell refurbishment firms ‘killed in pursuit of money’, inquiry told
  
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• I was ‘gateway drug’ for Boris Johnson to be PM – Farage

  30-01-2020 18:57
  
  'I will miss the drama. I will miss being the pantomime villain who gets up and 500 people boo,' MEP said.
  
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• EasyJet partner takes ‘crucial step’ developing engine for electric plane

  30-01-2020 18:57
  
  Wright Electric hopes to begin test flights using its motor in 2023.
  
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• A sad farewell after 47 years of EU membership

  30-01-2020 18:57
  
  A sad farewell after 47 years of EU membership. On the eve of Brexit, readers reflect on the UK’s departure from the European Union
  
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• Groupthink found in mining community

  30-01-2020 18:56
  
  Groupthink found in mining communityMargaret Squires on research carried out for a book in Mirfield in 1963
  
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• Sustainability must start in the nursery

  30-01-2020 18:55
  
  Sustainability must start in the nurseryChildren must be encouraged to learn through their involvement in reducing the environmental impact of their homes and pre-schools, say a coalition of early years educators
  
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• We must allow children to learn through play

  30-01-2020 18:54
  
  We must allow children to learn through playThe formal structures of many nurseries and classrooms do little to encourage imagination and curiosity, writes Edith Ryan
  
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• The gross hypocrisy of private school heads

  30-01-2020 18:53
  
  The gross hypocrisy of private school headsThe HMC is in no position to complain about unfairness, writes Mark Walford, while John Boaler says that working-class students have always been discriminated against when applying for top universities
  
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• Have you been affected by changes to disability welfare payments?

  30-01-2020 18:52
  
  Have you been affected by changes to disability welfare payments?We’d like you to help us document how problems with welfare benefits have affected people with disabilities. Share your experiences
  
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