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• LSE ‘in talks with Huawei over 5G research funding’

  12-02-2020 23:32
  
  The National Security Council decided that 'high-risk vendors' should be permitted to play a peripheral role in the network.
  
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• Long-Bailey failed to push for tougher action on anti-Semitism – Thornberry

  12-02-2020 23:30
  
  The Labour leadership candidate took part in BBC Newsnight's televised hustings.
  
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• Britain beyond Brexit, PM Boris Johnson reshapes government

  12-02-2020 23:04
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reshape his government on Thursday, appointing a team he hopes will deliver his vision for Britain beyond Brexit and heal the divisions both in his Conservative Party and the country.The reshuffle is not expected to be as explosive as some commentators had suggested, based on his senior adviser Dominic Cummings' well-publicised desire to see a radical reorganisation of government to fit Johnson's agenda.Instead, a source in his office said Johnson was keen to fo
  
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• Britain beyond Brexit, Johnson reshapes government

  12-02-2020 23:04
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson will reshape his government on Thursday, appointing a team he hopes will deliver his vision for Britain beyond Brexit and heal the divisions both in his Conservative Party and the country.The reshuffle is not expected to be as explosive as some commentators had suggested, based on his senior adviser Dominic Cummings' well-publicised desire to see a radical reorganisation of government to fit Johnson's agenda.Instead, a source in his office said Johnson was keen to fo
  
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• Johnson to promote ‘generation of talent’ in Cabinet reshuffle

  12-02-2020 23:00
  
  The Prime Minister is expected to promote a series of women MPs with a view to future Cabinet roles.
  
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• Cabinet Reshuffle: Here's All The News And Rumours On Who's In And Who's Out

  12-02-2020 23:00
  
  Boris Johnson will finally reshape his top team of ministers on Thursday.
  
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• Cabinet reshuffle: expected winners and losers in Johnson's new order

  12-02-2020 23:00
  
  Cabinet reshuffle: expected winners and losers in Johnson's new order. Loyalists such as Michael Gove look set to be rewarded, while the prospects of those who have spoken out against the prime minister are less rosy
  
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• Cabinet reshuffle: expected winners and losers in Johnson's new order

  12-02-2020 23:00
  
  Cabinet reshuffle: expected winners and losers in Johnson's new orderLoyalists such as Michael Gove look set to be rewarded, while the prospects of those who have spoken out against the prime minister are less rosy
  
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• Boris Johnson rejects revolution in favour of modest cabinet reshuffle

  12-02-2020 23:00
  
  Boris Johnson rejects revolution in favour of modest cabinet reshuffleMove is the latest sign that PM could take more a cautious approach to government
  
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• Weather warnings issued as UK braces for Storm Dennis arrival

  12-02-2020 22:36
  
  On Saturday, three warnings of wind and rain cover all of England, Wales and southern Scotland.
  
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• Is Rebecca Long-Bailey Underpriced To Win The Labour Leadership Race?

  12-02-2020 22:35
  
  Shadow business secretary hopes the stay-at-home mass membership comes out in force.
  
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• Questions Raised Over Boris Johnson's £15,000 Caribbean Holiday

  12-02-2020 22:18
  
  Records show PM and girlfriend Carrie Symonds accepted accommodation from founder of Carphone Warehouse - but the Tory donor denies it was his property.
  
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• Boris Johnson's Caribbean Holiday Was A £15,000 Gift From A Business Tycoon

  12-02-2020 22:18
  
  Prime minister and girlfriend Carrie Symonds accepted accommodation from founder of Carphone Warehouse.
  
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• Johnson's Caribbean Christmas holiday was gift from Tory donor

  12-02-2020 21:20
  
  Johnson's Caribbean Christmas holiday was gift from Tory donor. David Ross, co-founder of Carphone Warehouse, provided PM’s accommodation
  
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• Johnson's Caribbean Christmas holiday was a gift from Tory donor

  12-02-2020 21:20
  
  Johnson's Caribbean Christmas holiday was a gift from Tory donor. David Ross, co-founder of Carphone Warehouse, provided PM’s accommodation
  
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• Johnson's Caribbean Christmas holiday was gift from Tory donor

  12-02-2020 21:20
  
  Johnson's Caribbean Christmas holiday was gift from Tory donorDavid Ross, co-founder of Carphone Warehouse, provided PM’s accommodation
  
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• Street art recreated at Heathrow in bid to become most Instagrammed airport

  12-02-2020 21:15
  
  Four new artworks have been installed across the terminals.
  
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• England in South Africa: Tourists lose first Twenty20 by one run - BBC Sport

  12-02-2020 20:47 via news.google.com
  
  England in South Africa: Tourists lose first Twenty20 by one run  BBC SportChris Jordan backs England batsmen to come good in second T20 at Durban  The GuardianSA v England T20 Series | 1st T20 | Interview with Englands Captain Eoin Morgan  SuperSportEngland in South Africa: Eoin Morgan says his team have 'lessons to learn'  BBC NewsFantasy Cricket Match Predictions: South Africa v England 2nd T20I  Cricket WorldView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• Coronavirus: Ninth Case Confirmed In UK Is 'First Diagnosis In London'

  12-02-2020 20:32
  
  The patient caught the virus while in China and is being treated at Guy’s and St Thomas’hospital, health authorities said.
  
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• MWC technology show cancelled over coronavirus concern exodus

  12-02-2020 20:28
  
  A growing number of companies had already pulled out of the annual technology event.
  
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• 'I've been ripped from my family': deportee struggles to cope in Jamaica

  12-02-2020 20:21
  
  'I've been ripped from my family': deportee struggles to cope in JamaicaChevon Brown was sent to country where he has no close relatives after committing a driving offence
  
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• Ninth patient tests positive for coronavirus in the UK

  12-02-2020 20:20
  
  Of the nine people so far diagnosed with coronavirus in the UK, two are GPs.
  
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• MPs urge government to fix all buildings with dangerous cladding

  12-02-2020 20:01
  
  MPs urge government to fix all buildings with dangerous cladding. Esther McVey told to bail out all flat owners caught in post-Grenfell fire safety crisis
  
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• Living in the climate emergency: Australia's new fire zone

  12-02-2020 20:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Areas of Australia have burnt during the recent bushfire season that used to be too wet to burn. In this first episode of The Frontline, a new series that shows how everyday Australians are already experiencing the climate crisis, we go inside the new fire zone Continue reading...
  
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• Giant extinct turtle’s horned shell may have been used for combat, experts say

  12-02-2020 20:00
  
  Stupendemys geographicus is a turtle species first described in the mid-1970s.
  
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• Deepwater Horizon oil spill larger than previously thought, study suggests

  12-02-2020 20:00
  
  Toxic and invisible oil spread well beyond the known satellite footprint of the April 2010 oil spill.
  
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• ‘Evil’ former monk at Catholic boarding school jailed for abusing boys

  12-02-2020 19:54
  
  Peter Turner, 80, sexually abused two boys after he was forced to leave Ampleforth College in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Collins says her vote to acquit Trump wasn't about predicting his behavior after saying he 'learned' from impeachment - CNN

  12-02-2020 19:52 via news.google.com
  Collins says her vote to acquit Trump wasn't about predicting his behavior after saying he 'learned' from impeachment  CNNDonald Trump says that all he learned from the impeachment process is 'Democrats are crooked'  The SunThe President's decision to expand his power post-trial has stunned Washington  CNNThank you, Mr President  Al Jazeera EnglishIf you listen carefully to what White House officials say about Trump and Roger Stone, you get to the truth&nb
  
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• Facebook postpones UK launch of dating service

  12-02-2020 19:50
  
  Facebook called off its date with Europe after a regulator raised documentation timing issues.
  
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• MPs support Bill to block early release of terrorists from prison

  12-02-2020 19:36
  
  Ministers want to get legislation on to the statute book by February 27.
  
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• Tory MPs demand ‘complete rethink’ on controversial fishing Catch App

  12-02-2020 19:30
  
  Small-scale fishermen have predicted the threat of prosecution for making errors could see some quit the profession.
  
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• Former monk at Catholic boarding school jailed for abusing boys

  12-02-2020 19:30
  
  Peter Turner, 80, was described as 'evil' by a York Crown Court judge.
  
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• BBC chairman defends broadcaster amid ‘growing battle’ for global influence

  12-02-2020 19:30
  
  Culture Secretary Nicky Morgan mooted the possible end of the TV licence fee.
  
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• Boris Johnson’s £15,000 holiday gift from business tycoon

  12-02-2020 19:25
  
  Businessman David Ross paid for the Prime Minister's Caribbean holiday accommodation.
  
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• Labour Expelled 25 Members For Anti-Semitism In A Single Day, Party Reveals

  12-02-2020 19:20
  
  But Jewish Labour Movement say the action is "too little, too late" and prompted by Equalities and Human Rights Commission probe.
  
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• MPs hit out at companies for trying to ‘swing votes’ with biscuits and jam

  12-02-2020 19:17
  
  Tory MP Steve Baker and Labour MP Zarah Sultana were both sent packages by the team behind the Heathrow expansion.
  
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• Pubs to get extended opening hours for VE Day celebrations

  12-02-2020 19:00
  
  The Home Secretary has confirmed that pubs licensed until 11pm will be able to stay open until 1am to mark the 75th anniversary.
  
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• 'I've stopped going to the gym': Britons react to coronavirus threat

  12-02-2020 18:59 via theguardian.com
  
  Guardian readers share their precautions, from stockpiling noodles to avoiding the busCoronavirus – live updatesAs the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the UK climbed to eight on Monday, Guardian readers from across Britain have told of their reactions to the outbreak.The majority of those who got in touch seemed to be under the impression that the risk of becoming infected in Britain had become more concrete, and many reported having stocked up on hand sanitisers, face masks and d
  
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• William regularly writes to bereaved police families, Met chief says

  12-02-2020 18:56
  
  The duke hosted a reception to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Metropolitan and City Police Orphans Fund.
  
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• Watchdog rejects Met's claim that he supported facial recognition

  12-02-2020 18:53
  
  Watchdog rejects Met's claim that he supported facial recognition. Biometrics commissioner says force was wrong to say he backed use of the technology
  
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• Leaving the EU doesn’t mean we have to stop being European

  12-02-2020 18:50
  
  Leaving the EU doesn’t mean we have to stop being European. Albert Beale on remaining close to Europe, Michael Knowles on who’s to blame for Boris Johnson’s Brexit, and Derrick Cameron on who calls the shots in the Tory party
  
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• Holding out hope for the windy symbol

  12-02-2020 18:48
  
  Holding out hope for the windy symbol. Mansion tax | Boris Johnson | Nietzsche | Weather | Marmalade
  
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• Cuts to public services ‘a fundamental cause’ of rise in knife crime

  12-02-2020 18:45
  
  A youth select committee said inequality and differing opportunities for some young people made them 'vulnerable to the draw of violence'
  
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• Brian Lee obituary

  12-02-2020 18:30
  
  Brian Lee obituary
  
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• Duchess of Cambridge hails charity cafe for ‘making a real difference’

  12-02-2020 18:20
  
  Kate visited Social Bite in Union Street, Aberdeen, which distributes free food to homeless people.
  
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• Oxford English Dictionary updates definition of ‘Yid’ to include Tottenham fans

  12-02-2020 18:17
  
  But Tottenham have labelled the dictionary's new definition as 'misleading'.
  
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• Brendan Howlin quits as Labour rules out being part of Sinn Fein government

  12-02-2020 18:17
  
  The party leader had failed to reverse a decline in Labour's fortunes precipitated by its time in government with Fine Gael.
  
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• Scotland to hold drugs summit a day before UK's at same venue

  12-02-2020 18:16
  
  Scotland to hold drugs summit a day before UK's at same venue. Scottish minister criticises UK event for not including people with experience of addiction
  
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• Scotland to hold drug summit a day before UK's at same venue

  12-02-2020 18:16
  
  Scotland to hold drug summit a day before UK's at same venue. Scottish minister criticises UK event for not including people with experience of addiction
  
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• EU antitrust regulators plan broad enquiry into tech sector

  12-02-2020 18:13
  
  EU antitrust regulators plan to open an enquiry into the tech industry, according to a European Commission document seen by Reuters, a sign of more regulatory troubles ahead for Google , Facebook , Amazonand other online groups.The proposed enquiry comes on top of other legislation planned this year aimed at reining in the powers of dominant companies and helping European companies to compete more effectively with them as well as with Chinese rivals.The document said the enquiry would focus on "
  
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