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• Boris Johnson to say coronavirus poses 'significant challenge' for UK at Cobra meeting - Evening Standard

  01-03-2020 23:32 via news.google.com
  Boris Johnson to say coronavirus poses 'significant challenge' for UK at Cobra meeting  Evening StandardBoris Johnson hails frontline NHS staff UK's 'greatest asset' in face of coronavirus outbreak  Daily MailVoice of the Mirror: 'Boris Johnson fails crisis test over coronavirus'  Mirror OnlineView Full coverage on Google News
  
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• PM – Little doubt coronavirus will present significant challenge for the UK

  01-03-2020 23:30
  
  Boris Johnson will chair his first emergency Government Cobra meeting to nail down a battle plan for combating the deadly virus.
  
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• Coronavirus crisis as 13 more Brits infected and PM to finally chair Cobra meeting - Mirror Online

  01-03-2020 23:30 via news.google.com
  Coronavirus crisis as 13 more Brits infected and PM to finally chair Cobra meeting  Mirror OnlineCoronavirus latest news: Boris Johnson says the situation will get worse as case toll hits 40  Telegraph.co.ukAMANDA PLATELL: It's hard to forget Boris Johnson's philandering  Daily Mail‘Significant’ coronavirus outbreak likely in UK ‘within days’, PM says  Metro.co.ukBoris Johnson urged to go on coronavirus 'war footing' as illness clai
  
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• Special relationship? Britain vows to drive hard bargain in U.S. trade talks

  01-03-2020 23:06
  
  Britain will unveil on Monday its mandate for trade talks with the United States, with Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowing to drive a hard bargain in negotiations that are set to test the two countries' "special relationship".After leaving the European Union in January, Johnson wants to pursue a trade deal with the U.S. to try to not only champion Britain's new independence but also to put pressure on the bloc in separate talks on a future relationship.As a negotiating team heads to Brussels to
  
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• Britain vows to drive hard bargain in U.S. trade talks

  01-03-2020 23:06
  
  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned he would drive a hard bargain with the United States in upcoming trade talks as the government sets out its negotiating position on Monday.Britain's ambition for its own trade deal with the United States is a crucial part of its strategy to restructure its economy and find a new global role having left the European Union in January -the biggest change to British foreign and trade policy since World War Two.
  
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• Trade union chiefs warn PM not to ‘cosy up’ to Trump in US trade talks

  01-03-2020 23:00
  
  The TUC has urged Boris Johnson not to lower food or employment standards during negotiations.
  
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• PM reveals plan for ‘hard bargain’ in push for US trade deal

  01-03-2020 23:00
  
  Ministers are due to publish the Government's negotiation mandate with the US on Monday.
  
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• EU's first ambassador to UK settles in for a testing year ahead

  01-03-2020 23:00
  
  EU's first ambassador to UK settles in for a testing year ahead. João Vale de Almeida’s main task will be ensuring Britain sticks to withdrawal agreement
  
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• EU vows to help nationals 'outside the mainstream' stay in UK

  01-03-2020 23:00
  
  EU vows to help nationals 'outside the mainstream' stay in UKBloc’s first UK ambassador says right to remain for many vulnerable Europeans must be protected
  
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• EU plans to help Roma and prisoners stay in Britain after Brexit

  01-03-2020 23:00
  
  EU plans to help Roma and prisoners stay in Britain after Brexit. Bloc’s UK ambassador says right to remain for those ‘outside the mainstream’ must be protected
  
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• Boris Johnson talks tough before US trade talks

  01-03-2020 23:00
  
  Boris Johnson talks tough before US trade talks. PM maintains that NHS is not on the table and animal welfare standards won’t drop
  
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• Boris Johnson Reveals Goals For Trade Talks With US And Says NHS Is Not 'For Sale'

  01-03-2020 23:00
  
  PM promises to “drive a hard bargain” in negotiations with America.
  
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• First coronavirus case confirmed in Scotland

  01-03-2020 21:09
  
  The patient is a resident of the Tayside area and has recently travelled from Italy, the Scottish Government said.
  
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• No 10 helping to smear top civil servants, says union leader

  01-03-2020 21:06
  
  No 10 helping to smear top civil servants, says union leaderClaim comes amid report of earlier complaint of unacceptable behaviour against Priti Patel emerges
  
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• Home Office row 'is the new normal', says civil servants' union leader

  01-03-2020 21:06
  
  Home Office row 'is the new normal', says civil servants' union leader. No 10 accused of helping to undermine Philip Rutnam, as report of earlier complaint against Priti Patel emerges
  
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• Thirteen new UK coronavirus cases as total climbs to 36

  01-03-2020 21:05
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock has admitted it was 'inevitable' the deadly virus will continue to spread.
  
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• Top authors take to Instagram to defend teenage book lover

  01-03-2020 20:30
  
  Top authors take to Instagram to defend teenage book loverCallum Manning, 13, whose reviews were savaged by pupils, backed by Matt Haig and others
  
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• Twelve new coronavirus cases confirmed in England

  01-03-2020 20:26
  
  It brings the total number in the UK to 35 with fears the deadly virus will continue to spread.
  
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• Aston Villa fan William watches League Cup final at Wembley

  01-03-2020 20:11
  
  The future king, who sported a dark cap and coat, jumped from his seat and celebrated wildly.
  
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• Britain pulls diplomats out of Iran amid Zaghari-Ratcliffe coronavirus fear

  01-03-2020 20:04
  
  The death toll in Iran has risen to 54, with the number of people infected soaring to 978.
  
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• School closed after confirmed contact with Ireland’s first coronavirus patient

  01-03-2020 19:34
  
  Health chiefs have told pupils and teachers to restrict their movements for the next 14 days.
  
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• Boris Johnson Declares 'Confidence' In Embattled Home Secretary Priti Patel

  01-03-2020 19:27
  
  The prime minister says he "absolutely" has full confidence in Patel despite the explosive resignation of top Home Office mandarin Sir Philip Rutnam.
  
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• Rishi Sunak plans to raise £3bn by scrapping 'entrepreneurs' relief'

  01-03-2020 19:18
  
  Rishi Sunak plans to raise £3bn by scrapping 'entrepreneurs' relief'. Chancellor seeks spending room by axing relief on capital gains when a business is sold
  
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• Labour contenders have loads of brilliant ideas

  01-03-2020 19:16
  
  Labour contenders have loads of brilliant ideas. Readers take issue with Rafael Behr’s column criticising Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long-Bailey for the paucity of their plans
  
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• Tom Watson is no friend of a free press

  01-03-2020 19:15
  
  Tom Watson is no friend of a free press. Tim Luckhurst is unimpressed by the former Labour deputy leader’s enthusiasm for state-sanctioned regulation of newspapers, while Nathan Sparkes of Hacked Off says robust, independent regulation must be introduced
  
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• A welfare system devoid of humanity

  01-03-2020 19:11
  
  A welfare system devoid of humanityWho will be held accountable for the deaths of claimants whose support has been cut off, asks Jean Rowe, while Martin Harrison fears that tragic cases are bound to be repeated unless something changes
  
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• Prime Minister says he ‘absolutely’ has confidence in embattled Home Secretary

  01-03-2020 19:09
  
  Boris Johnson has voiced his support for Priti Patel amid allegations she was part of a 'viscous' bid to oust the Home Office's top civil servant.
  
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• How prime ministers cope with bringing a baby into No 10

  01-03-2020 19:05
  
  How prime ministers cope with bringing a baby into No 10Boris Johnson is likely to find achieving a balance between work and family life as difficult as previous PMs did
  
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• In Pictures: Cardiff awash with daffodils and dragons on St David’s Day

  01-03-2020 18:46
  
  Hundreds celebrated in the Welsh capital to celebrate the country's patron saint.
  
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• Joe Biden's Big Win In South Carolina And What It Means For The Democratic Presidential Race

  01-03-2020 18:36
  
  Candidates move to the crunch the 'Super Tuesday' with former vice president claiming a comeback.
  
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• Universities brace for government scrutiny after Policy Exchange report

  01-03-2020 18:21
  
  Universities brace for government scrutiny after Policy Exchange reportRightwing thinktank says higher education is seen as a ‘sitting duck’ for the government
  
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• Singer Anne-Marie apologises for ‘hurt’ over Saturday Night Takeaway sketch

  01-03-2020 17:52
  
  The singer criticised the choice of costumes used in the sketch.
  
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• Man left in deportation cell for four days with broken ankle

  01-03-2020 17:47
  
  Man left in deportation cell for four days with broken ankleHome Office contractors involved in deportation flight too busy to take him to hospital
  
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• 'I thought I might die': man left in deportation cell for four days with broken ankle

  01-03-2020 17:47
  
  'I thought I might die': man left in deportation cell for four days with broken ankle. Home Office contractors involved in deportation flight too busy to take him to hospital
  
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• Priti Patel 'bullying' row: explosive briefings that may resurface in Rutnam legal case

  01-03-2020 17:34
  
  Priti Patel 'bullying' row: explosive briefings that may resurface in Rutnam legal case. The anonymous briefings that may become part of former top civil servant’s plan to sue government
  
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• Saving Seven: does James Warburton have a plan B for the ailing media company?

  01-03-2020 17:30
  
  Saving Seven: does James Warburton have a plan B for the ailing media company?. Stymied in his bid for regional affiliate Prime, the Seven West Media CEO knows time is ticking on $683m of debt
  
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• Boy bullied for love of reading gets 100,000 followers for book review page

  01-03-2020 17:10
  
  Callum Manning was bullied in a group chat after setting up an Instagram account to recommend books to his friends.
  
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• DWP criticised for 'incredible secrecy' over deaths of benefit claimants

  01-03-2020 17:03
  
  DWP criticised for 'incredible secrecy' over deaths of benefit claimants. Commons work and pensions committee to question ministers following case of Errol Graham and others
  
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• Facebook's Messenger app redesign makes chatting more streamlined - TechRadar

  01-03-2020 16:30 via news.google.com
  Facebook's Messenger app redesign makes chatting more streamlined  TechRadarThe new Facebook Messenger for iOS is much faster and takes less space on your phone  The VergeFacebook Messenger is killing the 'Discover' tab to prioritise Stories  Daily MailFacebook debuts lighter, ‘more responsive’ Messenger app for iOS  VentureBeatFacebook Messenger iOS Update Ditches Discover Tab and Promotes Stories  MacRumorsView Full coverage on Goog
  
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• Coronavirus risk remains low in Ireland – senior health official

  01-03-2020 16:01
  
  Deputy chief medical officer Dr Ronan Glynn urged the public not to panic after confirmation of the second case of Covid-19 on the island.
  
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• Twelve new coronavirus cases in UK as total climbs to 35

  01-03-2020 15:40
  
  One patient has no relevant travel to an affected area, according to Professor Chris Whitty.
  
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• Almost 700 coronavirus tests carried out in Scotland

  01-03-2020 15:35
  
  The Scottish Government says it is well-prepared to deal with a potential outbreak.
  
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• Brexit: what are the key flashpoints as EU-UK trade talks begin?

  01-03-2020 15:12
  
  Brexit: what are the key flashpoints as EU-UK trade talks begin?. Time is tight to iron out future relationship before transition period ends on 31 December
  
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• Storm Jorge disruption continues after wettest UK February on record

  01-03-2020 15:04
  
  Storm Jorge disruption continues after wettest UK February on record. Severe weather warnings are downgraded but certain areas remain flooded
  
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• Slavish support for Boris Johnson has turned the Telegraph into a joke

  01-03-2020 15:00
  
  Slavish support for Boris Johnson has turned the Telegraph into a joke. The reclusive Barclay Brothers now face a struggle to sell their once great titles
  
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• Barclay brothers face struggle to sell the Telegraph titles

  01-03-2020 15:00
  
  Barclay brothers face struggle to sell the Telegraph titles. Slavish support for Boris Johnson has turned the once-great newspapers into a joke
  
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• Police name boy stabbed to death after row at house party

  01-03-2020 14:05
  
  Two teenagers have been arrested.
  
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• Cabinet colleague comes to defence of under-fire Home Secretary Priti Patel

  01-03-2020 13:23
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock said Ms Patel was 'very determined' but also 'extremely courteous', following accusations of bullying.
  
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• UK cities could be shut down amid coronavirus outbreak – Matt Hancock

  01-03-2020 13:12
  
  The Health Secretary conceded it was 'inevitable' that the deadly virus would become worse.
  
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• Shell's Bonga oilfield in Nigeria to undergo maintenance - spokesman

  01-03-2020 13:11
  
  Royal Dutch Shell'sBonga oilfield in Nigeria will undergo maintenance in March and April, though the impact on production and exact dates are still being finalised, a spokesman said.Shell operates the offshore field via its Nigerian subsidiary SNEPCo.Bonga, known as Bonga North West, is located in the OML 118 block.
  
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