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• UK pushes for more ventilators, hospital beds as coronavirus cases mount

  14-03-2020 23:02
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told British manufacturers to boost production of ventilators and ordered private hospitals to prepare for an overspill of patients from the public health service ahead of an expected surge of coronavirus cases.Johnson was due to speak to manufacturers on Monday and the government had already asked engineers to find ways to quickly produce more ventilators in Britain which the government would buy, the prime minister's office said.Germany and Italy have scrambled
  
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• Child sex abuser given ‘preferential treatment’, says damning report

  14-03-2020 22:42
  
  Child sex abuser given ‘preferential treatment’, says damning report. Inquiry criticises top civil servant and courtier over slowness to act and lag in response to victim
  
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• Coronavirus: Some scientists say UK virus strategy is 'risking lives'

  14-03-2020 21:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 200 scientists write to the government calling for tougher measures to tackle Covid-19.
  
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• Coronavirus fears thin crowds in first weekend after pandemic declared

  14-03-2020 21:37
  
  Oxford Street, the British Museum and the London Eye all saw noticeably fewer visitors on Saturday.
  
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• Coronavirus testing prioritised for those most at risk of severe illness

  14-03-2020 21:28
  
  Patients in hospital care for pneumonia or acute respiratory illness will be given priority.
  
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• Muslim leaders fear Christchurch-style attack could happen in UK

  14-03-2020 20:01
  
  British Muslim's message for Christchurch's grieving community is to be 'strong, united and resilient'.
  
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• Children and family law: 'How can you share parenting with an abusive parent?'

  14-03-2020 20:00
  
  Children and family law: 'How can you share parenting with an abusive parent?'. The family law system is supposed to put children’s safety first, but in many ways they become further endangered when they enter it
  
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• On stage and screen, artists back a cause: black hair matters

  14-03-2020 19:23
  
  On stage and screen, artists back a cause: black hair mattersCampaign to end discrimination against afros and dreadlocks spreads to Britain
  
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• South Shields FC break attendance record as displaced fans descend on stadium

  14-03-2020 19:18
  
  With Middlesbrough's game against Swansea cancelled, thousands visited Mariners Park.
  
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• Brexit: coronavirus sparks calls to extend EU transition period

  14-03-2020 18:55
  
  Brexit: coronavirus sparks calls to extend EU transition periodWith Europe facing lockdown, pressure to avoid disastrous ‘game of chicken’ talks grows• Coronavirus – latest updates• See all our coronavirus coverage
  
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• Send out paper ballots, Labour is urged after voting complaints

  14-03-2020 18:30
  
  Send out paper ballots, Labour is urged after voting complaintsMembers who say they have been unable to cast votes online in leadership election want to be sent traditional ballot papers
  
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• Two arrested in murder probe after teenager shot

  14-03-2020 18:26
  
  Police named the victim as Abdul Wahid Xasan, aged 19 and from Foleshill, Coventry.
  
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• Coronavirus death toll in England doubles as US bans UK and Ireland flights

  14-03-2020 18:21
  
  The 10 patients who have died were in the at risk groups.
  
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• Ofsted would ‘look favourably’ on inspection deferrals during Covid-19 outbreak

  14-03-2020 18:12
  
  The Association of School and College Leaders has called for the Government to halt all inspections.
  
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• Rishi Sunak’s budget spending spree could come at a high price

  14-03-2020 18:00
  
  Rishi Sunak’s budget spending spree could come at a high priceThe government’s debts are going to pile even higher if ambitious plans to double investment in R&D don’t pay off
  
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• Met police concedes forcing woman to remove hijab at airport was wrong

  14-03-2020 17:01
  
  Met police concedes forcing woman to remove hijab at airport was wrongCritics say female Muslim travellers have been targeted. An out-of-court settlement suggests they are right
  
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• Flushing wipes and kitchen roll is discouraged if people run out of toilet paper

  14-03-2020 16:50
  
  Thames Water is asking people to help reduce the risk of sewer blockages during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• Cornwall woman launches #ViralKindness postcard to help people self-isolating

  14-03-2020 16:34
  
  Becky Wass's postcard, which aims to make it easier to help people self-isolating, has gone viral around the world.
  
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• Sex, porn and toxic masculinity: the struggle to bring up better boys

  14-03-2020 16:30
  
  Sex, porn and toxic masculinity: the struggle to bring up better boys. Two new books and a film suggest young men need compassion and support to tackle their adolescent alienation
  
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• Alien bombshell: We are NOT alone, claim ET hunting experts - Express.co.uk

  14-03-2020 16:15 via news.google.com
  Alien bombshell: We are NOT alone, claim ET hunting experts  Express.co.uk
  
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• Top civil servant and courtier come under fire in report on child sex abuser

  14-03-2020 16:04
  
  Top civil servant and courtier come under fire in report on child sex abuser. Inquiry finds Hubert Chesshyre was given ‘preferential treatment’
  
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• Ferrari to close plants in Italy for two weeks in coronavirus response

  14-03-2020 15:55
  
  Luxury carmaker Ferrarisaid on Saturday it closed its two plants until March 27 in a response to the coronavirus outbreak in Italy and an emerging shortage of parts.Ferrari adds to a string of Italian manufacturers which have closed plants or slowed production rates in response to the virus emergency, threatening to disrupt Europe's struggling automotive industry.Ferrari said in a statement it had so far ensured production continuity, as it already implemented all the health measures decided by
  
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• Coronavirus death toll in UK increases from 11 to 21 in a day

  14-03-2020 15:42
  
  The 10 patients who have died were in the at risk groups.
  
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• Ever Presents optimistic despite London Marathon postponement

  14-03-2020 15:31
  
  The 10 strong group of men are the only runners to have taken part in every London Marathon since its launch in 1981.
  
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• UK doctor on recovering from 'grim' coronavirus

  14-03-2020 15:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Doctor Clare Gerada believes she contracted the virus in New York but says she is now on the mend.
  
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• City residents set up aid group for people struggling with coronavirus measures

  14-03-2020 14:34
  
  The Brighton Covid-19 Mutual Aid group has more than 630 members after launching on Friday afternoon.
  
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• ‘My street came alive’: Rome sings anthem from balconies during lockdown

  14-03-2020 14:15
  
  Residents spoke of the 'solidarity in expression' they felt as music broke out across the country.
  
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• Teachers demand explanation from Johnson on decision not to shut schools

  14-03-2020 14:00
  
  The National Education Union has asked the PM why the UK Government is not closing schools in the same way as other countries.
  
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• WHO head thanks Usher for backing global coronavirus fund

  14-03-2020 13:35
  
  The Yeah! singer shared the campaign to his more than 12 million followers on Twitter.
  
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• Edinburgh Marathon postponed due to coronavirus

  14-03-2020 13:30
  
  The organisers of the Edinburgh Marathon have postponed the race, with a new date expected to be announced on Monday.
  
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• Covid-19 ‘knows no borders’, warns Varadkar, as leaders meet to discuss strategy

  14-03-2020 13:28
  
  Political leaders and health officials from both sides of the Irish border are meeting in Co Armagh to discuss how to tackle the outbreak.
  
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• Ofsted inspections should be halted immediately, says headteachers’ union

  14-03-2020 13:24
  
  The Association of School and College Leaders said it would be raising the issue with Education Secretary Gavin Williamson.
  
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• Newborn baby in England tests positive for coronavirus

  14-03-2020 13:17
  
  The UK is dealing with a rising number of cases of the illness, increasing to 798, and a death toll of 11.
  
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• A Powerful New Telescope is About to be Screwed by Elon Musk's Starlink Constellation, Research Suggests - Gizmodo UK

  14-03-2020 13:00 via news.google.com
  
  A Powerful New Telescope is About to be Screwed by Elon Musk's Starlink Constellation, Research Suggests  Gizmodo UKSpaceX Falcon 9 rocket aborts Starlink satellite constellation launch at last second  Space.comWatch SpaceX launch more Starlink satellites and go for a Falcon 9 re-use record  TechCrunchSpaceX launch delayed after engine power issue is detected moments before liftoff  CNNElon Musk’s Starlink Project Will Make Detection of Killer Astero
  
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• Narnia to Wonderland: Oxford’s Story Museum brings kids’ books to life

  14-03-2020 12:29
  
  Narnia to Wonderland: Oxford’s Story Museum brings kids’ books to lifeIn a district once ranked bottom for reading, the revamped attraction aims to awaken children to the joy of storytelling
  
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• Jet2 cancels all flights to mainland Spain and Balearic and Canary Islands

  14-03-2020 12:08
  
  Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez has introduced a two-week state of emergency in the fight against Covid-19.
  
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• Ofsted inspections should be halted immediately, says head teacher’s union

  14-03-2020 11:57
  
  The Association of School and College Leaders said it would be raising the issue with Education Secretary Gavin Williamson.
  
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• Joe Marler ban: Is genital grabbing a problem in rugby?

  14-03-2020 11:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After Joe Marler has been banned for 10 weeks, how much of a problem is grabbing genitals in rugby?
  
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• UK’s herd immunity strategy over coronavirus called into question

  14-03-2020 11:09
  
  Plans are under way to ban mass gatherings from next week.
  
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• Coronavirus: Government Should Requisition Private Hospital Beds, Says Labour

  14-03-2020 11:00
  
  Shadow health secretary said ministers must "leave no stone unturned" in search of intensive care units to treat sick.
  
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• Ealing rape victim's family donate £10,000 to legal claim against CPS

  14-03-2020 10:07
  
  Ealing rape victim's family donate £10,000 to legal claim against CPS. Jill Saward’s widower backs challenge alleging prosecutors are more risk-averse in rape cases
  
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• Apple closes all stores outside Greater China amid coronavirus outbreak

  14-03-2020 09:12
  
  Chief executive Tim Cook said the firm 'must do all we can' to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
  
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• Coronavirus: BBC TV licence fee could starve over-75s of vital news, warns charity

  14-03-2020 09:00
  
  Coronavirus: BBC TV licence fee could starve over-75s of vital news, warns charitySenior citizens in the UK could be cut off from the world if forced to pay £157.50 to watch television
  
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• Scientists close to developing coronavirus vaccine after tests on mice

  14-03-2020 08:15
  
  Researchers have applied for funding from the Medical Research Council to conduct human clinical trials.
  
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• Cambridge may drop BAME mentoring of white academics

  14-03-2020 08:00
  
  Cambridge may drop BAME mentoring of white academics. University says scheme for BAME staff to ‘reverse mentor’ senior white peers may be scrapped after ‘mixed feelings’
  
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• Netflix and Disney to shut down productions due to Covid-19 but Frozen sequel to arrive early to streaming

  14-03-2020 06:58
  
  Netflix and Disney to shut down productions due to Covid-19 but Frozen sequel to arrive early to streamingDisney chief says animated film will provide ‘fun and joy during challenging period’ while company halts production on live-action movies
  
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• Netflix and Disney to shut down productions due to coronavirus but Frozen sequel to arrive early to streaming

  14-03-2020 06:58
  
  Netflix and Disney to shut down productions due to coronavirus but Frozen sequel to arrive early to streaming. Disney chief says animated film will provide ‘fun and joy during challenging period’ while company halts production on live-action movies
  
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• Which surfaces are spreading Covid-19?

  14-03-2020 03:45
  
  Coronavirus germs exist on surfaces we touch every day according to experts.
  
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• London Marathon delay will give runners more time to fundraise, says Ian Russell

  14-03-2020 03:45
  
  Mr Russell is running for the first time to raise money for the charity set up in memory of his daughter, Molly.
  
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• Ever Presents ‘disappointed’ by London Marathon postponement

  14-03-2020 03:45
  
  The 10 strong group of men are the only runners to have taken part in every London Marathon since its launch in 1981.
  
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