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Revealed: Elderly woman dies after being ‘refused admission’ from Glasgow hospital
A woman has died after allegedly being refused admission to Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Channel 4 News can reveal.
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Donald Trump claims ‘total authority’ in fiery coronavirus press conference
In the United States – President Trump has provoked a potential standoff with state governors after claiming he has “total authority” over lockdown rules.
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FactCheck: how many people are dying from Covid-19 in the UK?
The Department of Health and Social Care has told FactCheck it plans to publish data on Covid-19 related deaths in the community from tomorrow (Tuesday).
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UK government says construction sites can remain open
There’s confusion on building sites across the country. The Scottish government has ordered all but critical construction work to stop, to fight the spread of coronavirus.
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HS2 using hawks ‘to deter birds from nesting in wood’
Conservationists say that while legal, the technique is ineffective and immoral.
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Bernie Sanders soars ahead in Democrat primary race
The left-wing Senator from Vermont stormed to victory in the Nevada Democratic caucus last night.
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Germany increases security after far-right killings
Hundreds of people have gathered at mosques for Friday prayers in the German town of Hanau – two days after the deadly shooting attack.
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Storm Dennis clatters UK as army is deployed to bolster flood defences
The UK has been lashed by storm force winds and rain for a second weekend in a row. Storm Dennis has caused widespread disruption to air and rail travel, with a number of high profile sporting fixtures cancelled.
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Business leaders and environmental campaigners at odds over HS2
The impact of the new rail line has been greeted by both dismay and enthusiasm – depending on who you’re asking.
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Storm Ciara: Travel chaos and thousands without electricity
Storm Ciara left thousands of people without electricity and numerous sporting fixtures were called off. Ferries and flights were cancelled and rail firms urged passengers not to travel. The high winds even helped a British Airways 747 break the record for the fastest ever subsonic flight from New York to London – hitting a top…
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Hendrix, Dylan and The Beatles: photographer Jim Marshall’s legacy in pictures
Jimi Hendrix, Janice Joplin, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles and Bob Dylan – a glittering array of stars whose work was captured by photographer Jim Marshall. His photographs stood out because they trusted him to go behind the scenes. But although Marshall’s pictures came to define an era, his career was anything but straightforward –…
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Pompeo confident UK and US can bury differences over Huawei
The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said he’s very confident that Britain and the United States can get over their differences about the involvement of the Chinese tech giant Huawei.
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Chancellor declares support for HS2
The Chancellor Sajid Javid has hinted he will swing his support behind the controversial HS2 high speed rail project – ahead of a key meeting with Boris Johnson and the Transport Secretary this evening.
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HS2 risks under-estimated, says watchdog
A new report has blamed officials for failing to realise exactly how complex and risky the new HS2 high speed rail link would be.
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HS2 costs could rise to £106bn, says government review
The Prime Minister’s plans to boost growth in newly-won Northern and Midlands constituencies is being put under pressure – by questions over the cost of the HS2 rail project.