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11/02/2020
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
12/02/2020 Man charged with murder of Lyra McKee
Police charge a 52 year-old man with the murder of the journalist, Lyra McKee
13/02/2020 Sajid Javid's shock resignation
Former Chancellor said he couldn't accept conditions given for his remaining in office.
14/02/2020 Transphobia court ruling
The High Court says the police response into allegedly transphobic tweets was unlawful.
15/02/2020 Army shores up flood defences
Soldiers have been brought in to help as Storm Dennis hits the UK, causing travel chaos.
16/02/2020 Storm Dennis causes severe flooding
Police declare major incident in South Wales because of flooding from Storm Dennis.
17/02/2020 Hundreds of homes flooded
Hundreds of people have been flooded out of their homes by Storm Dennis
18/02/2020 Some areas in "uncharted territory" after Storm Dennis
Officials say some areas are "in uncharted territory" as flood waters rise.
19/02/2020 Government rejects new immigration rules criticism
Priti Patel hits back at business criticism of the government's new immigration rules
20/02/2020 Nine people killed in German shooting
The suspect, a right wing extremist, and his mother were later found dead at his flat.
21/02/2020 Britons finally leave coronavirus cruise ship
The group is due to fly back to the UK tonight and faces another fortnight in quarantine
22/02/2020 World Health Organisation Concerned By New Coronavirus Cases
The World Health Organisation express fresh concerns about the spread of coronavirus.
23/02/2020 Italian coronavirus lockdown, 4 more UK cases diagnosed
Italy in lockdown to try to contain coronavirus outbreak, 4 more UK cases diagnosed
24/02/2020 Harvey Weinstein convicted
Harvey Weinstein is facing up to twenty-five year in jail for sexual assault and rape.
25/02/2020 New coronavirus advice for people returning from Italy
New coronavirus advice: Britons returning from Italy told to self-isolate
26/02/2020 More coronavirus cases outside China than inside
Governments step up plans to cope with spread of the virus. Cases in Europe rise sharply
27/02/2020 Heathrow runway plans unlawful
A court has ruled that plans for a third runway at Heathrow are unlawful.
First British death announced of the coronavirus outbreak
A British man has died after catching coronavirus on the Diamond Princess cruise ship
29/02/2020 Home Office mandarin quits
Broadside from top Home Office boss as he resigns Historic deal signed with Taliban
01/03/2020 Twelve more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK
Twelve more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the UK
02/03/2020 Prime Minister orders investigation into Priti Patel bullying claims
Allegations that Priti Patel mistreated staff are to be investigated by Cabinet Secretary
03/03/2020 Government's plan to deal with coronavirus revealed
PM outlines plans the Government could take in the event of a coronavirus epidemic
04/03/2020 UK Coronavirus cases jump to 87
England's chief medical officer says epidemic in UK likely as coronavirus cases reach 87
05/03/2020 First coronavirus death in UK
The first death in the UK from the coronavirus has been recorded
06/03/2020 Largest single-day increase in UK coronavirus cases.
The number of cases has risen to 163; up 47 since yesterday.
07/03/2020 Coronavirus cases exceed 200
The number of cases of the coronavirus confirmed in the UK has risen above 200.
08/03/2020 Coronavirus deaths rise in Italy
Coronavirus deaths rise in Italy by more than 100 in a day
09/03/2020 A fifth person has died of the coronavirus in the UK; global share prices have plunged further.
A fifth person has died of the coronavirus in the UK; global share prices have plunged.
10/03/2020 Italy in Coronavirus lockdown
Italy is at a standstill amid strict quarantine measures to contain Coronavirus.
11/03/2020 Chancellor's big budget giveaway
拢30 billion cash boost announced to combat coronavirus... As WHO declares a pandemic
12/03/2020 PM Calls Coronavirus Outbreak The "Worst Public Health Crisis In A Generation"
The British government announces new measures to address the coronavirus outbreak.