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09/09/2020
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
10/09/2020 The EU has demanded the UK government abandons plans to override parts of the Brexit withdrawal deal.
The EU demands that the UK abandons plans to override parts of the Brexit deal.
11/09/2020 Covid 19 infections in UK increasing
Rate of Covid 19 infections across the UK is increasing, with the R Number now above one
12/09/2020 UK at risk of 'losing control' of Covid 19
Leading scientist issues stark warning about growing number of coronavirus infections
13/09/2020 Former head of the judiciary criticises government's plans to override parts of Brexit agreement
Former head of judiciary criticises government's plan to override parts of Brexit deal
14/09/2020 New coronavirus restrictions
"Rule of six" requires people across Great Britain to limit social gatherings
Health Secretary says testing problems to be solved in weeks 15/09/2020
Minister indicates Covid-19 tests will be rationed because of a "sharp rise" in demand
Health officials in north-west England have warned the coronavirus testing system is at breaking point.
NW health officials warned that the coronavirus testing system is at breaking point.
17/09/2020 NHS boss defends longer coronavirus test processing times.
The head of NHS Test and Trace insists the system is not failing.
18/09/2020 Virus restrictions for English regions
New virus restrictions for parts of north-west England, West Yorkshire and the Midlands.
19/09/2020 Covid warning from former government advisor
Ministers told Covid could reach March levels unless tighter rules are brought in soon
20/09/2020 Health Secretary warns UK is at Covid tipping point
Government says new national lockdown possible
21/09/2020 Senior scientists call for action and speed to combat rise in the coronavirus
Scientists warn daily cases could reach fifty thousand by October
Boris Johnson has announced new coronavirus restrictions for England that could stay in place for the next six months.
PM warns that new coronavirus restrictions could remain in place for six months
23/09/2020 Covid scuppers autumn Budget
Chancellor scraps autumn Budget to concentrate on pandemic response
Sunak announces new jobs scheme
Chancellor Rishi Sunak insists the government can only support 'viable' jobs this winter
25/09/2020
26/09/2020 Students criticise Covid lockdowns
Students have criticised restrictions imposed on some university halls of residence
Labour demands government response to coronavirus outbreaks at universities
Ministers have defended allowing students to start the new term
28/09/2020 Evidence criminals defrauding coronavirus emergency loan scheme
A 大象传媒 investigation has found criminals using fake companies to access coronavirus loans.
29/09/2020 Johnson vows to address skills shortage
PM promises radical change and more money for adult education
30/09/2020 MPs promised Covid rules vote wherever possible.
Commons Speaker has warned the Government against treating Parliament with "contempt".
01/10/2020 Restrictions for more parts of northern England
A ban on people meeting other households inside is to be extended this Saturday.
President Trump tests positive for coronavirus 02/10/2020
Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for coronavirus
Trump's doctors say "he's doing well" in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19 03/10/2020
Trump's doctors say "he's doing well" in hospital after testing positive for Covid-19
04/10/2020 The prime minister warns that coronavirus could make it a tough winter
"Tough winter" warning from the Prime Minister over coronavirus
05/10/2020 An investigation has begun into how nearly16 thousand coronavirus cases went unreported in England
An investigation's begun into how 16 thousand coronavirus cases went unreported
06/10/2020 Church "ashamed" at findings of report into child sex abuse
Church of England accused of not giving enough support to alleged victims of sex abuse.
07/10/2020 Covid: Pub Closures Across Central Scotland
Pubs and restaurants in central Scotland to close to try to stop the spread of Covid-19.
08/10/2020 Year-long waits for NHS care at highest since 2008
The huge impact Covid-19 is having on hospital services in England has been laid bare.
09/10/2020 Staff at businesses forced to close because of Covid-19 to have two-thirds of wages paid by government
The Chancellor unveils new package to help businesses hit by coronavirus restrictions