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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

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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.

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17/09/2020 NHS boss defends longer coronavirus test processing times.

The head of NHS Test and Trace insists the system is not failing.

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18/09/2020 Virus restrictions for English regions

New virus restrictions for parts of north-west England, West Yorkshire and the Midlands.

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19/09/2020 Covid warning from former government advisor

Ministers told Covid could reach March levels unless tighter rules are brought in soon

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20/09/2020 Health Secretary warns UK is at Covid tipping point

Government says new national lockdown possible

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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

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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

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23/09/2020 Covid scuppers autumn Budget

Chancellor scraps autumn Budget to concentrate on pandemic response

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Sunak announces new jobs scheme

Chancellor Rishi Sunak insists the government can only support 'viable' jobs this winter

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25/09/2020

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26/09/2020 Students criticise Covid lockdowns

Students have criticised restrictions imposed on some university halls of residence

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Labour demands government response to coronavirus outbreaks at universities

Ministers have defended allowing students to start the new term

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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.

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29/09/2020 Johnson vows to address skills shortage

PM promises radical change and more money for adult education

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30/09/2020 MPs promised Covid rules vote wherever possible.

Commons Speaker has warned the Government against treating Parliament with "contempt".

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01/10/2020 Restrictions for more parts of northern England

A ban on people meeting other households inside is to be extended this Saturday.

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President Trump tests positive for coronavirus 02/10/2020

Donald Trump and his wife Melania have tested positive for coronavirus

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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

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04/10/2020 The prime minister warns that coronavirus could make it a tough winter

"Tough winter" warning from the Prime Minister over coronavirus

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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10/10/2020 Mayors in northern England ask for more Covid-19 financial help

Labour politicians say the government's offer of additional support is insufficient

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11/10/2020 PM briefs Cabinet on new Covid-19 restrictions in England

Boris Johnson will set out his plans for tiered local measures on Monday

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12/10/2020 PM unveils three-tier system of covid restrictions

Liverpool City Region becomes England's first very high alert area under new system

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13/10/2020 Labour calls for "circuit breaker" to control covid

Labour leader proposes short shutdown of pubs, restaurants and non-essential offices

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14/10/2020 N Ireland and Wales act to curb coronavirus

N Ireland shuts schools, pubs and restaurants; Wales bans some visitors

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