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03/04/2021
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
04/04/2021 Covid passports to be trialled within weeks
The Government says a Covid certification scheme in England would be time-limited.
05/04/2021 Johnson confirms next week's unlocking in England
A further easing of England's lockdown restrictions will go ahead on schedule next week.
06/04/2021 PM urges people to keep getting Covid jabs
Boris Johnson has urged people to continue getting coronavirus vaccines.
07/04/2021 Under 30s to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine
UK and EU regulators say there's a potential link between the jab and rare blood clots.
08/04/2021
Leaders in Northern Ireland call for calm following a night of violence in Belfast
09/04/2021 The Duke of Edinburgh has died aged 99
Tributes are paid to the Queen's 'beloved' husband.
10/04/2021 Prince Charles: 'Dear Papa was very special'
Prince Charles gives his first public statement since the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.
11/04/2021 Queen's "huge void" after Duke's death
Royal family pay tribute after church services for Duke of Edinburgh
12/04/2021 Shoppers take advantage of major re-opening
Busy day on many high streets, while pubs and restaurants re-open outdoors in England
13/04/2021 Johnson & Johnson suspends rollout of Covid vaccine
The rollout of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine is put on hold due to safety concerns
14/04/2021 Tories reject Labour's call for MP-led lobbying probe
The government has defeated calls for a full parliamentary inquiry into lobbying
15/04/2021 Peer says no boundaries between civil service and private sector
Government adviser urges overhaul of rules for civil servants taking private sector roles
16/04/2021 Head of Britain's military disappointed at US decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan
Head of Britain's military disappointed at US decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan
17/04/2021 Royal Family attend Duke of Edinburgh's funeral
Royal Family attend Duke of Edinburgh's funeral in an intimate service at Windsor Castle
18/04/2021 Moscow has issued an angry response to the expulsion of 18 diplomats from the Czech Republic.
Moscow issues an angry response to the expulsion of 18 diplomats from the Czech Republic.
19/04/202 Plans for a breakaway European super league condemned
The government says it is examining every option to prevent the new league happening
20/04/2021 PM prepared to take 'whatever action necessary' over European Super League
The government said it would consider changing the law to stop the new football league.
21/04/2021 More criticism over lobbying of ministers
Labour renews attack over the personal lobbying of ministers during the pandemic
22/04/2021 US pledges 50% carbon emissions cut at climate summit
President Biden: Urgent action is needed on "existential crisis" posed by climate change
23/04/2021 Former postmasters want a full inquiry into the Post Office IT scandal -- after being cleared of stealing.
Former postmasters want a public inquiry into the Post Office IT scandal.
24/04/2021 PM urged to explain funding of flat refurbishments
The PM is under pressure to explain how his flat refurbishments were paid for.
25/04/2021 UK sends supplies to India amid record Covid surge
The UK is sending medical equipment to India to help its fight against coronavirus.
26/04/2021 The 大象传媒's been told that Boris Johnson suggested he would rather see bodies pile high, than order a third lockdown
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27/04/2021 Labour accuses PM of lying over flat renovations
Labour accuses Boris Johnson of lying over flat renovations
28/04/2021 Watchdog to investigate PM's flat renovations
The Electoral Commission will look at whether the spending falls within its remit.
29/04/2021 Grenfell survivors condemn new fire safety laws
The Fire Safety Bill finally received approval in parliament last night.
30/04/2021 Noel Clarke sexual harassment claims
Film & TV industry breaks ties with the actor and director, who strenuously denies claims
01/05/2021 India expands vaccination program to all adults
Some states closed vaccine centres due to lack of supply.
02/05/2021 Ministers have warned some safeguards will still be needed after the final easing of England's lockdown
Ministers warn safeguards will still be needed after the easing of England's lockdown
03/05/2021 EU plans to open tourist destinations
The European Union says it wants to open up tourist destinations to vaccinated visitors.