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26/12/2021
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4
27/12/2021 No new Covid rules in England before new year - Sajid Javid
Mr Javid said people should be cautious, amid a record number of daily cases in England.
28/12/2021 The Government says people should enjoy New Year, but warned it would bring in Covid restrictions if needed.
The Government says people should enjoy New Year but warn of Covid restrictions if needed
29/12/2021 Scots urged not to go to England for New Year
Scots have been urged not to cross the border to England for New Year.
30/12/2021 Victim relieved by Maxwell verdict
Victim of Jeffrey Epstein has spoken of her relief at the conviction of Ghislaine Maxwell
31/12/2021 UK Covid infections reach record levels.
Covid-19 infections in the UK have reached record levels.
01/01/2022 Archbishop Desmond Tutu laid to rest
A modest state funeral took place for the hero of the struggle against Apartheid
02/01/2022 Secondary school pupils to wear masks in England
The move's been welcomed by teaching unions but a senior Conservative has criticised it
03/01/2022 PM warns of "considerable pressure" on NHS
PM says hospitals will come under "considerable pressure" because of Omicron variant.
04/01/2022 Decision on dismissing Prince Andrew civil case "soon"
The Duke's lawyers have set out in court why a sexual assault claim should be thrown out
05/01/2022 PCR tests halted for Covid cases without symptoms
Asymptomatic people who had a positive lateral flow test won't need a PCR.
06/01/2022 Australian government strongly defends Novak Djokovic visa rejection decision
The tennis player is being held in a hotel in Melbourne after Australia refused him entry
Hollywood actor, Sidney Poitier, has died aged 94 07/01/2022
Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar, has died at 94.
08/01/2022 UK records more than 150,000 Covid deaths
UK is the seventh country to pass this number. Another 313 UK deaths were recorded today
09/01/2022 More covid testing in China
China tries to prevent outbreaks of coronavirus before next month's Winter Olympics
10/01/2022 Novak Djokovic focusses on the Australian Open after winning a court battle to overturn his visa cancellation.
Ikea cuts sick pay for unvaccinated staff who need to self-isolate because of Covid.
11/01/2022 PM faces pressure over No.10 party
Labour's leader calls on Boris Johnson to come clean about drinks gathering.
12/01/2022 Boris Johnson has apologised after admitting attending a social gathering during the first lockdown.
Boris Johnson has apologised for attending a social gathering during lockdown.
13/01/2022 Prince Andrew loses military titles and patronages
Duke of York will no longer call himself His Royal Highness, handing back titles to Queen
14/01/2022 Downing Street apologises to Queen over lockdown parties
The gatherings took place on the night before Prince Philip's funeral last year.
15/01/2022 Prince Andrew claims accuser may have "false memories"
Prince Andrew claims sexual assault accuser may be suffering from "false memories"
16/01/2022
17/01/2022 - The Government says the 大象传媒 license fee, paid by millions of households, will be frozen for two years
The Government says the 大象传媒 license fee, paid by millions, will be frozen for 2 years
18/01/2022 - Boris Johnson denies he was warned an event he attended in the garden at Downing Street would breach covid rules.
Boris Johnson denies he was warned event in the garden at No.10 would breach covid rules
19/01/2022 Johnson told 'In the name of God, go'
Former cabinet minister David Davis tells PM to quit, while a Tory MP defects to Labour.
20/01/2022 Senior Conservative alleges MPs 'intimidated' by Government whips
The PM says he has seen no evidence of blackmail after backbencher allegations
21/01/2022 No breakthrough in crisis Ukraine talks between US and Russia
Washington and Moscow say they'll keep talking after face to face negotiations in Geneva.
22/01/2022 Further concerns about activities of Conservative whips
Commons Standards Committee chair warns attempts to intimidate Tory MPs may be illegal
23/01/2022 Cabinet ministers call for inquiry into Tory MP's sacking from government
Nus Ghani says she was told she was dismissed - in part - because of her Muslim faith
24/01/2022 NATO sends more ships & planes to member states in eastern Europe as Russia continues military build-up on Ukraine
NATO sends more ships & planes to eastern Europe as Russia continues build-up on Ukraine
25/01/2022 Police to investigate Number 10 lockdown gatherings
Boris Johnson has welcomed the inquiry, saying it would bring "clarity".