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Britain reports record 1,610 Covid-19 deaths

Britain reported a record number of deaths from Covid-19 on Tuesday with 1,610 people dying within 28 days of a positive coronavirus test, exceeding the previous peak set last week.
Coronavirus • 19 Jan 21

UK Covid-19 death toll rises to 3,605, up 23% in a day

The UK's death toll from Covid-19 has risen by 684 to 3,605, up 23% in a day.
Coronavirus • 03 Apr 20

France closes promenades, river banks in virus lockdown

French authorities have closed promenades, public lawns and the banks of the River Seine to amblers and sunseekers for the weekend as people continued flouting a nationwide lockdown seeking to halt the coronavirus spread.
Coronavirus • 20 Mar 20

Matt Hancock withdraws from Tory leadership race

Britain's health minister Matt Hancock has withdrawn from the Conservative Party leadership race.
UK • 14 Jun 19

UK unlikely to investigate Comcast bid for Sky

Britain said it was unlikely to refer Comcast's bid for Sky for a lengthy investigation after an initial review found that the $30 billion offer did not raise public concerns about media ownership.
Business • 21 May 18

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