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Britain’s railways will be ‘renationalised’ using emergency coronavirus measures

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Britain’s railways will be ‘renationalised’ using emergency coronavirus measures – ending the current franchise system Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has revealed plans to ‘renationalise’ railways  Under his proposals, ministers would have control over fares and timetables  His plans will be revealed in a report of an independent review into UK railways  Here’s how to help … Read more

Britain’s railways will be ‘renationalised’ using emergency coronavirus measures

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Britain’s railways will be ‘renationalised’ using emergency coronavirus measures – ending the current franchise system Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has revealed plans to ‘renationalise’ railways  Under his proposals, ministers would have control over fares and timetables  His plans will be revealed in a report of an independent review into UK railways  Here’s how to help … Read more

Anxiety rates have DOUBLED in young people during Britain’s Covid-19 crisis, study claims

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Anxiety rates have doubled among young people during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study. University of Bristol experts analysed data from more than 3,000 Britons and found a quarter of people under the age of 28 had suspected anxiety disorder during the crisis, compared to 13 per cent pre-pandemic. The scientists believe the ‘uncertainty and … Read more

Father-of-two, 56, who is Britain’s longest Covid-19 sufferer goes home after 92 DAYS in hospital

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A father-of-two, who is Britain’s longest coronavirus sufferer, has finally been allowed to go home after a shocking 92-day battle in hospital. Steve White, 56, was only given a one per cent chance of survival and his children begged doctors to give him a few more days on the ventilator. But Mr White, from Bromyard, … Read more

Father-of-two, 56, who is Britain’s longest Covid-19 sufferer goes home after 92 DAYS in hospital

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A father-of-two, who is Britain’s longest coronavirus sufferer, has finally been allowed to go home after a shocking 92 day battle in hospital. Steve White, 56, was only given a one per cent chance of survival, but his children begged doctors to give him a few more days on the ventilator.  But Mr White, from … Read more

Dominic Raab ‘warns officials Britain’s foreign aid budget faces a £3bn cut’

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Dominic Raab ‘warns officials Britain’s foreign aid budget faces a £3bn cut’ amid sharp economic contraction from coronavirus The Foreign Secretary has warned the foreign aid budget could be cut by £3bn Government sources blame the coronavirus pandemic for the budget slashing Raab is said to have seen projections of UK economy contracting 20 per … Read more

Traffic on Britain’s roads is now DOUBLE its lowest level

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Traffic on Britain’s roads is now DOUBLE its lowest level during lockdown with three-quarters of motorists now back behind the wheel  AA President Edmund King said traffic levels fell by 80% during the lockdown The Treasury lost more than £2.1bn in fuel duty because people stayed at home Boris Johnson placed the country into lockdown … Read more

Britain’s Covid threat level is reduced from four to three

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Boris Johnson solemnly promised that schools will return fully in September and hinted at an imminent shift on the two-metre rule today as the UK’s coronavirus threat level was finally reduced.  After weeks in which the alert was maintained despite the PM starting to ease lockdown, the Joint Biosecurity Centre has lowered the rating from … Read more