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10/05/2021 England's pubs and restaurants can reopen inside

May 10, 2021 17:48 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Boris Johnson gives go ahead to allow the next stage of the lockdown easing plan. Galleries, theatres, cinemas and soft play centres can also reopen from 17 May.

07/05/2021 Initial results from yesterday's elections across England are pointing to big wins for the Conservatives.

May 07, 2021 17:49 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Initial results from yesterday's elections across England are pointing to big wins for the Conservatives.

06/05/2021 60 French fishing boats protest at Jersey's port

May 06, 2021 18:38 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

French fishermen have held talks with the government of Jersey, amid a row over new licences required as a result of Brexit.

05/05/2021 Elections 2021: Final hours of campaigning

May 05, 2021 17:39 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Political party leaders make their final push for votes ahead of polling day.

04/05/2021- Paratroopers accused of IRA murder formally acquitted

May 04, 2021 18:02 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

The trial of two former paratroopers accused of murder almost 50 years ago has collapsed.

03/05/2021 EU plans to open tourist destinations

May 03, 2021 17:43 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

The European Union says it wants to open up tourist destinations -- as early as next month -- to visitors who've received Covid vaccinations.

02/05/2021 Ministers have warned some safeguards will still be needed after the final easing of England's lockdown

May 02, 2021 17:46 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Ministers have warned some safeguards will still be needed after the final easing of England's lockdown; these could include social distancing and masks.

01/05/2021 India expands vaccination program to all adults

May 01, 2021 17:46 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB

India has become the first country to report more than 400,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day.

21/04/2021 More criticism over lobbying of ministers

April 21, 2021 17:47 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

Labour renews attack over the personal lobbying of ministers during the pandemic

20/04/2021 PM prepared to take 'whatever action necessary' over European Super League

April 20, 2021 17:47 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

The government said it would consider changing the law to stop the new football league.

19/04/202 Plans for a breakaway European super league condemned

April 19, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

The government says it is examining every option to prevent the new league happening

18/04/2021 Moscow has issued an angry response to the expulsion of 18 diplomats from the Czech Republic.

April 18, 2021 17:46 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MB

Moscow has given a defiant response in the growing row over an explosion at an arms depot in the Czech Republic

17/04/2021 Royal Family attend Duke of Edinburgh's funeral

April 17, 2021 17:35 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB

Royal Family attend Duke of Edinburgh's funeral in an intimate service at Windsor Castle

16/04/2021 Head of Britain's military disappointed at US decision to pull troops out of Afghanistan

April 16, 2021 17:49 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

The Chief of the Defence Staff, General Sir Nick Carter, has expressed disappointment at President Biden's decision to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan.

15/04/2021 Peer says no boundaries between civil service and private sector

April 15, 2021 18:17 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.

14/04/2021 Tories reject Labour's call for MP-led lobbying probe

April 14, 2021 18:01 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

The government has defeated calls for a full parliamentary inquiry into lobbying. Whitehall departments must declare any conflicts of interest by Friday.

13/04/2021 Johnson & Johnson suspends rollout of Covid vaccine

April 13, 2021 17:41 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

The rollout of Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccine is put on hold due to safety concerns

11/04/2021 Queen's "huge void" after Duke's death

April 11, 2021 17:19 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Royal family pay tribute after church services for Duke of Edinburgh

10/04/2021 Prince Charles: 'Dear Papa was very special'

April 10, 2021 17:46 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Prince Charles has spoken movingly, in his first public comments since the death of the Duke of Edinburgh. He said his 'dear Papa' had given the most remarkable, devoted service.

09/04/2021 The Duke of Edinburgh has died aged 99

April 09, 2021 17:59 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MB

Tributes are paid to the Queen's 'beloved' husband of 73 years.

08/04/2021

April 08, 2021 17:56 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Leaders in Northern Ireland call for calm following a night of violence in Belfast

07/04/2021 Under 30s to be offered alternative to AstraZeneca vaccine

April 07, 2021 17:40 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

Officials say the benefits still outweigh the risks -- but the question is more finely balanced for younger age groups.

06/04/2021 PM urges people to keep getting Covid jabs

April 06, 2021 17:41 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Boris Johnson has urged people to continue getting coronavirus jabs, despite a senior European health official linking the AstraZeneca vaccine to rare blood clots.

05/04/2021 Johnson confirms next week's unlocking in England

April 05, 2021 18:04 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

A further easing of England's lockdown restrictions will go ahead on schedule next week. All shops and hairdressers will reopen, along with outdoor hospitality venues.

27/03/2021 More than 100 killed in Myanmar 'day of terror'

March 27, 2021 18:47 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

UK describes deadliest day of violence in Myanmar since military coup as "senseless" and "a new low".

26/03/2021 Alex Salmond launches a new political party

March 26, 2021 18:40 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

The former First Minister says Alba will contest the upcoming Holyrood elections.

24/03/2021 The European Commission has set out plans for tougher controls on Covid vaccine exports after a row about supplies.

March 24, 2021 18:56 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

The European Commission has set out plans for tougher controls on Covid vaccine exports -- amid an ongoing row about supplies.

23/03/2021 PM marks anniversary of first Covid lockdown

March 23, 2021 18:50 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MB

Boris Johnson admits mistakes were made in his early handling of the pandemic.

22/03/2021 Nicola Sturgeon cleared of wrongdoing

March 22, 2021 18:57 - 29 minutes - 27 MB

An independent inquiry finds Scotland's First Minister did not break rules of her office.

21/03/2021 Conservative rebels attack government lockdown powers

March 21, 2021 18:45 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Conservative rebels have attacked the government's plans to extend lockdown powers in England for six months, saying they should be dramatically reduced.

20/03/2021 More than half of all UK adults have received first covid vaccine

March 20, 2021 19:02 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

More than half of adults in the UK have received their first covid vaccine

19/03/2021 Delays in the rollout of the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine are continuing in parts of Europe

March 19, 2021 19:09 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

Delays in the rollout of the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine are continuing in parts of Europe, despite regulators giving the jab their stamp of approval

18/03/2021 EU regulator declares AstraZeneca jab safe.

March 18, 2021 19:02 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

The EU's Medicines regulator has concluded the AstraZeneca Covid vaccine is safe and effective and not associated with a bigger overall risk of developing blood clots.

17/03/2021 Vaccine supply to fall in England.

March 17, 2021 18:42 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB

No new jab appointments to be booked in April.

09/03/2021 Buckingham Palace has responded to some of the allegations made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

March 09, 2021 19:13 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MB

Buckingham Palace has responded to some of the allegations made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in their television interview.

08/03/2021 There's pressure on Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations of racism made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

March 08, 2021 19:25 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

There's pressure on Buckingham Palace to investigate allegations of racism made by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in their TV interview.

06/03/2021 Pope condemns violence during Iraq visit

March 06, 2021 18:56 - 9 minutes - 9.03 MB

Pope Francis condemns violence and extremism during first papal visit

05/03/2021 Nurses in England may strike over 1% pay rise

March 05, 2021 18:49 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Ministers say they can't afford a bigger increase for NHS workers because of the pandemic

04/03/2021 IFS warns Budget will inflict 'considerable pain'

March 04, 2021 18:53 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has said plans set out in the Budget to deal with the UK's finances can't be delivered without "considerable pain".

03/03/2021 The Chancellor has revealed how the government plans to start paying back the huge cost of the coronavirus crisis

March 03, 2021 18:57 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

The Chancellor has used his second budget to reveal how the government plans to start paying back the huge cost of the coronavirus crisis

23/02/2021 Scotland to ease coronavirus restrictions from 26th April

February 23, 2021 18:53 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has unveiled her 'cautious' route out of lockdown.

22/02/2021 PM announces plans for lifting lockdown in England

February 22, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Boris Johnson said that restrictions would be eased in four stages, starting next month.

21/02/2021 PM to publish 'roadmap' out of lockdown tomorrow

February 21, 2021 19:08 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Ministers have been putting the final touches to their plan to ease England's lockdown, ahead of its publication tomorrow

20/02/2021 Care homes welcome plans to allow visitors

February 20, 2021 18:37 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Relatives of care homes residents in England and Scotland have welcomed plans to allow some visitors next month, with strict coronavirus safety measures in place.

19/02/2021 The Duke and Duchess of Sussex lose their titles

February 19, 2021 18:57 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Prince Harry and Meghan stripped of honorary titles after telling the Queen they will not return as working Royals.

18/02/2021 Facebook facing world-wide criticism

February 18, 2021 18:54 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Company facing global criticism for banning news from its Australian site, in a row with the government.

17/02/2021 World's first Covid exposure trials to take place in the UK

February 17, 2021 18:40 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Volunteers in the UK will be infected with coronavirus to test vaccines and treatments.

16/02/2021 Extra 1.7m added to Covid shielding list

February 16, 2021 19:13 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Government increases number of vulnerable people asked to shield in England.

15/02/2021 PM urges optimistic but patient approach to pandemic

February 15, 2021 18:52 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

Boris Johnson has said plans to move England out of lockdown will be cautious.

14/02/2021 PM says 15 million jabs target met.

February 14, 2021 18:18 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MB

Boris Johnson hails the first dose vaccination "milestone" an "extraordinary feat."