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Brexit Britain not involved in world’s largest nuclear fusion project
Iter is a collaboration between China, the EU, India, Japan, South Korea, Russia and the US - all of whom are sharing in the costs of construction.
Government considering using M25 to seal off London in the event of a second wave
According to media reports, the plans would use the M25 as a quarantine ring – effectively sealing off the city.
Covid-19 decision-making ‘shrouded in secrecy’ – top scientist
He also called on the government to "treat the public as adults" in order to earn trust from them.
Sarah Vine criticised for “nihilistic” and “callous” comments on Covid-19
Michael Gove's wife said "we all have to die sooner or later" and that she doesn't expect "the entire nation to bankrupt itself" to save her.
Major incident declared in Greater Manchester as Covid-19 rates soar
It comes just as Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s meal-deal scheme gets under way - encouraging Brits to go out more.
Anti-lockdown demonstrators proclaim Freedom Day amid upturn in infections
Marchers claimed they were being robbed of their freedom.
Reactions as Donald Trump holds another virtually empty rally
The President's team prepared for a big turnout for Trump, but it didn't turn out that way...
“The Grinch who stole Eid” PM feels the heat over lockdown decision
The announcement has been likened to that of cancelling Christmas, as it came just hours before Eid-al-Adha began on Friday.
Protesters at station hold banner reading ‘England Get Out of Scotland’
The confrontational banner was dropped at Glasgow Central yesterday afternoon as activists objecting to borders between Scotland and England remaining open targeted transport hubs.