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UK border force ‘seizing 100 fake Covid-19 certificates’ every day, MPs told documents ‘very easy’ to forge

A representative of the UK’s immigration service has told MPs that border officials are spotting around 100 fake certificates, which are required as proof of testing negative for Covid-19, every day. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK border force ‘seizing 100 fake Covid-19 certificates’ every day, MPs told documents ‘very easy’ to forge

A representative of the UK’s immigration service has told MPs that border officials are spotting around 100 fake certificates, which are required as proof of testing negative for Covid-19, every day. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK Border Force may link Covid-19 paperwork to ePassports to avoid airport overcrowding – media

British airports are facing dangerous overcrowding when international travel is reopened next month, and one way to deal with it is to resume the use of e-gates, which can automatically check Covid-19 paperwork.  Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK Border Force may link Covid-19 paperwork to ePassports to avoid airport overcrowding – media

British airports are facing dangerous overcrowding when international travel is reopened next month, and one way to deal with it is to resume the use of e-gates, which can automatically check Covid-19 paperwork.  Read Full Article at RT.com

UK adds India to Covid-19 travel 'red list' in 'difficult but vital decision' after detecting 100 cases of new variant

India has been added to the UK government's so-called travel 'red list' of countries in response to a new Covid-19 variant, just hours after Boris Johnson cancelled his visit to Delhi amid a surge in infections there. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK adds India to Covid-19 travel 'red list' in 'difficult but vital decision' after detecting 100 cases of new variant

India has been added to the UK government's so-called travel 'red list' of countries in response to a new Covid-19 variant, just hours after Boris Johnson cancelled his visit to Delhi amid a surge in infections there. Read Full Article at RT.com

Piers Morgan slams ‘disgraceful’ ex-PM Cameron for reportedly trying to cash in on pandemic as lobbying row deepens

Journalist and TV host Piers Morgan has blasted former UK prime minister David Cameron, who is currently embroiled in a lobbying scandal that involves allegedly seeking favors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Piers Morgan slams ‘disgraceful’ ex-PM Cameron for reportedly trying to cash in on pandemic as lobbying row deepens

Journalist and TV host Piers Morgan has blasted former UK prime minister David Cameron, who is currently embroiled in a lobbying scandal that involves allegedly seeking favors during the Covid-19 pandemic. Read Full Article at RT.com

Scottish police confirm male-born rape suspects are recorded as female, where requested, regardless of legal status

Transgender women suspected of sexual crimes are recorded as female by Police Scotland, even if they didn’t legally change their sex. Critics say the practice deceives the public about crime prevalence. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Scottish police confirm male-born rape suspects are recorded as female, where requested, regardless of legal status

Transgender women suspected of sexual crimes are recorded as female by Police Scotland, even if they didn’t legally change their sex. Critics say the practice deceives the public about crime prevalence. Read Full Article at RT.com

Irish president sparks bitter Twitter war after lowering flag in honour of British Prince Philip

Ireland’s president has lowered the country’s flag to half mast to mark the funeral of British Prince Philip, a move that angered nationalist-minded Irish who were quick to remind about 800 years of British conquest of the island. Read Full Article at RT.
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Irish president sparks bitter Twitter war after lowering flag in honour of British Prince Philip

Ireland’s president has lowered the country’s flag to half mast to mark the funeral of British Prince Philip, a move that angered nationalist-minded Irish who were quick to remind about 800 years of British conquest of the island. Read Full Article at RT.com

Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders actor Helen McCrory dies aged 52 after cancer battle, husband Damian Lewis says

Stage and screen actor Helen McCrory, who is known for her roles in Harry Potter and the BBC series Peaky Blinders has died from cancer aged 52, her husband, the actor Damian Lewis has announced. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Harry Potter and Peaky Blinders actor Helen McCrory dies aged 52 after cancer battle, husband Damian Lewis says

Stage and screen actor Helen McCrory, who is known for her roles in Harry Potter and the BBC series Peaky Blinders has died from cancer aged 52, her husband, the actor Damian Lewis has announced. Read Full Article at RT.com

Britain’s negotiator calls on Brussels to respect the Belfast Agreement, but says EU talks have positive momentum

The UK’s chief negotiator with the EU has reported that the two sides have identified a number of outstanding issues relating to Northern Ireland and the post-Brexit arrangement but claimed there is some positive momentum. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Britain’s negotiator calls on Brussels to respect the Belfast Agreement, but says EU talks have positive momentum

The UK’s chief negotiator with the EU has reported that the two sides have identified a number of outstanding issues relating to Northern Ireland and the post-Brexit arrangement but claimed there is some positive momentum. Read Full Article at RT.com

EU committees back post-Brexit trade deal with UK, but agreement still needs full European Parliament support

London and Brussels' post-Brexit trade and cooperation deal has secured a huge majority in a vote by the EU's foreign affairs and trade committees, paving the way for its full approval later this month. Read Full Article at RT.com
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EU committees back post-Brexit trade deal with UK, but agreement still needs full European Parliament support

London and Brussels' post-Brexit trade and cooperation deal has secured a huge majority in a vote by the EU's foreign affairs and trade committees, paving the way for its full approval later this month. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK has ‘no plans’ to change rapid testing programme, after report of widespread false positives

The UK’s Department of Health and Social Care says it has “no plans to halt” rapid coronavirus testing, despite rumors that the testing programme would be scaled back due to false positive results. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK has ‘no plans’ to change rapid testing programme, after report of widespread false positives

The UK’s Department of Health and Social Care says it has “no plans to halt” rapid coronavirus testing, despite rumors that the testing programme would be scaled back due to false positive results. Read Full Article at RT.com

Children who want puberty blockers CAN rely on parental consent, England's health service says in new guidance

Kids under 16 who have been prescribed puberty blockers may rely on parental consent to maintain access to the life-changing meds instead of seeking court approval, England's National Health Service (NHS) has said in new guidance. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Children who want puberty blockers CAN rely on parental consent, England's health service says in new guidance

Kids under 16 who have been prescribed puberty blockers may rely on parental consent to maintain access to the life-changing meds instead of seeking court approval, England's National Health Service (NHS) has said in new guidance. Read Full Article at RT.com

4.7 million waiting for operations in England, as delays hit record high amid Covid pandemic

Delays for routine operations and procedures in England have hit the highest level since records began, with around 4.7 million now on waiting lists, as hospitals were forced to divert resources to fighting Covid-19. Read Full Article at RT.com
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4.7 million waiting for operations in England, as delays hit record high amid Covid pandemic

Delays for routine operations and procedures in England have hit the highest level since records began, with around 4.7 million now on waiting lists, as hospitals were forced to divert resources to fighting Covid-19. Read Full Article at RT.com

Oxford research suggests risk of rare blood clotting HIGHER for Covid-19 than for VACCINES

Researchers at the University of Oxford say Covid-19 leads to a risk of rare blood clots that's several-times higher than that of current vaccines, amid concerns that the jabs may be to blame for the potentially deadly condition. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Oxford research suggests risk of rare blood clotting HIGHER for Covid-19 than for VACCINES

Researchers at the University of Oxford say Covid-19 leads to a risk of rare blood clots that's several-times higher than that of current vaccines, amid concerns that the jabs may be to blame for the potentially deadly condition. Read Full Article at RT.com

Covid-19 vaccine certificates may create ‘two-tier society,’ Equality & Human Rights Commission warns UK

The UK’s ongoing back-and-forth over who’ll be legally required (or able) to take a Covid-19 jab has gotten murkier, as the country’s independent equalities watchdog suggested the certificates might amount to discrimination. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Covid-19 vaccine certificates may create ‘two-tier society,’ Equality & Human Rights Commission warns UK

The UK’s ongoing back-and-forth over who’ll be legally required (or able) to take a Covid-19 jab has gotten murkier, as the country’s independent equalities watchdog suggested the certificates might amount to discrimination. Read Full Article at RT.com

Actress and model called out for championing puberty blockers for trans kids, claiming ‘loads of girls’ were on them in the 1990s

Actress and model Jameela Jamil has tweeted in support of giving controversial puberty blockers to trans kids, claiming she knew “loads” of girls in school who took them. Her story was swiftly deemed BS. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Actress and model called out for championing puberty blockers for trans kids, claiming ‘loads of girls’ were on them in the 1990s

Actress and model Jameela Jamil has tweeted in support of giving controversial puberty blockers to trans kids, claiming she knew “loads” of girls in school who took them. Her story was swiftly deemed BS. Read Full Article at RT.com

Second UK inquiry into ex-PM David Cameron lobbying scandal announced by select committee of MPs

The UK's Treasury Committee has announced it will hold an inquiry into the government lobbying scandal surrounding former Prime Minister David Cameron, which has now engulfed several ministers and is already facing a review. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Second UK inquiry into ex-PM David Cameron lobbying scandal announced by select committee of MPs

The UK's Treasury Committee has announced it will hold an inquiry into the government lobbying scandal surrounding former Prime Minister David Cameron, which has now engulfed several ministers and is already facing a review. Read Full Article at RT.com

BBC diversity chief complains Idris Elba’s TV detective isn’t ‘black enough to be real’, leaves online commentator baffled

The person tasked with ensuring diversity at the BBC has been accused of harboring narrow-minded views about race after reportedly dismissing a TV character played by actor Idris Elba for not being sufficiently ‘black’. Read Full Article at RT.com
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BBC diversity chief complains Idris Elba’s TV detective isn’t ‘black enough to be real’, leaves online commentator baffled

The person tasked with ensuring diversity at the BBC has been accused of harboring narrow-minded views about race after reportedly dismissing a TV character played by actor Idris Elba for not being sufficiently ‘black’. Read Full Article at RT.com

Quarter of deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales not caused by virus itself, govt statistics show

In roughly a quarter of deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales, people actually died ‘with’ the coronavirus rather than ‘from’ it, new weekly data from the government reveals. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Quarter of deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales not caused by virus itself, govt statistics show

In roughly a quarter of deaths involving Covid-19 in England and Wales, people actually died ‘with’ the coronavirus rather than ‘from’ it, new weekly data from the government reveals. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘A gift to anti-vaxxers’: BoJo angers Brits after claiming lockdown NOT vaccinations reduced Covid cases

Boris Johnson is facing heavy criticism after telling weary Brits that the reduction in Covid-19 cases and deaths was not due to the UK’s massive vaccination program, but the restrictive lockdowns endured for months. Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘A gift to anti-vaxxers’: BoJo angers Brits after claiming lockdown NOT vaccinations reduced Covid cases

Boris Johnson is facing heavy criticism after telling weary Brits that the reduction in Covid-19 cases and deaths was not due to the UK’s massive vaccination program, but the restrictive lockdowns endured for months. Read Full Article at RT.com

Rainy queues, snowy pints, & mad rushes: Brits mock day 1 of Covid lockdown reopening

Brits braved cold weather, rain, and snow in their rush to the shops and pubs on Monday, as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions were loosened in the government’s stage 2 plan. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Rainy queues, snowy pints, & mad rushes: Brits mock day 1 of Covid lockdown reopening

Brits braved cold weather, rain, and snow in their rush to the shops and pubs on Monday, as Covid-19 lockdown restrictions were loosened in the government’s stage 2 plan. Read Full Article at RT.com

Apple and Google block UK NHS Covid app update on privacy grounds

An update to the UK’s NHS ‘Track and Trace’ app set to go live on Monday was blocked by Apple and Google due to concerns it violated a privacy rule prohibiting health authorities from collecting location data from users. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Apple and Google block UK NHS Covid app update on privacy grounds

An update to the UK’s NHS ‘Track and Trace’ app set to go live on Monday was blocked by Apple and Google due to concerns it violated a privacy rule prohibiting health authorities from collecting location data from users. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘UK is not North Korea yet,’ radio host says, after being burned for asking about Prince Philip’s funeral – but some say IT IS

Radio host Julia Hartley-Brewer stirred Twitter anger by asking if the royal family would be exempted from Covid-19 rules to lay the late Prince Philip to rest. Some feel the UK’s reaction to the death gives off Pyongyang vibes. Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘UK is not North Korea yet,’ radio host says, after being burned for asking about Prince Philip’s funeral – but some say IT IS

Radio host Julia Hartley-Brewer stirred Twitter anger by asking if the royal family would be exempted from Covid-19 rules to lay the late Prince Philip to rest. Some feel the UK’s reaction to the death gives off Pyongyang vibes. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Solemn tone’ & ‘high public interest’: Amid mountain of complaints, BBC EXPLAINS its non-stop Prince Philip coverage to the world

Amid a torrent of complaints at home, the BBC put out a special message to Russia, China and Iran, saying that its ‘round the clock coverage of Prince Philip’s death was completely normal, and actually in the public interest. Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘Solemn tone’ & ‘high public interest’: Amid mountain of complaints, BBC EXPLAINS its non-stop Prince Philip coverage to the world

Amid a torrent of complaints at home, the BBC put out a special message to Russia, China and Iran, saying that its ‘round the clock coverage of Prince Philip’s death was completely normal, and actually in the public interest. Read Full Article at RT.com

Belfast protests: Burning car rams into police line as nightly rioting continues (VIDEO)

Police officers equipped with riot gear were pelted with stones, petrol bombs and fireworks during the latest night of protests in Northern Ireland on Friday. Water cannons were deployed against demonstrators in response. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Belfast protests: Burning car rams into police line as nightly rioting continues (VIDEO)

Police officers equipped with riot gear were pelted with stones, petrol bombs and fireworks during the latest night of protests in Northern Ireland on Friday. Water cannons were deployed against demonstrators in response. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘Ridiculously over the top’: BBC creates special complaint form as viewers decry ‘too much coverage’ of Prince Philip's death

The BBC has been inundated with a wave of complaints over its marathon coverage of the death of Prince Philip, even setting up a special page for viewers to voice their gripes about the outlet’s “excessive” reporting. Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘Ridiculously over the top’: BBC creates special complaint form as viewers decry ‘too much coverage’ of Prince Philip's death

The BBC has been inundated with a wave of complaints over its marathon coverage of the death of Prince Philip, even setting up a special page for viewers to voice their gripes about the outlet’s “excessive” reporting. Read Full Article at RT.com

16,000 fake review accounts shut down by Facebook after UK competition watchdog intervenes

Facebook has removed 16,000 accounts linked to Facebook groups and Instagram profiles, after the UK’s Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) intervened, holding the company to a pledge to take action against fraudulent activity. Read Full Article at RT.co
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16,000 fake review accounts shut down by Facebook after UK competition watchdog intervenes

Facebook has removed 16,000 accounts linked to Facebook groups and Instagram profiles, after the UK’s Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) intervened, holding the company to a pledge to take action against fraudulent activity. Read Full Article at RT.com

N. Ireland’s Loyalist Communities Council says none of their groups involved in recent violence, as further 19 officers injured

A council of unionist groups have said that its members were not involved in the recent violence sweeping across Northern Ireland and reiterated their support for a peaceful solution to Belfast’s post-Brexit arrangement. Read Full Article at RT.com
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N. Ireland’s Loyalist Communities Council says none of their groups involved in recent violence, as further 19 officers injured

A council of unionist groups have said that its members were not involved in the recent violence sweeping across Northern Ireland and reiterated their support for a peaceful solution to Belfast’s post-Brexit arrangement. Read Full Article at RT.com

Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth, dies at 99

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, has died at the age of 99. Buckingham Palace confirmed his death on April 9. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Queen Elizabeth, dies at 99

Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband of reigning British monarch Queen Elizabeth II, has died at the age of 99. Buckingham Palace confirmed his death on April 9. Read Full Article at RT.com

Vaccination drive contributed to 60% drop in Covid-19 infection rates in England, study shows

The UK’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout has started to have a positive impact on public health, a newly released study has found. Virus infection rates have dropped sharply among the elderly, the most-vaccinated population cohort. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Vaccination drive contributed to 60% drop in Covid-19 infection rates in England, study shows

The UK’s Covid-19 vaccine rollout has started to have a positive impact on public health, a newly released study has found. Virus infection rates have dropped sharply among the elderly, the most-vaccinated population cohort. Read Full Article at RT.com

'Dialogue, not violence': N. Ireland Secretary calls for calm before Belfast visit after 6th night of violence

The sixth consecutive night of violence in Northern Ireland, in which a bus was hijacked and burnt to the ground, has been condemned by the UK government's Northern Ireland Secretary ahead of his visit to Belfast on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com
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'Dialogue, not violence': N. Ireland Secretary calls for calm before Belfast visit after 6th night of violence

The sixth consecutive night of violence in Northern Ireland, in which a bus was hijacked and burnt to the ground, has been condemned by the UK government's Northern Ireland Secretary ahead of his visit to Belfast on Thursday. Read Full Article at RT.com

Millionaire and one of UK's richest men, Sir Richard Sutton, stabbed to death at country mansion

A murder inquiry has been launched after one of the UK's richest men has been stabbed to death at his mansion in southwest England, while a woman reported to be his wife has been left in critical condition. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Millionaire and one of UK's richest men, Sir Richard Sutton, stabbed to death at country mansion

A murder inquiry has been launched after one of the UK's richest men has been stabbed to death at his mansion in southwest England, while a woman reported to be his wife has been left in critical condition. Read Full Article at RT.com

Crowds of youths pelt N. Irish police with stones on Belfast’s nationalist Springfield Road (VIDEOS)

A week of violence has continued in Northern Ireland, as gangs of youths clashed again with police in Belfast. A line of heavily armored riot officers was pelted with stones, and responded with water cannon. Read Full Article at RT.com
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Crowds of youths pelt N. Irish police with stones on Belfast’s nationalist Springfield Road (VIDEOS)

A week of violence has continued in Northern Ireland, as gangs of youths clashed again with police in Belfast. A line of heavily armored riot officers was pelted with stones, and responded with water cannon. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK health secretary denies British govt secretly exported 717,000 AstraZeneca jabs to Australia, despite shortage at home

The British health secretary has dismissed rumours that the government played a role in the secret export of 717,000 Covid-19 vaccines reportedly flown to Australia from the UK, despite London experiencing its own jab shortage. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK health secretary denies British govt secretly exported 717,000 AstraZeneca jabs to Australia, despite shortage at home

The British health secretary has dismissed rumours that the government played a role in the secret export of 717,000 Covid-19 vaccines reportedly flown to Australia from the UK, despite London experiencing its own jab shortage. Read Full Article at RT.com

‘More than enough’ Pfizer and Moderna doses for under-30s, says health sec, as UK drops AstraZeneca for younger generation

The British health secretary has allayed fears that the UK’s vaccination programme will slow down, claiming there is ample supply of alternative vaccines after the AstraZeneca jab was canned for under-30s amid blot clot concerns. Read Full Article at RT.com
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‘More than enough’ Pfizer and Moderna doses for under-30s, says health sec, as UK drops AstraZeneca for younger generation

The British health secretary has allayed fears that the UK’s vaccination programme will slow down, claiming there is ample supply of alternative vaccines after the AstraZeneca jab was canned for under-30s amid blot clot concerns. Read Full Article at RT.com

UK govt calls for dialogue after anger over Sinn Fein funeral & Brexit sparks riots in Belfast (VIDEOS)

Belfast was rocked by a night of violence amid a spike in sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland. London has expressed concern over the unrest and urged loyalists and republicans to settle their differences peacefully. Read Full Article at RT.com
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UK govt calls for dialogue after anger over Sinn Fein funeral & Brexit sparks riots in Belfast (VIDEOS)

Belfast was rocked by a night of violence amid a spike in sectarian tensions in Northern Ireland. London has expressed concern over the unrest and urged loyalists and republicans to settle their differences peacefully. Read Full Article at RT.com