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Six O'Clock News Episodes

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    03/08/2020 Tributes to Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume

    The former SDLP leader - who helped end the Troubles - has died aged 83

  2. 02/08/2020 Government says reopening schools in England "a priority"

    Ministers insist it will be safe to return in September despite concerns from unions

  3. 01/08/2020 Pubs 'may need to shut' to allow schools to reopen

    Two senior government scientific advisers warn difficult decisions will have to be taken.

  4. 31/07/2020 Lockdown easing delayed in England

    The re-opening of casinos and bowling alleys is postponed due to Covid-19 concerns

  5. 30/07/2020 Coronavirus: England highest excess death levels in Europe

    England saw the largest increase in death rates in Europe, early in the pandemic.

  6. 29/07/2020 Pressure for UK to ease Spain quarantine

    Pressure grows on the UK to ease quarantine rules for travellers arriving from Spain.

  7. 28/07/2020 Boris Johnson warns of a "second wave" of coronavirus in Europe

    Boris Johnson warns there are signs of a "second wave" of coronavirus in Europe.

  8. 27/07/2020 The government has ruled out granting a quarantine exemption to Spanish island resorts with low rates of coronavirus

    The government rules out granting a quarantine exemption to Spanish island resorts

  9. 26/07/2020 Government defends Spain travel quarantine

    Foreign Secretary says he won't apologise for quarantine on travellers to UK from Spain

  10. 25/07/2020 UN says virus sets new record every day

    India records 100,000 new cases in 48 hours. Brazil, US, and Africa among worst affected.

  11. 24/07/2020 Prime Minister admits government "didn't understand coronavirus"

    Boris Johnson admits the government didn't understand coronavirus enough at the start

  12. 23/07/2020 Face covering guidelines released for England

    Guidance on wearing face coverings in shops published, before coming compulsory tonight.

  13. 22/07/2020 Labour apologises to whistleblowers

    Labour pays damages to whistleblowers in bid to distance party from anti Semitism row

  14. 21/07/2020 Government criticised for failing to investigate Kremlin interference

    Report on Russian interference in the UK says ministers 'actively avoided' looking for it

  15. 20/07/2020 Hong Kong extradition treaty suspended

    The UK suspends its extradition treaty with Hong Kong.

  16. 19/07/2020 Dominic Raab hits out at Russia and China

    He accuses China of 'gross' human rights abuses and says Russia could become 'pariah'

  17. 18/07/2020 Russia rejects vaccine theft claim

    Russia denies it tried to steal the UK's Covid-19 vaccine research.

  18. 17/07/2020 Coronavirus: PM aims for normality by Christmas

    Coronavirus: Boris Johnson sets out plan hoping for normality in England by Christmas.

  19. 16/07/2020 Russia accused of UK hacks.

    Moscow blamed for spying on Covid vaccine research and meddling in election.

  20. 15/07/2020 China intensifies criticism of UK

    China accuses UK of undermining mutual trust by banning Huawei from 5G network

  21. 14/07/2020 UK bans Huawei 5G equipment

    The Government U-turns, saying it will bar the Chinese firm from Britain's 5G networks

  22. 13/07/2020 PM hints masks will be made compulsory

    PM hints masks will be made compulsory

  23. 12/07/2020 Coronavirus: Gove calls for common sense approach on masks in shops

    Michael Gove doesn't think face coverings should be compulsory in shops in England.

  24. 11/07/2020 Jack Charlton, a member of England's 1966 World Cup winning team, has died aged 85

    Jack Charlton, a member of England's 1966 World Cup winning team, has died aged 85

  25. 10/07/2020 Shropshire maternity scandal widens

    Maternity care inquiry to examine 300 more cases

  26. 09/07/2020 Tax official questioned Chancellor's coronavirus recovery plans

    The UK's top tax official warned two schemes to save jobs may not be value for money.

  27. 08/07/2020 Chancellor unveils £30 billion Covid package.

    Rishi Sunak offers job retention bonuses, VAT cuts and meal deals.

  28. 07/07/2020 FBI director accuses China of bribery and blackmail

    The Director of the FBI launches a withering attack on China

  29. 06/07/2020 China warns UK over Hong Kong 'interference'

    Beijing also warns against any decision to reverse Huawei's role in 5G networks

  30. 05/07/2020 NHS boss demands social care reforms

    The head of the NHS in England gives the government a year to reform social care.

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