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Figures show the coronavirus pandemic sent the economy plunging by a record 21% between April and June

Britain plunged into recession after coronavirus caused 'biggest fall in quarterly GDP on record'
A-level students in England will be able to use mock exam grades to get into to university

A-level students in England can use mock exam grades to get into university

California Senator Kamala Harris has been chosen as Joe Biden's running mate

Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris as running mate for US presidential election

The Tate Modern was among the venues to join the We Make Events: Red Alert demonstration

Arts venues light up in 'Red Alert' to Government over live events industry

England's heatwave is set to continue, with London expecting a top temperature today of 31 degrees

UK Weather: 'Danger to life' flood warning as 'severe thunderstorms' set to batter Britain

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Coronavirus: Largest UK recession on record - official figures

Labour MP Dawn Butler was stopped by officers because of 'human error', Metropolitan Police says

Bones of close relative of Tyrannosaurus rex discovered on Isle of Wight

Coronavirus: Face masks advert banned over misleading claims about protection

World

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Beirut blast: The footage that shows exactly what it's like to live through a disaster

What's going on in Belarus? Politicians fleeing, a questionable election and Europe's last dictator

Police arrest 17 after raiding largest cocaine factory ever found in Netherlands

Coronavirus: Greece imposes curfew on bars and restaurants amid spike in COVID cases

London

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ECB CEO Tom Harrison, Michael Carberry and more call for race attitude change in cricket

How to watch Perseids meteor shower in UK tonight

Martin Brundle column: Tyres and tensions at 70th Anniversary GP
Dawn Butler "carried on as if the world is going to end": Met Police Federation Chair

Dawn Butler "carried on as if the world is going to end": Met Police Federation Chair

Sports

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Coronavirus: Six Hull FC players and two staff members test positive for Covid-19

Declan Rice: Chelsea £50m bid reports dismissed by West Ham

Ferrari, Renault confirm Racing Point appeal in Mercedes copy row

Jadon Sancho 360: The view from Man Utd, Borussia Dortmund and the England winger

Business

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Ben & Jerry's tackle home secretary over migrant crossings - and get a chilly response

Coronavirus: Stricken Intu's Trafford Centre shops for £1.3bn buyer

UK-Japan post-Brexit talks hit 'stumbling block over Stilton'

Coronavirus: UK to nosedive into recession after COVID-19 triggers record slump

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CCTV: Crime Caught On Camera

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Stephen Lawrence was killed at the age of 18 in 1993

Police investigating racist murder of Stephen Lawrence say investigation is now 'inactive'
Donal Lawler explained the sentencing of the killers of PC Andrew Harper

Barrister explains sentencing of PC Andrew Harper's killers

Owen Jones: Britain must deal better with far-right extremism

Owen Jones tells James O'Brien UK must deal better with far-right extremism
The Met Police are hunting for these suspects

Pictured every suspect being hunted by the Met Police after violence on London's streets
The Scottish Government's current rules allow for a maximum of 20 guests at funeral services

Funeral for knife attacker who stabbed six people delayed as too many attend ceremony
"The only way to stop the boats is to effect instant returns"

Former Border Force chief explains how to stop migrant boats

The News Explained

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Professor Hal explains what we saw during the Beirut explosion

Professor Hal explains what happened during Beirut explosion

More than 70-thousand restaurants, cafes and pubs are offering half price meals from today - subsidised by the UK Government

Eat Out To Help Out: How do you take part in the 50% off scheme?

Weird

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PR disaster for £2.3m roundabout as car crashes before official opening

Coronavirus: Vicar uses chopsticks to serve bread in Holy Communion safety measure

Entertainment

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Fresh Prince Of Bel Air returning to our screens - as a hard-hitting drama

Kate Mosse: It's important female authors who published under male pseudonyms are finally recognised