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Thursday briefing: What really happened at Chequers?
In today’s newsletter: As fresh allegations of lockdown gatherings emerge, the former prime minister finds himself facing new questions – and a new threat to his political future Sign up…
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UK students seek compensation for Covid-affected tuition
Nearly 1,000 students attempt group action against UCL, accusing it of breaking promises Lawyers representing almost 1,000 current and former students, whose studies were affected by Covid and strike action,…
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Coronavirus: UK students seek go-ahead for lawsuit over Covid-19, strikes disruption
More than 3,000 current and former students are suing University College London for breach of contract, in a case which could be followed by similar litigation against other British universities.…
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No 10 denies Boris Johnson is victim of stitch-up after fresh Partygate claims
Spokesperson says Rishi Sunak not involved in decision to hand over evidence of Chequers gatherings to police UK politics live – latest updates Downing Street has denied Boris Johnson is…
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Boris Johnson cuts ties with government lawyers assisting him in Covid inquiry
Allies say former PM has ‘lost faith’ in system after he was reported to police over fresh Partygate allegations UK politics live – latest updates Boris Johnson has severed ties…
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Boris Johnson referred to police over allegedly hosting friends at Chequers in lockdown
Records of visits were reportedly found in official diary by lawyers as they were preparing for Covid public inquiry Boris Johnson has been referred to police by the Cabinet Office…
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MP Margaret Ferrier loses appeal over Commons ban for Covid rule breaches
Failure of appeal paves way for possible byelection in former SNP MP’s Scottish constituency UK politics live – latest updates Margaret Ferrier has lost her appeal against a proposed 30-day…
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Bereaved families withdraw support for UK Covid tapestry
Some members of justice group pull out from art project over lack of input in formal pandemic inquiry UK politics live – latest updates Britain’s Covid experience is to be…
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Covid Hong Kong: daily caseloads will drop soon, pandemic advisers forecast, with current ‘small wave’ no cause for alarm
Professor Lau Yu-lung from HKU says city experienced an expected ‘small wave’ and there is no need for concern as most people have immunity. Read the original article at South…