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Rhondda Cynon Taf: Borough in Wales placed under local lockdown after coronavirus cases surge

A borough in south Wales will be placed under a local lockdown after a spike in coronavirus cases, the Welsh Government has announced.

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The Government is to publish plans to ration coronavirus tests over the coming days as millions of Britons complain of being unable to access swabs.

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Boris Johnson will face a grilling from senior MPs today with his Government facing a string of challenges, including the ongoing fallout over the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement .

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Inflation declined sharply in August, driven lower by falling prices in restaurants and cafes thanks to Rishi Suank's Eat Out to Help Out Scheme.

Manhunt after suspect 'attempted to abduct' two 11-year-old schoolgirls near Orpington bus stop

A man is being sought by police over a suspected attempt to abduct two schoolgirls from near a bus stop in south London.

Japanese leader Shinzo Abe officially resigns, clearing way for successor to take over

Japanese leader Shinzo Abe has officially resigned, clearing the way for his successor to take over.

Boris Johnson warned US won't support free trade pact if UK breaks Good Friday Agreement for Brexit

Boris Johnson has been warned that the US will not support any free trade pact with the UK if it fails to uphold its commitments to Northern Ireland as part of Brexit.

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Boris Johnson will face a grilling from senior MPs amid a warning that the "failure" of the test and trace system is placing "huge pressure" on the health service.

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