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- TECHNOLOGY
- February 5, 2019
By BBC NewsStaff image captionThe BBC’s decision to play instrumental versions of Rule, Britannia! and Land Of Hope And Glory at the Last Night Of The Proms features on the front pages. The Daily Telegraph says the broadcaster “defied the government” by “effectively censoring the traditional anthems” after announcing that they would be played but
READ MOREImage caption “Welcome to Londongrad,” is the Metro’s splash headline, reporting the release of a report into Russian interference in the UK. The paper says Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee revealed a “scandal of blind eye to interference by Russians”, as it notes MPs’ description of London as a “Laundromat” for Russian cash. Image caption
READ MOREImage caption “We’ll go our own Huawei”, is the Metro’s headline, channelling Fleetwood Mac as it reports on the prime minister’s U-turn on allowing the Chinese company to be part of the UK’s 5G network. Tory backbenchers have criticised the initial decision to allow the technology firm’s involvement in 5G infrastructure. Image caption The Huawei
READ MORENewspaper headlines: China’s warning to UK and ‘naughty Tory’ on trial By BBC News Staff Image caption Several papers lead with stories about China and the UK. The Times reports a warning from the Chinese ambassador that Britain will have to “bear the consequences” if equipment from Huawei is banned from the UK’s 5G mobile
READ MORENewspaper headlines: ‘More local lockdowns’ to follow Leicester By BBC News Staff Image caption The Guardian leads with a warning from scientists and public health directors that more local lockdowns could be on the way, after restrictions were tightened again in Leicester following a rise in coronavirus cases. Bars and restaurants in the rest of
READ MORENewspaper headlines: Leaked back-to-work coronavirus plan and NHS app By BBC News Staff Image caption Leaked government guidance on how people could return to work makes the front pages of several newspapers. The Daily Mirror suggests regions of the UK could face “local lockdowns” if there are signs of another virus outbreak. The draft documents
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