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Saturday, October 20, 2018
Saturday, October 20, 2018
‘We want to make sure young people’s voices are heard’, says anti-Brexit campaigner
‘We want to make sure young people’s voices are heard’, says pro-EU campaigner
Founder of anti-Brexit campaign For Our Future’s Sake Jason Arthur has said that the People's Vote March was about preventing the UK from becoming "poorer and more isolated".
More than half a million anti-Brexit protesters march through London
More than half a million anti-Brexit protesters march through London
People’s March organisers claim more than 560,000 anti-Brexit campaigners joined a march through London calling for a second EU referendum.
Friday, October 19, 2018
Friday, October 19, 2018
Dan Wootton to People's Vote director: 'Why are you so against a democratic vote?'
Dan Wootton on People's Vote: 'Why are you so against a democratic vote?'
Dan Wootton clashes with People's Vote director James McGrory on the eve of the March for the Future, which will see protesters calling for a second Brexit referendum
Donald Trump baby blimp flown above Los Angeles
Donald Trump baby blimp flown above Los Angeles
A blimp of Donald Trump as an orange, nappy-clad baby holding a mobile phone has been flown above Los Angeles.
Julian Assange takes legal action against Ecuador for violating his 'fundamental rights'
Julian Assange takes legal action against Ecuador
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will launch legal action against the Government of Ecuador, accusing it of violating his “fundamental rights and freedoms”.
Twenty members of grooming gang convicted over ‘campaign of rape and abuse’
Twenty members of grooming gang convicted over ‘campaign of rape and abuse’
A gang of men who partook in a “campaign of rape and other sexual abuse” against teenage girls in Huddersfield has been given long jail sentences, it can now be reported.
Russia picked on ‘weak’ Britain in Salisbury attack, says ex-MI6 chief
Russia picked on ‘weak’ Britain in Salisbury attack, says ex-MI6 chief
The Salisbury Novichok attack was done by Russia because it believed Britain was “weak and isolated” after the EU referendum, a former MI6 chief has said.
Public warned of panther on the loose in Scottish village
Black panther reported to be on the loose
Police have warned residents of two villages in Scotland to be on high alert, after a black panther was reported to be on the loose in the area.
Jacob Rees-Mogg would demand 'best of three' if Remain won second referendum
Jacob Rees-Mogg would demand 'best of three' if Remain won second referendum
Jacob Rees-Mogg told James Whale Brexiteers would demand a 'best of three' if a second Brexit referendum resulted in a Remain win
Facebook hires Nick Clegg as Head of Global Affairs
Facebook hires Nick Clegg as Head of Global Affairs
Facebook has hired former Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg to lead their Global Affairs and Communications team.
‘Gay cake’ bakery closes Belfast branch
‘Gay cake’ bakery closes Belfast branch
The bakery at the centre of the so-called “gay cake” court case is to close a branch in Belfast.
Jeremy Hunt warns there will be ‘consequences’ if Saudi journalist is dead
Jeremy Hunt warns there will be ‘consequences’ if Saudi journalist is dead
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has said there will be “consequences” for UK relations with Saudi Arabia if the UK is shown that the Saudis murdered missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
‘The odds are if you stab someone in London, you’ll probably get away with it’, says former Met Police Officer
'If you stab someone, you’ll probably get away with it’, says ex-police officer
Former Metropolitan Police Officer Chris Hobbs has said that “police are having to backfill for” cuts to other services and that because there are not enough officers “if you stab someone, the odds are in London you are probably going to get away with it”.
'You're acting like a spoilt child' Mike Graham tells anti-Brexit campaigner Femi Oluwole
'You're acting like a spoilt child' Mike Graham tells anti-Brexit campaigner
talkRADIO's Mike Graham clashed with anti-Brexit campaigner Femi Oluwole, calling him a "spoilt child".
Priti Patel MP calls for 'outright abolition' of Air Passenger Duty
Priti Patel MP calls for 'outright abolition' of Air Passenger Duty
Conservative MP Priti Patel has called Air Passenger Duty "regressive" and says the government should strive for "outright abolition" of the tax.
Radical preacher Anjem Choudary released from prison
Radical preacher Anjem Choudary released from prison
A 51-year-old who was convicted of inviting support for the Islamic State terror group has been released from prison.
Legally allowing gender self-identification is 'bad law' says Fair Play for Women spokesperson
Gender self-ID 'easier for trans people' but 'bad law' says Dr Nicola Williams
A Fair Play for Women spokesperson has claimed legally allowing gender self-identification is "bad law".
Irish border issue is an 'excuse to delay' Brexit, says DUP's Brexit spokesperson
Irish border issue is an 'excuse to delay' Brexit, says DUP's Brexit spokesman
The DUP's Brexit spokesman, Sammy Wilson, has said that the issue of the Irish border has been used as an "excuse to delay or stop" the UK leaving the European Union.
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Man becomes eleventh person jailed for Grenfell fraud
Man becomes eleventh person jailed for Grenfell fraud
Koffi Kouakou claimed to have been living on the 14th floor of the west London high-rise.
Liam Fox cancels Saudi conference appearance over missing journalist
Liam Fox cancels Saudi conference appearance over missing journalist
The International Trade Secretary said the "time is not right" for him to attend the Future Investment Initiative.
Motorists may be forced to give way to cyclists when turning, says Highway Code
Motorists may be forced to give way to cyclists when turning, says Highway Code
The Department for Transport is considering the measure to boost protection of vulnerable road users going straight on at junctions.
Government to fund global register of sex offenders in the charity sector
Government to fund global register of sex offenders in the charity sector
Two million pounds of British aid money will be spent on compiling a register of suspected sexual predators working in the charity sector.
Mad Cow Disease case confirmed on Scottish farm
Mad Cow Disease case confirmed on Scottish farm
Restrictions have been put in place at the unnamed farm in Aberdeenshire.
Emmanuel Macron to introduce visas for UK tourists in event of no-deal Brexit
Emmanuel Macron to introduce visas for UK tourists in event of no-deal Brexit
The French president has announced contingency plans in the event of a no-deal.
Kleenex to ditch 'Mansize' tissues after sexism complaints
Kleenex to ditch 'Mansize' tissues after sexism complaints
Tissue brand Kleenex will phase out its 'Mansize' tissues after customers complained that the name was sexist.
Banksy releases video showing Girl With Balloon prank went wrong
Banksy releases video showing Girl With Balloon prank went wrong
The anonymous artist released a video showing how his painting was supposed to fully shred.
Theresa May would survive a no confidence vote, says Bill Cash MP
Theresa May would survive no confidence vote, says Bill Cash MP
The Conservative politician claimed that "figures at the moment" suggest the Prime Minister would win enough votes to survive a motion of no confidence.
Saudi Arabia must 'play by the rules' to continue trade relationship with UK, says Professor Anthony Glees
Saudi Arabia must 'play by the rules' to continue trade relationship with UK
Saudi Arabia must "play by the rules" if they want to continue a trade relationship with the UK, the director of the University of Buckingham's Centre for Security and Intelligence has said.
Theresa May 'ready to consider' delaying Britain's transition out of EU
Theresa May 'ready to consider' delaying Britain's transition out of EU
The Prime Minister told EU leaders she was 'ready to consider' extending Britain's transition out of the EU for a further year.
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
'Socially irresponsible' plastic surgery advert banned after 17 complaints
'Socially irresponsible' plastic surgery advert banned after 17 complaints
An Advertising Standards Agency spokesperson said the decision to ban the plastic surgery advert was not based on the number of complaints made
Energy prices have risen 21% in just five months
Energy prices have risen 21% in just five months
Analysis from MoneySuperMarket found swift energy price increases since April
Canada legalising cannabis 'could be a pioneering move' for other countries, says drug commentator
Canada legalising cannabis 'could be a pioneering move' for other countries
A spokesperson at the Transform Drug Policy Foundation says the UK is '5 years' behind.
Government 'shamed' into funding flammable cladding removal, says Fire Brigades Union secretary
Government 'shamed' into funding flammable cladding removal, says FBU secretary
Demonstrators delivered an open letter to James Brokenshire demanding dangerous cladding was removed from buildings immedia
Theresa May demands 'very serious' response to Commons bullying probe
Theresa May demands 'very serious' response to Commons bullying probe
The Prime Minister said the report from High Court judge Dame Laura Cox should "worry all of us."
EU 'would probably' take legal action if divorce bill isn't paid, warns economist
EU 'would probably' take legal action if divorce bill isn't paid
Phillip Hammond reportedly warned cabinet ministers the UK could still have to pay the EU up to £36bn of the £39bn divorce bill.
Three anti-fracking protestors freed from prison
Three anti-fracking protestors freed from prison
Anti-fracking protesters jailed for causing a public nuisance by climbing onto lorries at a site in Lancashire have been freed by the Court of Appeal.
Risks of breast enhancement 'don't come across in a one minute advert' says plastic surgeon
Risks of breast enhancement 'don't come across in a one minute advert'
A plastic surgeon has said he supports the ban on an advert promoting breast enhancement surgery shown during reality show Love Island, claiming the risks of surgery "don't come across" in the one minute clip.
Lower food prices help lower UK inflation rate
Lower food prices help lower UK inflation rate
Inflation fell to 2.4% in September.
Report reveals 50,000 children under five are growing up in 'toxic' households
Report reveals 50,000 children are growing up in 'toxic' households
Around 50,000 young children are living in households with a "toxic trio" of domestic abuse, drug or alcohol addiction, and mental health problems, a new report has found.
Jeremy Hunt says he is 'very troubled' by disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Jeremy Hunt says he is 'very troubled' by disappearance of Saudi journalist
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and his G7 counterparts have said they are "very troubled" by the disappearance of Saudi journalist, Jamal Khashoggi.
Canada legalises recreational cannabis
Canada legalises recreational cannabis
The country becomes second, after Uruguay, to legalise the use of marijuana.
Dog law consultant: 'You can't assume a dog is dangerous just because of its shape'
'You can't assume a dog is dangerous because of its shape'
An expert in dog law has welcomed calls for a review of dangerous dog laws, telling Julia Hartley-Brewer "you can't assume a dog is dangerous just because of its shape".
Disruption at major London train station after damage to overhead wires
Disruption at major London train station after damage to overhead wires
Travellers are being warned they face disruption at London Paddington station for much of Wednesday.
Finger length could reveal a person's sexuality, study suggests
Finger length could reveal sexuality, study suggests
Finger length could provide a clue to a person's sexuality, a study conducted by the University of Essex has suggested.
Shadow international trade secretary says UK should be 'co-decision makers' with EU post-Brexit
Barry Gardiner says UK should be 'co-decision makers' with EU post-Brexit
The shadow international trade secretary has called for Theresa May to put forward the idea of becoming "co-decision making partners" with the EU to advance Brexit negotiations.
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Tuesday, October 16, 2018
Stella Creasy on hate crime: 'I'm protected in the workplace, but not when I step onto the street'
Stella Creasy on hate crime: 'I'm protected at work, but not on the street'
Labour MP Stella Creasy welcomed proposed changes to hate crime laws, which could see misogyny, misandry, hatred of goths and ageism counted as hate crimes
MPs call for new alcohol levy to help treat harm caused by heavy drinking
MPs call for new alcohol levy to help treat harm caused by heavy drinking
Ministers have suggested a 5p levy on bottles of wine and a 3p levy on a pint of beer.
Spokesperson for The Speaker plays down quit claims
Spokesperson for The Speaker plays down quit claims
Reports suggested the Speaker had told friends he intended to quit next year.
David Davies 'threatened with police action' for holding meetings on transgender concerns
David Davies 'threatened with police action' for transgender concern meetings
Monmouth MP David Davies held meetings for campaign groups opposed to making it easier for transgender people to change gender, and did not allow the press to observe the meeting
Sending leaflets to suspected paedophiles won't change their behaviour, says CEO of Freedom From Abuse
Sending leaflets to suspected paedophiles won't work, says Marilyn Hawes
The CEO of a company that delivers training on how to spot abuse has claimed an initiative by Hampshire Police to send leaflets to suspected paedophiles won't change their behaviour.
Poppies printed on fleet of police cars to mark the centenary of the end of WWI
Poppies printed on fleet of police cars to mark the centenary of the end of WWI
Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Road Policing Unit will feature a poppy on all of its marked patrol vehicles.
Facebook to launch tool to improve political ad transparency
Facebook to launch tool to improve political ad transparency
The social media network announced a new authorisation scheme to approve organisations before they can run political adverts on the site.
Robot answers questions from Education Select Committee for the first time
Robot answers questions from MPs at Education Select Committee
A robot has appeared before the Education Select Committee to tell MPs about the role of technology in classrooms.
Wes Streeting MP: 'There is still way too much sexism in our country'
Wes Streeting MP: 'There is still way too much sexism in our country'
Labour MP Wes Streeting has said he "welcomes" the idea of extending the law to protect more groups against hate crime, adding there is "way too much sexism" in the UK.
Employment falls slightly but numbers in work still at record high
Employment falls slightly but numbers in work still at record high
There were 32.39 million people in a job in the three months to August, a fall of 5,000 on the previous quarter.
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