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Harassment survey: 'I'm a waitress but I feel like a sex worker' - BBC News | 2017-12-11 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Two in five UK women say they have experienced unwanted sexual behaviour at work, a BBC survey finds. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. These young women told the BBC about their experiences of sexual harassment at work
Nilufer Guler is a waitress, but says she feels more like a sex worker at times.
On the second day in a new job, a table of wealthy, suited... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42252071 |
Theresa May says Brexit deal 'good news' for all voters - BBC News | 2017-12-11 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Theresa May tells MPs the agreement should reassure both Leave and Remain supporters. | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Theresa May: “What we are looking for is a deal that is right for the United Kingdom"
An agreement to move on to the next phase of Brexit talks is "good news" for both Leave and Remain voters, Theresa May has told MPs.
She ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42303059 |
UK snow: Power and travel disruption across country - BBC News | 2017-12-11 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Weather affects travel and leads to power cuts, with hundreds of schools set to stay closed on Monday. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Scenes of fun and frustration over wintry showers
Heavy snow has led to power cuts and disrupted air, rail and road travel in many parts of the UK.
The deepest snow recorded was 30cm (12in) in Sennybridge, near Brecon, whil... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42297150 |
Golden Globes: Christopher Plummer nominated for Kevin Spacey role - BBC News | 2017-12-11 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Other nominees for the Golden Globe awards include Helen Mirren and Judi Dench. | Entertainment & Arts | Christopher Plummer has been nominated for a Golden Globe for the role in which he replaced Kevin Spacey.
The actor took over the role in All the Money in the World after a string of sexual harassment allegations were made against Spacey.
The nominees for best drama film include Call Me By Your Name, Dunkirk, The Pos... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42309451 |
Birstall house explosion: Three hurt in gas blast - BBC News | 2017-12-11 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Two people are airlifted to hospital with "significant" injuries and another suffers minor injuries. | Leicester | The blast destroyed two houses in Allington Drive in Birstall and damaged several others
Three people have been hurt - two seriously - in a gas explosion at a house.
Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to a loud bang at the home in Birstall, Leicestershire, at 07:30 GMT.
One house had completely collapsed, ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-42306576 |
Netanyahu: Palestinians must face reality over Jerusalem - BBC News | 2017-12-11 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Israel's prime minister says Jerusalem has "never been the capital of any other people". | Middle East | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Israel's prime minister has said Palestinians must "get to grips with" the reality that Jerusalem is Israel's capital in order to move towards peace.
Benjamin Netanyahu said Jerusalem had been the capital of Israel for 3,00... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-42301004 |
Margaret Hodge repays £2.97 after Garden Bridge apology - BBC News | 2017-12-11 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Labour's Margaret Hodge tells MPs she is sorry for breaching rules about Parliamentary resources. | UK Politics | A senior Labour MP has apologised to the Commons and repaid £2.97 after she was found to have breached Parliament's code of conduct.
Dame Margaret Hodge offered a "sincere" apology for "inadvertently" breaching the rules over her review of the London Garden Bridge project.
An inquiry said the Barking MP should not ha... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42313309 |
Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City - BBC Sport | 2017-12-11 | null | Jose Mourinho says Manchester United's title hopes are "probably over" after their 2-1 loss to "lucky" Manchester City. | null | Last updated on .From the section Premier League
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho said his side's title hopes are "probably" over because referee Michael Oliver failed to award them a penalty in their 2-1 loss to "lucky" Manchester City.
Pep Guardiola's team stretched their lead at the top of the table to 11 p... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/42212593 |
Trump UK visit expected in new year, US ambassador says - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Woody Johnson says the president will visit in 2018 despite "ruffled feathers" over recent tweets. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Woody Johnson tells Today the US president was not "namby-pamby" about voicing his opinions
The US ambassador to Britain says he expects Donald Trump to visit the UK in the new year despite his recent Twitter row with Theres... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42319018 |
The world's youngest island - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | null | Scientists think Hunga Tunga Hunga Ha'apai might hold clues on where to look for life on Mars. | null | Scientists think Hunga Tunga Hunga Ha'apai might hold clues on where to look for life on Mars. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42314269 |
France: Migrants at the frozen border - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | null | Migrants attempt to cross from Italy to France through the mountains in sub zero temperatures. | null | Migrants attempting to cross illegally from Italy to France through the snow-covered mountains may be met by police or receive a local welcome. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42317793 |
Birstall house explosion: Woman dies in hospital - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Two others were also injured when two houses collapsed in the blast on Monday morning. | Leicester | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
A woman has died following a gas explosion at a house in Leicestershire.
Janet Jasper was taken to hospital following the blast, which happened on Allington Drive, Birstall, at about 07:30 GMT on Monday.
Two men were also ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-leicestershire-42320938 |
Labour clears MP Clive Lewis of sexual harassment - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Clive Lewis says he is "very pleased to be able to put this behind me and move on". | UK Politics | Clive Lewis said he was "taken aback" by the allegation
Labour MP Clive Lewis has been cleared of sexual harassment by a party inquiry, the BBC understands.
The Norwich South MP was put under investigation last month after a party supporter claimed that she had been groped by him at the Labour conference in Brighton ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42318625 |
Snow in UK: Your photos of the wintry scenes - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Snow has fallen across the UK, causing disruption for some and fun for others. Here are some of your photos. | UK | Presha Taneja took this photo of driving conditions while stuck near junction 20 of the M25. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42299737 |
Snow in Europe triggers transport chaos - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Hundreds of flights are cancelled in the Netherlands and Belgium. | Europe | A traffic jam near Mülheim - one of many in snow-bound Germany
Heavy snow blanketing northern Europe has caused many flight cancellations and delays at Schiphol airport in the Netherlands and Brussels airport.
About 400 flights were cancelled at Schiphol - one of Europe's biggest airports - and about 200 in Brussels.... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-42310933 |
Westfield shopping centres bought in $25bn deal - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | French property firm Unibail-Rodamco hopes to launch Westfield shopping centres in new markets. | Business | The owner of Westfield shopping centres is being bought for $24.7bn (£18.5bn) in a deal that will see the malls launched in new markets.
Australia's Westfield Corporation has agreed to be sold to French property group Unibail-Rodamco.
There are 35 Westfield shopping centres in the UK and the US, while Unibail-Rodamco... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42320746 |
Skin betting: 'Children as young as 11 introduced to gambling' - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Gamers as young as 11 bet using virtual weapons within video games which are then exchanged for cash. | Technology | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. University student Ryan Archer's love of gaming spiralled into gambling when he was 15
Thousands of children and young people are losing money on websites which allow them to trade virtual items, gambling experts have warned... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42311533 |
UK forecast: Lying snow, ice and freezing fog - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | null | There will be lying snow, ice and freezing fog for many during the morning, the BBC's Carol Kirkwood says. | null | There will be lying snow, ice and freezing fog for many during the morning, the BBC's Carol Kirkwood says. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42321149 |
Three children die in suspicious house fire in Salford - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Three men and a woman are arrested on suspicion of murder after three children died in the blaze. | Manchester | Fire crews were called to the scene on Jackson Street at about 05:00 GMT
Three children have died in a house fire in Salford, while a three-year-old is said to be in a critical condition.
A 14-year-old girl, named locally as Demi Pearson, was declared dead at the scene, while an eight-year-old boy and a girl aged sev... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-42313197 |
'Worrying alarm call' for world's birds on brink of extinction - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Seabirds such as the kittiwake are being pushed to the brink of extinction, say conservationists. | Science & Environment | Black-legged kittiwake: Colonies are struggling to feed their chicks
Overfishing and changing sea temperatures are pushing seabirds to the brink of extinction, according to new data on the world's birds.
Birds that are now globally threatened include the kittiwake and the Atlantic puffin, which breed on UK sea cliffs... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-42314289 |
Heat-not-burn tobacco 'is a health risk' - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The new tobacco products are safer than cigarettes but not risk-free, say UK experts. | Health | The health risks are lower than smoking cigarettes
"Heat-not-burn" tobacco products are harmful to health even though they are safer than regular cigarettes, say UK experts.
The advisory panel to the government said the devices produce "a number of compounds of concern", including some that can cause cancer.
Manufac... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42328236 |
Investigation ordered into 'misleading' festive tickets - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Customers have been sold tickets for trains that will not run or will be disrupted, a watchdog says. | UK | Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has ordered an investigation after reports rail firms "misled" customers.
The watchdog Transport Focus said companies were selling tickets for services over Christmas, despite knowing they will not run.
Mr Grayling said was "unacceptable" for passengers to have to pay higher "walk-u... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42322086 |
Web pioneers plead to cancel US net vote - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | An influential group calls for a controversial vote on net neutrality due this week to be cancelled. | Technology | Several influential figures responsible for creating the internet have demanded that a controversial vote be cancelled.
This week the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will decide on whether to repeal an Obama-era law that protects "net neutrality".
It refers to the principle that all traffic on the internet is... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42318804 |
Michael Gove: I'll make Brexit work for animals too - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The environment secretary publishes legislation to recognise animal feelings in UK law. | UK Politics | The government has published a new law that says it must treat animals as "sentient beings" when it makes laws.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove promised to "make Brexit work not just for citizens but for the animals we love and cherish too".
The draft law also increases the maximum sentence for serious animal crue... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42313313 |
New York Port Authority attack: Man held after Manhattan blast - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A Bangladeshi man is being held after a blast wounded several people at Port Authority bus terminal. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. The blast hit during New York's rush-hour - this is how events unfolded
A man is being held after an attempted terror attack at New York City's main bus terminal.
"Terrorists won't win," Mayor Bill de Blasio said after a bl... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42312293 |
Llanelli woman's nudist dating site £50,000 fraud - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A naturist is duped by a woman saying she needed cash for a cow insemination business. | South West Wales | A fraudster who met her victim on a dating website for naturists scammed him out of £50,000.
Moira Etchells, 45, met Ian Chatting-Tonks in 2013 and persuaded him to lend her the cash to start a business artificially inseminating cows.
Swansea Crown Court heard she spent £35,000 on a new Land Rover and banked the rest... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-west-wales-42325475 |
How hot is it where you are? - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Compare the temperature in your area to other locations in the UK and around the world. | UK | Compare the temperature where you are with more than 50 cities around the world, including some of the hottest and coldest inhabited places. Enter your location or postcode in the search box to see your result. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23252638 |
After Weinstein, Trump sexual misconduct accusers demand action - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | null | More than a dozen women have accused Donald Trump of sexual misconduct. Now, in the moment of #MeToo, how do they feel? | null | Decades ago, Jessica Leeds says Donald Trump groped her on a flight. It's a story she first shared during the 2016 election - and multiple other women soon followed suit.
Now, some of them are demanding that Congress holds the president accountable for the allegations. The BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan reports. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42314700 |
'Monster' fatberg to go on display in museum - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A slice of a monster fatberg, clogging up London's sewers, is going on display in a museum. | Family & Education | The museum will show how fat is blocking London's Victorian infrastructure
Part of one of the capital's biggest fatbergs is going to be put on display in the Museum of London next year.
It is a slice of a monster fatberg, over 250m (820ft) long, which had been clogging up sewers below Whitechapel.
The museum says it... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-42324932 |
Margaret Hodge repays £2.97 after Garden Bridge apology - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Labour's Margaret Hodge tells MPs she is sorry for breaching rules about Parliamentary resources. | UK Politics | A senior Labour MP has apologised to the Commons and repaid £2.97 after she was found to have breached Parliament's code of conduct.
Dame Margaret Hodge offered a "sincere" apology for "inadvertently" breaching the rules over her review of the London Garden Bridge project.
An inquiry said the Barking MP should not ha... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42313309 |
Netflix defends A Christmas Prince tweet - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The platform sent a tweet addressing the "53 people" that have watched the film 18 days in a row. | Technology | Netflix has defended a tweet that revealed 53 people had watched its new Christmas film every day for 18 days in a row.
"Who hurt you?" read the tweet, addressed to them.
The tweet caused controversy, with some saying it was "creepy" of the platform to keep such close tabs on its audience, and mock their choices.
Ho... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42323366 |
Trump, Twitter and his 'filter bubble' - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The US president follows just 45 other Twitter users - all of whom agree with him, most of the time. | US & Canada | Although his main Twitter account has nearly 44 million followers, President Donald Trump chooses to follow just 45 other Twitter users - all of whom agree with him, most of the time.
Now that seeming reluctance to expose himself to alternative viewpoints is being put forward as a possible factor in the president's de... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42187596 |
Donald Tusk calls Brexit talks a furious race against time - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The European Council's president urges EU countries to show "unity" in the next phase of talks. | UK Politics | Donald Tusk said the EU needed to show "unity" in the next phase of talks
The UK and the EU face a "furious race against time" to finalise Brexit talks before March 2019, the head of the European Council says.
Donald Tusk urged EU leaders to show unity as they try to negotiate what the future relationship will look l... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42322187 |
UK inflation rate at near six-year high - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Inflation hits 3.1% as the squeeze on household incomes continues. | Business | Inflation rose to 3.1% in November, the highest in nearly six years, as the squeeze on households continued.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that airfares and computer games contributed to the increase.
The most recent data shows that average weekly wages are growing at just 2.2%.
Mark Carney, the gove... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42320052 |
Alabama Senate election: Roy Moore faces verdict of voters - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | President Trump's populist brand faces a test as he backs a Republican accused of child abuse. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
The polls have closed in Alabama, where a firebrand Republican conservative is battling for a Senate seat against a Democrat hoping for a huge upset.
President Donald Trump's populist brand will be tested after he backed Ro... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42322293 |
Baby born with heart outside body 'doing well' - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A baby born in Leicester with her heart beating outside her body is said to be doing well after three operations. | Health | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Against the odds: The story of baby Vanellope
A baby born with her heart outside her body has survived after surgery at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester.
Vanellope Hope Wilkins, who has no breastbone, was delivered three wee... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42322246 |
Ceredigion Apprentice winner's product recall - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ceredigion Apprentice winner Alana Spencer is recalling products over health risks. | Mid Wales | Alana Spencer toasts her Apprentice victory with Lord Sugar in December last year
Apprentice winner Alana Spencer's cake company has had to recall almost all of its range because of health risks.
Food Standards Agency investigators said Ridiculously Rich by Alana inaccurately labelled its products.
Some allergens we... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/42324784 |
Renting a home: How much space will £100 buy you? - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The equivalent of a small garden shed in London, but five times that in Bradford. | England | Renters in Bradford get more floor space for their money than in many other major cities
Spending £100 a month on rent in London secures floor space equivalent to a small garden shed, compared with nearly five times that in parts of northern England, new research shows.
Data released to BBC News shows cheaper propert... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42154476 |
UK forecast: Cold temperatures, ice and freezing fog - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | null | There will be cold temperatures, ice and freezing fog for many, the BBC's Carol Kirkwood says. | null | There will be cold temperatures, ice and freezing fog for many, the BBC's Carol Kirkwood says. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42324237 |
NHS to fund baby Oliver's US heart operation - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Oliver's parents had so far raised £130,000 of the £150,000 needed for the life-saving operation. | England | Oliver's heart condition causes his pulse to race dangerously fast
The family of a baby boy who have been fundraising for him to have life-saving heart surgery in the US has been told the NHS will now fund his treatment.
Doctors in Boston have agreed to operate on Oliver Cameron, who was born with a rare heart tumour... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40864598 |
Toni Mascolo, co-founder of salon chain Toni & Guy, dies - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Italian-born hairdresser who built his south London salon into a global chain dies | UK | Toni & Guy opened their first salon in Clapham during the 1960s
The co-founder of the hairdresser chain Toni & Guy - Giuseppe "Toni" Mascolo - has died at the age of 75.
Mr Mascolo and his brother, Gaetano 'Guy' Mascolo, opened their first salon in south London in 1963.
Offering an "Italian style" hairdressing servi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42330761 |
UK snow: Forecasters predicting coldest night of year - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Snow and ice warnings are extended, with temperatures expected to drop as low as -15C overnight. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. BBC forecaster Philip Avery says temperatures will plunge below zero overnight
Freezing conditions are continuing to affect parts of the UK, as forecasters warn it could be facing the coldest night of the year.
A fourth day... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42305301 |
Will change to organ donor rules mean more transplants? - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The government is proposing a big change by moving to a system of "presumed consent" in England. | Health | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Odette has been waiting for a kidney and pancreas transplant for a year.
In an attempt to make more organs available for transplant, ministers are proposing a radical change by moving to a system of "presumed consent".
Curr... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42282409 |
Keaton Jones: Bullied boy's family faces backlash - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The family of bullied Keaton Jones, who has had support from A-list celebs, is being accused of racism and money grabbing. | Newsbeat | The family of bullied Keaton Jones have faced a backlash online following allegations they've been asking for money and have racist views.
A Facebook video of the US schoolboy talking about being bullied went viral earlier this week and celebrities posted their support.
But now they've faced online criticism after ph... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/articles/42320496 |
Salford house fire: Five questioned over child deaths - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Three children died in the suspicious Salford fire and a three-year-old is in a critical condition. | Manchester | Five people are being questioned over the suspected murder of three children who died in a house fire in Salford.
Fourteen-year-old Demi Pearson died at the scene of the blaze which broke out in Jackson Street, Walkden, at about 05:00 GMT on Monday.
Eight-year-old Brandon and Lacie, aged seven, died in hospital, whil... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-42319016 |
Ryanair pilots to strike before Christmas - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Some passengers face disruption after 79 Dublin-based pilots and others around Europe plan walkouts. | Business | Ryanair passengers face disruption to their Christmas travel plans after pilots and crew announced industrial action in a bid to win union recognition and better conditions.
In Ireland, 79 pilots based in Dublin will strike for one day on 20 December.
The airline, which does not recognise unions, said they represente... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42320733 |
Oxford teacher investigated for 'misgendering' to sue school - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Joshua Sutcliffe was investigated for referring to a pupil who identifies as a boy as a girl. | Oxford | Joshua Sutcliffe said he apologised after the student became angry
A teacher who faced disciplinary action after he referred to a transgender pupil as a girl is taking his school to an employment tribunal.
Joshua Sutcliffe, from Oxford, says he was investigated after he said "well done girls" to a group that included... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-oxfordshire-42312342 |
Brighton shoplifter sues Sussex Police over Taser arrest - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Paul McClelland, who was arrested four years ago in Brighton, is suing Sussex Police for damages. | Sussex | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Paul McClelland was Tasered in July 2013 in a Brighton car park as he was being arrested
A man suing Sussex Police after he was Tasered has told a court the incident left him anxious and suicidal.
A Taser was used on Paul M... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-42315333 |
Salford house fire: Officer's 'heart breaks' for family - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | null | "Words cannot describe" how a family feels after losing three children in a house fire, police say. | null | "Words cannot describe" how a family which has lost three children in a house fire are feeling, a senior police officer has said.
Ch Supt Wayne Miller told a press conference his "heart breaks" for the relatives of Demi Pearson, 14, Brandon, eight, and Lacie, seven, who died in a blaze in Walkden on Monday.
The child... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-42331675 |
Huntington’s breakthrough may stop disease - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Scientists say it could be the biggest breakthrough in neurodegenerative diseases for 50 years. | Health | Peter has Huntington's disease and his siblings Sandy and Frank also have the gene
The defect that causes the neurodegenerative disease Huntington's has been corrected in patients for the first time, the BBC has learned.
An experimental drug, injected into spinal fluid, safely lowered levels of toxic proteins in the ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42308341 |
Trump sex harassment accusers demand congressional inquiry - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Three women repeat claims the president groped, fondled, forcibly kissed and humiliated them. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Jessica Leeds is calling on Congress to open an inquiry into President Trump
Three women who accused President Donald Trump of sexual misconduct have demanded a congressional inquiry.
At a New York City news conference, the... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42313637 |
Fears grow across the Atlantic over Brexit fallout - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | US think tank warns nearly all UK's trading relationships with Europe will be worse after March 2019. | Business | Nearly all the possible trading relationships between Britain and the European Union following Brexit would be less favourable than staying in the European Union, according to an influential US think tank.
The Rand Corporation study said the worst option would be a "no deal".
That would leave the UK economy 4.9% poor... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42315280 |
Salford house fire 'targeted attack' - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A house fire in Salford which killed three children was a "targeted attack", police have said. | Manchester | A house fire which killed three children was a "targeted attack", police have said.
Demi Pearson, 14, Brandon, eight, and Lacie, seven, died, while Lia, three, and mother Michelle, 35, remain in hospital.
Ms Pearson's son, Kyle, and a friend both escaped from the home, in Salford, before fire crews arrived.
Six peop... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-42330736 |
Brexit: Right-to-stay forms 'will only take minutes' - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | And a UK minister says decisions on EU nationals' applications shouldn't take more than two weeks. | UK Politics | Anyone who arrives before Brexit day on 29 March 2019 will have the right to stay.
It will only take a couple of minutes for EU citizens to register online to stay in the UK after Brexit, Home Office minister Brandon Lewis has said.
There would, he said, be a "presumption in favour" of approving applications when the... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42322018 |
UK service sector growth slows while prices rise - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Service sector firms increased prices at the fastest pace for nearly 10 years last month, a survey suggests. | Business | Firms in the UK's key services sector raised prices at the fastest pace for nearly a decade last month as they faced higher costs for food, fuel and salaries, according to a survey.
The Markit/CIPS purchasing managers' index (PMI) for services also said growth in the sector had slowed.
Growth in new orders cooled as ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42236422 |
New York bombing suspect Akayed Ullah warned Trump on Facebook - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Akayed Ullah, 27, faces a series of terror charges over Monday's bus terminal attack in New York. | US & Canada | Akayed Ullah emigrated to the US with his family in 2011
The man who faces terror charges over Monday's bus terminal bombing in New York posted a warning to President Donald Trump just before the attack.
"Trump you failed to protect your nation," it read. The post by Akayed Ullah was revealed in charges filed by fede... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42327359 |
Roy Moore's skittish escape on horseback - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | null | Roy Moore's skittish escape happened after he appeared at an Alabama polling site to cast his vote. | null | The Republican candidate arrived at an Alabama polling site on horseback - but had trouble leaving the same way. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42333109 |
DR Congo crisis: On Kasai's hunger road - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | null | Fergal Keane reveals the crisis in DR Congo's Kasai region, where millions face starvation. | null | Fergal Keane reveals the crisis along a road in the Democratic Republic of Congo that threatens hundreds of thousands.
Nearly half a million severely malnourished children are at risk of starvation in the country's Kasai region.
The UN has just declared the crisis in DRC as the highest level of emergency - the same a... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-42333743 |
Row over 'smell of cannabis' police stops - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Some officers disagree with guidance not to search people purely because they smell of cannabis. | UK | A row has broken out over advice given to police in England and Wales telling them not to stop and search people only because they smell of cannabis.
It was first given to police last year and was reiterated by an Inspectorate of Constabulary report on Tuesday.
The advice says officers should look at other factors li... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42329124 |
Tyson Fury free to resume boxing career after compromise reached with Ukad - BBC Sport | 2017-12-12 | null | Tyson Fury is free to resume his boxing career after reaching an agreement over a backdated two-year doping ban. | null | Last updated on .From the section Boxing
Britain's Tyson Fury is free to resume his boxing career after accepting a backdated two-year doping ban.
The former world heavyweight champion tested positive for a banned steroid in February 2015, but blamed the result on eating uncastrated wild boar.
His victory over Wladi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/42329394 |
Corrie Mckeague: Landfill search for missing airman ends - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | RAF airman Corrie Mckeague was last seen in September 2016 during a night out in Suffolk. | Suffolk | The airman was seen on CCTV pictures walking through Bury St Edmunds after a night out
The search of a landfill site for missing RAF airman Corrie Mckeague, who vanished during a night out in September 2016, has ended.
Police believe Mr Mckeague climbed into a waste bin in Bury St Edmunds and was taken away by a bin ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-42315042 |
Keith Chegwin: 'True telly legend' dies aged 60 - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The veteran TV presenter has died aged 60 after a long illness, his family says. | Entertainment & Arts | Veteran TV presenter Keith Chegwin has died aged 60 after a long illness, his family has said.
They said he had endured a "long-term battle with a progressive lung condition" which "rapidly worsened towards the end of this year".
He died at home on Monday with his family by his side, who said they were "heartbroken".... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42313706 |
Facebook to overhaul Irish tax scheme - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The advertising giant is to change its tax arrangements in about 30 countries after a similar move in the UK. | Business | Facebook is to overhaul its tax structure so that it pays tax in the country where profits are earned, instead of using an Irish subsidiary.
The online advertising giant is to make the change in every country outside the US where it has an office.
In 2016, Facebook said it would stop routing UK sales through Ireland ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42324485 |
Inflation tracker: Will you feel the pinch this Christmas? - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | From smoked salmon to smartphones, 2017 is shaping up to be an expensive Christmas for consumers. | Business | The cost of Christmas: Some seasonal favourites have gone up in price since last year
From boxes of chocolates to mince pies and even Brussels sprouts, Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without a table piled high with food.
But the price of the festive grocery shop has spiralled this year, thanks to growing food inflat... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42271582 |
Budget 2017: The endless living squeeze - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The Budget downgrades for economic growth and productivity mean we could see stagnant wages until 2025. | Business | What is the point of capitalism?
That might seem like a pretty big question, but one answer could be "to provide people the opportunity through work to become richer".
What, though, if the economy fails in that endeavour?
If the system leaves you - despite all your efforts - worse off in December than you were the p... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42097238 |
Theresa May says Brexit deal 'good news' for all voters - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Theresa May tells MPs the agreement should reassure both Leave and Remain supporters. | UK Politics | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Theresa May: “What we are looking for is a deal that is right for the United Kingdom"
An agreement to move on to the next phase of Brexit talks is "good news" for both Leave and Remain voters, Theresa May has told MPs.
She ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42303059 |
Marine flare explodes at Waterbeach recycling centre - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | null | The marine flare goes off as a worker at a recycling centre is sifting through waste. | null | A worker at a recycling centre had a shock when a marine flare went off in his hands as he picked it up from a conveyor belt.
It happened at Amey's plant in Waterbeach, near Cambridge, in November.
The footage has been released by the firm to remind people to consider what they are recycling this Christmas. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-42331451 |
Woman 'just left to die' in Tulse Hill hit-and-run - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The 29-year-old was hit by four vehicles on a pedestrian crossing and none of the drivers stopped. | London | The victim was hit on a pedestrian crossing on the South Circular Road near Norwood Road
A woman killed in a hit-and-run in south London was "just left to die".
The 29-year-old from Wandsworth was hit by four vehicles on a pedestrian crossing on South Circular Road at 06:48 GMT on Monday. None of the drivers stopped,... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-42322526 |
UK snow: Travellers struggle as icy conditions persist - BBC News | 2017-12-12 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Wintry conditions continue to cause delays for travellers as hundreds of schools remain closed. | UK | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
Drivers and other travellers are facing difficult journeys as icy conditions persist across much of the UK.
The Met Office has a yellow warning for ice until Wednesday 11:00 GMT, with the worst affected areas likely to be S... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42318755 |
Liver surgeon Simon Bramhall marked initials on patients - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Simon Bramhall admits marking his initials on the livers of two transplant patients. | Birmingham & Black Country | A surgeon who marked his initials on the livers of two transplant patients has admitted assault by beating.
Simon Bramhall, 53, committed the offences at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital in February and August 2013.
The liver, spleen and pancreas surgeon was suspended later that year.
He pleaded guilty to two c... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42344180 |
Leeds crash: Boy, 15, admits causing deaths - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Five people - including three boys - died when the stolen car they were in hit a tree in Leeds. | Leeds & West Yorkshire | Clockwise from top left: Ellis and Elliott Thornton-Kimmitt, Robbie Meerun, Anthony Armour and Darnell Harte
A 15-year-old boy has admitted causing the deaths of five people who were killed when the stolen car they were in hit a tree in Leeds.
Ellis, 12, and Elliott Thornton-Kimmitt, 14, died along with Darnell Harte... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42337838 |
Disney set to seal $60bn 21st Century Fox takeover - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A sale of Rupert Murdoch's entertainment assets could be confirmed as soon as Thursday, reports say. | Business | Rupert Murdoch with his third wife, Jerry Hall
Walt Disney is close to confirming a deal to buy 21st Century Fox's entertainment assets for about $60bn, reports say.
The sale would include the 20th Century Fox film studio and the Sky and Star satellite broadcasters in the UK, Europe and Asia.
Disney was left as the ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42333452 |
Meghan Markle to spend Christmas with Queen at Sandringham - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Recently engaged Ms Markle and Prince Harry will attend the church service at the Sandringham estate. | UK | Meghan Markle will spend Christmas at Sandringham with the Queen and other senior members of the Royal Family, Kensington Palace has confirmed.
Ms Markle and Prince Harry, who announced their engagement last month, are expected to attend the traditional Christmas Day church service on the Queen's private estate in Nor... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42336684 |
Couple jailed for plotting Birmingham terror attack - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ummarayiat Mirza and his wife Madihah Taheer were sentenced to 16 years and 10 years respectively. | UK | A married couple have been jailed for planning a terror attack in Birmingham.
Ummarayiat Mirza, 21, and his wife Madihah Taheer, 22, were sentenced to 16 years and 10 years respectively.
An intelligence operation had led to Mirza's arrest at gunpoint in March. Woolwich Crown Court head the couple, from Birmingham, ha... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42343771 |
Chris Froome: Cyclist facing questions over adverse test result - BBC Sport | 2017-12-13 | null | Team Sky cyclist Chris Froome is asked to provide more details after adverse findings show he had double the allowed level of a legal asthma drug in his urine. | null | Last updated on .From the section Cycling
Chris Froome is facing questions after returning an "adverse" drugs test at the Vuelta a Espana.
The Team Sky rider had double the allowed level of legal asthma drug Salbutamol in his urine.
Cycling's world governing body the UCI wants more details from the team but says Fro... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/42335916 |
Facebook and Twitter: Nine Russian Brexit ads found by inquiries - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Twitter says it has also identified six referendum-related ads believed to be funded by Russia. | Technology | Facebook says its investigation into Russian attempts to influence the Brexit vote has determined the activity amounted to just three adverts.
Twitter says its own inquiry has linked six ads promoting referendum-related content on its platform to Russian sources.
The Electoral Commission had asked the social media gi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42342216 |
More than 20,000 meals bought for homeless people - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The pre-paid meals were donated within 10 hours of a campaign being launched to help feed Scotland's rough sleepers. | Edinburgh, Fife & East Scotland | The vouchers enable meals to be provided for homeless people
More than 20,000 pre-paid meals were bought for homeless people within 10 hours of a festive campaign being launched.
Itison began its fourth annual festive fundraiser for Social Bite on Tuesday.
Within 10 hours, 20,668 vouchers had been donated to help fe... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-42332449 |
LinkedIn hosted jihadist lectures, Blair institute reveals - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Lectures and essays by Islamist extremists have been shared on the Microsoft-owned social network. | Technology | Four lectures by the deceased cleric Anwar al-Awlaki were among the material found
Lectures by a radical Islamist cleric linked to the 9/11 attacks and other jihadist content have been discovered on LinkedIn.
The business-focused social network was alerted to the issue after an investigation by the Tony Blair Institu... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-42338746 |
Westminster rape trial: Samuel Armstrong 'victim gave story to press' - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Jurors hear a woman allegedly raped by an MP's aide gave the story to the Sun and the Mail. | England | Samuel Armstrong has claimed what happened took place with "full consent"
A woman who claims she was raped by an MP's chief of staff in Westminster gave the story to journalists hours after the alleged attack, a jury has heard.
Samuel Armstrong, of Danbury, Essex, denies two charges of rape and two of sexual assault ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-42341216 |
Donald Tusk calls Brexit talks a furious race against time - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The European Council's president urges EU countries to show "unity" in the next phase of talks. | UK Politics | Donald Tusk said the EU needed to show "unity" in the next phase of talks
The UK and the EU face a "furious race against time" to finalise Brexit talks before March 2019, the head of the European Council says.
Donald Tusk urged EU leaders to show unity as they try to negotiate what the future relationship will look l... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42322187 |
Armed forces veterans to get ID to recognise 'sacrifice' - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The move could see driving licences of 2.5 million ex-military personnel stamped with a "V" symbol. | UK | British armed forces veterans could have their driving licences stamped with a "V", as part of plans to improve the recognition of their service.
The move, similar to a US scheme, could see 2.5 million ex-military personnel issued with the new licence to "clearly distinguish" them as veterans.
The card would give hol... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42336381 |
Water bills set to fall by up to £25 from 2020 - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Water bills in England and Wales will fall by between £15 and £25 a year from 2020 onwards, the regulator Ofwat says. | Business | Household water bills in England and Wales will fall by between £15 and £25 a year from 2020 to 2025, the regulator Ofwat has pledged.
A forthcoming price review will give water companies less wiggle room to recover the costs of debt and equity from customers, the regulator said.
Ofwat was criticised by an influentia... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42336197 |
Donald Trump tumbles to earth with a bump - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The president no longer has an aura of invincibility, neither have the Democrats' problems gone away. | US & Canada | Mr Trump had urged supporters to vote for Mr Moore
For Roy Moore it looks like the next time he saddles up his horse it will be to ride off into the sunset.
The maverick Christian conservative who enjoyed the full-throated support of Steve Bannon, the slightly-more-tempered endorsement of Donald Trump and the outrigh... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42338009 |
Baby born with heart outside chest - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | null | How a baby born with her heart outside her body has survived after surgery at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester. | null | How a baby born with her heart outside her body has survived after surgery at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42328266 |
Baby born with heart outside body 'doing well' - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A baby born in Leicester with her heart beating outside her body is said to be doing well after three operations. | Health | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Against the odds: The story of baby Vanellope
A baby born with her heart outside her body has survived after surgery at Glenfield Hospital in Leicester.
Vanellope Hope Wilkins, who has no breastbone, was delivered three wee... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42322246 |
Spurs player in global teacher prize shortlist - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A PE teacher, who plays for Spurs, is shortlisted in a competition to find the world's best teacher. | Family & Education | Eartha Pond has made the final 50 in a competition for the world's best teacher
A London teacher who raised £100,000 for survivors of the Grenfell Tower fire and who plays top-level football has been named in the top 50 shortlist for the annual Global Teacher Prize.
Eartha Pond is a finalist in the $1m (£750,000) tea... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-42327582 |
Who will blink first? - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The government faces a potential defeat on the EU Withdrawal Bill. | UK Politics | Brexit Secretary David Davis is trying to steer the EU bill through Parliament - Dominic Grieve wants to amend it
And the prospect of defeat takes on a whole new meaning for governments who don't have majorities. In other times, it's not that unusual for governments to lose votes on amendments, take stock and then alt... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42332881 |
Ceredigion Apprentice winner's product recall - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ceredigion Apprentice winner Alana Spencer is recalling products over health risks. | Mid Wales | Alana Spencer toasts her Apprentice victory with Lord Sugar in December last year
Apprentice winner Alana Spencer's cake company has had to recall almost all of its range because of health risks.
Food Standards Agency investigators said Ridiculously Rich by Alana inaccurately labelled its products.
Some allergens we... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/42324784 |
Alabama Senate election: Roy Moore faces verdict of voters - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | President Trump's populist brand faces a test as he backs a Republican accused of child abuse. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.
The polls have closed in Alabama, where a firebrand Republican conservative is battling for a Senate seat against a Democrat hoping for a huge upset.
President Donald Trump's populist brand will be tested after he backed Ro... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42322293 |
NHS to fund baby Oliver's US heart operation - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Oliver's parents had so far raised £130,000 of the £150,000 needed for the life-saving operation. | England | Oliver's heart condition causes his pulse to race dangerously fast
The family of a baby boy who have been fundraising for him to have life-saving heart surgery in the US has been told the NHS will now fund his treatment.
Doctors in Boston have agreed to operate on Oliver Cameron, who was born with a rare heart tumour... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-40864598 |
Vice chancellors' pay: Universities to sign new 'fair pay' code - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | University leaders have agreed to a new code on senior pay, which will be published in the next few weeks. | Family & Education | University leaders have been under pressure over high salaries
University leaders have agreed to a new code on senior pay, which is expected to be published in the next few weeks.
University representatives held a meeting with minister Jo Johnson on Wednesday where they accepted the need for more accountability.
It ... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-42345469 |
Vote defeat will lead to 'compressed timetable' - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Labour's Keir Starmer calls the government defeat over the Brexit bill "humiliating and entirely avoidable", as David Davis says it will have the effect of compressing the timetable on the UK's exit from the EU. | Parliaments | Labour's Keir Starmer has called the Brexit vote, in which the government was defeated over amendment 7 last night, a "humiliating and entirely avoidable defeat".
The shadow Brexit secretary asked for a reassurance that the government will not seek to overturn the decision at report stage during Brexit questions in th... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-parliaments-42310031 |
Roy Moore: The eyes of the world are on Alabama election - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Roy Moore's bid for the US Senate was controversial long before he faced sexual misconduct claims. | US & Canada | This video can not be played To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser. Many in Alabama still back the controversial Republican candidate
Sexual misconduct claims against an already-controversial candidate have thrust a US Senate race into the global spotlight - and highlighted divisions between... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42314699 |
Toni Mascolo, co-founder of salon chain Toni & Guy, dies - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Italian-born hairdresser who built his south London salon into a global chain dies | UK | Toni & Guy opened their first salon in Clapham during the 1960s
The co-founder of the hairdresser chain Toni & Guy - Giuseppe "Toni" Mascolo - has died at the age of 75.
Mr Mascolo and his brother, Gaetano 'Guy' Mascolo, opened their first salon in south London in 1963.
Offering an "Italian style" hairdressing servi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-42330761 |
Ryanair pilots to strike before Christmas - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Some passengers face disruption after 79 Dublin-based pilots and others around Europe plan walkouts. | Business | Ryanair passengers face disruption to their Christmas travel plans after pilots and crew announced industrial action in a bid to win union recognition and better conditions.
In Ireland, 79 pilots based in Dublin will strike for one day on 20 December.
The airline, which does not recognise unions, said they represente... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42320733 |
US Federal Reserve raises interest rates again - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | The US central bank has moved to increase interest rates for the third time this year. | Business | Federal Reserve Chairman Janet Yellen has raised interest rates three times this year
The US Federal Reserve has raised interest rates by 0.25%, the third rate rise in 2017.
The US central bank said the move, which was widely expected, underscores "solid" gains in the US economy.
Officials also boosted their economi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42344170 |
Star power: Princes turn out for Star Wars premiere - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | null | William and Harry joined cast and crew of The Last Jedi at London's Royal Albert Hall. | null | William and Harry joined cast and crew of Star Wars: The Last Jedi at London's Royal Albert Hall. | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-42335396 |
Theresa May 'dancing to EU's tune' over Brexit, says Farage - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | Ex-UKIP leader Nigel Farage criticises "Theresa the appeaser" as MEPs back move to next phase of talks. | UK Politics | The former UKIP leader suggested the UK had caved in over the "divorce bill" and citizens' rights
The UK has "danced to the EU's tune" during the Brexit negotiations, former UKIP leader Nigel Farage has claimed.
In a debate in Strasbourg, he called the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, "Theresa the appeaser", sayi... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-42337093 |
Salford house fire 'targeted attack' - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A house fire in Salford which killed three children was a "targeted attack", police have said. | Manchester | A house fire which killed three children was a "targeted attack", police have said.
Demi Pearson, 14, Brandon, eight, and Lacie, seven, died, while Lia, three, and mother Michelle, 35, remain in hospital.
Ms Pearson's son, Kyle, and a friend both escaped from the home, in Salford, before fire crews arrived.
Six peop... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-42330736 |
Salford house fire: Pair in court over murder of three children - BBC News | 2017-12-13 | https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews | A man and a woman are accused of murdering three children who died in a house fire in Salford. | Manchester | Three children aged 14, eight and seven, died in the blaze
Two people charged with murder over the deaths of three children in a house fire in Salford have appeared in court.
Zak Bolland, 23, and Courtney Brierley, 20, both of Worsley, Salford were also charged with arson and four counts of attempted murder.
They we... | http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-42336078 |
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