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• Warning Over Crime Risk If UK Leaves EU

  12-04-2016 17:39
  
  The new head of the National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned that a British decision to leave the European Union could cause problems tracing terrorists and other criminals. Lynne Owens, the NCA's director general, said the UK would have to renegotiate agreements on intelligence sharing, European Arrest Warrants, and the deployment of liaison officers with each individual country. "If we were to leave Europe I hope there would be procedures to make it easier, but we could have a gap and that could
  
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• Maintain strict controls, MPs' expenses monitor urged

  12-04-2016 17:23
  The expenses watchdog has been urged to keep "strict controls" in place after MPs and their staff called for looser rules on using their official credit cards.
  
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• Migrants paying smuggling gangs up to £13,500 to travel to UK

  12-04-2016 17:12
  Migrants attempting to reach the UK are paying smuggling gangs as much as £13,500 to arrange their journey, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has revealed.
  
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• TV star David Gest dies aged 62 in London hotel

  12-04-2016 17:10
  Reality TV star David Gest, the former husband of Liza Minnelli, has died in a London hotel aged 62.
  
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• Richard Madeley chases 'peeping Toms' who he says flew drone over his garden

  12-04-2016 17:04
  Richard Madeley has reported to the police two "peeping Toms" who were allegedly flying a drone over his garden to spy on him.
  
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• IMF says 'very real' Brexit risk could deal blow to world economy

  12-04-2016 16:29
  By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - Britain could deal a damaging blow to the fragile global economy if it votes to leave the European Union, the International Monetary Fund said in the sharpest warning yet from a global body about the risks associated with Brexit. The IMF listed Britain's June 23 referendum on EU membership as a key risk, along with instability in China and other emerging markets, volatile share prices and a loss of long-term growth potential in advanced economies. "The planne
  
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• Sajid Javid hints at use of UK-produced steel in defence projects

  12-04-2016 16:15
  
  Ministers are set to announce moves to include more British steel in defence projects amid an industry crisis, Business Secretary Sajid Javid has hinted.
  
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• 'Out' ahead by 3 points in Britain's EU referendum campaign

  12-04-2016 16:11
  Support for Britain to leave the European Union stands at 45 percent, three points ahead of the "remain" camp, ahead of a referendum on June 23, according to an online opinion poll released on Tuesday by ICM. ICM's previous poll, released on April 6, had found that the "in" camp were ahead by one point on 43 percent. "Most polls continue to suggest that it’s a very tight contest, with neither side able to gain a decisive lead," said ICM's Jennifer Bottomley on Tuesday.
  
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• Accused corporal sent text shortly after 'rape' denying wrongdoing

  12-04-2016 16:00
  An Army corporal accused of raping a colleague with another soldier sent a text message insisting he had done nothing "wrong" shortly after the alleged incident, a court heard.
  
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• Prince Harry joins families of Tunisia terror victims at memorial service

  12-04-2016 15:53
  
  Prince Harry joined the loved ones of Britons killed in terror attacks in Tunisia at a special memorial service at Westminster Abbey.
  
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• IMF Warns Of 'Severe Economic Damage' Of Brexit

  12-04-2016 15:29
  
  Brexit could cause severe damage to the global economy, the International Monetary Fund has warned. The IMF used its closely-watched World Economic Outlook report to slash its forecast for UK economic growth and warned if Britain were to leave the European Union it "could do severe regional and global damage by disrupting established trading relationships". It is the Fund's first formal warning about the economic problems threatened by the forthcoming referendum, although its managing director,
  
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• Zac Goldsmith Denies Racist Campaign Claim

  12-04-2016 15:15
  
  London mayoral candidate Zac Goldsmith has denied running a racist campaign calling the claims "absurd and irresponsible". The Conservative candidate insisted that he had run a "positive campaign" but did admit he had raised concerns over his Labour opponent Sadiq Khan "giving a platform" to people with "extremist views". It comes after the Labour MP Yvette Cooper lambasted Mr Goldsmith in a comment on the Red Box website, saying his "subtle dog-whistle is becoming a full-blown racist scream".
  
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• Wigan Council probes claims schoolchildren were put in store cupboard

  12-04-2016 15:08
  
  An investigation has been launched into claims that schoolchildren were put into a store cupboard by a member of staff at a Wigan school.
  
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• 'Threesome was being discussed' between 'rape' complainant and two soldiers

  12-04-2016 15:08
  An Army corporal allegedly raped by two colleagues had discussed having a threesome with them, a court heard.
  
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• Portuguese mixed martial arts fighter Joao Carvalho dies after Dublin bout

  12-04-2016 15:08
  A mixed martial arts fighter has died after sustaining injuries during a weekend bout in Dublin.
  
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• Paedophile doctor also committed sex offences against policewomen

  12-04-2016 15:08
  A GP previously convicted of child rape and sexual assault has admitted a string of sex offences against female police officers.
  
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• MPs tell Ipsa they want to spend more on their official credit cards

  12-04-2016 15:08
  MPs and their staff have urged the expenses watchdog to let them spend more on their official credit cards.
  
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• Cricketer James Taylor's world 'upside down' after condition forces retirement

  12-04-2016 15:08
  
  The England and Nottinghamshire cricketer James Taylor has said his world is "upside down" after he was forced to retire due to a rare heart condition.
  
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• IMF says Brexit could deal hefty blow to global economy

  12-04-2016 15:04
  By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) - Britain could deal a damaging blow to the fragile global economy if it votes to leave the European Union in June, the IMF said on Tuesday in the sharpest warning yet from a global body about the risks associated with Brexit. In a half-yearly assessment of the world economy, the International Monetary Fund listed the June 23 referendum as a key risk alongside instability in China and other emerging markets, volatile share prices and a loss of long-term growth
  
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• IMF downgrades UK growth forecast amid Brexit fears

  12-04-2016 15:03
  
  The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its forecast for UK economic growth over fears of disruption if Britain votes to leave the European Union on June 23.
  
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• HTC hope new HTC10 smartphone will be iPhone and Samsung Galaxy rival

  12-04-2016 14:57
  HTC has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone, the HTC 10, which it hopes will rival the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S7 thanks to a new camera and the inclusion of high resolution audio features.
  
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• William Raises UK Steel Crisis With Indian PM

  12-04-2016 14:50
  
  The Duke Of Cambridge has reportedly discussed "the pressures facing steel manufacturers in the UK and India" with the Indian PM. He is said to have raised the crisis facing British steel during a "friendly and informative lunch" with Narendra Modi at a royal palace in New Delhi. It comes amid a  three-hour emergency debate on the issue in the House of Commons.
  
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• Man Guilty Of Battering And Beheading Wife

  12-04-2016 14:50
  
  A man has been found guilty of murder after he decapitated his wife and flushed her severed head down the toilet. Dempsey Nibbs, 69, used an iron bar to knock-out his estranged wife Judith, before cutting her head off, smashing it with a mallet and then flushing away the remains. A police officer broke down the door when he saw Mrs Nibbs' headless body through the letterbox, and disarmed Nibbs as he attempted to stab himself in the bathroom.
  
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• Hopes of tackling world hunger after scientists keep food fresh for longer

  12-04-2016 14:45
  Scientists have hailed the results of trials to prolong the life of fresh produce as "world-changing", saying it could help tackle global hunger.
  
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• Corsets, thongs and Queen Victoria's mother's pants in new exhibition at V&A

  12-04-2016 14:15
  Cotton drawers worn by Queen Victoria's mother and a sheer dress worn by Kate Moss are among the items going on display in a new exhibition which explores the history of underwear.
  
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• Prince Harry remembers Britons killed in Tunisia attack at Westminster Abbey

  12-04-2016 14:07
  
  Prince Harry joined the loved ones of Britons killed in terror attacks in Tunisia at a special memorial service at Westminster Abbey.
  
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• Harry Leads Tunisia Attack Commemorations

  12-04-2016 14:07
  
  Prince Harry is attending a service of commemoration at Westminster Abbey for the victims of last year's terrorist attack in Tunisia, in which 30 Britons were among 38 people killed. All were on holiday in the country when Seifeddine Rezgui opened fire on sunbathing tourists in the resort on Sousse. Speaking on Sky News this morning, two survivors of the attack who will attend today's service recalled the moment Rezgui opened fire.
  
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• Adrian St John death: Family pays tribute to 'true gent' after fatal shooting

  12-04-2016 13:59
  
  The family of a promising young cricketer shot dead in an apparent robbery in the Caribbean said "the world has lost a true gent" as they told of their shock at his death.
  
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• UK inflation hits 15-month high, boosted by airfares

  12-04-2016 13:46
  By Andy Bruce and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) - British inflation hit its highest level in 15 months in March as an earlier-than-usual Easter holiday pushed up airfares, according to data that is likely to reassure the Bank of England that near-zero price growth is coming to an end. The core inflation measure watched closely by the Bank of England also rose, hitting 1.5 percent -- its strongest since October 2014 and above all forecasts in a Reuters poll. "The economy's movement away from
  
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• Paedophile GP Admits Assaulting Policewomen

  12-04-2016 13:46
  
  A doctor convicted of child rape and sexual assault has pleaded guilty to indecently assaulting 13 female police officers. Dr Hugh O'Neill, 61, is serving a 12-year jail sentence for rape and sexual assault convictions involving two girls aged under 14. He has now admitted indecently assaulting 13 policewomen while working as Norfolk Police's medical adviser from 1991 until 2003.
  
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• Saudi king Salman bin Abdulaziz begins visit to Turkey

  12-04-2016 13:18
  
  Ruler and Turkish president have much in common and trip seen as a pivotal moment in relations between the two countriesEven by Saudi Arabia’s extravagant standards, this week’s visit to Turkey by King Salman bin Abdulaziz, seen as a key moment for relations between the two leading Sunni Muslim powers, has set new records for opulence and paranoia.
  An advance team of 300 Saudi security officials was sent to Ankara to prepare for the king’s arrival. The Turkish capital has been
  
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• Adam Johnson Appeals Child Sex Sentence

  12-04-2016 13:15
  
  Footballer Adam Johnson has lodged an appeal against his six-year prison sentence for grooming and engaging in sexual activity with a child. The sacked Sunderland and ex-England winger was sentenced last month following a trial at Bradford Crown Court in which judge Jonathan Rose said Johnson had caused his victim "severe psychological harm".
  
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• Amsterdam Noord: the best galleries, bars, restaurants and hotels

  12-04-2016 13:08
  
  A’DAM Toren, a new multi-venue tower, is the latest addition to Amsterdam’s creative hub, where a former shipyard and warehouses have been transformed into the city’s coolest waterfront districtThe landmark tower, Toren Overhoeks, will reopen in early May as A’DAM Toren – Amsterdam Dance And Music. The former home of Shell, the 22-storey waterfront tower will have clubs, bars, cafes, a revolving restaurant, a 360-degree observation deck, offices and a 110-room hotel
  
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• Myron Yarde: boy, 15, to face murder trial in autumn

  12-04-2016 13:01
  
  Provisional court date set for boy accused of fatally stabbing aspiring rapper, 17, in south London this monthA 15-year-old boy will go on trial in the autumn accused of stabbing to death an aspiring teenage rapper.The defendant, who cannot be named, appeared at the Old Bailey over the death of Myron Yarde in south London this month. Continue reading...
  
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• BBC launches new iPlayer app aimed at children

  12-04-2016 13:01
  The BBC has unveiled a new version of its iPlayer app aimed specifically at children, which is set to offer more than 10,000 episodes of content each year.
  
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• Why I feel betrayed by Bernie Sanders | Lucia Graves

  12-04-2016 13:00
  
  I believed him when he said his campaign was about something more elevated than winning. The attacks on Clinton are a damaging turn in the wrong directionWhen Bernie Sanders announced he was running for president last April, I was ecstatic about his candidacy. I was intoxicated by the idea that he would pressure Hillary Clinton – a sometimes maddeningly dedicated pragmatist and incrementalist eager to skip the primary election entirely – to uphold the highest liberal standards on eve
  
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• Is Stephen Crabb the man to tackle this age of extreme inequality? | Anne Perkins

  12-04-2016 13:00
  
  The Panama Papers will lead to the dynamiting of Tory credibility, but new work and pensions secretary, Stephen Crabb, is unlikely to prove the saviour of his party’s reputationPity, if you possibly can, the new work and pensions secretary Stephen Crabb, who has made his very first speech in the midst of the Panama Papers, a crisis that may shape – among many other things – how the Tory party is perceived, maybe for a generation.Crabb is seen, in some quarters at least, as a po
  
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• Clooneys to attend a VIP fundraiser for Clinton – and Sanders fans are outraged

  12-04-2016 13:00
  
  Silicon Valley is an engine for creativity and ‘obviously ridiculous amounts of wealth’, the host said – the kind of wealth that Sanders supporters plan to protest Related: George Clooney interview: ‘Donald Trump is a xenophobic fascist’ The Silicon Valley investor hosting George and Amal Clooney at his home this week for a Hillary Clinton fundraiser said he’s unfazed by a protest planned by as many as 1,500 Bernie Sanders supporters with pots and pans at his
  
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• Constructive conflict: can design competitions make cities stronger?

  12-04-2016 12:59
  
  In recent years, public contests have been used for everything from the New York ‘Dryline’ to a new Guggenheim. But do these competitions just encourage gimmicky ideas – or are they a better way to prepare cities for a changing world?Just as musicians can build their year around festival appearances, architects can now fill their calendar with deadlines for design competitions. The international contest is an increasingly fashionable way of generating new ideas, forging reputat
  
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• UK inflation rate jumps to 15-month high of 0.5% – business live

  12-04-2016 12:58
  
  All the day’s economic and financial news, as Britain’s consumer prices index hits its highest level since December 2014Explainer: What is inflation?Full story on inflationLatest: UK price inflation up 0.5% in MarchEarly Easter sends air fares surging 22% Coming up: IMF Growth downgrades?11.58am BSTNewsflash: Saudi Arabia’s credit rating has just been cut by one notch, to AA-, by Fitch.Fitch also left Saudi Arabia with a negative outlook, meaning further cuts are possible.BREAK
  
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• David Squires on … Aston Villa's miserable season

  12-04-2016 12:58
  
  This week, David Squires takes a look at a season to forget at Villa Park. And you can find David’s archive of cartoons here Continue reading...
  
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• Match the shot of London to the movie – quiz

  12-04-2016 12:56
  
  As Kevin Costner rampages around the capital in action thriller Criminal, are you able to identify other films set in the city? Continue reading...
  
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• Startups abandon Tech City as commercial rents soar

  12-04-2016 12:50
  
  East London is now on a similar pricing path to central London, according to experts, and young tech companies are looking elsewhere“I’m not anti-London but it’s just not feasible for us,” says Matthew Twist, founder of Experiently, an online accountancy marketplace based in Liss, Hampshire. Founded in early 2015, the company was briefly based in Shoreditch before being invited on to an accelerator programme in Newcastle. The decision not to move back to Tech City in Sept
  
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• Young British cricketer Adrian St John shot dead in Trinidad

  12-04-2016 12:49
  
  Adrian St John, 22, died in Trinidad on Sunday night after an armed robbery, according to reportsA promising British cricketer has been shot dead while holidaying in Trinidad after an apparent armed robbery. Cricket captain Adrian St John, 22, is understood to have died in Trinidad on Sunday night. Local media reported that a 24-year-old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder. Continue reading...
  
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• Eyewitness: Rio de Janeiro

  12-04-2016 12:45
  
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• Adam Johnson appeals against conviction and six-year sentence

  12-04-2016 12:44
  
  Former England and Sunderland footballer seeks to overturn guilty verdict for sexual assault on 15-year-old girlAdam Johnson has launched an appeal against his conviction and six-year sentence for grooming and sexual activity with a 15-year-old girl.The former England footballer was jailed last month after he was convicted of sexual activity with the teenager following a trial at Bradford crown court. Continue reading...
  
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• Guardian to consider preventing access to content if ad-blocking proliferates

  12-04-2016 12:36
  
  David Pemsel, chief executive of Guardian Media Group, says newspaper is undertaking testing of pop-up message asking readers to switch off ad-blockersThe chief executive of the parent company of the Guardian has said the newspaper would consider preventing readers from accessing its content if take-up of ad-blocking software becomes widespread.David Pemsel, the chief executive of Guardian Media Group, would not be drawn on the rate of ad-blocking among Guardian readers, but acknowledged that th
  
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• MP calls for limit on UK surveillance powers as EU test case opens

  12-04-2016 12:30
  
  David Davis says data retention laws turn ‘entire nation into suspects’ before test case at European court of justiceThe UK government is “treating the entire nation as suspects” by ignoring safeguards on retaining and accessing personal communications data, according to Conservative MP David Davis. Continue reading...
  
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• Why younger people can’t buy a house: money became too cheap | Dominic Frisby

  12-04-2016 12:29
  
  Onerous planning regulations and cheap debt pushed house prices into the stratosphere – and it’s in the interests of the political elite to keep them thereHouse prices have risen by 10% in the last year, the Halifax announced last week. Whoopeedoo. What that means is that the intergenerational wealth divide just rose by another 10% – and anyone born after 1985 is going to find it 10% harder to ever buy a home.There is perhaps no greater manifestation of the wealth gap in this c
  
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• Asos jumps 6% after better than expected results

  12-04-2016 12:29
  
  Company upbeat as it receives a boost from US duty changesAsos plans to boost investment in its remaining overseas businesses after closing its China operations, the online fashion retailer said as it reported an 18% rise in half year profits.The company will incur closure costs of £10m in China, but the £2m it previously planned to spend in the country will be redeployed in other markets. Apart from the UK, Asos sees its main markets as France, Germany and the US. Continue reading..
  
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