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• Public opinion on future of royal family is shifting, former MP claims

  20-01-2020 23:58
  
  Former Home Office minister Norman Baker features in The Man Who Shouldn't Be King, which launched on Monday.
  
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• Harry Dunn death: Police chief to fund driver training for US staff at RAF base

  20-01-2020 23:50
  
  The chief constable said the training would begin for all new arrivals at RAF Croughton from March 12.
  
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• Dolphins stuck in the mud saved by firefighters

  20-01-2020 23:32
  
  Crews from Essex County Fire and Rescue Service reached the trapped dolphins using a hovercraft and inflatable sled.
  
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• Prince Harry arrives in Canada

  20-01-2020 23:31
  
  Britain's Prince Harry has arrived in Canada to begin a new life with his wife Meghan and son Archie after sparking a crisis in the Windsor family by unexpectedly announcing earlier this month that they would be stepping down from royal duties.Harry was shown arriving on Vancouver Island by Sky News, just days after striking a deal with Queen Elizabeth and senior royals that will see him and his wife Meghan exit official roles to seek an independent future.Buckingham Palace and the queen said on
  
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• Men involved in fatal fight ‘may have been embroiled in an ongoing dispute’

  20-01-2020 23:05
  
  Three men in their late 20s and early 30s died after suffering stab injuries in the violence in Ilford, east London.
  
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• Harry ‘flies back to Canada’ after move to step back endorsed by charity chief

  20-01-2020 22:56
  
  The duke gave an emotional speech on Sunday night, saying he had 'no other option' but to give up his official royal duties.
  
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• Setback for Boris Johnson as Lords amend Brexit bill

  20-01-2020 22:47
  
  Setback for Boris Johnson as Lords amend Brexit bill. Peers back three amendments including right of EU citizens to physical proof of right to stay in UK
  
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• Britain's Youngest MP Says She Feels Unwelcome In Parliament As A ‘Working-Class Woman Of Colour’

  20-01-2020 22:46
  
  Nadia Whittome, 23, uses maiden Common speech to argue its procedures are designed to “exclude and alienate”.
  
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• William: Africa holds a special place in my heart

  20-01-2020 22:26
  
  The duke told African leaders how key moments of his life were linked to the continent.
  
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• Youngest MP feels unwelcome in Commons as ‘working-class woman of colour’

  20-01-2020 22:21
  
  Labour's Nadia Whittome, 23, said "old conventions and antiquated language" were to blame
  
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• BBC faces 'dangerous moment' after Tony Hall's departure

  20-01-2020 22:11
  
  BBC faces 'dangerous moment' after Tony Hall's departureTory MPs seize on move with call for overhaul of funding model and end to licence fee
  
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• Leo Varadkar accused of misusing office of Taoiseach

  20-01-2020 22:05
  
  Fianna Fail has asked the Standards in Public Office Commission to investigate.
  
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• Government suffers three defeats on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal

  20-01-2020 21:46
  
  Peers inflicted a series of reverses on the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill although the Prime Minister is likely to reverse them in the Commons
  
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• Magnetised molecules used to monitor breast cancer

  20-01-2020 21:01
  
  The scan enables the detection of differences in the size, type and grade of tumours - a measure of how fast it is growing.
  
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• Young beetles engage in sibling rivalry when competing for parental attention

  20-01-2020 21:00
  They are kids, after all!
  
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• William and Kate host glittering palace reception for African leaders

  20-01-2020 20:59
  
  The event followed a day of meetings for the prime ministers and presidents attending the UK-Africa Investment Summit staged in London.
  
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• Transport secretary ‘was not told of plan to settle rail dispute’

  20-01-2020 20:52
  
  Transport secretary ‘was not told of plan to settle rail dispute’. Court hears of mistakes by DfT as train operators seek compensation in bidding row
  
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• More Than Two Years After Grenfell, The Government Promises A Fire Safety Crackdown

  20-01-2020 20:16
  
  Housing secretary Robert Jenrick outlines reforms after "unacceptably slow" response to2017 disaster.
  
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• Police link stabbing of 10-year-old boy to two other attacks

  20-01-2020 20:14
  
  Leicestershire Police have released an image of a man they would like to identify in connection with the incident.
  
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• Kevin Clifton makes surprise confession about Strictly anxiety

  20-01-2020 20:12
  
  The professional dancer surprised BBC Breakfast hosts Dan Walker and Louise Minchin.
  
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• We need his passion not his title – charity chief backs Harry’s decision

  20-01-2020 20:06
  
  The charity's chairman said the duke had indicated the solution was not something he 'ideally' wanted.
  
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• House of Lords idea gets lukewarm reception in York

  20-01-2020 19:57
  
  House of Lords idea gets lukewarm reception in YorkProposal to move place of work for 800 peers to North Yorkshire gets mixed reaction on city’s streets
  
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• Peers deride Tory plan to ship House of Lords to north of England

  20-01-2020 19:54
  
  Peers deride Tory plan to ship House of Lords to north of EnglandSome cracked jokes, others said it threatened democracy – and several supported idea* ‘It’s not Macclesfield’: idea gets mixed reception in York
  
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• Assault charges against Sir Philip Green dropped by US prosecutors

  20-01-2020 19:52
  
  The retail tycoon had been facing four counts of misdemeanour assault of a Pilates instructor.
  
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• Can the troubled HS2 project get back on track?

  20-01-2020 19:49
  
  Can the troubled HS2 project get back on track?We answer the key questions about whether the scheme is likely to be scaled back or axed* HS2 costs could rise to £106bn or more, warns government review
  
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• HRH arrangements hint at ‘enormous’ bill for Harry and Meghan’s security – ex-MP

  20-01-2020 19:39
  
  The cost of security for the royal family as a whole is estimated to be in excess of £100 million a year.
  
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• 'Useful fall guy': a preview of Boris Johnson's minister ratings

  20-01-2020 19:32
  
  'Useful fall guy': a preview of Boris Johnson's minister ratingsWhat does the PM think of Saj, the Gover and the rest, and who will keep their cabinet posts?
  
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• Camilla dons virtual reality headset during visit to hospice

  20-01-2020 19:30
  
  The duchess viewed a relaxing scene of nature that helps to calm hospice users.
  
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• Fianna Fail set out health plans to fix ‘dysfunctional’ HSE

  20-01-2020 19:29
  
  The party is in favour of moving to a universal healthcare system.
  
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• Pro-EU banner to fly over White Cliffs of Dover ahead of Brexit

  20-01-2020 19:27
  
  The banner has been crowdfunded by Liberal Democrat MEP Antony Hook.
  
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• Boris Johnson suffers first parliamentary defeat since election

  20-01-2020 19:12
  
  Boris Johnson suffers first parliamentary defeat since election. Peers back amendment to give EU nationals physical proof of right to stay in UK after Brexit
  
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• Labour leadership: Keir Starmer wins backing of second trade union

  20-01-2020 19:07
  
  Labour leadership: Keir Starmer wins backing of second trade union. Shadow Brexit secretary assured of place on final ballot after nomination by Usdaw
  
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• Starmer through to Labour leadership final ballot after winning Usdaw support

  20-01-2020 19:06
  
  Shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer is the first leadership contender to get the required level of support to progress.
  
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• Tony Hall gave BBC stability but failed to see digital crisis ahead

  20-01-2020 19:04
  
  Tony Hall gave BBC stability but failed to see digital crisis ahead. Licence fee dispute and failure to secure digital future leaves huge battles for next director general
  
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• I’d never heard of Laurence Fox until he started lecturing us about racism

  20-01-2020 18:58
  
  I’d never heard of Laurence Fox until he started lecturing us about racism. The actor has joined the ranks of posh white guys who feel they have to champion the so-called common man. Why are these people so easily offended?
  
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• Sinn Fein write to Virgin Media after second debate exclusion

  20-01-2020 18:51
  
  The broadcaster's plans would see Leo Varadkar and Micheal Martin face off on Wednesday this week.
  
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• Proposed law will not compel NI ministers to provide same-sex marriage

  20-01-2020 18:44
  
  Couples are now able to register to marry, meaning the first ceremonies will take place next month.
  
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• The government has offered no justification for pursuing a hard Brexit

  20-01-2020 18:33
  
  The government has offered no justification for pursuing a hard Brexit. Readers respond to Sajid Javid’s declaration that there will be ‘no alignment’ with EU regulations and standards after Brexit
  
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• Disruptive children need the opposite of isolation in school

  20-01-2020 18:33
  
  Disruptive children need the opposite of isolation in school. Isolating children should have no place in any establishment that professes to prepare them to take a meaningful place in society, says Nigel Shaw. Disruptive pupils need one-to-one attention, adds Penny Jaques
  
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• British bosses increasingly worried by climate change – survey

  20-01-2020 18:30
  
  The proportion of British chief executives who are 'extremely concerned' by climate change has tripled since 2016, a survey suggests.
  
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• UK PM Johnson defeated on Brexit legislation for first time since election

  20-01-2020 18:27
  
  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government was defeated in parliament on Monday for the first time since a December election, with the upper chamber voting in favour of a move to protect the rights of EU citizens in Britain after Brexit.Johnson's Conservatives won a large majority in the lower chamber, the House of commons, at the Dec. 12 vote and lawmakers there quickly approved the legislation needed to ratify his exit deal with Brussels earlier this month.The legislation is now passing
  
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• PM Johnson defeated on Brexit legislation for first time since election

  20-01-2020 18:27
  
  British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government was defeated in parliament on Monday for the first time since a December election, with the upper chamber voting in favour of a move to protect the rights of EU citizens in Britain after Brexit.Johnson's Conservatives won a large majority in the lower chamber, the House of commons, at the Dec. 12 vote and lawmakers there quickly approved the legislation needed to ratify his exit deal with Brussels earlier this month.The legislation is now passing
  
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• Grenfell: owners of blocks with dangerous cladding to be named

  20-01-2020 18:13
  
  Grenfell: owners of blocks with dangerous cladding to be namedGovernment will next month start naming those responsible for buildings where works have not yet begun
  
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• Reductions in Arctic sea ice cannot be rapidly reversed, scientists say

  20-01-2020 18:09
  
  Scientists used the shells of quahog clams to help discover how Arctic sea ice has changed over the last 1,000 years.
  
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• PM’s Brexit deal suffers first defeat in Lords

  20-01-2020 18:08
  
  Peers backed a cross-party amendment to the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill allowing EU citizens physical proof of their status.
  
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• Murdered girl’s stepfather attacked outside shop, court told

  20-01-2020 18:08
  
  Wayne Grant, 28, and Charlie Whitemore, 22, are accused of causing grievous bodily harm against Richard Elmes.
  
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• Tories Split On HS2 Amid Warning That Costs Could Spiral To £106bn

  20-01-2020 17:59
  
  Around 30 northern and Midlands Tories have signed a letter in support of the north-south rail link as up to 20 colleagues prepare to urge Boris Johnson to scrap it.
  
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• Government Defeated In House Of Lords Over EU Citizens Post-Brexit Amendment

  20-01-2020 17:54
  
  Peers had called for EU citizens lawfully remaining in the UK after Brexit to be given physical proof of their right to do so.
  
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• Fugitive Briton who took her children to Jersey on dinghy sentenced

  20-01-2020 17:54
  
  Fugitive Briton who took her children to Jersey on dinghy sentenced. Lauren Etchells, who fled Canada years ago, convicted of exposing a child to risk of harm
  
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• Witness describes horror of street fight that left three men dead

  20-01-2020 17:50
  
  Police said the incident involved groups of Sikh men who knew each other.
  
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