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• KPMG pulls out of advising Grenfell inquiry

  07-01-2018 23:38
  Firm had been previously contracted to three of the groups subject to scrutiny
  
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• 'McMafia' Episode 3 Review: Nine Questions It Left Us Asking

  07-01-2018 23:01
  ‘McMafia’ continued apace on Sunday (7 January) night, with its third episode in the space of a week.And if your head was still swirling from all the goings-on in the last two instalments, bosses decided to move the action forward by a number of weeks to make it even harder to keep up.With Dimitri having recovered from his suicide attempt, his story was explored more with the revelations he has been having an affair, but that wasn’t the only curious thing that was served up abo
  
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• BBC China Editor Carrie Gracie Quits Job Over Broadcaster Paying Men More Than Women For Same Job

  07-01-2018 21:22
  A top BBC journalist has quit her job with the broadcaster over men getting paid more than women at the corporation for doing the same job.Carrie Gracie, the BBC’s China editor, blasted the Beeb for having a “secretive and illegal pay culture” in a damning open letter.Gracie left her role as editor of the corporation’s Beijing bureau last week, but will remain with the BBC.She has made the stand after it was revealed two-thirds of BBC stars earning more than £150,00
  
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• 'Dancing On Ice' Returns - HuffPost Verdict

  07-01-2018 21:07
  Phillip Schofield Holly Willoughby Torvill and Dean Jason Gardiner Ashley Banjo
  There was a brand new look with a new purpose-built studio and updated titles and graphics.
  Twelve brand new celebrities were unveiled, with six taking to the ice for the first time. 
  Jake Quickenden and Kem Cetinay both came out on top of the leader board with 20.5 points out of a possible 40.
  Candice Brown will take part in next week’s skate-off after polling the lowest score and combined votes.
  The rema
  
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• Mill Hill Attack: Shop Worker On Life Support After Assault By Teenagers He Refused To Service

  07-01-2018 20:15
  A shop worker is on a life support machine after he was “violently attacked” when he refused to serve underage youths.Police say two shop employees were assaulted after they “rightly refused to sell” the youths either cigarettes or alcohol.Scotland Yard said the attack took place in the shop on the Broadway in Mill Hill, north London, at about 11.45pm on Saturday night.A 49-year-old was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.The other suffered mi
  
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• UK in push to remain part of EU medicines agency after Brexit

  07-01-2018 19:46
  Call to still be under bloc’s regulation follows chemical and aviation sectors
  
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• UK in push to remain part of EU medicines agency

  07-01-2018 19:46
  Call to stick with regulator after Brexit follows chemical and aviation sectors
  
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• Alexandra Burke Confirms Engagement To Boyfriend Joshua Ginnelly

  07-01-2018 18:03
  Alexandra Burke has announced her engagement to her boyfriend of two years, Joshua Ginnelly.The singer, who was a finalist on the last series of ’Strictly Come Dancing’, confirmed the news in a loved-up post on Instagram, after eagle-eyed fans spotted a ring on her finger in previous photos.A post shared by Alexandra Burke (@alexandramusic) on Jan 7, 2018 at 3:25am PSTAlexandra shared the snap of her kissing her new fiancé as she holds the palm of her hand - complete with spar
  
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• Criticism after KPMG revealed as adviser to Grenfell inquiry

  07-01-2018 17:57
  Firm had been previously contracted to three of the groups subject to scrutiny
  
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• Virgin’s bailout damages the case for private rail ownership

  07-01-2018 17:48
  Grayling aids Labour renationalisation call with East Coast bailout, argues Jonathan Ford
  
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• CNN's Jake Tapper Cuts Off Donald Trump Adviser By Saying: 'You've Wasted Enough Of My Viewers’ Time'

  07-01-2018 17:34
  A US TV journalist cut-off one of Donald Trump’s White House advisers during a spiky interview, accusing the aide of “wasting enough of my viewers’ time” after attacking the TV network he was appearing on.CNN’s Jake Tapper went head-to-head with Stephen Miller on the Sunday morning State of the Union show in the aftermath of the explosive book Michael Wolff book about the US President’s rise to power.Extracts from Fire and Fury have raised
  
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• Golden Globes 2018 Winners List: All The Films, TV Shows And Stars Who Triumphed

  07-01-2018 17:31
  On Sunday (7 December) night - well, the early hours of the morning for those of us here in the UK - the worlds of film and television unite for the first big awards ceremony of 2018: The Golden Globes.The 75th annual Globes will see stars including Margot Robbie, Jessica Chastain, Elisabeth Moss and Aziz Ansari do battle for accolades, while movies and shows nominated include ‘Call Me By Your Name’, ‘Lady Bird’ and ‘The Crown’.When the action kicks off at 1m
  
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• Has The Time For A Wealth Tax Come?

  07-01-2018 17:27
  The world’s richest 1% saw their wealth increase by a staggering £1 trillion in 2017. Britain’s richest 1% currently own more than twenty times as much wealth as the poorest 20% of the country. All of this is part of a trend of widening wealth inequality in the UK, with such inequality among the worst in the West. To top that, rising inequality is having negative effects on growth, social mobility, child well-being and quality of life. This injustice is more glaring than ever,
  
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• Brexit: Jeremy Corbyn Accused Of 'Pathetic' Lack Of Leadership On Single Market

  07-01-2018 17:06
  Jeremy Corbyn has been accused of “letting the Tories off the hook” and a “pathetic” lack of leadership after rejecting a cross-party invite to fight to stay in the single market.The SNP’s Ian Blackford said the Labour leader was failing millions of working families after he rebuffed his offer to attend a summit on blocking the Government from a Brexit that rips the UK out of the single market.Blackford, the SNP leader at Westminster, is due to meet with the le
  
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• Golden Globes Red Carpet Pictures 2018: All The Photos Of The Stars On Their Way To This Year's Ceremony

  07-01-2018 16:58
  It’s the beginning of a brand new year in Hollywood, with 2018 kicking off as ever with awards season.The first A-list event on the agenda is the Golden Globes, honouring achievement in both the world of film and television, meaning that this awards show will be even more packed with stars than the usual.Some of our favourite TV series and films from the past year are up for nominations in the Globes’ 75th year, from ‘Stranger Things’, ‘The Handmaid’s Tale&rsq
  
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• Sunday Shows Round-Up: Franz Ferdinand Troll Theresa May And Tory MP Hails Margaret Thatcher Her 'Living' Political Hero

  07-01-2018 16:41
  Theresa May has been trolled by Franz Ferdinand drummer Paul Thomson after she appeared on the BBC Andrew Marr Show to confirm she will reshuffle her Cabinet.It comes as she is under intense pressure over her Government’s record on health, including from Marr himself who told the PM: “If I’d been waiting for five hours before I’d seen a doctor after my stroke I would not be here talking to you.” Meanwhile, Labour’s Shadow Secretary for Communities an
  
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• Nine Easy Ways To Get Into Ethical Fashion

  07-01-2018 15:57
  “Treat others as you wish to be treated.” It’s a simple philosophy, and you’ve probably heard it a million times - I know I heard it more than enough when I was growing up.It’s a phrase that is quite deeply ingrained in the way I behave today. I like making small talk with the postman when he’s got a delivery for me, and even when I’m mouthing off on Twitter I try to make sure there’s a moral to my story, something to learn from and improve on!So I
  
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• Who Is Seth Meyers? Everything You Need To Know About The Golden Globes Host

  07-01-2018 15:14
  He might be well known on the other side of the pond, but for most people in the UK the name Seth Myers won’t mean a thing.But that could be about to change after the former ‘Saturday Night Live’ alumni hosts this year’s Golden Globes.Here’s everything you need to know about the actor, writer, comedian and political commentator. ..
  
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• Golden Globes 2018: Evan Rachel Wood Calls For Attendees To Form Circles Around Known Sexual Predators

  07-01-2018 15:02
  Evan Rachel Wood has suggested that stars attending Sunday night’s Golden Globes should identify known sexual predators by joining forces and forming a circle around them.The actress is also supporting calls for guests to wear black at the event, the first major awards ceremony to take place since Hollywood was hit by a wave of sexual assault and harassment allegations.Taking to Twitter on Saturday, the ‘Westworld’ star said: “Hey! Persons’ attending the #GoldenGlob
  
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• Camden Market On Lockdown After Attempted Robbery

  07-01-2018 14:43
  Camden Market was at the centre of a police lockdown on Sunday after reports of suspects attempting to “blow up” a cash machine.The popular north London tourist spot was cordoned off by officers who cleared the area at 11.13am. Police later found no trace of explosives.Videos posted to social media shows crowds of shoppers and passersby being shepherded through streets.@metpoliceuk what is going in Camden? The entire road has been barricaded and evacuated? @standardnews @BBCNews you
  
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• Labour MP Andrew Gwynne Calls Iranian Regime 'Abhorrent' As Corbyn Maintains Silence

  07-01-2018 14:20
  Labour’s campaigns chief has condemned Iranian regime as “abhorrent” but has warned some people “behind the protests were not “moderate and liberal”.Jeremy Corbyn has been criticised for remaining silent about protests in Iran against the government, while his Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry claimed it was unclear who has “the white hats”.The Iranian regime supports the execution of gay men and has used tear gas and water cannons to quell
  
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• Northern Forest: Plan to plant 'ribbon of woodland' across England

  07-01-2018 14:00 via bbc.co.uk
  'Ribbon of woodland' will be planted, but critics say other projects are destroying ancient forests.
  
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• I Lived In Europe’s Camps As A Refugee. Now I’m Using My Art To Help Others In The Same Position

  07-01-2018 13:53
  My name is Majid Adin. I’m a filmmaker, a writer and an artist. I had to flee my home in Iran because I criticised the government on my blog. In late 2015, my journey as a refugee began.I know how difficult it is to spend the winter in a refugee camp. That’s why, two years on, I want to support people who are going through what I went through.Since finding safety in the UK, I’ve worked with artists such as Elton John. This time, I’m teaming up with Help Refugees and Blink
  
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• Worboys case: Release of taxi rapist triggers parole review

  07-01-2018 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The way parole is considered is to be examined following the decision to release rapist John Worboys.
  
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• Theresa May promises new faces in cabinet reshuffle

  07-01-2018 13:15
  Prime minister says she is ready to fight the next general election
  
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• Ireland's Little Christmas Starts A Year Of Big Change For Women's Rights

  07-01-2018 13:10
  Yesterday was Nollaig na mBan in Ireland: Women’s Christmas, or known in some parts of the country as Women’s Little Christmas or Little Christmas. Traditionally, 6 January (the Feast of the Epiphany) marked the twelfth day of Christmas and the end of the Christmas season, and it was a day for role reversal: women who had slaved over hot stoves and kept their families fed and watered over Christmas had a break, while the men took on the household chores. Often wives and mothers went
  
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• Thinking Of Making A New Year’s Resolution? Read This First

  07-01-2018 12:34
  Here we are once more – another Christmas has been celebrated, the turkey leftovers have finally been consumed and as we look forward to another, hopefully fortuitous 2018, many people are considering making a New Year’s resolution.
  January has, of course, long been a time of year when many people choose to exercise more restraint in their day-to-day lives, which could explain why the trend for giving things up in the New Year has become so popular. After the festive season, when ban
  
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• Theresa May: Trump will come to the UK

  07-01-2018 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The prime minister is asked about concerns in the US media about Donald Trump's mental health.
  
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• Cold Snap Set To Plunge NHS Into Further Crisis

  07-01-2018 11:56
  The NHS is bracing itself for further strain on services as temperatures plummet and ice warnings are put in place this weekend.The Met Office has issued a yellow warning for icy conditions on Friday night and into Saturday morning for parts of the north-east of England and Scotland, and in Cornwall, Devon and Somerset.Temperatures are then set to fall on Saturday night due to “cold air and clear skies”, a Met Office spokesperson said.NHS England urged people to stock up on medicines
  
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• Theresa May Says Cancelled Operations 'Part Of The Plan' For NHS Winter Crisis

  07-01-2018 11:44
  Cancelled operations were “part of the plan” for the NHS to deal with its worst ever winter crisis, Prime Minister Theresa May has said.During her New Year interview on the BBC’s Andrew Marr Show, the PM was told the crisis gripping the health service is a matter of “life and death” but the PM simply repeated her claim it was “better prepared” than ever before this year.It comes amid 55,000 operations being cancelled in the space of a month, a retur
  
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• Another Winter Of Pressure On The NHS – So What Can Be Done?

  07-01-2018 11:11
  As we start the new year it’s becoming almost a seasonal tradition in the UK for headlines about overcrowded hospitals, delays in treatment and pressures on hardworking NHS staff to dominate the news. An aging population and resource constraints means more needs to be done and fast, including preventing people falling into crisis in the gap between home and hospital, between social care and the health service.January is always a difficult month for the health service, with seasonal illness
  
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• May drops planned fox-hunting vote after election 'message'

  07-01-2018 11:10 via bbc.co.uk
  The PM confirms there will be no vote on repealing current ban as she prepares for cabinet reshuffle.
  
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• Theresa May Defends Donald Trump And Stands By Appointment Of Toby Young

  07-01-2018 10:46
  Donald Trump is a “committed” US President and his state visit to the UK is not under threat, Prime Minister Theresa May has said. In her New Year interview on the BBC Andrew Marr Show, May also said she did not know of Toby Young’s many offensive comments on Twitter about women’s breasts when he was appointed to advise the government on higher education, adding she was “not at all impressed”. When pushed on the controversial appointment, however, sh
  
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• ‘Catchphrase’ Celebs Fail To Get The Right Answer Even After They’ve Been Told The Right Answer

  07-01-2018 10:33
  As facepalm-inducing game show moments go, Saturday’s episode of ‘Catchphrase’ is right up there.Isn’t that right, Stormzy?The UK musician couldn’t quite believe what was unfolding on the celebrity edition of ITV show, and neither could anyone else.Is anyone watching catchphrase right now?? 🤣🤣🤣— #GSAP (@Stormzy1) January 6, 2018For the uninitiated, contestants are tasked with watching animated clips in order to come up with a well known
  
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• How To Take Your Very First Steps Into Fitness, From Walking To Running

  07-01-2018 10:31
  We’ve launched Gym Buddies, an online fitness community to help you make lasting changes towards a healthier lifestyle. Sign up for daily motivation straight to your inbox, whether complete beginner or seasoned pro looking for a new challenge.It’s never too late to improve your fitness, but according to Sport England, 25.6% of the population are classed as “inactive”, meaning they do less than 30 minutes of exercise each week.If you’re one of these 11.5 million peop
  
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• Theresa May Abandons Plans To Hold Vote On Fox Hunting

  07-01-2018 10:23
  Theresa May will abandon her Conservative general election manifesto pledge to give MPs a vote on whether to overturn the fox hunting ban.The law, introduced by Labour in 2004, bans the use of dogs to hunt foxes and other wild mammals in England and Wales.May told BBC’s Andrew Marr Show she had received a “clear message” on the issue and said there will not be a vote during this parliament.Michael Gove has prioritised animal welfare issues since May appointed him Environment Se
  
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• Royal Wedding: Late pub opening hours for Harry and Meghan

  07-01-2018 10:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Opening hours may be extended on 18 and 19 May for Prince Harry's wedding, the government says.
  
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• John Worboys' Release Sparks Review Of Parole Board Decision-Making Process

  07-01-2018 09:55
  A review is being launched into how the Parole Board makes its decisions as victims of black cab rapist John Worboys spoke of their “shock” at his imminent release.The decision to free the serial sex attacker nine years after he was jailed prompted anger from victims, as well as questions around why all of the 102 complainants had not seen their cases brought to trial.There were also criticisms over a failure to inform some victims of his planned release.On Saturday, Justice Secretar
  
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• Theresa May Reportedly Finds Toby Young Tweets ‘Distasteful’

  07-01-2018 09:36
  Downing Street has intervened in the bitter row over obscene tweets sent by Toby Young – the controversial appointee to the new universities regulator.Number 10 sources said that Theresa May found his online postings “distasteful” and that any repeat would be “incompatible” with his position on the board of the Office of Students.Young, a writer and free schools pioneer, has faced a growing barrage of criticism following his history of crude and misogynistic comment
  
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• Tina Malone Claims Cocaine Was Planted In Her Bag After ‘Shameless’ Star Is Arrested And Sacked From Panto Role

  07-01-2018 09:16
  Tina Malone has claimed she was set up after she was arrested for possessing cocaine while starring in a pantomime.The ‘Shameless’ star admitted to having the Class A drug following her arrest, which also led to her being sacked from the production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ in Barrow-in-Furness.The 54-year-old actress has now spoken out about the incident, and claimed she only admitted having the drug for the sake of her four-year-old daughter, Flame.She told The Sunday Mirror
  
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• How To Practise Self-Care In 2018 For A Happier You

  07-01-2018 09:01
  Traditional New Year’s resolutions can often focus on physical health and fitness, but January can also be a great time to reset and improve your mental health.With that in mind, we asked four experts and influencers for their top self-care tips, designed to improve your overall wellbeing and boost happiness in the longterm.The first rule of self-care? Don’t overwhelm yourself by trying to incorporate all these tips into your life at once. Why not try one per week, or even one per mo
  
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• Theresa May: 'Clear message' from country on fox hunting

  07-01-2018 08:30 via bbc.co.uk
  The prime minister announces she has dropped plans to hold a vote on the fox hunting ban during this parliament.
  
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• How To Watch The Golden Globes 2018 In The UK (Well, How To Try)

  07-01-2018 07:31
  Awards season officially begins this Sunday (7 January) - well, technically in the early hours of Monday morning - when the Golden Globes takes place in Los Angeles.The 75th annual Golden Globes will see stars from the small screen honoured alongside those who’ve taken the lead in the biggest films of the past 12 months, with ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’, ‘Lady Bird’ and ‘Call Me Your By Your Name’ all tipped to win.With just days to go, it’s time t
  
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• Labour’s Brexit hokey-cokey wins votes, so far

  07-01-2018 06:00
  Corbyn’s approach to future EU relations has yielded surprisingly positive results
  
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• Booming democracy or ‘mob rule’? Battle for Labour is about to begin

  07-01-2018 01:01
  Will empowering eager members spell trouble for MPs?“Labour meetings here used to be sedentary affairs,” says party member Tariq Persaud Parkes, as we sit down in the Havelock pub in the centre of Hastings. “Now it’s the opposite. These days we need a bigger venue every time. Everyone is putting their hand up to ask questions. People are taking part again.”Parkes has arranged to meet the Observer, with two other members of the Hastings branch, after work. But within
  
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• PM to reshuffle cabinet on Monday

  07-01-2018 00:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Newspaper reports about the fates of individual ministers are dismissed by Downing Street.
  
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