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Trump praises ex-aide Rob Porter accused of domestic abuse 9 February 2018 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionTrump on Porter: 'We absolutely wish him well'US President Donald Trump has praised a former aide who resigned this week amid allegations of domestic abuse. "We wish him well," he said in his first public remarks about the claims against ex-White House staff secretary Rob Porter. "He wor…

Lauri Love case: Hacking suspect wins extradition appeal 5 February 2018 Image copyright PA Image caption Lauri Love was first arrested in October 2013 Alleged computer hacker Lauri Love has won his High Court appeal against his extradition to the US. Mr Love, 32, from Stradishall, Suffolk, who was first…

Tesco faces record £4bn equal pay claim By Kamal Ahmed Economics editor 7 February 2018 Image copyright Getty Images Tesco is facing Britain's largest ever equal pay claim and a possible bill running to £4bn. Thousands of women who work in Tesco stores could receive back pay totalling £20,000 if the legal challenge demanding parity with men w…

Pence skips Olympic dinner with N Koreans in Pyeongchang 9 February 2018 Image copyright Reuters Image caption US Vice-President Pence (C) was seated near Kim Jong-un's sister Kim Yo-jong (R) and North Korea's head of state Kim Yong-nam (L) at the opening ceremony US Vice-President Mike Pence has skipped …

Islamic State duo from UK 'should face trial after seizure' 9 February 2018 Image copyright KOTEY/FAMILY HANDOUT Image caption Alexanda Kotey, left, and El Shafee Elsheikh were the last two members of the cell at large Two British fighters believed to have been part of the Islamic State group's execution …

US government shutdown after Congress fails to vote 9 February 2018 Related TopicsUS government shutdown Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Senator Rand Paul (C) poses with friends from the House during a break in proceedings The US government has shut down after Congress failed to pass a key bud…

Syria war: Last of British IS 'Beatles' gang captured by Kurds 8 February 2018 Related TopicsSyrian civil war Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The Islamic State group has been all but destroyed in Syria Two British men believed to be members of a notorious Islamic State (IS) cell have been seiz…

Bank of England hints at earlier and faster rate rises By Ben Morris Business Reporter 8 February 2018 The Bank of England has indicated that the pace of interest rate increases could accelerate if the economy remains on its current track. Bank policymakers voted unanimously to keep interest rates on hold at 0.5% at their latest meeting. However, they said rates would need to rise "ea…

Bank of England hints at earlier and larger rate rises By Ben Morris Business Reporter 8 February 2018 The Bank of England has indicated that the pace of interest rate increases could accelerate if the economy remains on its current track. Bank policymakers voted unanimously to keep interest rates on hold at 0.5% at their latest meeting. However, they said rates would need to rise "ea…

Bank of England hints at earlier and faster rate rises By Ben Morris Business Reporter 8 February 2018 The Bank of England has indicated that the pace of interest rate increases could accelerate if the economy remains on its current track. Bank policymakers voted unanimously to keep interest rates on hold at 0.5% at their latest meeting. However, they said rates would need to rise "ea…

North Korea military parade ahead of Winter Olympics 8 February 2018 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption File picture of a previous military parade North Korea appears to have held a low-key military parade, a day ahead of the Winter Olympics, South Korean media said. Its timing drew criticism fr…

8 February 2018 Image copyright Matt Cardy/Getty Images Image caption Local authority finances are "on the edge" and "perilously close" to failure, it is claimed Nearly all local authorities in England are set to raise council tax and charges amid concerns for their financial stability, a survey suggests. Council tax is set to rise in 95% of councils while 93% will hike charges, according to the …

8 February 2018 Image copyright Matt Cardy/Getty Images Image caption Local authority finances are "on the edge" and "perilously close" to failure, it is claimed Nearly all local authorities in England are set to raise council tax and charges amid concerns for their financial stability, a survey suggests. Council tax is set to rise in 95% of councils while 93% will hike charges, according to the …

8 February 2018 Image copyright Matt Cardy/Getty Images Image caption Local authority finances are "on the edge" and "perilously close" to failure, it is claimed Nearly all local authorities in England are set to raise council tax and charges amid concerns for their financial stability, a survey suggests. Council tax is set to rise in 95% of councils while 93% will hike charges, according to the …

8 February 2018 Related TopicsWestminster sexual harassment scandal Image copyright PA A Parliamentary working group set up in response to allegations of sexual harassment and bullying at Westminster is due to report its findings later. A cross-party group has been examining reforms of the workplace culture amid claims against MPs and staff. After allegations started emerging last year two cabinet ministers stood down and several MPs from different parties were s…