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South Korea proposes high-level talks with North on Olympics 2 January 2018 Related TopicsNorth Korea missile tests South Korean has offered high level talks with North Korea on 9 January to discuss its possible participation in the 2018 Winter Olympic Games. It comes after the North's leader Kim Jong-un said he was considering sending a team to Pyeongchang in South Korea for the Games in February. He said the two s…
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Rail fares: Commuters 'priced out' by increases, campaigners say 2 January 2018 Image copyright PA Average rail ticket prices have risen by 3.4% across the UK, in the biggest increase to fares since 2013. Protests are planned at some 40 stations, as many commuters see their season tickets go up by more than £100. Campaigners warned that many people were "being priced out…
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Rail fares: Commuters 'priced out' by increases, campaigners say 2 January 2018 Image copyright PA Average rail ticket prices have risen by 3.4% across the UK, in the biggest increase to fares since 2013. Protests are planned at some 40 stations, as many commuters see their season tickets go up by more than £100. Campaigners warned that many people were "being priced out…
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Time's Up: Women launch campaign to fight sexual harassment 1 January 2018 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman is just one of the many women supporting the campaign More than 300 actresses, writers and directors have launched a project to help fight sexual hara…
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Sadiq Khan has condemned the “horrific” spate of stabbings and warned criminals face the “full force of the law” after four people were knifed to death in one night. The stabbings, which all occurred within hours of each other as most people were enjoying New Year’s festivities, are not believed to be connected. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/new-years-stabbings-sadiq-khan-warns-criminals-face-full-force-of-the-law-after-four-knifed-to-death-a3729426.html
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New Year's Eve 2017: UK prepares to celebrate despite storm and strikes 31 December 2017 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionFireworks in Sydney and Auckland welcome the new year 2018.The UK is preparing to bid farewell to 2017 and see in the new year with parties, fireworks and fizz. There are warnings, however, that celebrations could be scuppered by travel disruption and stormy weather. Storm…
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Sydney seaplane: UK businessman and family named as victims 1 January 2018 Image copyright PA Image caption Richard Cousins was known at work for his humanity and no-nonsense style, the company chairman said The chief executive of catering giant Compass Group has died in a New Year's Eve seaplane crash ne…
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Sydney seaplane: UK businessman and family named as victims 1 January 2018 Image copyright PA Image caption Richard Cousins was known at work for his humanity and no-nonsense style, the company chairman said The chief executive of catering giant Compass Group has died in a New Year's Eve seaplane crash ne…
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Sydney seaplane: UK businessman and family named as victims 1 January 2018 Image copyright PA Image caption Richard Cousins was known at work for his humanity and no-nonsense style, the company chairman said The chief executive of catering giant Compass Group has died in a New Year's Eve seaplane crash ne…
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North Korea's Kim Jong-un issues threats and olive branch 1 January 2018 Related TopicsNorth Korea missile tests Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Residents of South Korea watched the speech from the North's leader North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has said he has a nuclear launch button on his d…
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New Year's Eve 2017: UK prepares to celebrate despite storm and strikes 31 December 2017 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionFireworks in Sydney and Auckland welcome the new year 2018.The UK is preparing to bid farewell to 2017 and see in the new year with parties, fireworks and fizz. There are warnings, however, that celebrations could be scuppered by travel disruption and stormy weather. Storm…
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New Year's Eve 2017: UK prepares to celebrate despite storm and strikes 31 December 2017 Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionFireworks in Sydney and Auckland welcome the new year 2018.The UK is preparing to bid farewell to 2017 and see in the new year with parties, fireworks and fizz. There are warnings, however, that celebrations could be scuppered by travel disruption and stormy weather. Storm…
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Volunteers could guard some UK borders, Home Office says 31 December 2017 Image copyright Getty Images Volunteers could be used to guard some of the UK's borders, the Home Office has said. The plans under consideration are for "Border Force Special Volunteers" to be used at small air and sea ports. A Home Office spokesman said it was "considering the potential benefits" a…
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Volunteers could guard some UK borders, Home Office says 31 December 2017 Image copyright Getty Images Volunteers could be used to guard some of the UK's borders, the Home Office has said. The plans under consideration are for "Border Force Special Volunteers" to be used at small air and sea ports. A Home Office spokesman said it was "considering the potential benefits" a…
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New Year Honours 2018: Barry Gibb, Ringo Starr and Darcey Bussell head list 29 December 2017 Related TopicsNew Year Honours 2018 Image copyright Getty Images, PA Bee Gees singer Barry Gibb and Beatles drummer Ringo Starr have been knighted, and Strictly judge Darcey Bussell made a dame, in the New Year Honours. Ex-Deputy PM Nick Clegg and War Horse novelist Michael Morpur…
