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Social mobility board quits over lack of progress 2 December 2017 From the section UK Politics Image caption Mr Milburn took up his role with the board in 2012 The board of the government's Social Mobility Commission has stood down in protest at the lack of progress towards a "fairer Britain". Ex-Labour minister Alan Milburn, who chairs the commission, s…
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Social mobility board quits over lack of progress 2 December 2017 From the section UK Politics Image caption Mr Milburn took up his role with the board in 2012 The board of the government's Social Mobility Commission has stood down in protest at the lack of progress towards a "fairer Britain". Ex-Labour minister Alan Milburn, who chairs the commission, s…
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Social mobility board quits over lack of progress 2 December 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright PA Image caption Mr Milburn took up his role with the board in 2012 The board of the government's Social Mobility Commission has stood down in protest at the lack of progress towards a "fairer Britain…
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Flynn's Russia dealings were 'lawful', says Trump 2 December 2017 From the section US & Canada Related TopicsRussia-Trump inquiry Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionTrump on Russia inquiry: "What has been shown is no collusion"President Donald Trump has responded to the indictment of former national security adviser Michael Flynn, saying Mr Flynn's actions as a member of his transition team were …
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A 14-year-old boy has died after being found unconscious on hard shoulder of a motorway during rush hour when he suffered "unsurvivable" injuries. Police believe the teenager was hit by a grey BMW convertible on the M67 yesterday evening in Greater Manchester. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/uknews/schoolboy-14-dies-after-being-found-unconscious-on-hard-shoulder-of-motorway-during-rush-hour-after-suffering-unsurvivable-injuries/ar-BBG2ksQ?li=AA59G2&ocid=spartandhp
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Damian Green porn row: Police in 'dangerous territory' 2 December 2017 From the section UK Politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionDamian Green speaking to reporters outside his home in his constituency of AshfordEx-detectives who disclosed that legal pornography was found on Damian Green's office computer are in "dangerous territory", a former police chief says. Sir Peter Fahy, ex-chief constab…
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US Senate passes sweeping tax overhaul bill 2 December 2017 From the section US & Canada Image copyright AFP Image caption The bill was passed by senators after a marathon debate on Capitol Hill US senators have passed a sweeping tax cuts bill, striking a key political victory for President Donald Trump's …
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Honduras election: Army given more powers to quash unrest 2 December 2017 From the section Latin America & Caribbean Image copyright AFP Image caption Supporters of opposition leader Salvador Nasralla clashed with police in Tegucigalpa Honduras has given its army and police more powers to contain unrest fo…
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Kaspersky Labs: Warning over Russian anti-virus software By Gordon Corera Security correspondent 1 December 2017 From the section UK Image copyright EPA The British government has issued a fresh warning about the security risks of using Russian anti-virus software. The National Cyber Security Centre is to write to all government departments warnin…
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Kaspersky Labs: Warning over Russian anti-virus software By Gordon Corera Security correspondent 1 December 2017 From the section UK Image copyright EPA The British government has issued a fresh warning about the security risks of using Russian anti-virus software. The National Cyber Security Centre is to write to all government departments warnin…
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Kaspersky Labs: Warning over Russian anti-virus software By Gordon Corera Security correspondent 1 December 2017 From the section UK Image copyright EPA The British government has issued a fresh warning about the security risks of using Russian anti-virus software. The National Cyber Security Centre is to write to all government departments warnin…
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1 December 2017 From the section US & Canada President Donald Trump's ex-national security adviser Michael Flynn has been charged with making a false statement to the FBI in January. Mr Flynn was forced to resign the following month after misleading the White House about meeting the Russian ambassador before Mr Trump took office. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. You can also follow …
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David Davis 'warns No 10 not to sack Damian Green' 1 December 2017 From the section UK Politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionDamian Green speaking to reporters outside his home in his constituency of AshfordDavid Davis has warned Downing Street not to sack Damian Green as a result of a "wrongful attempt by former officers to do him down", sources close to the Brexit Secretary have told the BBC. …
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David Davis 'warns No 10 not to sack Damian Green' 1 December 2017 From the section UK Politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionDamian Green speaking to reporters outside his home in his constituency of AshfordDavid Davis has warned Downing Street not to sack Damian Green as a result of a "wrongful attempt by former officers to do him down", sources close to the Brexit Secretary have told the BBC. …
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David Dearlove found guilty of 1968 Paul Booth murder 1 December 2017 From the section Tees Image copyright Cleveland Police Image caption David Dearlove had denied murder and child cruelty A man who swung his toddler stepson by the ankles and smashed his head into a fireplace has been convicted of murder. Da…
