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Theresa May insists she is 'here for the long term' 30 August 2017 From the section UK Politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionThe prime minister made her comments in Kyoto on the first day of a 3-day visit to JapanTheresa May has said she wants to lead the Conservatives into the next general election, telling the BBC she intends to remain in power "for the long term". Speaking in Japan, the PM …
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William and Harry visit Princess Diana memorial 30 August 2017 From the section UK comments Image copyright Reuters Image caption The Princes were joined by the Duchess of Cambridge on their garden tour Prince William and Prince Harry have visited a London memorial garden for their mother on the eve of…
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William and Harry visit Princess Diana memorial 30 August 2017 From the section UK comments Image copyright Reuters Image caption The Princes were joined by the Duchess of Cambridge on their garden tour Prince William and Prince Harry have visited a London memorial garden for their mother on the eve of…
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Theft and assault among children's biggest fears, says charity 30 August 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images Image caption One in three teenage girls worry about being followed by strangers British children's biggest fear is becoming a victim of crime, a survey has found. Among 10 to 17-yea…
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Theft and assault among children's biggest fears, says charity 30 August 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images Image caption One in three teenage girls worry about being followed by strangers British children's biggest fear is becoming a victim of crime, a survey has found. Among 10 to 17-yea…
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Ruling over 'Muslim foster case' girl 30 August 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images A judge has ruled a Christian girl should live with a family member in a case in which it was claimed she was placed with a Muslim foster family. The local authority involved, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, has rejected reports the foster family did not speak English. I…
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Ruling over 'Muslim foster case' girl 30 August 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Getty Images A judge has ruled a Christian girl should live with a family member in a case in which it was claimed she was placed with a Muslim foster family. The local authority involved, the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, has rejected reports the foster family did not speak English. I…
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Kezia Dugdale quits as Scottish Labour leader 29 August 2017 From the section Scotland politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionKezia Dugdale said she was leaving with her "head held high"Kezia Dugdale has resigned as leader of Scottish Labour, saying it is time to "pass on the baton" to someone else. The Lothians MSP has previously criticised UK leader Jeremy Corbyn, and has faced criticism from…
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Kezia Dugdale quits as Scottish Labour leader 29 August 2017 From the section Scotland politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionKezia Dugdale said she was leaving with her "head held high"Kezia Dugdale has resigned as leader of Scottish Labour, saying it is time to "pass on the baton" to someone else. The Lothians MSP has previously criticised UK leader Jeremy Corbyn, and has faced criticism from…
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Kezia Dugdale quits as Scottish Labour leader 29 August 2017 From the section Scotland politics Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionKezia Dugdale said she was leaving with her "head held high"Kezia Dugdale has resigned as leader of Scottish Labour, saying it is time to "pass on the baton" to someone else. The Lothians MSP has previously criticised UK leader Jeremy Corbyn, and has faced criticism from…
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A dancing police officer famed for his show-stopping performances on Britain's Got Talent has been filmed delighting crowds at Notting Hill Carnival with his incredible moves. https://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/you-must-be-an-undercover-raver-dancing-cop-delights-crowds-at-notting-hill-carnival-a3621496.html
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UK companies must publish pay ratios under new law 29 August 2017 From the section Business Image copyright PA Companies will have to reveal how much more their chief executives are paid compared with the average employee, under a package of government reforms. Measures aimed at increasing boardroom transparency in publicly listed companies will be unveiled later. Firms who…
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UK companies must publish pay ratios under new law 29 August 2017 From the section Business Image copyright PA Companies will have to reveal how much more their chief executives are paid compared with the average employee, under a package of government reforms. Measures aimed at increasing boardroom transparency in publicly listed companies will be unveiled later. Firms who…
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UK companies must publish pay ratios under new law 29 August 2017 From the section Business Image copyright PA Companies will have to reveal how much more their chief executives are paid compared with the average employee, under a package of government reforms. Measures aimed at increasing boardroom transparency in publicly listed companies will be unveiled later. Firms who…
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Birling Gap beach: Hundreds treated after chemical 'mist' 27 August 2017 From the section Sussex Image copyright Eddie Mitchell Image caption Police said an "unknown haze" coming in from the sea was affecting the East Sussex coast Hundreds of people have been treated in hospital after a suspected chemical lea…
