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Speaker Bercow: Trump should not speak in Parliament 6 February 2017 From the section UK Politics Media captionJohn Bercow: "As far as this place is concerned, I feel very strongly that our opposition to racism and sexism... are hugely important considerations"House of Commons Speaker John Bercow has said he would be "strongly opposed" to US President Donald Trump addressing the Houses of Parliament during his state visit to the UK. Mr Bercow told MPs "opposition to racism and sexism" were "hugely important considerations". He was applauded by SNP MPs after his comments. Preside…

Police killer Stefano Brizzi: Cannibal dies in prison 6 February 2017 From the section London Image copyright Met Police Image caption Stefano Brizzi admitted trying to dispose of PC Semple's body in an acid-filled bath An Italian who was jailed for murdering a Metropolitan Police officer and trying to dissolve his body in acid, has died in prison. Stefano Brizzi, 51, was sentenced in 2016 to life in prison for murdering PC Gordon…

NHS week: Nine in 10 hospitals 'overcrowded' this winter By Nick Triggle Health correspondent 6 February 2017 From the section Health Image copyright andresr The number of patients on hospital wards in England has been at unsafe levels at nine in 10 NHS trusts this winter, BBC analysis shows. To minimise the risk of infections and delays in getting treatment, hospitals are meant to have no more than 85% of beds occupied. But the analysis showed 137 out of 152 hospital …

NHS week: Nine in 10 hospitals 'overcrowded' this winter By Nick Triggle Health correspondent 6 February 2017 From the section Health Image copyright andresr The number of patients on hospital wards in England has been at unsafe levels at nine in 10 NHS trusts this winter, BBC analysis shows. To minimise the risk of infections and delays in getting treatment, hospitals are meant to have no more than 85% of beds occupied. But the analysis showed 137 out of 152 hospital …

Upfront charges for NHS 'health tourists' in England 6 February 2017 From the section Health Image copyright PA NHS hospitals in England will have a legal duty to charge overseas patients upfront for non-urgent care if they are not eligible for free treatment. From April this year, so-called health tourists could be refused operations unless they agree to cover their costs in advance. NHS Improvement, which oversees the trusts, said hospitals would no longer have to chase money they are owed. Emer…

Shapovalov hits umpire in face and loses Davis Cup tieGreat Britain reached the Davis Cup quarter-finals after Canada's 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov was defaulted from the decisive match for hitting the umpire with a ball struck in anger. Kyle Edmund had just broken serve to lead 6-3 6-4 2-1 when frustration got the better of Shapovalov. A default followed, giving Britain a 3-2 victory in the World Group first-round tie in Ottawa. Britain go on to face France away in the quarter-finals in April. Watch highlights on BBC Two at 23:15 GMT on Sunday "It was a strange way to finish," said Edmund. "I've never been part of something like that." GB captain Leon Smith added: …

Shapovalov hits umpire in face and loses Davis Cup tieGreat Britain reached the Davis Cup quarter-finals after Canada's 17-year-old Denis Shapovalov was defaulted from the decisive match for hitting the umpire with a ball struck in anger. Kyle Edmund had just broken serve to lead 6-3 6-4 2-1 when frustration got the better of Shapovalov. A default followed, giving Britain a 3-2 victory in the World Group first-round tie in Ottawa. Britain go on to face France away in the quarter-finals in April. Watch highlights on BBC Two at 23:15 GMT on Sunday "It was a strange way to finish," said Edmund. "I've never been part of something like that." GB captain Leon Smith added: …

One in 14 on hospital op waiting list as pressures grow By Nick Triggle Health correspondent 5 February 2017 From the section Health Image copyright stockvisual One in 14 people in England is now on an NHS waiting list as hospitals struggle to keep up with rising demand. There are 3.7 million people waiting for routine care, such as knee and hip replacements - up 44% since 2012. Nearly a tenth of people on the list have waited more than the 18-week target for treatment…

Patient 'waited 508 days' for hospital discharge 5 February 2017 From the section Scotland Image copyright Thinkstock Image caption The figures show that some patients had long waits in hospital despite being fit enough to leave Some patients waited more than a year to be discharged from hospital even though they were clinically ready to leave, figures have shown. A freedom of information request by the Scottish Liberal Democrats …

Rail franchising system 'not fit for purpose', MPs warn 5 February 2017 From the section UK Politics Image copyright Getty Images The UK's rail franchising model is "no longer fit for purpose" and is failing passengers, MPs have warned. The Transport Committee said there were "serious deficiencies" in the way the Department for Transport awarded contracts, leading to higher fares and poor performance. The MPs urged ministers to launch an independent review of the system. Transport Secretary Chris …

Patient 'waited 508 days' for hospital discharge 5 February 2017 From the section Scotland Image copyright Thinkstock Image caption The figures show that some patients had long waits in hospital despite being fit enough to leave Some patients waited more than a year to be discharged from hospital even though they were clinically ready to leave, figures have shown. A freedom of information request by the Scottish Liberal Democrats …

Thousands of gay men pardoned for past convictions 31 January 2017 From the section UK Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption Alan Turing was pardoned in 2013, decades after his conviction for gross indecency Thousands of gay and bisexual men found guilty of decades-old sexual offences in England and Wales have been posthumously pardoned. The enactment by the government of the so-called Alan Turing law means about 49,…

Boy chokes to death at Hull school during dinner break 4 February 2017 From the section Humberside Image caption Anlaby Primary School's head teacher said all connected to the site were 'deeply saddened' A five-year-old boy has choked to death during dinner break at a school in East Yorkshire. The boy, who has not been named, was taken ill at Anlaby Primary School in Hull on Friday lunch time. Paramedics were called to the scene, but the pupil was later pronounced dead. H…

Boy chokes to death at Hull school during dinner break 4 February 2017 From the section Humberside Image caption Anlaby Primary School's head teacher said all connected to the site were 'deeply saddened' A five-year-old boy has choked to death during dinner break at a school in East Yorkshire. The boy, who has not been named, was taken ill at Anlaby Primary School in Hull on Friday lunch time. Paramedics were called to the scene, but the pupil was later pronounced dead. H…