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Brexit: 'Clear plan' for interim deal needed, say peers 13 December 2016 From the section UK Politics Image copyright PA Image caption Theresa May has said her goal is a "red, white and blue" Brexit The UK must have "a clear game plan" for any transitional arrangement for Brexit early on in its negotiations with the EU, ministers have been told. A House of Lords committee warned that if no interim deal was agreed then UK firms wou…

Newspaper headlines: Care costs 'legal action' and 'Save Aleppo' call By UK staff BBC News 13 December 2016 Image caption The front page of the Times leads on parents turning to lawyers to battle the rising costs of care for the elderly. The newspaper claims couples "would rather die" than see their children pay excessive care home fees. Also featured is Aslef's claim to th…

Newspaper headlines: Care costs 'legal action' and 'Save Aleppo' call By UK staff BBC News 13 December 2016 Image caption The front page of the Times leads on parents turning to lawyers to battle the rising costs of care for the elderly. The newspaper claims couples "would rather die" than see their children pay excessive care home fees. Also featured is Aslef's claim to th…

Southern Rail strike: What's it about? By Richard Westcott Transport correspondent, BBC News 13 December 2016 From the section Business Image copyright Getty Images As Southern Rail passengers prepare for yet another strike, many are asking: what's the dispute actually about? Well, it's about safety, it's about jobs and it's about politics. Let's take them one at a time. Safety It's a bit "he says, she says" but bear with me, because it's not straightforward. Southern…

Southern Rail strike: What's it about? By Richard Westcott Transport correspondent, BBC News 13 December 2016 From the section Business Image copyright Getty Images As Southern Rail passengers prepare for yet another strike, many are asking: what's the dispute actually about? Well, it's about safety, it's about jobs and it's about politics. Let's take them one at a time. Safety It's a bit "he says, she says" but bear with me, because it's not straightforward. Southern…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Customer wins £90k after shampoo and rinse causes stroke 13 December 2016 Last updated at 00:18 GMT A man has told BBC Radio 5 live that he has received £90,000 in compensation from a hair salon after doctors said his shampoo and rinse gave him a stroke. Dave Tyler collapsed two days after visiting a salon in Brighton in 2011. Speaking to Adrian Chiles, he explained how a blood clot formed in his artery, after his head was pushed back, which caused the stroke. “They could have been aware that this sort of thing could happen. The neck is a delicate part of the body.” The c…

Media playback is unsupported on your device Customer wins £90k after shampoo and rinse causes stroke 13 December 2016 Last updated at 00:18 GMT A man has told BBC Radio 5 live that he has received £90,000 in compensation from a hair salon after doctors said his shampoo and rinse gave him a stroke. Dave Tyler collapsed two days after visiting a salon in Brighton in 2011. Speaking to Adrian Chiles, he explained how a blood clot formed in his artery, after his head was pushed back, which caused the stroke. “They could have been aware that this sort of thing could happen. The neck is a delicate part of the body.” The c…

Can you cook Christmas dinner for £1? 13 December 2016 From the section England Image copyright Thinkstock Image caption Does this have to be the most expensive meal of the year? The cost of Christmas dinner, the annual festive feast of turkey and all the trimmings, is at a four-year high. With an average dinner and drinks now coming in at £10.71 per person, is it possible to cut costs or is the financial overindulgence as unavoida…

Can you cook Christmas dinner for £1? By Emma Kasprzak BBC News 13 December 2016 From the section England Image copyright Thinkstock Image caption Does this have to be the most expensive meal of the year? The cost of Christmas dinner, the annual festive feast of turkey and all the trimmings, is at a four-year high. With an average dinner and drinks now coming in at £10.71 per person, is it possible to …

Charity warns of FGM 'parties' taking place in England By David Rhodes BBC News 13 December 2016 From the section England Image copyright Thinkstock Girls are being taken to female genital mutilation (FGM) "parties" in cities across England, a charity has warned. The Black Health Initiative in Leeds says midwives from Africa are being flown into the country to carry out the illegal practice. West Yorkshire Police said they were aware girls were being subjected to FGM l…

Charity warns of FGM 'parties' taking place in England By David Rhodes BBC News 13 December 2016 From the section England Image copyright Thinkstock Girls are being taken to female genital mutilation (FGM) "parties" in cities across England, a charity has warned. The Black Health Initiative in Leeds says midwives from Africa are being flown into the country to carry out the illegal practice. West Yorkshire Police said they were aware girls were being subjected to FGM l…

Southern rail strike: Train drivers begin 48-hour walkout 13 December 2016 From the section England Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The disruption has forced passengers to work from home or take time off Hundreds of thousands of rail passengers face travel chaos as the Southern network grinds to a halt during a walkout by train drivers. Drivers with the Aslef union walked out for 48 hours at midnight. A further 24-hour …

Southern rail strike: Train drivers begin 48-hour walkout 13 December 2016 From the section England Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The disruption has forced passengers to work from home or take time off Hundreds of thousands of rail passengers face travel chaos as the Southern network grinds to a halt during a walkout by train drivers. Drivers with the Aslef union walked out for 48 hours at midnight. A further 24-hour …

Media playback is unsupported on your device Sir David Attenborough's epic sign off 12 December 2016 Last updated at 23:39 GMT Watch David Attenborough's epic sign off as the acclaimed Planet Earth II came to its conclusion on Sunday night on BBC One. See more from Planet Earth II here. View the full article

Media playback is unsupported on your device Sir David Attenborough's epic sign off 12 December 2016 Last updated at 23:39 GMT Watch David Attenborough's epic sign off as the acclaimed Planet Earth II came to its conclusion on Sunday night on BBC One. See more from Planet Earth II here. View the full article