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NHS funds need urgent boost, say MPs 31 October 2016 From the section Health Image copyright Science Photo Library A group of MPs says the government is wrong to keep claiming it will have allocated an extra £10bn to the NHS in England by the end of the decade. The Health Committee has written to the chancellor to say using the figure gives the "false impression that the NHS is awash with cash". It is calling for more NHS funding to be announced in November's Autumn Statement. The government insis…

Italy quake: Thousands spend night in temporary accommodation 30 October 2016 From the section Europe Media captionAerial footage shows the devastation to villages in central ItalyThousands of people in central Italy are spending the night in cars, tents and temporary accommodation following the fourth earthquake in the area in three months. The 6.6-magnitude quake - Italy's strongest in decades - struck close to the region where nearly 300 people were killed by a quake in August. This time no-one appears to have died, but about 20 people were injured. Powerful aftershocks are s…

UK told Nissan it wants tariff-free trading for motor industry, Clark says 30 October 2016 From the section UK Politics The UK told Nissan it would seek tariff-free access to EU markets for the motor industry as part of Brexit talks, the business secretary has said. Greg Clark said this statement of the government's objectives had helped persuade Nissan to boost its investment in the UK, securing thousands of jobs. Ministers have been under pressure to clarify the "support and assurances" Nissan said it received. Labour said Nissan had been t…

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Powerful quake hits central Italy near Norcia 30 October 2016 From the section Europe A strong earthquake has struck near Norcia in central Italy, following last week's damaging tremors, experts report. The quakes come nearly two months after a major earthquake killed almost 300 people and destroyed several towns. Sunday's quake measured magnitude 6.6, the largest so far, and was at a depth of only 1.5km (0.9 miles). There were no immediate reports of casualties but many buildings are reported to be destroyed. Monks at the monastery of San B…

Work capability assessment overhaul for disabled 30 October 2016 From the section UK Politics Image copyright Thinkstock Claimants of disability benefits are to be assessed in a more "targeted and personalised" way to help those capable of working find employment. Minsters are said to be concerned that people receiving Employment and Support Allowance do not get enough support from Jobcentre Plus staff. A consultation on reforming the Work Capability Assessment will take place. The charity Scope w…

US election: Clinton campaign condemns FBI email move 29 October 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Media captionHillary Clinton and Donald Trump give their reactions to the FBI's actionsHillary Clinton's presidential campaign team has challenged the FBI over its decision to brief US lawmakers on a new inquiry into the Democratic candidate's email use. FBI Director James Comey informed Congress of the move in a letter on Friday, 11 days before the election. Mrs Clinton told supporters the move, was "unprecedented" and "deeply troubling". But Republican opponent Donald Trump …

US election: FBI head Comey defends Clinton emails decision 29 October 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The FBI director had previously criticised Mrs Clinton for her emails FBI Director James Comey has defended his decision to brief US lawmakers on FBI moves to look again into Hillary Clinton's email use, US media say. Not making it public would be "misleading", he said. He was aw…

Calais 'Jungle': France urges UK to take more children 29 October 2016 From the section Europe Related Topics Europe migrant crisis Image copyright AFP Image caption Some of the child migrants at Calais have been sleeping rough, aid workers say France's president has urged Britain to take its share of responsibility for migrant children who remain in Calais after the…

Exeter fire: Royal Clarence Hotel collapses as blaze rages 29 October 2016 From the section Devon Media captionFire service: "The fire is still going quite intensely"A hotel has begun to collapse in a massive fire that has raged throughout the night. The front of the Royal Clarence, described as England's oldest hotel, has started to fall away in the blaze in Exeter, Devon. The fire began at about 05:00 BST on Friday in buildings on Cathedral Green and spread to the hotel, which dates back to 1769. The gas supply has now been turned off after a ruptured main fuelled the fire. …

US election 2016: Clinton demands details of new email probe 29 October 2016 From the section US Election 2016 Media captionHilary Clinton said: "The American people deserve to get the full and complete facts immediately"Hillary Clinton has urged the FBI to explain without delay why it is carrying out a new investigation into her use of emails. Americans "deserve to get the full and complete facts immediately," she said. The FBI says it has new emails linked to her use of a private server when she was secretary of state. Republican presidential rival Donald Trump said the move,…

Allow mobile phone network roaming in UK, urge MPs 29 October 2016 From the section UK Image copyright PA Mobile phone companies should allow customers to roam between networks in areas of the UK where they struggle to get reception, a group of MPs has said. The British Infrastructure Group said foreign visitors get better coverage, as they are not tied to any provider, so can use the strongest signal. The report said 17 million customers had poor reception at home and it named 525 areas with non-e…

Uber drivers win employee rights case 28 October 2016 From the section Business Uber drivers in the UK have won an employment tribunal case which ruled they are workers rather than self-employed. The decision means drivers will be entitled to holiday pay, paid rest breaks and the National Minimum Wage. The GMB union described the ruling concerning the ride-hailing app as a "monumental victory" for some 30,000 drivers. Uber said it would appeal against the decision made by the London tribunal. The San Francisco-based ride company had argued …

Hillary Clinton email probe reopens 28 October 2016 From the section US & Canada Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Hacked Clinton campaign emails have been released almost every day by Wikileaks FBI director James Comey has said the bureau is reopening its investigation into Hillary Clinton's emails. Investigators have discovered new emails "in connection with an unrelated case... that appear to be pertinent to the in…