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VW cuts profit hopes after scandal 22 September 2015 From the section Business Image copyright Getty Images Volkswagen says it is setting aside €6.5bn (£4.7bn) to cover costs arising from the scandal over its rigging of US car emissions tests. VW said this would pay for "necessary service measures and other efforts to win back the trust of our customers". It added that 11 million vehicles worldwide were affected. The boss of Volkswa…

Labour planning to renationalise railways 'line by line' 20 September 2015 From the section UK Image copyright PA Image caption Jeremy Corbyn was elected Labour's new leader on 12 September with almost 60% of the votes A Labour government would renationalise the railways by regaining control of franchises as they expire, new leader Jeremy Corbyn is expected to reveal…

UK guarantees £2bn nuclear plant deal as China investment announced 21 September 2015 From the section Business comments Image copyright EDF Energy Image caption EDF wants to build a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point Chancellor George Osborne has announced that the UK will guarantee a £2bn deal under which China will invest in the Hinkley Point nuclea…

Syria crisis: 'Deadly air raids' against IS in Palmyra 19 September 2015 From the section Middle East Image copyright Reuters Image caption The Syrian government has stepped up attacks on rebel positions Syrian government war planes have launched one of the heaviest bombardments yet on the city of Palmyra, which is held by Islamic State (IS) militants, activists say.…

Jeremy Corbyn to make debut at Prime Minister's Questions 16 September 2015 From the section UK Politics Image copyright AFP Image caption Since his election, Mr Corbyn's debut at PMQs has been keenly awaited Jeremy Corbyn has promised a "rather different" approach to Prime Minister's Questions as he prepares to quiz David Cameron for the first time. The new Labour …

Migrant crisis: Hungary declares emergency at Serbia border 15 September 2015 From the section Europe Image copyright AFP Image caption A freight wagon was used to seal the border at Roszke Hungary has declared a state of emergency in two southern counties as tough new laws to stop migrants entering illegally came into force. Police can now detain anyone trying to b…

MI5 boss warns of technology terror risk 17 September 2015 From the section UK comments Image caption Andrew Parker was interviewed by Mishal Husain on BBC Radio 4's Today programme Advances in technology are allowing terrorists to communicate "out of the reach of authorities" the head of MI5, Andrew Parker has told the BBC. In the first live interview by a serving MI5 boss he told Today that security se…

Well done to the young barrister, I tend to agree with the viewpoint that professional spaces should not have such behaviour.

Labour leadership: Party prepares to crown new leader 12 September 2015 From the section UK Politics The Labour Party is preparing to announce its new leader after a turbulent three-month campaign. Left-wing MP Jeremy Corbyn, an outsider when he first entered the race, is being tipped to win by a wide margin. He is up against former ministers Yvette Cooper and Andy Burnham and shadow minister Liz Kendall. The winner will be announced at a conference in central London at about 11:30 BST, with Labour's new deputy leader unveiled befo…

Hi all, On Sunday I move into my university accommodation in preparation for starting a Foundation Degree of Policing on the Monday. I'm incredibly excited but also somewhat nervous - do any of you have any tips for the first few weeks/general uni life? For example, I was going to be avoiding much of freshers week as my course requires me to uphold Police values - but having spoken to some of my class they have said they are planning on getting 'involved' (ie drinking). Of course I want to make friends during the first week but I also don't want any issues - what would you suggest? I'll keep you all posted on how it goes! Thanks in advance

Queen Elizabeth II becomes longest-reigning UK monarch 9 September 2015 From the section UK Image copyright PA Image caption Bad weather delayed the Queen's arrival in Edinburgh Cheering crowds have greeted the Queen in Edinburgh on the day she becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch. Bad weather delayed her arrival at Waverley Station, but the 89-year-old Queen …

Migrant crisis: Denmark-Germany rail links suspended 9 September 2015 From the section Europe Image copyright Reuters Image caption A group of migrants crossed into southern Denmark from Germany, forcing the closure of a motorway Denmark has suspended all rail links with Germany after police stopped hundreds of migrants at the border. Danish police also closed a mot…

Stormont crisis: Bid to adjourn Northern Ireland Assembly fails 10 September 2015 From the section N. Ireland Politics Image caption The vote to adjourn the assembly was opposed by three of Northern Ireland's main parties A proposal to adjourn the Northern Ireland Assembly has been defeated. It was put before Stormont's business committee and was opposed by the Ulster Unionists, the SDLP and Sinn Féin. On Wedn…