Williams railways review to look at 'all options'

John Lewis deputy chair Keith Williams does not rule out future rail nationalisation in the UK.

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'Meaningful vote' compromise bid dismissed by Brexiteers

Amendment offering MPs more of a say over the "backstop" is "desperate", says Tory Brexiteer.

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Oscars 2019: Kevin Hart quits as host amid tweets row

The US actor and comedian was embroiled in a controversy over homophobic comments.

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Ethnic minority academics earn less than white colleagues

BBC analysis shows a 26% ethnic pay gap at some of the UK's best known universities.

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Oxbridge 'over-recruits from eight schools'

More Oxbridge places go to a handful of private schools than 3,000 state schools put together.

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Buzzcocks lead singer dies at 63

Pete Shelley co-founded the Buzzcocks, one of the UK's best known punk bands in the 70s

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France protests: Tourist sites to close on Saturday amid Paris riot fears

Landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower will close on Saturday amid warnings of "yellow vest" protests.

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Surge in gas and ram-raid ATM attacks

Attempts to steal cash by breaking into ATMs rises from 400 attacks in 2014 to 723 last year, a report says.

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Air travel for disabled passengers 'on the up'

A new charter could mean higher compensation for lost or damaged wheelchairs.

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Tennessee inmate chooses electric chair over lethal injection

David Earl Miller argued that lethal injection would lead to a prolonged and painful death.

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Yemen war: Peace talks begin in Sweden

The UN says Yemen is on the brink of the world's worst famine in 100 years if the war continues.

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Frightened Rabbit preparing for 'highly emotional' return

The indie band is getting ready for their first performance since the death of singer Scott Hutchison.

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The Papers: Concerns about NHS on front pages

Stories about pressures on the health service lead some papers, while others continue to focus on Brexit.

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News Daily: Brexit compromise 'rejected' and O2 'restored'

Your morning briefing for Friday 7 December 2018.

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In pictures: Buzzcocks' Pete Shelley

Highlights from the musical life of British punk legend Pete Shelley, who has died aged 63.

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Quiz of the Week: What's this boy's claim to fame?

It's the weekly news quiz - have you been paying attention to what's been going on in the world during the past seven days?

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Reality Check: Your Christmas tree's carbon footprint

What impact do Christmas trees have on the environment and should you go fake or fir?

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Facing a jail sentence for removing my veil

Shaparak Shajarizadeh is in exile after breaking Iranian law by removing her hijab.

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The earthquake that devastated Armenia in 1988

On 7 December 1988 a colossal earthquake hit Armenia, leading to the deaths of 20,000 people.

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Brexit vote: What could happen next?

MPs will vote on the proposed Brexit deal, agreed by the UK and the EU, on 11 December.

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