Street harassment 'relentless' for women and girls

Being harassed has become 'normal' - and it's time for the government to act, a group of MPs say.

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Cervical screening: Millions missing smear tests

Health data shows a lower proportion of women have been having the test when they should.

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More takeaways on high street despite anti-obesity push

Campaigners say they led to more obesity, but councils say they need extra powers to curb their growth.

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Schools shut by Glasgow women's pay strike

Home care services are also being hit by what is thought to be the UK's biggest strike over women's pay.

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World's longest sea crossing: Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge opens

The $20bn bridge spanning 55km is an engineering marvel but has been dogged by safety issues and delays.

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Ask America: How Americans think Trump affects their life

We asked people from a dozen US states how they think Donald Trump has changed things for them.

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WWE's Roman Reigns gives up title due to leukaemia

Roman Reigns gives up the Universal Championship but declares he will be "coming back home".

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Amy Schumer uses Meghan pic to announce pregnancy

The comedian announced the news via a friend's Instagram story, and a photoshopped picture.

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Northern Ireland: Tory MPs urge Theresa May to ditch unsolved killings probe

Investigating unsolved Northern Ireland killings would be unfair on veterans, say 150 Tory MPs and peers.

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Vegetarian meat substitutes 'exceeding salt limits'

One brand of meat-free "bacon" is saltier than Atlantic seawater, according to Action on Salt's report.

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Khashoggi death: US meets Saudi crown prince despite criticism

The US treasury chief's meeting in Riyadh comes amid an outcry over the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

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The Papers: Defiant May and plastic 'polluting' people

The PM's Commons showdown on Brexit attracts headlines alongside a study into toxic microplastics.

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News Daily: Street harassment 'relentless' and fast food 'flood'

Your morning briefing for Tuesday 23 October 2018.

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