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UK will spend what is needed to prepare for Brexit - No 10

The PM spoke after her chancellor said it was too soon to start spending on plans for "no deal". from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2y9aTsl

Flooding closes roads and schools in Cumbria

There are 18 flood alerts and eight warnings in place because of heavy rain. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2ygt92w

Harvey Weinstein: Secret recording of undercover sting

The New Yorker releases audio of an alleged undercover sting operation by New York Police in 2015. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2gc6sWR

Is the SNP's childcare pledge 'unmatched'?

How do plans to expand childcare provision in Scotland compare with schemes in the rest of the UK? from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2hAjxpJ

Bafta suspends Harvey Weinstein's membership

The British film and TV academy says his alleged behaviour is "completely unacceptable". from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2zflPm2

Harvey Weinstein: Matt Damon denies 'killing' 2004 story

The actor says he didn't pressure a reporter investigating Harvey Weinstein's behaviour in 2004. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2wNcznq

PMQs: Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn in universal credit clash

The Labour leader and a Conservative MP both call for changes to the way universal credit is run. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2zfCy8N

Unsent text accepted as dead man's will by Australian court

A court in Australia rules a draft text message can be accepted as an official will. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2yDkbgU

North Yorkshire's The Black Swan 'best restaurant in world'

The Black Swan beats Heston Blumenthal's The Fat Duck and Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2yFrQvo

Hampton school gives pupils alarm clocks to replace 'distracting phones'

A west London school gives its students free clocks to stop mobile phones interrupting their sleep. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2yguO86

Rochdale inquiry: Cyril Smith had hands 'like weapons'

A witness told the inquiry he was repeatedly "fondled" by Cyril Smith during "medical examinations." from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2xxIgpd

100 Women: Saving Nepal’s children from growing up in prison

Indira Ranamagar has offered hundreds of children a new life outside their mothers' prison cells. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2yWSCeQ

What to do if your child is overweight

The key advice for helping children maintain a healthy weight and reducing their risk of obesity. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2bp2W8u

Teaching to the test gives 'hollow understanding'

Ofsted's boss says pupils need access to a wide and creative curriculum. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2xwIZqF

Satellites spy Antarctic 'upside-down ice canyon'

An Antarctic ice shelf is shown to have a deep gorge cut in its underside by warm ocean water. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2zfxUI7

How one MEP donated his kidney to help an MP

Khalid Mahmood had previously refused to say who had given him the life-saving donation in 2014. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2xyBw5T

'Why I want gender-neutral UK passports'

A transgender blogger says gender-neutral passports would be a sign of respect. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2hAR6bf

Spain PM Rajoy demands clarity from Catalan leader

Spain's PM Rajoy says he has asked the Catalan leader whether or not he has declared independence. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2hB2F23

Harvey Weinstein: Wife Georgina Chapman leaves accused producer

Georgina Chapman says her "heart breaks" for victims of the US producer's "unforgivable actions". from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2g0v4Os

No energy bill price cap this winter, Ofgem says

A further one million customers will benefit from a limit on bills, but a wider cap will be delayed. from BBC News - Home http://ift.tt/2y7UZhY