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15/10/2017
The latest national and international news from 大象传媒 Radio 4.
16/10/2017 Storm Ophelia kills 3 in Ireland
People in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland warned of threat to life and property.
17/10/2017 Inflation hits 3% - the highest level for five years
The cost of living is rising faster than average wages - but pensioners will be protected
18/10/2017 Government to press on with controversial plans for Universal Credit
But claimants will no longer have to pay to use an expensive telephone helpline
19/10/2017 The number of crimes recorded by police in a year in England and Wales has passed the five million mark.
The number of crimes in a year in England and Wales passes the five million mark.
20/10/17 EU agrees to prepare for UK trade talks
EU rejects calls to begin trade talks with UK, but agrees to prepare for discussions.
21/10/2017 Protests in Barcelona as Spanish government says it will impose direct rule on Catalonia
National Trust members in England and Wales vote against a ban on legal trail hunting.
22/10/2017 Gunman takes hostages in Nuneaton
A gunman has taken two members of staff hostage at a bowling alley in Nuneaton.
23/10/2017 The CBI calls for EU transition deal before end of year
The CBI joins four major business groups calling for urgent progress on transition deal
24/10/2017 Leader tightens control on China
Chinese Communist Party vote gives leader greater power
25/10/2017 Confusion on Brexit deal Commons vote
Downing Street forced to clarify whether MPs will get to vote on Brexit deal
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27/10/2017 Catalonia's parliament declares independence from Spain
Catalonia's parliament declares independence, before Madrid imposes direct rule.
Catalonia's sacked separatist leader has urged people to oppose peacefully the Spanish government's take-over of the region.
Thousands of people have taken part in a rally in Madrid - calling for unity.
29/10/2017 PM urges abuse reform
Theresa May says MPs' staff should be better protected from harassment
30/10/2017 Former Trump aide charged
Trump's former campaign manager accused of conspiracy and money laundering
31/10/17 Labour activist says she was raped at party event in 2011
Labour activist says she was raped at a party function and discouraged from reporting it
01/11/2017 Westminster to address sexual misconduct claims
Political leaders are to discuss grievance procedures for victims of sexual harassment.
02/11/2017 Interest rates rise
The Bank of England has increased interest rates for the first time in more than a decade
03/11/2017 Corbyn faces questions over suspended MP
Labour leader asked why he promoted Kelvin Hopkins despite allegations of harassment
04/11/17 Labour calls for new complaints system
Shadow Chancellor says main party leaders need to agree "fair and objective" process
05/11/2017 Millions of leaked documents reveal how the wealthy invest offshore
Leaked documents show the Queen鈥檚 private estate has millions invested in offshore funds.
6/11/2017 Leaked tax papers show Apple is sheltering some of its profits in Jersey
The technology giant moved the money after a tax loophole in Ireland was closed
07/11/2017 Prince Charles accused of "conflict of interest"
The Prince lobbied for policy that would have benefited his estate. He denies wrongdoing.
Priti Patel has returned to the UK where she's expected to be sacked for unauthorised meetings with Israeli politicians.
Priti Patel, the embattled International Development Secretary, returns to the UK.
Penny Mordaunt is the new International Development Secretary, replacing Priti Patel, who resigned yesterday.
Penny Mordaunt is the new International Development Secretary, replacing Priti Patel.
10/11/2017 UK given fortnight to clarify Brexit issues
The UK has a fortnight to clarify key Brexit issues in order for trade talks to begin
11/11/2017 Putin "very insulted" by US election interference allegations
In Vietnam meeting, Vladimir Putin assures Donald Trump Russia "did not meddle" in poll.
12/11/2017 Gove confirms Brexit letter written to PM
Michael Gove confirms existence of a letter allegedly telling PM how to manage Brexit.
The government has announced new legislation which will allow Parliament to vote on any final Brexit deal.
Concession to MPs who want greater say on the final Brexit agreement with the EU.
14/11/17 MPs scrutinise government's Brexit bill
MPs have begun detailed scrutiny of the government's main bill for leaving the EU.