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It comes as Boris Johnson "pauses" his Brexit bill after MPs reject his fast-track Commons timetable.
After MPs voted "aye" then "no" over the PM's Brexit plans, we explain what went on in Parliament.
Evening doses gives more protection against heart attacks and strokes, a study suggests.
Belgian Paralympian Marieke Vervoort ends her own life through euthanasia at the age of 40.
A growing number of students sell intimate pictures online or more to pay for university life, a survey says.
Support for families of British people murdered abroad can be "patchy and inadequate", a report says.
Survivors of a deadly air strike on a migrant detention centre in July tell the BBC they feel abandoned by the United Nations, and are desperate to escape Libya.
The "historic" accord aims at keeping Kurdish forces from Turkey's border with Syria.
With about a quarter of minority students affected, universities must tackle harassment, a report says.
The extradition bill is formally withdrawn by the legislature but the move is unlikely to quell unrest.
Not washing hands after going to the toilet is behind the spread of a key strain of E. coli.
Advertising watchdog bans weight loss posts by Katie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison.
The UK's position on drugs is "clearly failing" and a "radical new approach" is required, MPs say.
The papers are dominated by the PM's mixed day - backing for his Brexit deal, but the thwarting of his deadline.
Your morning briefing for 23 October 2019.
Amy Webb is a renowned futurist - she looks back at the past and scours data to figure out what might be round the corner.
Buttmizvah is a Jewish, Queer club night that’s held in London. Ben combines both his faith and queer identity as he dances – he even brings his mum!
Beni Run Club is a space for people from cultures where running might not be encouraged as much.
The monarchy's stiff upper lip is paramount in the trailer for season three of the Netflix drama.
The white bellbird's call is louder than an industrial drill.
More UK children are getting type 2 diabetes. Will we follow the US and offer them gastric surgery?
Banning alcohol inadvertently created one of the most successful black markets in the world.
Many retailers have announced store closures and job losses.
A guide to correctly saying the names of West Africa's sporting successes.
Sourav Ganguly takes over BCCI, India's cricket board, kicking off a new chapter in its history.
Some European countries have suspended arms sales to Turkey, so where does it gets its weapons?
Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi’s very public dressing down comes months after being named official “consort".
Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham's 5-0 win over Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League helped restore confidence to his side after a mixed start to the season.
Raheem Sterling scores an 11-minute hat-trick as Manchester City come from behind to thrash Atalanta in the Champions League.
Speaking before the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, England defence coach John Mitchell says he "doesn't see any advantage" in opponents spying.
Shayne Lavery scores a sublime backheel goal en route to scoring a hat-trick as Linfield charge into a four-goal lead against Warrenpoint Town in the Irish Premiership.
Indonesia's Aries Susanti Rahayu - known as 'Spider-Woman' - breaks the women's speed climbing world record, finishing the 15-metre course in 6.995 seconds in the Climbing World Cup in China.
Mercedes say they are expecting a difficult time at this weekend's Mexican Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton seeks to tie up the drivers' title.
If MPs agree to vote for an early general election, how quickly could it take place?
Find out if your MP voted for the government's Brexit bill.
The government has published "the WAB". Here's what it is.
The British government and the EU have agreed a new Brexit deal, but will it get through Parliament?
A simple guide on the UK leaving the European Union.
Boris Johnson has written to the EU requesting an extension - but the EU is not obliged to say yes.
An exchange student got lost in Louisiana at Halloween in 1992 - his parents are still processing what happened.
A London family is battling an international consortium over a potentially priceless painting.
Guidance says improvements in care mean extremely premature babies now have a better survival chance.
The 19-year-old is sentenced to 21 months for the attack on a South Korean student in Brighton.
Daniel Poole's grandmother says she thinks the pair were "up to no good" at the resort in Spain.
Non-league Chichester City - the lowest ranked club in the FA Cup - receive a bye to the second round following Bury's removal from the competition.
Four men are arrested in England after the 13 migrants are found inside a cattle truck in Calais.
A former member made the claims in the latest episode of BBC's Spotlight series on the Troubles.
The British government and the EU have agreed a new Brexit deal, but will it get through Parliament?
EH Shepard drew the pictures, due to be auctioned, for a teenager who did not know who he was.
More police, firefighters and ambulance workers are taking time off for mental ill health.
Snowboarder Ellie Soutter's mother talks to the BBC about losing her daughter, finding her voice and helping others.
A photographer and knitter teamed up for a project dedicated to quirky camouflaged needlework.
Wife Jessamy gave birth to Orlando in the family car as Keir was driving it to hospital in Sussex.
Three women out of 13,500 who took part in BBC research, explain how the condition affects them.
Kelp forests are an important marine environment but are being destroyed by changing fishing methods.
Elliot Smith, from East Sussex, first got on a motorbike when he was two.
A wildlife expert from Nottingham believes the eight-legged creatures deserve to be loved.
Tristan Abrahams comes off the bench to hit a penalty equaliser with his first touch and earn Newport County a 1-1 draw against Crawley Town.
World number five Mark Selby produces a dominant display to thrash David Gilbert 9-1 in the English Open final in Crawley.
Jack Grealish scores one and makes the other as Aston Villa come from behind to beat 10-man Brighton at Villa Park.
Bradford City go second in League Two as they beat Crawley Town to earn a third successive home victory.
British number one Johanna Konta pulls out of next week's WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai, and will not play again this season.
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EDITION 782 As another week slips by, here are 10 things which caught my attention and may have escaped yours. This newsletter is sent to 50,000+ subscribers each Monday. Please share on social media and forward to your colleagues and friends so they can subscribe, learn and engage. I'd be very grateful if you did. 1. How to be a leader. With a few consistent actions, you can develop your leadership potential, set yourself apart from the ordinary employee and be noticed as a future leader ahead of your peers. Practice these tips each day and you’ll be an effective leader in no time. [MORE] 2. Male entrepreneurs are more likely to quit. According to a new UK study, the report found 16.3% of female business owners quit their businesses each year, compared with 18.6% of men - despite women making less money and facing more barriers accessing funding. A government-commissioned inquiry revealed earlier this year the UK economy is missing out on £250bn each year due to barriers preventing women from becoming successful entrepreneurs. The Independent 3. Who’d make the best leader. Asked which of the party leaders would make the best prime minister, 45% of adults said Boris Johnson. 19% said Jo Swinson, 17% Jeremy Corbyn, and 19% don’t know. 53% of Tory voters said that Tory MPs who tried to block a no-deal Brexit should be banned from standing for the party at the next election. 33% disagreed. Daily Mail 4. Finding true north. For the first time in about 360 years, compasses at Greenwich are due to point true north this month. Compass needles point to magnetic north, but since the magnetic field changes all the time, the distance between that direction and true north – known as declination – also changes. For the past few hundred years, all compass needles in the UK have pointed slightly west of true north. But at some point this month, the two norths will coincide in Greenwich for the first time since the Royal Observatory was founded there. The Guardian 5. Dread dealing with one of your employees? Managing people in the workplace can be especially tricky if you have someone on your team you dread dealing with.Remember, it's not about liking everyone - or having everyone like you - it's about showing genuine respect. Put your personal feelings aside so you can motivate and manage everyone on your team, not just those you jive most with. Some other tips: Know your triggers and own them; focus on what the person contributes and consider changing your approach. [MORE] 6. Which is the The best country in the world for tourists? It’s Spain, according to the World Economic Forum, which ranked the Mediterranean nation the most "travel ready" for the fifth year in a row, followed by France, Germany, Japan and the US. The WEF report, which takes into account factors such as environmental sustainability, hygiene and international openness, warned that many countries are at a tourism "tipping point" – calling for more to be done by the industry to ensure a sustainable future. The Independent 7. Exercise to strengthen muscles twice a week. Exercises to strengthen your muscles should be done at least twice a week, according to official health guidelines. The UK’s Chief Medical Officer has advised adults to incorporate activities, such as carrying heavy shopping or intensive gardening, into their routines to cut their risk of various conditions. Adults who do at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly reduce their risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%, heart disease by 35% and depression by 30%. The Times 8. A tale of two leagues. In the 2017-2018 season, the 20 clubs in the Premier League pulled in profits of £900m on record revenues of £4.8bn. By contrast, the 72 clubs below them, who don’t attract global sponsorship deals or lavish revenues from TV rights, racked up combined losses of £411m (partly as a result of over-spending on players in a bid to reach the top division). Metro 9. Amazon ruined my name. The popularity of the name Alexa has slumped in the past year - most likely because it is now so closely associated with Amazon’s voice assistant. The number of babies named Alexa in England and Wales had remained fairly stable for years, but between 2017 and 2018 it more than halved: only 118 Alexas were registered last year, down from 301 in 2017. The Telegraph 10. The bottom line. Amid the gathering economic storm, the average UK dividend yield (payouts as a proportion of the share price) rose to a historic high of 4.8% in 2018, according to Link Asset Services. Although the average yield is expected to dip slightly to 4.2% this year, it remains well above the 30-year average of 3.5%. Financial Times |
After MPs voted "aye" then "no" over the PM's Brexit plans, we explain what went on in Parliament.
Buttmizvah is a Jewish, Queer club night that’s held in London. Ben combines both his faith and queer identity as he dances – he even brings his mum!
Beni Run Club is a space for people from cultures where running might not be encouraged as much.
Amy Webb is a renowned futurist - she looks back at the past and scours data to figure out what might be round the corner.
Former EastEnders actress Katy Jarvis describes how she felt after a newspaper splashed pictures of her working as a shop security guard.
Men have been jailed over the thefts from premises including hospitals and railway stations.
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas received his OBE at a royal investiture at Buckingham Palace.
Rapman on being discovered by one of the richest artists in music and becoming a film director.
When Gurpreet started posting her workouts on Instagram she was trolled by people who said it wasn’t the sort of thing Sikh women should be doing.
Prince Harry responds to speculation about a rift between him and his brother, William.
His latest film, Sorry We Missed You, looks at the impact of zero-hours contracts on family life.
How doctors and nurses help families reach a difficult decision which could save a stranger's life.
Why are the "stopgap" railbuses still on UK railways decades later?
A police officer says it is "pathetic" to speed "in a bid to get viewers on social media".
Severn Trent Water urges boaters on Ladybower Reservoir to stay well away from the overflow.
Akira and her younger sister Charntay were separated 15 years ago by the care system.
Doug Varey was offered security software which turned out to be a frightening and costly scam.
Henry Danton teaches ballet five days a week, despite being 100 years old.
For Darshil, playing the bagpipes is the perfect way to honour the teachings of his Hindu guru. He leads the pipe band through the streets of North-West England.
Josh Goodwin aims to win the British Grasstrack Championships 500cc sidecar title in memory of his dad.
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says he's confident the UK will leave the EU at the end of October.
The BBC's Jonathan Blake explains what the Letwin amendment is, and what it means for Brexit.
Boris Johnson says he is not compelled to ask for a delay to Brexit, despite Letwin amendment vote.
Aerial footage shows the route of the People's Vote march through central London.
Members of the public confronted ministers near Parliament buildings.
Jeremy Corbyn says Boris Johnson ''can no longer use the threat of a no deal crash out to blackmail members''.
MPs vote in favour of the Letwin amendment, delaying Brexit until legislation is passed by Parliament.
Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson requested a break to let the PM ask for an extension.
He tells the Commons his amendment means it's impossible for the UK "to crash out without a deal".
Swing Debôrah Godchaser takes us behind the scenes as the show celebrates 20 years in London's West End.
The prime minister urges MPs to "come together" and vote for his Brexit deal on Saturday.
An Extinction Rebellion protester climbed up the scaffolding that surrounds the tower.
The House of Commons will sit on Saturday to vote on the new Brexit deal proposed by Boris Johnson.
With an agreement reached with the EU, Boris Johnson now needs MPs to back it in Parliament.
Brussels correspondent Adam Fleming compares Boris Johnson's withdrawal agreement with Theresa May's.
BBC presenter Joanna Gosling corrected herself after mistakenly calling her colleague by a celebrity name.
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