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John Sentamu 36min ago

Archbishop of York ashamed over Church of England’s abuse case failures

22 Oct 2014: John Sentamu said the church had not been vigilant enough and failed to act when children were at serious risk
Rape 1hr 5min ago

Ched Evans refers to rape conviction as ‘act of infidelity’

22 Oct 2014: In a video statement posted on the website of a campaign for his innocence, the footballer continued to insist he was innocent
Rape 1hr 20min ago

Ched Evans releases statement after serving rape sentence - video

22 Oct 2014: Video (1min 43sec)
Ex-footballer Ched Evans releases a video statement apologising for his 'incredibly foolish decision' in May 2011
Devolution 1hr 26min ago

Cameron hails plan to fast-track devolution for English cities

22 Oct 2014: Report from City Growth Commission says ‘devo met’ could be achieved on same timetable as devolved powers for Scotland
David Cameron 2hr 3min ago

Marbles at noon, ya boo sucks, and other assurances of cogent governance

22 Oct 2014: Huffs, puffs and bickering transform Prime Minister’s Questions into something like a drawn-out election campaign
Wind power 2hr 10min ago

Ed Davey attacks coalition partners over pledge to end wind subsidies

22 Oct 2014: Energy secretary says ‘the party that takes wind off the table is reckless’ in an attack quickly dismissed by Tory minister
Personal pensions 2hr 57min ago

Workers banned from pension cash-in if they leave after less than two years

22 Oct 2014: Next October’s measure comes as ministers fear that those obtaining refunds will be left with nothing for retirement
Mining 3hr 21min ago

African Minerals founder agrees to buy Marampa mine in Sierra Leone

22 Oct 2014: Frank Timiș, chair of leading iron ore producer, arranges funds for acquisition from Cape Lambert Resources
Nicky Morgan 3hr 29min ago

Nicky Morgan told to clarify Ofsted’s powers to inspect academy chains

22 Oct 2014: Education secretary contradicts Sir Michael Wilshaw’s claim to MPs that watchdog is unable to inspect management of chains
UK news 4hr 4min ago

Hillsborough senior police officer apologises for misleading inquest

22 Oct 2014: Former superintendent Roger Marshall admits he gave wrong evidence about policing a rugby league match at Hillsborough
Cancer 4hr 17min ago

Lynda Bellingham's final interview – video

22 Oct 2014: Video (1min 17sec)
Lynda Bellingham's last interview, recorded for ITV's Loose Women earlier this month, before her death from bowel cancer
UK news 4hr 27min ago

Toddler left alone for almost two hours at Dorset pre-school

22 Oct 2014: Staff at Sydling Springs pre-school only noticed three-year-old girl had been missing from class outing when they returned to building
Datablog 4hr 29min ago

Ukip's polarising effect: support for staying in the EU hits 23-year high

22 Oct 2014: A new poll by Ipsos MORI finds that 56% of Britons would vote to stay in the EU - the highest level of support since 1991
Child protection 4hr 53min ago

Fiona Woolf faces new questions from MPs over links with Lord Brittan

22 Oct 2014: MPs ‘not totally satisfied’ with answers given by head of inquiry into abuse as details of new contact emerge