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BBC apologises after staff felt unable to raise Russell Brand complaints

A BBC review into the conduct of Russell Brand during his time with the broadcaster has found a number of people felt unable to raise concerns about the presenter and believed he would always get his way and therefore they stayed silent..

Royal Mail set to ditch second class Saturday deliveries under Ofcom plans

Royal Mail is set to be allowed to ditch Saturday deliveries for second class letters under plans being put forward by Ofcom that will also see wider postal delivery targets cut..

Trump briefed on terrible accident after jet collides with Army helicopter

President Donald Trump says he has been briefed on the terrible accident after a passenger jet collided on Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington DC..

Fewer than half of parents think Reception pupils should know how to use books

Fewer than half of parents think children should know how to use books correctly before starting primary school, a survey has suggested..

Retail crime spiralling out of control to more than 2000 incidents a day

Retail crime is spiralling out of control at more than 2,000 incidents a day, according to the latest figures..

Almost 11 million people hit by post delays over Christmas Citizens Advice

Almost 11 million people were hit with letter post delays over Christmas, Citizens Advice has found..

Yearly water bills to rise by average 123 from April 1

Households in England and Wales will see an average £123 or 26% increase to their yearly water bill from April 1, final figures show..

Noel Clarke loses bid to get Guardian publishers libel claim defence thrown out

Actor Noel Clarke has lost a bid to get the Guardian publishers defence in his libel claim struck out ahead of a trial..

Cans of Coca Cola and Appletiser recalled in UK amid chlorate findings

A small number of cans of Coca-Cola and Appletiser have been recalled in the UK after testing abroad revealed elevated levels of the chemical chlorate..

Love Island star Jack Fincham jailed for six weeks after dog bit a runner

Love Island star Jack Fincham has been jailed for six weeks after his black cane corso dog called Elvis bit a runner..

Beatrice and husband besotted with tiny and absolutely perfect baby Athena

Princess Beatrice has welcomed her tiny and absolutely perfect baby daughter Athena after giving birth several weeks premature..

Chancellor backs Heathrow third runway as she lays out plans for growth

The Government will back a third runway at Heathrow Airport as it looks to go further and faster on growth, the Chancellor has announced..