'Whether they are current or historic in relation to sexual harassment the important thing is that people come forward,' says corporation's deputy director general Via: BBC investigating 25 harassment and bullying claims in wake of Weinstein allegations
University says the renowned professor has taken leave 'by mutual agreement and with immediate effect' Via: Tariq Ramadan: Oxford academic takes leave of absence over sexual assault allegations
The rates of alcohol-related deaths among the over-60s have increased dramatically for both sexes since 2001 – despite levels for the overall population remaining fairly steady. Via: Alcohol death rates soar among Baby Boomers
Both he and Morgan Schneiderlin were left out of Everton´s squad for Sunday´s 3-2 win over Watford. Via: Kevin Mirallas sorry for actions but denies being excluded from Everton training
The Prime Minister has refused to fire her Aid Secretary despite the claims she brazenly broke the ministerial code and misled journalists about her 12 secret meetings in Israel. Via: Patel admits she met Israeli PM during 'family holiday'
Ronda Roysey cut quite a different figure as she attended the the Xbox One X launch at New York’s Microsoft Flagship store on Monday. Via: Ronda Rousey puts on an eye-popping display in New York
Bishop Makiti is the head of Gabola Church, a 500-strong denomination for ‘drinkers’ which holds its Sunday sermons in taverns across Johannesburg. Via: Church of beer Gabola proves popular in South Africa
Extreme vetting would have made ‘no difference’, president saysArmed response by bystander averted ‘hundreds more dead’Donald Trump has claimed tougher gun laws would not have prevented Sunday’s mass shooting at a south Texas church, arguing that more restrictions might have led to more casualties. Related: Texas attorney general: congregations should Read more
All the day’s economic and financial news, including a worrying drop in non-food sales in the UK and the Halifax’s house price surveyLatest: John Lewis sales fell again last weekHalifax says house prices jumped by 4.5% in OctoberUK retail sales fell 1% in OctoberNon-food sales worst hitCould FTSE 100 hit Read more
Tory MP Anna Soubry accuses government of ‘gross contempt’ after Commons motion demanded immediate publicationThe government will take up to three weeks to release dozens of papers detailing the economic impact of Brexit despite a Commons motion demanding their immediate publication, ministers said on Tuesday.The announcement prompted Labour to accuse Read more