NEWS FOR 16/10/2018 (Tuesday the 16^th of October, 2018 - 6:23:36am bst)

• Life-threatening cyber attack on UK 'in little doubt'
  Posted on Monday, 15/10/2018, 9:49:00pm bst
  There is "little doubt" a major life-threatening cyber attack on the UK will take place in the near future, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned.
  
  
• 'Ending austerity' will cost £19bn, IFS warns chancellor
  Posted on Monday, 15/10/2018, 10:16:00pm bst
  The only way the chancellor can end austerity is to borrow substantial sums or raise Britain's tax burden to the highest level for nearly 70 years, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has warned.
  
  
• 'She was unique': Lucy McHugh's mother on her murder
  Posted on Tuesday, 16/10/2018, 12:56:00am bst
  The mother of murdered schoolgirl Lucy McHugh has vowed to never let her memory die as she described the pain of losing her daughter.
  
  
• Khashoggi disappearance: Mike Pompeo heads to Riyadh
  Posted on Tuesday, 16/10/2018, 2:19:00am bst
  The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, is heading to Saudi Arabia as pressure increases on the country's leaders over the disappearance and alleged murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
  
  
• 'He changed the world': Microsoft co-founder dies aged 65
  Posted on Monday, 15/10/2018, 11:17:00pm bst
  Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has died aged 65 from "cancer complications", his family said.
  
  
• PM prepares to make Brexit case to the European Council
  Posted on Tuesday, 16/10/2018, 4:51:00am bst
  Vital meetings are being held on both sides of the Channel today which could help decide if a Brexit deal can be reached in the next few weeks.
  
  
• Misogyny and ageism could be hate crimes
  Posted on Tuesday, 16/10/2018, 4:10:00am bst
  Misogyny, ageism and a loathing of goths could be made illegal as a review into hate crime across the UK takes places.
  
  
• Stormy Daniels claim against Trump tweets thrown out
  Posted on Tuesday, 16/10/2018, 2:09:00am bst
  Stormy Daniel's defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump has been thrown out - and the porn star is liable for his legal fees.
  
  
• Blogger detained for 'disrespecting national anthem'
  Posted on Tuesday, 16/10/2018, 5:23:00am bst
  A blogger in China was detained for five days for "being disrespectful to the national anthem", Shanghai police said.
  
  
• Meghan and Harry 'very pleased' to be expecting first child
  Posted on Monday, 15/10/2018, 8:41:00am bst
  The Duchess of Sussex is expecting her first child in spring next year, Kensington Palace has said.
  
  
• Brexit: Cabinet meeting kicks off crucial 48 hours
  Posted on Tuesday, 16/10/2018, 3:58:25am bst
  Theresa May will seek to rally senior ministers behind her as talks enter a critical phase.
  
  

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