PM ‘still aiming’ for EU welfare curbs
Craig TaylorDowning Street insists that David Cameron will continue with demands for a curb on in-work benefits for EU migrants in the UK, despite reports to the contrary. BBC News – UK
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Man dies as police ‘stop prisoner plot’
A man dies after being shot by police in north London who were thwarting a suspected plot to free a prisoner from custody. BBC News – UK
NHS failure to probe deaths ‘shocking’
The government is “profoundly shocked” by the findings of a report which said the NHS failed to investigate the unexpected deaths of more than 1,000 people, Jeremy Hunt says. BBC News – UK
Vital care services ‘remain at risk’
Vital care services for older and disabled people in England are still at risk – despite government attempts to protect the sector, care leaders say. BBC News – UK
Storm Desmond flooding chaos continues
Schools, hospital services and travel are disrupted after Storm Desmond brings flooding to parts of north-west England, while Cumbria Police say a man’s body has been found after a river search. BBC News – UK
Flood fears remain after Storm Desmond
Flood waters are expected to reach their peak between 09:00 and 12:00 GMT after heavy rain from Storm Desmond hit northern England and southern Scotland. BBC News – UK