UK urges Putin to allow MH17 access
Craig TaylorThe Russian president is told by David Cameron to ensure international access to the MH17 crash site so the victims can be repatriated. BBC News – UK
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British crash experts due in Ukraine
Six British crash experts are due in Ukraine to assist in the investigation into the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. BBC News – UK
‘Nine Britons’ on Malaysia plane
At least nine Britons were on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, which crashed in eastern Ukraine, with some passengers’ nationalities still to be identified. BBC News – UK
660 arrests in paedophile inquiry
Hundreds of suspected paedophiles, including doctors and teachers, are held as part of six-month operation led by the National Crime Agency. BBC News – UK
Hague quits as foreign secretary
Downing Street says William Hague is to stand down as foreign secretary, as part of a cabinet reshuffle which also sees Ken Clarke leave the cabinet. BBC News – UK
Church ‘braced’ for sex abuse claims
The Church of England is braced for an historical abuse inquiry to uncover new allegations against it, the Archbishop of Canterbury says. BBC News – UK