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A Russian chemical weapons scientist has told Sky News that people exposed to even tiny traces of the nerve agent used to attack a spy and his daughter in Salisbury could be in danger of developing symptoms in years to come. Dr Vil Mirzayanov is a chemist who ran the technical counter-intelligence department in Russia’s chemical weapons institute.He helped make “novichok”, the class of nerve agents the British government says was used to poison defected spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia.The doctor said that even minuscule amounts could affect victims, and that symptoms could develop “in years”.But responding to…

A senior shadow minister is making an official complaint against her party, accusing the Labour leader’s office of “aggressive” and “intimidating” behaviour. Shadow work and pensions secretary, Debbie Abrahams, was asked on Friday to step aside from her role over “work based complaints”. But she refused until she knew more about the nature of the allegations. On Sunday evening, the Labour Party released a statement, saying: “Debbie Abrahams has stood aside from her role while the Labour Party investigates an employment issue.” Sky News understands the allegation relates to bullying. But Ms Abrahams hit back with her own complaints. She…

The peer-to-peer lender Funding Circle has hired a quartet of ‎banks to prepare the ground for a blockbuster London float that could value it at in excess of £2bn. Sky News has learnt that Funding Circle this weekend appointed Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley and Numis Securities to lead one of the biggest-ever listings of a British financial technology company. An initial public offering (IPO) of the company is anticipated during the second half of the year, when the company will seek to raise hundreds of millions of pounds from the sale of new shares. Funding…

Melrose has raised its hostile bid for GKN, telling shareholders in the FTSE 100 engineering firm it will be its “final offer”. In its third attempt to land the company, the turnaround specialist said its increased bid – at 467p per share – would value GKN at £8.1bn and give investors a 60% stake in the expanded Melrose. Its previous offer valued GKN at £7.4bn and included 57% of Melrose equity. GKN shares were 2.5%% higher at 446p in early trading on the FTSE 100 – changing hands below the raised takeover price. That reflects considerable uncertainty on whether the…

The US will not be making any concessions to North Korea during forthcoming nuclear talks, according to the CIA’s director. Mike Pompeo said it was a good time to begin such discussions, claiming the secretive state led by Kim Jong Un was buckling under the pressure of US-led international sanctions. “Never before have we had the North Koreans in a position where their economy was at such risk, where their leadership was under such pressure,” he told Fox News Sunday. “Make no mistake: while these negotiations are going on, there will be no concessions made,” he added. Amid claims the President…

Police have lost track of 485 registered sex offenders across Britain including rapists and paedophiles, Sky News can reveal. Figures released by 41 forces revealed the number of convicted sex offenders whose whereabouts are unknown has risen by more than 20% in the last three years.Rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse of children were among the crimes committed by the missing offenders, including some who disappeared more than a decade ago.It comes as victims of black cab rapist John Worboys fight the decision to release him from prison after he spent less than a decade behind bars.:: How many registered…

Theresa May has raised “deep concerns” over the humanitarian crisis in Yemen with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, following Commons clashes over allegations of British involvement in the kingdom’s conflict. Mohammed bin Salman posed with Theresa May outside 10 Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon ahead of talks between the pair, following lunch with the Queen at Buckingham Palace. As the 32-year-old prince’s car drew up to Downing Street, protesters thronged the vehicle – with one man arrested for throwing an egg during the protest. Others used the hashtag #SaudiPrinceNotWelcome on social media to express their opposition. On Yemen, Downing Street said…

Airbus says 3,700 jobs across Europe will be affected by planned production cuts to its A380 and A400M aircraft. The plane-maker confirmed roles were at risk in France, Germany, the UK and Spain following talks with staff and unions and a series of leaks on its intentions. A spokeswoman for the UK business, which largely focuses on wing production for both aircraft at its Broughton and Filton factories, said it was hoped that compulsory redundancies would be completely avoided. The sites collectively employ 10,000 workers but it is understood up to only 450 roles would be affected by the cutbacks,…

The White House has said that certain countries may be spared planned new trade tariffs in an apparent softening of a policy which has already sparked threats of retaliation. It came as China entered the fray – warning that it would also respond as necessary – following a robust reaction from Europe in recent days to Donald Trump’s plans. Mr Trump said last week that he planned to levy charges of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminium in a bid to protect American producers. The decision sparked anxiety on global markets and sent Wall Street shares sliding on…

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) – The Florida House passed a school safety bill Wednesday that includes new restrictions on rifle sales and a program to arm some teachers, sending the measure to the governor for his signature. The vote of 67-50 reflected a mix of Republicans and Democrats in support and opposition. The measure, a response to the shootings at a Parkland high school that left 17 dead, is supported by the victims’ families. Andrew Pollack, who lost his 18-year-old daughter Meadow in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting, and Ryan Petty, who lost his 14-year-old daughter Alaina, said…