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ghislaine maxwell faced six counts in her federal trial in new york related to what prosecutors say worker efforts to groom and traffic underage girls to be sexually abused by her then close companion jeffrey epstein. she has pleaded not guilty to the six federal counts. sex trafficking of a minor, enticing a minor to travel to engage in criminal sexual activity, transporting a minor with the intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, and three counts of conspiracy. the charges all relate to testimony from four women who say that maxwell facilitated their sexual abuse and sometimes participated in it as well. more than a decade ago, as far back as 1994, when they were under 18. is 83 page jury instructions and plan, some of the more the mike women are more important and the others age at the time because of the specific allegations. ghislaine maxwell s defense bought the entire time to undermine the accuser s memories and motivations during cross-examination as well ....
chinese property giants miss foreign debt payments, raising fears of a $300 billion hole in the financial system. we start with the impact of new covid restrictions in england. hospitality businesses are warning that they now face a collapse at their busiest time of the year. one trade body called so called plan b a body blow to pubs, restaurants and entertainment venues, already struggling. from monday, workers in england are being told to work from home if possible. that s raised fears of a slump in footfall in city centres. and from wednesday, an nhs covid pass or negative test will be needed to get into large venues like nightclubs. masks must be worn in most indoor public venues as of today. from birmingham, here s our business correspondent emma simpson. a city with a festive feel. busy, too. many in good spirits despite the latest restrictions. i despite the latest restrictions. ~ , restrictions. i think if it s coin: restrictions. i think if it s going to re ....
economy and help families with permanent tax breaks. labour will argue that any reductions will still leave people worse off because of the freezing of tax thresholds. ben king reports. the background to today s budget has been gloomy, with the economy in recession. but it looks like the chancellor will still find room to cut taxes. the conservatives are trailing labour in the polls, and looking forjeremy hunt to give them some cheer in places like this, winchester, a seat the lib dems hope to win. so what do people here think about tax cuts? i think it would be a good idea because it gives people more money to spend on what they want to buy. realistically, people aren t going to save that much money from a tax cut, whereas more money in public services means better health care services. it sjust much more important. i would prefer not to have a tax - cut, but to see more money invested in the community. if the public services were properly organised, there s more than ....
and extend their lead at the top. in the women s super league, everton score a cracker against manchester city. also coming up on sportsday. we ll have all the latest at the world athletics indoor championships as home favouritejemma reekie makes it through to the 800m final. hello there, and welcome along to the programme. a day of drama in the football to come, but we start with formula one, and the season opening bahrain grand prix. with all the drama off the track for red bull, the team and defending champion max verstappen picked up where they left off last season. verstappen leading his teammate in a dominant win. our correspondent laura scott reports. if there is one person keen to get a grip on the narrative, it is christian horner, having spent weeks denying allegations of inappropriate behaviour, he arrived for the first race flanked by his wife and former spice girl geri horner. a display of unity in the desert amid the drama. it is light out and away we go! ....
two goals for great britain so far on the day when the paris swimming world championships. susanna was first in the as 550 metres freestyle while also another goals in the 50 hello and welcome to sportsday metre brushstroke. i m gavin ramjaun. england click to dramatic win in the to the net bowl or cup and wheels final ashes test and who also steal through next it but the stuart broad. australia avoid an upset to make the knockouts of the women s world cup in style at the expense of the and they did. next up for them is olympic champions. and players and managers under the spotlight with new rules from next season clamping down on bad fiji. behaviour and abuse. also coming up on sportsday. and they did. next up for them is fi i. ~ , ., and they did. next up for them is fi i. ~ , . ., , ., england look to maintain fiji. i think every game has had the difficulties we their winning streak fiji. i think every game has had the difficulties we have fiji. i think e ....