Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 25 Feb 2016

1. EU ministers discuss migrant quotas

European Union interior ministers are meeting in Brussels today to discuss the joint decision by Austria and the Balkan nations to restrict migrant numbers, a decision some say could threaten the bloc's survival. They will also talk about Hungary's upcoming referendum on whether to accept mandatory EU quotas of migrants.

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2. Lloyds: profits to fall seven per cent over PPI charges

Lloyds bank has reported its annual profits have fallen to £1.6bn, down seven per cent from £1.8bn last year, after it was forced to set aside a further £2.1bn to cover fines for the mis-selling of payment protection insurance. The bank is still part-owned by the taxpayer after a proposed final share sale was suspended by the government.

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3. Tony Blackburn to sue the BBC after sacking

Veteran radio DJ Tony Blackburn says he will take legal action against the BBC after he was apparently dismissed on the eve of the publication of a report on historic sexual abuse at the corporation. The presenter says he was not guilty of inappropriate conduct but was being sacked because he says there was a cover-up at the BBC.

Tony Blackburn sacked by BBC after Jimmy Savile inquiry

4. Adele dominates Brits with four awards

Singer Adele last night won four Brit awards: best British female solo artist, best album, best British single and the Global Success trophy. Coldplay won best British group, bringing their career tally of Brits to nine and making them the most successful act in the awards' history. Lorde sang a tribute to David Bowie, who died this year.

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5. Ebola is 'devastating' for long-term health

Most people who survive Ebola will be left with long-term health problems, doctors from the US National Institutes of Health say. Studies of survivors in Liberia show that many developed weakness, depression and memory loss in the six months after being discharged. More than 17,000 people in West Africa survived the infection.

Ebola nurse Pauline Cafferkey in hospital for third time

6. Culture of fear allowed 'monstrous' abuse at BBC

Jimmy Savile and Stuart Hall used their status at the BBC to commit "monstrous" abuse while a "culture of fear" allowed them to go undetected, says the Dame Janet Smith review. There were rumours about both men, but no action was taken. BBC director general Tony Hall apologised to the victims and said the report was "sobering".

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7. Travellers warned of terror plots in Indonesia

Terrorists are in the "advanced stages of preparing attacks" in Indonesia, Australia has warned travellers. The Australian government has advised tourists to exercise a high degree of caution while visiting the south-east Asian nation, "including Bali". Islamic State says it was behind a January attack in Jakarta in which gunmen killed themselves and four others.

8. Trespassers stop Flying Scotsman en route to York

The Flying Scotsman, one of the world's best-known locomotives, has returned to the tracks today 53 years after it retired. However, its journey up the East Coast Main Line was delayed after fans trespassed on tracks in order to get a better look at the train following its ten-year, £4.2m refit. The Scotsman is now in York, where it will stay before a national tour next month.

Flying Scotsman: full steam ahead after £4.2m refit

9. Child sex footballer has split with partner

Footballer Adam Johnson's girlfriend has told his child sex trial they have split up. Stacey Flounders has been giving evidence on behalf of the player, but when asked about the status of their relationship, said: "We're just going to remain friends." Johnson has admitted grooming and kissing a 15-year-old girl but denies two other charges of sexual activity with a child.

10. Briefing: Corbyn's role in the EU referendum debate

Jeremy Corbyn's influence in the debate on Britain staying in the European Union has been questioned after he was heckled in the House of Commons. The Labour leader told MPs his party was "overwhelmingly" in favour of staying in, although he has criticised David Cameron's reform deal. Writing in The Observer, Corbyn said the Prime Minister's agreement was a "sideshow", arguing that the changes were "largely irrelevant to the problems most people in Britain face".

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