Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Monday 10 Apr 2017

1. US says Russia's 'failures allowed Syria chemical attack'

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has accused Moscow of failing to prevent Syria from launching a chemical attack on a rebel-held town last week. He said Russia had failed to "live up to its commitments" under the chemical weapons agreements of 2013. The UK is pushing for tough new sanctions on Russia if it fails to cut ties with President Bashar al-Assad.

Syria 'planning a new chemical attack', US claims

2. Recording drags Bank of England into Libor scandal

A secret recording implicates the Bank of England in Libor rigging, claims the BBC's Panorama. The 2008 tape adds to suspicions that the bank encouraged commercial lenders to drive their Libor rates down. It also contradicts evidence given to MPs in 2012 by Bob Diamond, the former Barclays boss, and Paul Tucker, who later become the deputy governor of the Bank of England.

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Was the Bank of England involved in the Libor rigging scandal?

3. Murdered PC Keith Palmer laid to rest

The funeral of PC Keith Palmer, who died in last month's Westminster terror attack, has taken place at Southwark Cathedral in central London. Thousands of police officers lined the route of a 2.6-mile funeral cortege starting at the Palace of Westminster. The 48-year-old was fatally stabbed on 22 March outside Parliament by Khalid Masood.

Khalid Masood: Police unlock Westminster attacker's final text

4. Asylum-seekers 'being housed in poorest areas of UK'

More than half of asylum-seekers live in the poorest third of the UK while only 10% live in richest third, according to analysis from The Guardian. It says the analysis has led to MPs calling the system "appalling" and "a deeply unfair shambles". At the end of 2016, 39,389 asylum-seekers were receiving support from the government.

Most asylum seekers live in poorest parts of UK, study shows

5. Jeremy Corbyn promises £10 minimum wage with Labour government

Labour will raise the minimum wage to £10 an hour by 2020, Jeremy Corbyn will pledge today. The Labour leader will promise to deliver a "real living wage" for every employee over 18 if he is elected. He also plans to abolish the lower level for younger workers, which he says would lead to a pay rise for 5.6 million workers.

6. Islamic State claims responsibility for Egypt bombings

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for twin bombings targeting Egypt’s Christian community. At least 44 people were killed while celebrating Palm Sunday in Alexandria and Tanta. Egypt's Coptic Christians are the largest minority relgion in the mainly Muslim country. The attacks came as Pope Francis prepares to visit the country in a show of support.

Egypt's Coptic Christians: Who are they and what do they believe?

7. NHS bosses hope to borrow £10bn from hedge funds

NHS officials want to borrow up to £10bn from hedge funds to repair hospitals and improve GP care. Health bosses have reached a preliminary agreement with one or two hedge funds, as well as other investment companies, after sensing a "golden opportunity" to raise funds without relying on the Chancellor. No deal can be signed without Treasury approval.

8. Two-thirds of Great Barrier Reef damaged by bleaching

Unparalleled coral bleaching has damaged two-thirds of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, aerial surveys reveal. Experts fear two consecutive years of bleaching will give damaged coral little chance to recover. "We've given up," said Jon Brodie, water quality expert at James Cook University, Queensland. Professor Terry Hughes called on governments to urgently address climate change.

9. Southern rail boss doubles salary in year of strikes and delays

Southern rail's boss enjoyed a near doubling of his salary as the service suffered a year of strikes, chaos and delays. Charles Horton earned £263,000 in the 2015 financial year but £478,000 in the year to 2 July 2016, despite Southern's parent company Govia Thameslink losing more than £15m. He also appears to have been paid £17,000 by Southern Railway Limited, bringing his annual total to £495,000.

10. British Vogue hires its first male editor

British Vogue has hired its first male editor. Edward Enninful, who has worked for Italian and American Vogue and is currently fashion and creative director at W Magazine, will take over from Alexandra Shulman in August. The 45-year-old Ghanaian-born former model and stylist will be the first non-white man to edit a mainstream women's fashion magazine.