Speaking of the plans, he warned the changes in recruitment "will happen" and that the government is now "consulting on how best to do it".

BBC: Police direct entry 'will happen'

The ne plus ultra of free jazz, Ayler performed the musical equivalent of speaking in tongues: he left chord changes and swinging rhythms far behind and emitted great spiritual wails and shrieks from his horn.

NEWYORKER: My Name is Albert Ayler

Speaking on behalf of the Social Democrat group, Spanish MEP Alejandro Cercas said the proposed changes showed how the EU could "help the lives of millions of workers".

BBC: MEPs welcome new social security rules

Speaking on BBC Radio 5 live, Mr Gauke defended the changes, insisting the part of the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) website which explains the changes had had around 1.2 million visitors.

BBC: Child benefit cuts lead thousands of parents to 'opt out'

Debate over the proposed changes created a rift within the broader Scout population, with nonvoting leaders of some chartering organizations speaking out for and against lifting the ban.

WSJ: Boy Scouts Postpone Decision on Gay Members

Speaking about the changes, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling told the BBC the changes would mean "a small number of additional prisoners going to prison for longer", adding that he was "all in favour of that".

BBC: Tougher prison sentences for violent crime in force