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The solicitor for the civil servant who leaked information says: "If ever there was a case of don't shoot the messenger this is it."
No 10 denies shift in euro policy
Downing Street denies a shift in policy on the euro after the EC's chief says the UK was "closer than ever before" to joining.
Three lose jobs over Baby P case
Three people at Haringey Council lose their jobs following a "damning" report into the Baby P case.
Tory MP leak inquiry 'continuing'
The inquiry into alleged leaks of documents which led to MP Damian Green being arrested is "continuing", the BBC is told.
Peer 'texted' before death crash
Labour peer Lord Ahmed admits a charge of dangerous driving relating to a fatal crash on the M1 in South Yorkshire.
Rice starts Europe tour in London
Condoleezza Rice is due in London for the start of a European tour, less than two months before she leaves her job.
Britain 'needs deeper CO2 cuts'
Official advisers to the UK government demand Britain slash greenhouse gases by a fifth of current levels by 2020 - the toughest target so far.
Offenders to wear community vests
Offenders in England and Wales are to begin wearing high visibility vests while doing community service as part of their punishment.
RBS offers to delay repossessions
The Royal Bank of Scotland will allow defaulting customers six months' grace before taking any legal action against them.
Clegg downplays criticism report
Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg seeks to play down his criticism of colleagues reportedly overheard on a plane.
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'Trapped' abroad
Government efforts to rescue Britons in forced marriages
Under pressure
Tories are back on front foot with Green arrest
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Ex-minister in immigration blast
UK immigration officials are on the receiving end of a four-letter outburst by former home office minister Fiona MacTaggart.
Clegg urges more parental leave
Anti-social behaviour among Britain's youth could be tackled withmore generous family policies, Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg says.
£6bn HIV plan 'short on detail'
There is no evidence that a £6 billion UK drive to tackle the Aids epidemic abroad will meet its early targets, say MPs.
UK 'must learn lessons of Mumbai'
Home Secretary Jacqui Smith say UK anti-terror strategy will be reviewed after the deadly attacks in Mumbai.
SNP says PFI bill 'up by £27bn'
The Scottish National Party accuses the UK government of hiding the cost of Public Financial Initiative (PFI) contracts.
PM urged to condemn MP's arrest
David Cameron calls on Gordon Brown to condemn the arrest of Tory MP Damian Green over Home Office leaks.
Top earners 'to share sacrifice'
The prime minister defends raising the tax bracket for top earners, saying they must "share the sacrifice".
Demand rises for emergency loans
Applications for government crisis loans, for people on low-incomes, rose by a third in the last year, say the Lib Dems.
PM had 'no knowledge' of arrest
Gordon Brown insists ministers were not aware of the arrest of the Conservative immigration spokesman, Damian Green.
Top Lib Dem donor stole millions
A businessman accused of using stolen money to donate to the Liberal Democrats is found guilty of theft.
Baby P review 'to remain secret'
Ministers reject calls for a review into the death of Baby P, which pointed to failings in Haringey child protection services, to be made public.
Iraq advice 'should stay secret'
A government lawyer says publishing cabinet minutes about the Iraq war "would do serious harm" to future war planning.
Met chief warns over mayor's role
Sir Ian Blair says the law must change to prevent another Met police commissioner being "forced out" by London's mayor.
France-UK split over EU farm plan
France's vision for the future of EU agricultural policy is opposed by the UK, Sweden and Latvia.
Cabinet discusses Mumbai attacks
Gordon Brown chairs a Cabinet meeting in Leeds dominated by the response to the Mumbai attacks and the economic situation.
New Irish vote on Lisbon 'legal'
MPs in the Republic of Ireland say a second Irish referendum on the EU's hotly disputed Lisbon Treaty is feasible.
Lap dance laws 'to be tightened'
Jacqui Smith tells the BBC that the government will take action to tighten licensing laws for lap-dancing clubs.
Army spy is jailed for 10 years
Army interpreter Daniel James, found guilty of spying for Iran last month, is jailed for 10 years.
Petition calls for C.diff inquiry
A petition is handed to MSPs calling for a public inquiry in a Clostridium difficile which claimed 18 lives.
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Ministers move to cut questions
The first and deputy first ministers are seeking to cut the amount of time they spend answering assembly questions.
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Cosmetics firm lays off 263 staff
Workers at a factory which was placed in administration just two days ago are told they have been made redundant.
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