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Consumer inflation falls to 4.5% (18.11.2008 10:34:25)

Official figures show that UK inflation fell from 5.2% to 4.5% in October, as oil prices and transport costs fell.

Plans to boost child protection (18.11.2008 10:30:52)

Every area of England is to be covered by a Children's Trust Board, the government is to announce.

Iraq war 'violated rule of law' (18.11.2008 08:53:13)

Advice given to Tony Blair about the legality of the Iraq war was fatally 'flawed', a former senior law lord claims.

Easyjet annual profit falls 45% (18.11.2008 08:24:28)

Budget carrier Easyjet reports a fall in annual profits, despite carrying more passengers over the year.

Building firm Wolseley cuts 2,300 jobs (18.11.2008 09:26:09)

Building materials firm Wolseley is to cut 2,300 more jobs, the majority in the UK, as the housing downturn continues to bite.

Cuts 'compromise judges' (18.11.2008 01:03:00)

A leading judge says he fears a conflict of interest as courts increasingly depend on income from offenders.

UK minister in Damascus meeting (18.11.2008 08:24:59)

British Foreign Secretary David Miliband looks to improve ties with Syria in talks with President Bashar al-Assad.

Pupils set for 'ringtone lessons' (18.11.2008 09:26:46)

Children in England and Wales are to be given lessons in how to avoid scams and hidden charges when downloading mobile phone ringtones.

Beach sex couple's appeal begins (18.11.2008 04:51:35)

Two Britons found guilty of having sex on a Dubai beach will begin a bid to overturn their convictions later.

A man is to receive the love letters sent by his father in WWI (18.11.2008 09:29:53)

Love letters sent by a private in the trenches to his wife in Gloucestershire are to be returned to their son who did not know they existed.

Capello 'calm' over withdrawals (17.11.2008 21:22:57)

England boss Fabio Capello has no problem with the withdrawal of Steven Gerrard and others from Wednesday's friendly with Germany in Berlin, says the FA.

Pietersen rues missed opportunity (17.11.2008 13:31:52)

England captain Kevin Pietersen was disappointed by his side's failure to capitalise on a strong start as they were beaten by India in Indore.

Butcher 'not over' Maradona goal (17.11.2008 17:09:56)

Scotland assistant Terry Butcher says he will never forgive Diego Maradona for the infamous "Hand of God" goal that knocked England out of the World Cup 22 years ago.

Everton ground inquiry 'critical' (17.11.2008 22:39:37)

A public inquiry into Everton's proposed new stadium starts on Tuesday, with the club claiming the outcome is critical to their long-term development.

Hero's return (18.11.2008 09:30:00)

Director Bill Forsyth revisits the setting for Local Hero

Robert Peston (18.11.2008 10:00:44)

'Back us or sack us' - Barclays board takes a gamble

What we know (17.11.2008 22:05:41)

Key themes and people involved in the Baby P case

Help yourself (17.11.2008 09:49:33)

Tom Jones takes up songwriting for the first time

Addicted doctors (18.11.2008 09:44:53)

A specialist service set up to offer much needed help

Mercy mission (18.11.2008 00:06:30)

Aboard with the RAF as it flies back wounded troops

Drug-resistant ward bug concern (18.11.2008 01:00:02)

Hospitals need to be vigilant against an emerging drug-resistant bacterium, warn infection control experts.

Glut of unsold homes hits rents (18.11.2008 01:02:17)

A glut of unsold homes has flooded the home rental market, driving down rents at the fastest rate on record, surveyors say.

Railway delays 'cost £1bn a year' (18.11.2008 08:59:12)

Train passengers are suffering delays worth £1bn a year in terms of lost time, MPs say.

UK drug users 'damage Colombia' (18.11.2008 01:03:31)

Drug users in the UK are harming the environment and fuelling landmine use in Colombia, the country's vice president will say.

Tories plan exam checks (18.11.2008 10:02:14)

The Conservative Party is promising to peg exams in England to an international benchmark to ensure standards.

'Urgent' change needed at prison (18.11.2008 01:35:06)

The prisons inspector calls for "urgent" changes at west London's Wormwood Scrubs jail.

Motor neurone disease clue found (18.11.2008 01:09:57)

Scientists have identified a molecule which could be key to understanding the cause of motor neurone disease.

Solicitors 'misled' sick miners (17.11.2008 17:11:02)

Two solicitors from a Doncaster firm appear before a tribunal accused of taking cuts from compensation pay-outs to sick miners.

'Tear up that one-way ticket' (17.11.2008 13:12:58)

Noel Martin is planning a trip to Switzerland to commit suicide. Here, actor and comedian Liz Carr, writes an open letter asking him to think again.

Watching the hi-tech detectives (17.11.2008 14:18:35)

As fast as they delete one website selling credit card details, another pops up. How are identity thieves tracked?

20 of your most hated cliches (17.11.2008 13:16:36)

Let's face it. At the end of the day, these are literally the phrases that Magazine readers most revile.

Papers ponder pirates' practices (18.11.2008 08:00:11)

The Times' ocean correspondent says the image of a modern-day pirate is all wrong - and shipowners welcome the fact that today's pirates are "businessmen".

Port workers start 48-hour strike (18.11.2008 08:45:04)

Scores of workers at one of the UK's busiest ports begin a 48-hour strike in a row over the privatisation of their jobs.

Everton stadium inquiry to start (18.11.2008 08:25:19)

Controversial plans to build a new Everton Football Club stadium and Tesco store go before a public inquiry.

Leaders to brief on police powers (18.11.2008 10:35:33)

NI's First and Deputy First Ministers will brief a Stormont committee later in a meeting that hints at the end of the deadlock.

Union wants meeting over job cuts (18.11.2008 08:55:50)

A union is pressing for a meeting with the management of Ulster Carpets in Portadown, after it announced 35 job cuts at its factory.

Prostitution 'forced into city' (18.11.2008 09:36:25)

Prostitution in Aberdeen has spread into the city centre since a tolerance zone was abandoned because of a change in the law.

Youths believe future is 'bleak' (18.11.2008 04:04:19)

One in five young Scots believe they have little chance of making a success of their lives, a report reveals.

Micro needles aid bionic advances (18.11.2008 07:43:17)

Scientists are developing microscopic needles which could help amputees move artificial limbs with brain power.

Warning as infections fight back (18.11.2008 08:59:00)

Antiobiotics are being overused and becoming less effective in treating patients, claim health chiefs in Wales.

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Capello 'calm' over withdrawals (17.11.2008 21:22:57)

England boss Fabio Capello has no problem with the withdrawal of Steven Gerrard and others from Wednesday's friendly with Germany in Berlin, says the FA.

Butcher 'not over' Maradona goal (17.11.2008 17:09:56)

Scotland assistant Terry Butcher says he will never forgive Diego Maradona for the infamous "Hand of God" goal that knocked England out of the World Cup 22 years ago.

South Africa postpone naming team (18.11.2008 10:06:19)

South Africa have delayed naming their team for Saturday's game against England until 1230 GMT on Thursday because of injury problems.

Pietersen rues missed opportunity (17.11.2008 13:31:52)

England captain Kevin Pietersen was disappointed by his side's failure to capitalise on a strong start as they were beaten by India in Indore.

Shearer wants Newcastle job - Lee (18.11.2008 10:14:29)

Former Newcastle midfielder Rob Lee says Alan Shearer would take the job 'tomorrow' if everything at the club was how he wanted it.

Everton ground inquiry 'critical' (17.11.2008 22:39:37)

A public inquiry into Everton's proposed new stadium starts on Tuesday, with the club claiming the outcome is critical to their long-term development.

Hamilton to race Hoy at Wembley (18.11.2008 08:36:48)

Triple Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy is to compete in a special man versus machine race against Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton at Wembley.

Wales await Hook injury fate (18.11.2008 08:37:06)

James Hook will be given every chance to prove his fitness ahead of Tuesday's announcement of the team to face New Zealand.

Drogba awaits FA conduct decision (18.11.2008 09:17:33)

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba will find out on Tuesday his punishment for throwing a coin i to a section of Burnley fans.

Northampton 2-5 Leeds (17.11.2008 22:43:55)

Jermaine Beckford scores a hat-trick as Leeds defeat League One rivals Northampton to reach the FA Cup second round.

St John critical of friendlies (17.11.2008 22:03:21)

Former Scotland international Ian St John questions the wisdom of friendly internationals in an era of fixture congestion.

Quinlan and Woodcock get citings (17.11.2008 21:46:12)

Ireland flanker Alan Quinlan and New Zealand prop Tony Woodcockare cited following the international in Dublin.

Olympic funds 'will be targeted' (17.11.2008 23:39:53)

Funding for Olympic sports will have to be prioritised if there is less money available, warns UK Sport's performance director.

Retired Zarkava is horse of year (18.11.2008 00:00:10)

Unbeaten filly Zarkava is named horse of the year at the Cartier Racing Awards.

Tuesday's gossip column (18.11.2008 08:11:10)

Ronaldo to join Manchester City, plus other rumours

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