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Qatada to be banned from school run

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:31:58 +0000

A radical cleric described as Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe will be banned from taking his youngest child to school when he is released from prison, sources said.

Prescott backs police interference

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:49:19 +0000

Elected police commissioners should be able to interfere in force operations, Lord Prescott said as he explained why he was standing for the role.

Clegg beats drum for Youth Contract

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:41:10 +0000

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is to appeal for businesses to sign up to the coalition's drive to tackle youth unemployment.

BMA backs 'opt-out' organ donation

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:23:32 +0000

The way in which organs are donated and who donates them should be examined in a bid to improve donation rates and ultimately save lives, according to the British Medical Association (BMA).

Public sector bonuses under review

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:25:55 +0000

The coalition has launched a review of public sector bonuses amid anger over payouts at bodies such as Royal Bank of Scotland.

Adele reigns with six Grammy wins

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:47:46 +0000

British star Adele marked her long-awaited comeback with a record six gongs at The Grammy Awards on a night overshadowed by the death of fabled singer Whitney Houston.

Magnificent seven for The Artist

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:24:46 +0000

Silent film The Artist made a big noise at the Bafta film awards winning seven awards including Best Film, Leading Actor and Best Director.

Adele savours six Grammy victories

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:46:38 +0000

Songstress Adele and the late Amy Winehouse led an early British charge at this year's sombre Grammy Awards, which have been dampened by the shock death of singing star Whitney Houston.

Coalition tensions exposed by Bill

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:23:50 +0000

The coalition is braced for another buffeting over its NHS reforms, with health secretary Andrew Lansley's future still hanging in the balance.

Salmond and Moore to discuss vote

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:30:02 +0000

Alex Salmond and the Scottish Secretary are to meet for talks about the independence referendum.