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Snow forces Heathrow to cancel half of flights

on February 6, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Heavy snowfall causes transport chaos with trains delayed, cars abandoned and flights cancelled across Britain • Have you taken any great snaps of snow or travel chaos? Send them […]

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Benefit cuts are fuelling abuse of disabled people, say charities

on February 5, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Rising public resentment blamed on government focus on alleged ‘scrounger’ fraud and inflammatory media coverage The government’s focus on alleged fraud and overclaiming to justify cuts in disability benefits […]

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Big chill set to last several days as Britain is reduced to a go-slow

on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Heathrow flights grounded and motorists warned of dangerous driving conditions as Met Office issues severe weather warning Around 400 flights from Heathrow will be cancelled due to snow and […]

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Briton lost from cruise liner off Mexico

on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

US and Mexican coastguards search for 30-year-old seen falling from deck of world’s largest cruise ship A British passenger on the world’s biggest cruise ship has apparently gone overboard […]

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Anonymous hacks into FBI-Scotland Yard call

on February 4, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Investigators can be heard discussing joint inquiry into cybercrime in 15-minute call released on the internet Hackers from the group Anonymous have broadcast a private conference call between the […]

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Chris Huhne vows to prove his innocence

on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Chris Huhne’s divorce spiralled into political crisis after claims by his former wife that she took speeding points on his behalf The acrimonious divorce of Chris Huhne and Vicky […]

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Huhne resigns over charge in speeding case

on February 3, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Former energy secretary faces prosecution over claims his ex-wife took his speeding points on her licence in 2003 Chris Huhne has resigned as energy secretary after the director of […]

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CPS to announce Huhne speeding decision

on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Chris Huhne will learn on Friday morning whether he is to face charges of speeding and perverting the course of justice The director of public prosecutions will announce on […]

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Tax row over top civil servants pay

on February 2, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Hélène Mulholland takes us through today’s key events, including the growing row over tax arrangements for top civil servants, and David Miliband’s seven-point plan for Labour 5.05pm: Just last […]

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Watchdog calls for safeguards on police spies

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Inspector criticises ‘intrusion’ into activists’ lives by undercover officer Mark Kennedy A clandestine operation that secretly deployed police spies in political groups for 40 years is severely criticised today […]

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