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Agent in underwear bomb plot ‘was British’

on May 11, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Claims that British passport holder played central role in mission that led to death of top al-Qaida operative in Yemen A British citizen played a central role in foiling […]

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Prison officers call off stoppages after government threat

on May 10, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Protest meetings outside jails across UK called off after government views stoppages as industrial action Prison officers have called off protest meetings in the face of a threatened injunction […]

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Government forced into U-turn over Royal Navy fighter jets

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Ministry of Defence is to revert to Labour’s original plan – dismissed by PM as ‘more expensive and less capable’ The Ministry of Defence is to abandon plans to […]

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Abu Qatada deportation appeal rejected by human rights court

on May 9, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Decision by European court of human rights lifts the legal block on home secretary’s attempts to deport cleric to Jordan The home secretary, Theresa May, is to make a […]

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Coalition to unveil family-friendly agenda

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Laws on flexible leave and help for parents of pupils with special educational needs to be included in legislative programme A package of measures to help families and children […]

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Nine men found guilty of sexually abusing vulnerable girls in Rochdale

on May 8, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Men plied girls as young as 13 with drink and drugs in order to use them for sex, jury heard Nine men have been found guilty of being part […]

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Coulson wins leave to appeal over legal fees

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Former News of the World editor to go to court of appeal over decision that News International is not liable for legal bills Former News of the World editor […]

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Cameron and Clegg go on offensive over cuts, the coalition and growth

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Joint speeches aim to halt critics from left and right, with softened stance on seeking growth as pressure rises The prime minister and his deputy will defy critics on […]

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David Cameron says he gets the message after local election losses

on May 7, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)

Prime minister says he has no excuses for poor performance at polls, and pledges to focus on what matters David Cameron has admitted he needs to prove himself to […]

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Nick Clegg risks Tory anger by pressing on with Lords reform

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Lib Dem leader says party’s radicalism needed ‘as much as ever’ on issues such as constitution Nick Clegg has signalled his determination to press ahead with reform of the […]

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