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'Anger' over BNP's military link

A former head of the Armed Forces spoke of his "anger" at the British National Party's use of military images as he revealed that a Fijian SAS hero is to be honoured with a statue.Read

£1.5bn deal for Gatwick Airport

Gatwick is to be sold for £1.5 billion, with the new owners promising passengers a better service at the West Sussex airport.Read

Man held over woman's 1995 murder

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman found battered at the side of a railway line more than 14 years ago.Read

Thinktank urges 7p income tax hike

The Government could have to put 7p on the basic rate of income tax as part of its efforts to bring national debt back under control, according to a report.Read

'Land girls' take tea with Queen

The "Land Girls" and "Lumber Jills" who helped keep Britain supplied with food and timber during the Second World War are taking tea with the Queen.Read

Gatwick airport sale deal unveiled

Airports operator BAA has unveiled a deal to sell Gatwick to the owner of London City Airport for just over £1.5 billion.Read

UK emissions success 'exaggerated'

Ministers have been accused of exaggerating Britain's success in fighting climate change.Read

Governor slams bank reform failure

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King launched an attack on the banking industry's failure to reform despite "breathtaking" levels of taxpayer support.Read

Row over 'green exaggeration'

Ministers have been accused of exaggerating Britain's success in fighting climate change.Read

Union leaders discuss peace talks

Postal workers' union leaders are to meet later to discuss the outcome of marathon talks aimed at averting national strikes.Read

Demo ahead of BNP TV appearance

Anti-racism campaigners are due to stage a public rally ahead of BNP leader Nick Griffin's appearance on Question Time.Read

Hague to meet Clinton in Washington

Shadow foreign secretary William Hague is due to meet US secretary of state Hillary Clinton for talks during a visit to Washington.Read

Couple sell home due to church law

A couple's historic farmhouse has been sold at auction to meet the costs of an 18-year battle against an ancient law making them liable for repairs to a nearby church.Read

Wii's new hit at children's parties

Traditional children's pastimes such as musical chairs and pass the parcel have been ousted as Britain's favourite party activities by games consoles, according to new research.Read

New study puts mobile users in spin

People walking and talking on a mobile phone are less aware of their surroundings and tend to weave in different directions, according to a study.Read

OAP fuel payments 'unsustainable'

Winter fuel payments for pensioners are an "unsustainable" response to fuel poverty and should be reconsidered, a report has said.Read

Swine flu vaccine drive under way

A mass swine flu immunisation programme has begun with the country's chief medic urging all priority groups to take up the offer of vaccination.Read

MPs' pay rise reports played down

Downing Street has played down a report that Gordon Brown is planning to offer MPs a pay rise to buy off a backbench rebellion over their expected loss of income from expenses.Read

Ministers' consensus move over DNA

Plans to give ministers wide powers to change the rules on how long innocent people are kept on the national DNA database have been deleted from the Policing and Crime Bill.Read

Robbie backs twins to win X Factor

Robbie Williams has performed his first full concert for three years and shocked fans by backing cocky X Factor contestants the Grimes twins to win the show.Read

Banking reforms insufficient - King

Bank of England Governor Mervyn King has launched an attack on the banking industry's failure to reform despite "breathtaking" levels of taxpayer support.Read

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