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Economic storm not over, says PM (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:26:32 GMT)

Gordon Brown warns of economic storms ahead but vows not to "let you down" as the date of the Budget is announced.

Kidnap boy's father defies police (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:38:10 GMT)

The father of a British boy kidnapped in Pakistan is heading home against police wishes, the BBC learns.

Collider to shut down for a year (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:19:18 GMT)

The Large Hadron Collider must be shut down for a year starting in late 2011 to address design flaws, the BBC has learned.

Berezovsky wins poison libel case (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:06:18 GMT)

Oligarch Boris Berezovsky wins his libel case over claims he was behind the murder of Alexander Litvinenko.

More schools fail Ofsted checks (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:05:40 GMT)

More schools in England are being judged as inadequate in Ofsted's new-style inspections, according to figures just released.

US 'hid terror suspect treatment' (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:19:15 GMT)

A former head of MI5 says she did not know US intelligence services were mistreating terror suspects until after she retired.

Iran attacks US over Afghanistan (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:33:44 GMT)

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says it is the US, not Tehran, that is playing a "double game" in Afghanistan.

Care home owner 'not a killer' (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:55:31 GMT)

A care home manager from Somerset accused of killing two of her residents has denied she was a "drug-crazed monster killer", a court is told.

BA strike action talks under way (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:18:36 GMT)

Talks aimed at averting strike action by BA cabin crew are continuing at the TUC, after a deadline was extended.

SNP and Plaid's BBC debate anger (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:14:27 GMT)

Plaid Cymru and the SNP say planned televised debate plans breach the BBC's duty of impartiality.

Cars in rail 'Russian roulette' (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:05:37 GMT)

The driving test should have compulsory questions on level crossings to teach good habits in learner drivers, says Network Rail.

Oscar bosses defend Farrah Fawcett snub (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:19:17 GMT)

Actress Farrah Fawcett was not in the Oscars memorial segment because she was more known as a TV star, the Academy says.

Onions ruled out of opening Test (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:02:37 GMT)

England bowler Graham Onions is ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury, but there are more encouraging signals about Stuart Broad.

Bendtner response delights Wenger (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:34:40 GMT)

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praises the resolve of Nicklas Bendtner, who put recent media criticism behind him by scoring a hat-trick in the 5-0 Champions League win over Porto.

Pakistan to ban Yousuf & Younus (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:56:40 GMT)

Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Yousuf and Younus Khan are banned indefinitely from representing their country.

How can we reduce reoffending? (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:46:20 GMT)

About 60% of prisoners serving short sentences reoffend within a year. Is prison the right answer?

Chickenpox row (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:10:38 GMT)

A vaccine is available - why don't we use it?

Jumbo job (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:38:33 GMT)

It's a big task, but how do you recycle a plane?

Junk mail quiz (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:04:06 GMT)

Test yourself, now Royal Mail will no longer limit the stuff

Fatwa flashing (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:03:06 GMT)

Can a fatwa to counter a fatwa really work?

Robert Peston (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:30:46 GMT)

Can taxpayers profit from Northern Rock?

Walk on by (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:02:53 GMT)

Onlookers watch gang steal jewels in broad daylight

Torture death DNA swabbing starts (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:57 GMT)

Police will start DNA swabbing sessions later to attempt to find the murderer of an elderly woman in Hampshire.

Drink price plan 'will cost jobs' (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:54:49 GMT)

One of the world's leading Scotch whisky suppliers warns Scottish jobs could go under plans for minimum drink pricing.

150 Toyota jobs to go on Deeside (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:50:58 GMT)

Around 150 jobs will go at the Toyota plant on Deeside, Flintshire, as part of 750 posts going across the UK.

Journalist seeks SDLP nomination (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:27:22 GMT)

Former UTV presenter Fearghal McKinney tells a press conference that he wants to be part of a "new era" in NI politics.

ANC wants Winnie Mandela clarity (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:29:21 GMT)

South Africa's ANC asks Winnie Mandela to clarify a media report in which she apparently fiercely criticised ex-husband Nelson.

Insurers 'face $7bn Chile bill' (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:43:45 GMT)

The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re estimates.

Biden steps up pressure on Israel (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:46:40 GMT)

The US Vice-President meets the Palestinian leadership, after Israeli plans for more homes in East Jerusalem are announced.

'Bali bomber' killed in Indonesia (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:07:03 GMT)

Indonesia's President Yudhoyono confirms security forces killed Bali bomb suspect Dulmatin in raids in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Spanish hostage in Africa freed (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:15:16 GMT)

A Spanish woman kidnapped in West Africa last year has been freed, Madrid says; and an Italian may also be free.

Aid agency attacked in Pakistan (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:30:24 GMT)

Gunmen attack the office of a Western aid agency, killing six people and wounding others, the agency and police say.

Northern Rock sees reduced losses (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:48:31 GMT)

Northern Rock says that it made "good progress" in 2009, after reporting a sharp fall in its annual losses.

Cameron anger over Labour 'slurs' (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:32:04 GMT)

David Cameron demands an apology from Gordon Brown over alleged "slurs" by Labour MPs against defence chiefs.

Call to halt NHS medical database (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:00:55 GMT)

Doctors leaders urge ministers to halt the development of a medical records database for patients in England.

Baby P rules 'may increase risks' (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:16:16 GMT)

Rules to improve child protection after the Baby P case may leave children more vulnerable to harm, council leaders warn.

Ring may be giant 'impact crater' (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:26:56 GMT)

Deforestation has revealed what could be a giant impact crater in Central Africa, according to Italian scientists.

Midweek 'chart' starts on Radio 1 (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:55:04 GMT)

Radio 1 is broadcasting midweek singles and album figures for the first time during a new weekly show on Wednesday afternoons.

File-sharing sanctions 'unfair' (Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:39:06 GMT)

Illegal file-sharers should be fined, rather than have their internet connection cut off, says the boss of BT.