- Cheers as BGT judge Holden returns
- Protesters show Syria solidarity
- Salmond insists on no-strings poll
- Call to embrace community energy
- Murdoch expected in wake of arrests
- PM 'plans football racism summit'
- Anger over marriage tax breaks
- Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48
- PM quashes Lansley speculation
- Police appeal over linked robberies
- 'More families' covering bills
- Police seize spoof poster fanzine
- Families 'set to lose tax credit'
- Man quizzed over village murder
- Alexander urges tax relief reform
- Redknapp hits out at CPS over trial
- 'Nuclear' accusations dismissed
- Bumped-up insurance claims 'surge'
- Not time to resign, says Lansley
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Cheers as BGT judge Holden returns
Amanda Holden has returned to Britain's Got Talent after giving birth to her daughter.
Protesters show Syria solidarity
Hundreds of demonstrators have gathered in London in a show of solidarity with protesters across the Middle East and North Africa.
Salmond insists on no-strings poll
Alex Salmond has again insisted that plans for an independence referendum must have "no strings attached" from Westminster.
Call to embrace community energy
The Government must overhaul the "closed shop" energy market by embracing community schemes, according to a new report.
Murdoch expected in wake of arrests
Rupert Murdoch is expected to fly to London next week after reassuring staff he would not sell The Sun in the wake of a second wave of arrests at the newspaper.
PM 'plans football racism summit'
David Cameron is expected to step into the row over racism in football by staging a Downing Street summit on the issue.
Anger over marriage tax breaks
George Osborne has infuriated Tory MPs by reportedly ruling out tax breaks for married couples in the Budget.
Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48
Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.
PM quashes Lansley speculation
David Cameron has sought to quash speculation over the survival of health secretary Andrew Lansley and his controversial NHS shake-up.
Police appeal over linked robberies
A series of robberies on two teenage girls, a woman and an elderly man are being linked by detectives.
'More families' covering bills
The proportion of families who are managing to cover their bills and debts has improved slightly this year, research has suggested.
Police seize spoof poster fanzine
Thousands of copies of a Manchester United fanzine, which featured a "potentially offensive image", were seized by police before the club's match against Liverpool.
Families 'set to lose tax credit'
More than 200,000 families will lose tax credits worth almost £4,000 a year unless they significantly increase their working hours, according to figures highlighted by Labour.
Man quizzed over village murder
A man arrested on suspicion of murder in a rural village is being questioned by police.
Alexander urges tax relief reform
Wealthier savers should be stripped of higher-rate tax relief on pensions, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has said.
Redknapp hits out at CPS over trial
Harry Redknapp has criticised the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for putting him through a "farcical" tax evasion trial.
'Nuclear' accusations dismissed
Britain has dismissed claims that it was "militarising" the Falklands dispute by deploying nuclear weapons nearby.
Bumped-up insurance claims 'surge'
Exaggerated home insurance claims have surged in the last year amid the tough economic backdrop, research has suggested.
Not time to resign, says Lansley
Andrew Lansley has brushed off suggestions that he should sacrifice himself to ensure the survival of the coalition's controversial NHS reforms.
Burglar leaves his voice behind
A knife-wielding burglar has left detectives with an unusual clue - a recording of his voice captured by his elderly victim's security alarm.
Guesthouse pair lose gay ban appeal
The Christian owners of a guesthouse who refused to allow a gay couple to stay in a double-bedded room have lost an appeal over a decision that they discriminated against the two men.
Three jailed over gay-hate leaflet
Three men have been jailed after becoming the first to be convicted of stirring up hatred on the grounds of sexual orientation for handing out a leaflet calling for gay people to be executed.
Damilola killer recalled to prison
The father of schoolboy Damilola Taylor has called for a public inquiry after one of his son's killers was recalled to prison for a second time.
Miliband plans tax on bank bonuses
Getting young people into work using a tax on bankers' bonuses is a major priority for Labour, leader Ed Miliband has said at the launch of the party's local election campaign.
Diana letters to be sold at auction
A hand-written letter revealing Diana, Princess of Wales's joy at "slipping" in and out of Sandringham the Christmas before she married the Prince of Wales is to go under the hammer, an auctioneer said.
Dismay at council prayers ruling
Some Christians and politicians reacted with dismay as the High Court outlawed the centuries-old tradition of formal prayers being said at the start of local council meetings up and down the country.
Liverpool's Smith selling medals
Veteran footballer Tommy Smith is auctioning off all the medals from his career with Liverpool Football Club.
Scargill in strike anniversary call
Former National Union of Mineworkers leader Arthur Scargill has joined fellow trade unionists to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a key victory during the 1972 miners' strike.
450 jobs face axe in Comet review
Struggling electricals chain Comet is poised to cut 450 jobs in a drive for the "significant savings" needed to safeguard its future.
Council seeks spitting ban approval
A council is seeking Government approval to become the first area in Britain to ban spitting in public.
Holly mooted for Surprise revival
Surprise, Surprise - ITV bosses are in talks with Holly Willoughby to present a revival of the hit family show.
Bracelet scheme for drink offenders
Criminals convicted of serious drink-related offences will be fitted with US-style "sobriety bracelets" to keep them dry under a new pilot scheme.
Barclays pays bonuses amid anger
Barclays has handed out £1.5 billion in bonuses to investment bankers for last year, although the lender slashed the pot by 32% amid mounting pressure over the controversial payouts.
Frock fit for any gadget lover
It looks like a technology-loving fashionista's dream and a technophobe's worst nightmare, but this is one dress that is more likely to be looked at than worn.
Visitors see giant otters up close
The UK's first underwater viewing zone for giant otters is to open next week.
Lord Prescott to seek police role
Lord Prescott will run to be elected as one of the UK's first Police and Crime Commissioners, he has announced.
Double-murder accused found hanged
A lodger accused of the murders of his landlady and her mother has been found hanged in his prison cell.
Girls in gangs warned of rape risk
Girls involved with gangs are often raped by male members, teenagers have been warned, as the Government announced £1.2 million funding to help victims.
Harry becomes Everest trek patron
Prince Harry has become the patron of an expedition to climb Everest being staged by a group of war-wounded soldiers.
MoD budget claims 'over-optimistic'
Claims the Ministry of Defence has finally got to grips with its equipment budget after years of cost overruns and delays may be "over-optimistic", MPs have warned.
Hague: No plans to arm Syria rebels
Britain has no plans to arm Syrian rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar Assad, the Foreign Secretary has said.
Three million CRB checks in a year
Three million background checks were carried out in England and Wales last year, figures show.
Being lonely 'worse than smoking'
Being lonely in old age will propel you to the grave more quickly than smoking, a senior Downing Street adviser said as part of an effort to encourage people to retire later.
PM support for NHS change 'drifted'
David Cameron and other senior ministers have been criticised for backing away from public sector reforms amid heavy political pressure.
Disruption fears as snow forecast
Up to four inches (10cm) of snow is expected to fall in parts of England and Wales overnight raising fears of widespread disruption to the roads and railways.
Gas call centres go face-to-face
British Gas customers will be able to talk face-to-face with staff when they telephone call centres through a new video service, the company has announced.
Redknapp 'hasn't thought about' job
Harry Redknapp has insisted he has "not even thought about" the England manager's job left vacant by Fabio Capello's sensational resignation.
Nine bomb plot terrorists jailed
Nine members of an al Qaida-inspired terror group that plotted to bomb the London Stock Exchange and build a terrorist training camp have been jailed.
Shark tea party launches display
An aquarium has hosted a tea party with extra bite in a bid to challenge perceptions of sharks.
3,000 apply to be hotel apprentices
A junior management apprenticeship programme launched by budget hotel firm Travelodge has attracted more than 3,000 applications in recent weeks - 66 for every position.
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