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Consumer inflation falls to 4.5% (18.11.2008 13:12:18)

Official figures show that UK inflation fell from 5.2% to 4.5% in October, as oil prices and transport costs fell.

Miliband warns of piracy danger (19.11.2008 00:08:47)

Foreign Secretary David Miliband says that piracy around Somalia "is a grave danger to stability in the region".

Council leader sorry over Baby P (18.11.2008 21:45:05)

The leader of Haringey Council in north London formally apologises for the death of Baby P in the borough.

300,000 UK visas 'wrongly issued' (18.11.2008 23:30:16)

Around 300,000 visas giving people the right to come to Britain may be wrongly approved every year, MPs are told.

Parents drowned in sea rescue bid (18.11.2008 19:34:39)

Three parents drowned trying to rescue their children from the sea while on holiday in Portugal, an inquest hears.

UK to auction carbon permits (18.11.2008 19:26:41)

The UK Government is to auction carbon emissions permits to power firms over the next 5 years.

Deal brokered to end NI deadlock (18.11.2008 18:52:20)

NI's first and deputy first ministers broker a deal on policing and justice to end a political stalemate at Stormont.

Bombs accused 'told absurd lies' (18.11.2008 17:16:54)

A doctor accused of trying to set off car bombs in London and Glasgow told 'astonishing lies', a court hears.

BNP activists' details published (18.11.2008 23:31:12)

The full contact details of British National Party activists have been published online.

WWI veteran invested as oldest scout (18.11.2008 17:01:16)

Britain's oldest man Henry Allingham is invested as a scout, 100 years after he first joined the movement.

England suffer Walcott withdrawal (18.11.2008 21:59:57)

Theo Walcott will miss England's friendly against Germany in Berlin after dislocating his right shoulder.

Ferguson given ban & fine by FA (18.11.2008 17:56:06)

Sir Alex Ferguson is handed a two-match touchline ban and fined £10,000 after admitting a charge of improper conduct.

Flanker Haskell back for England (18.11.2008 13:08:57)

England make one change for Saturday's match against world champions South Africa as James Haskell replaces Tom Croft.

Wales select Cooper and Halfpenny (18.11.2008 14:00:07)

Wales keep faith with the XV that lost to South Africa for the New Zealand Test, replacement James Hook facing a late fitness check.

Scotland ring changes for Canada (18.11.2008 12:34:08)

The return of Simon Taylor is one of four Scotland changes for the final autumn Test against Canada.

'Squeeze' families (18.11.2008 10:27:08)

How is our panel coping with current financial climate?

High seas ordeal (18.11.2008 15:59:36)

Captain describes attack by machete-wielding pirates

Politics of fear? (18.11.2008 20:36:21)

How to win the battle against Muslim extremism

Hero's return (18.11.2008 09:30:00)

Director Bill Forsyth revisits the setting for Local Hero

Left the gas on? (18.11.2008 13:14:00)

We all worry, but when does it become an illness?

Culture of care (18.11.2008 17:34:15)

When should children be taken away from parents?

Shannon 'frightened' when found (18.11.2008 17:26:26)

A jury hears that Shannon Matthews was frightened and crying when she was found hidden under a bed.

Teenage dancer 'shot after fight' (18.11.2008 16:50:41)

A teenage girl was shot through the head after an argument in a female dance troupe, a court hears.

Baby public inquiry not ruled out (18.11.2008 21:15:33)

A public inquiry into the death of Baby P is not ruled out, as new child protection plans are unveiled.

Child protection plans revealed (18.11.2008 13:35:32)

Every area of England is to be covered by a Children's Trust Board, the government announces.

Eight held over human trafficking (18.11.2008 18:21:53)

Eight people suspected of human trafficking are arrested in a huge operation across the East, police say.

Court hears Vicky death details (18.11.2008 18:34:48)

Vicky Hamilton may have died because her neck had been compressed, a murder trial hears.

Judge defends memoir of abuse (18.11.2008 18:45:04)

A mother accused of cruelty by her barrister daughter tells the High Court her family are her pride and joy.

BBC bosses face grilling by MPs (18.11.2008 17:37:49)

BBC bosses face fierce questioning from MPs over Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross's crude phone calls.

When's a record not a record? (18.11.2008 11:40:01)

A childish riddle to help you understand the economy.

'I cannot forget what life was like before' (18.11.2008 17:02:48)

Noel Martin is planning an assisted suicide. In an open letter, Liz Carr urged him to think again. Here he replies.

Watching the hi-tech detectives (17.11.2008 14:18:35)

As fast as they delete one website selling credit card details, another pops up. How are identity thieves tracked?

Papers ponder pirates' practices (18.11.2008 08:00:11)

The Times' ocean correspondent says the image of a modern-day pirate is all wrong - and shipowners welcome the fact that today's pirates are "businessmen".

Peer to face court over M1 crash (18.11.2008 21:55:24)

Labour peer Lord Ahmed is to face a court over an allegation of dangerous driving after a fatal crash on the M1 in South Yorkshire.

Second charge over gun death (18.11.2008 15:40:09)

An 18-year-old man becomes the second person to be charged with the murder of a teenager from Derby.

Troubles murder team jobs secure (18.11.2008 21:00:21)

The police team investigating unsolved Northern Ireland Troubles murders secure funding for the next year.

Stab man 'not guilty but insane' (18.11.2008 19:11:57)

A Lisburn man is found not guilty due to insanity, at Belfast Crown Court, after stabbing a work colleague in the neck.

Drum skin plea at anthrax inquiry (18.11.2008 16:34:33)

The brother of a man from the south of Scotland who died of anthrax calls for tighter controls on importing drum skins.

Cancer waiting targets 'not met' (18.11.2008 18:15:09)

Cancer patients are waiting longer to be treated and the NHS is still failing to hit a waiting time target set in 2000, new figures reveal.

Threat to 337 Hoover factory jobs (18.11.2008 19:55:51)

Up to 337 manufacturing jobs at Hoover's headquarters are under threat with a consultation period starting.

Kayakers' 300ft dam drop attacked (18.11.2008 16:37:33)

A group of kayakers are filmed as they slide 300ft down a dam spillway in Wales but have been condemned by a water company.

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England suffer Walcott withdrawal (18.11.2008 21:59:57)

Theo Walcott will miss England's friendly against Germany in Berlin after dislocating his right shoulder.

Capello plans injury check regime (18.11.2008 20:09:38)

England coach Fabio Capello is to demand injured players are checked by national team doctors before future games.

Maradona shrugs off Butcher snub (18.11.2008 20:10:23)

New Argentina boss Diego Maradona will not lose any sleep if Terry Butcher refuses to shake his hand at Hampden.

Drogba banned for three matches (18.11.2008 16:52:18)

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has been handed a three-match ban for throwing a coin into a section of Burnley fans.

Ferguson given ban & fine by FA (18.11.2008 17:56:06)

Sir Alex Ferguson is handed a two-match touchline ban and fined £10,000 after admitting a charge of improper conduct.

Ballesteros leaves intensive care (18.11.2008 17:39:41)

Golfing legend Seve Ballesteros is released from intensive care says the hospital where he had surgery on a brain tumour.

Munster 16-18 New Zealand (18.11.2008 22:37:42)

Joe Rokocoko's late try spares NZ blushes as they edge out understrength Munster in a thrilling contest at Thomond Park.

England U21 2-0 Czech Rep U21 (18.11.2008 22:53:00)

Goals from Fraizer Campbell and Craig Gardner help England to cruise past the Czech Republic.

Scotland U-21 1-3 N Ireland U-21 (18.11.2008 22:38:27)

An early strike by Scotland's Jamie Murphy is overturned by two goals by Northern Ireland's Josh McQuoid and one from Andrew Little.

Droylsden 1-0 Darlington (19.11.2008 00:42:11)

Droylsden earn a shock FA Cup win against Darlington in a match that is overshadowed by a serious injury to striker Liam Hatch.

Hatton promises to entertain fans (18.11.2008 18:45:44)

Ricky Hatton vows to put on "barnstorming fight" when he comes up against Paulie Malignaggi in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Flanker Haskell back for England (18.11.2008 13:08:57)

England make one change for Saturday's match against world champions South Africa as James Haskell replaces Tom Croft.

Sidebottom doubt for Kanpur match (18.11.2008 18:18:32)

Fast bowler Ryan Sidebottom is sent for scans on his back after suffering discomfort in training ahead of the third one-day match against India on Thursday.

Wales unchanged for All Blacks (18.11.2008 14:00:07)

Wales keep faith with the XV that lost to South Africa for the New Zealand Test, replacement James Hook facing a late fitness check.

Ramsey set to win first Wales cap (18.11.2008 14:21:42)

Wales boss John Toshack will solve his midfield crisis by starting young duo Aaron Ramsey and Jack Collison against Denmark.

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