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Lost data disc 'has not fallen into wrong hands' new
A lost computer disc containing personal details about thousands of justice staff is not thought to have fallen into the wrong hands, a Government minister said today.
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Hurricane Ike powers toward Turks and Caicos new
Sunday, 7 September 2008
"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Ike grew to fierce Category 4 strength today as it roared on an uncertain path that forced millions from the Caribbean to Florida, and Louisiana to Mexico, to wonder where it would eventually strike.
Darling on brink of suspending the golden rule
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Chancellor Alistair Darling is understood to be close to temporarily abandoning the Government's fiscal rules rather than changing them when he presents his pre-Budget report later this autumn.
Brown heads off rebellion as MP backs down over fuel windfall tax
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Gordon Brown last night avoided a damaging rebellion by Labour MPs over a windfall tax on energy companies.
Pit bull a heartbeat from the presidency?
Sunday, 7 September 2008
John McCain's brave choice of as running mate, Sarah Palin, delighted the Republican convention with a stunning address. But victory in November would leave her just a step away from the Oval Office.
Violence as Bhutto's widower sweeps to victory
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Asif Zardari will have wide-ranging powers as President, but he takes over a country facing immense problems
Clarissa Dickson Wright: Fat fighter
Sunday, 7 September 2008
She doesn't like Jamie Oliver. She's not overly fond of the BBC. Waiters tend to displease her, as does toast in the morning. And as for animal rights protesters, she'll see them in court, very soon. Cole Moreton meets... Clarissa Dickson Wright
Migrant cap plan 'divisive', MPs told new
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Proposals to put a cap on numbers of immigrants settling in Britain after entering the country on work permits were branded "divisive and wasteful of talent".
Minister apologises over behaviour towards aide new
Sunday, 7 September 2008
A government minister has apologised unreservedly to a female civil servant who asked to be moved out of his private office because of his behaviour towards her, it was revealed today.
Flood fears ease - but more rain is on the way new
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Fears of floods crippling Britain have eased overnight despite concerns rain could see water levels continue to rise.
Twin blasts hit Afghan police HQ new
Sunday, 7 September 2008
Two suicide bombers detonated explosives inside the headquarters of the main police station in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar today, causing casualties, two sources told Reuters.
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