Annual house price increases in England were driven by a 7.6% rise in London and a 3.3% increase in the South East

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Five people have been charged following an investigation into alleged trafficking and a forced prostitution ring, police said today.

There comes a moment in practically every Robert Edric novel when the setting (Victorian Cumberland, African jungle, dystopian future) melts away and some elemental human dilemmas begin to declare themselves.

Frank Lampard scored twice to break Bobby Tambling's record of 202 goals for Chelsea before dedicating accolade to his teammates and late mother

The bag

It seems that something is finally going to happen to the station rather than just existing as a venue for exclusive events

It seems that something is finally going to happen to the station rather than just existing as a venue for exclusive events

It seems that something is finally going to happen to the station rather than just existing as a venue for exclusive events

In just two months, Gordon Brown has earned for his charities almost 50 per cent more than David Cameron is paid in an entire year as Prime Minister, thanks to lecture fees. A single speech delivered in Dubai earned Mr Brown a fee almost equal to his annual salary as an MP. His payments for just four speeches delivered in various parts of the world so far this year come to more than £210,000 – not counting payments in kind, in the form of free travel or hotel rooms for example. David Cameron’s annual salary is £145,000.

The north-south divide in house prices is widening further as prices in London continue to rise at a rate not seen since the recession, in contrast to a stagnating market in north of England.

In the wake of the Boston bombing, a display of security equipment took on a new significance

Former Arsenal star embroiled in bitter legal row over £7 million London home