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University adds six weeks to teaching year to offset fee rise
Saturday 29 October 2011
With tuition costs set to rocket, one college hopes to boost recruits by giving them more for their cash
Police 'wasting £150m a year' says think-tank
Monday 05 September 2011
One in 20 police officers is carrying out roles that could be fulfilled by civilians, wasting almost £150 million a year, a think-tank said today.
Rupert Cornwell: Superheroes get a makeover – butcan it save them?
Sunday 04 September 2011
Out of America: Battered by computer games, the internet and the slump, US comic books are seeking a new generation of readers
Larry, dear Larry! In Olivier's footsteps
Sunday 04 September 2011
A bursary set up in the great actor's name leads the way in helping young talent
No IPCC action over reggae star raid
Saturday 03 September 2011
Police officers who carried out a raid on the home of Smiley Culture, in which the reggae star died, will not face disciplinary action from the police watchdog.
Traveller's Guide: New Zealand
Saturday 03 September 2011
This week, sports fans are aiming for the far side of the world for the Rugby World Cup – but the host nation has plenty to offer away from the pitch.
Pictures of the day: Chile's new pecking order
Saturday 03 September 2011
More than 100 students have held a kiss-in in the Chilean capital Santiago as part of a peaceful protest demanding education reforms.
Labour must boost appeal within M25, warns shadow minister
Friday 02 September 2011
A poll found 53 per cent of these voters believe party used to care about them, but only 30 per cent think it still does
Gawker vs Fox News: the media battle that divides America
Thursday 01 September 2011
Investigation into TV presenter's private life is latest episode in bitter rivalry
Slump in US consumer confidence fuels QE calls
Wednesday 31 August 2011
Consumer confidence in the US is at its lowest ebb since the depths of the credit crisis, according to new figures that gave fresh ammunition to economists who want another round of monetary stimulus from the Federal Reserve.
McQueen's label in talks to bring exhibition home
Wednesday 31 August 2011
A campaign appealing to the curators of New York's runaway "Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty" exhibition to bring the show to British shores seemed closer to success yesterday after the design house revealed it was in talks with major venues in London.
Who made me what I am?
Tuesday 30 August 2011
Is it genes or upbringing that shapes our characters, talents and traits? As an adopted child, the question has always fascinated Kate Hilpern
School dinner costs warning issued
Monday 29 August 2011
Children will have to pay up 17% more for their school dinners this year compared to last, a survey has found.
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