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29 July 2010

Cameron's 'High Impact' Foreign Policy

David Cameron likes a sweeping panoramic backdrop for his TV interviews – the Canadian forest at G8, Capitol Hill in the US and now the splendid...

Posted by Adam Boulton on 29 July 2010 | 7:43 am

27 July 2010

By Jumbo to India

  The Prime Minister’s party has just met up on the tarmac of Ankara and onboard his 747 are ministers including Vince Cable, a busine...

Posted by Adam Boulton on 27 July 2010 | 1:36 pm

First Cracks

The problems for this coalition government are far more likely to come from the Lib Dems than the Tory Right, not least because the Tories v...

Posted by Glen Oglaza on 27 July 2010 | 7:29 am

Brothers At War

Much has been written in recent days about the supposedly deteriorating relationship between the two Milibands now vying for the Labour leadership.The...

Posted by Glen Oglaza on 27 July 2010 | 7:17 am

26 July 2010

Dave Goes East

Last week the USA, this week Turkey and India.It means he'll miss the last week of parliament before the summer break but Britain's new Prime Minister...

Posted by Adam Boulton on 26 July 2010 | 3:53 pm

23 July 2010

Caption Competition

  David Cameron has made no bones about his love of Americana....so I guess it's no surprise that he and Vice President Joe Biden decided to re-...

Posted by Sara Mojtehedzadeh on 23 July 2010 | 10:58 am

The Phoney Tony Letter From America

What's afoot in Washington? A draft letter given to Sky News by the Senate's Foreign Relations Committee suggests they planned to invite Tony Blair to...

Posted by Rachel Younger on 23 July 2010 | 9:36 am

21 July 2010

Junior Partner?

David Cameron has come up with a new way to describe the country of which he is Prime Minster.He’s been telling Americans that Britain is the &#...

Posted by Adam Boulton on 21 July 2010 | 2:22 pm

20 July 2010

An Audience With Gordon

So what did Gordon Brown do after his brief appearance in the House of Lords?(See previous blog.)Speak in the Commons during the third reading debate...

Posted by Jon Craig on 20 July 2010 | 8:39 pm

Spotted! Gordon Brown!

 I went in search of the lesser-spotted Gordon Brown... in the House of Lords, of all places.And I almost missed him.I had wondered if he would e...

Posted by Jon Craig on 20 July 2010 | 3:08 pm

29 July 2010

Isn't the Tories criticism of Labour over voting reform just the slightest bit hypocritical ?

There are plenty of people in both the Labour and Conservative Parties who have long sought to label the lib Dems as political opportunists over the i...

Posted by on 29 July 2010 | 5:28 pm

26 July 2010

Party politicisation of the police ? Ridiculous

The coalition government (yes my fellow Lib Dems, we can't escape the rap for this one) are to introduce elected police commissioners, who will be par...

Posted by on 26 July 2010 | 9:20 am

The wrong time for Norfolk Tories to be cutting funding to the careers service

In good economic times I am sure there are many who just walk in to jobs straight from school or university who never have to seek advice from anyone...

Posted by on 26 July 2010 | 9:12 am

21 July 2010

Tories to ignore Lib Dems graduate tax ideas

A few days ago Vince Cable launched his ideas on student finance, in many ways gaining favourable coverage in the press and from the NUS. It appe...

Posted by on 21 July 2010 | 9:45 pm

18 July 2010

Labour conspiracy ?

I looked at the Liberal Conspiracy website/blog today. How do you report a blog for misrepresenting itself ?Articles by Chukka Ummana (Labour MP), Ed...

Posted by on 18 July 2010 | 6:28 pm

More reasons to be proud of the coalition ?

The Observer lists today a number of things that we are implementing, as part of the coalition, that I cannot see anyone taking pride or pleasure in,...

Posted by on 18 July 2010 | 3:51 pm

Did you vote Lib Dem to help the Tories dismantle the BBC and the NHS ?

Nick Clegg attempted to to sell the idea of the coalition to Lib Dem members on the basis that the Lib Dems would be a moderating influence over the e...

Posted by on 18 July 2010 | 10:49 am

11 July 2010

Shameful FIFA

Whilst the World Cup in South Africa has in many ways been a success, it has again highlighted that World Football is run by a bunch of self satisfied...

Posted by on 11 July 2010 | 2:52 pm

8 July 2010

Stop the "Government by Press Release" culture

I was sick of the contempt Labour showed for parliament. They did nothing to reform it in any meaningful way in 13 years, hired hordes of spin doctors...

Posted by on 8 July 2010 | 10:36 pm

5 July 2010

The best time to hold a vote is on election day

A bunch of Tory MPs are complaining that the referendum on changing the voting system is to be held on the same day as the English local, Welsh and Sc...

Posted by on 5 July 2010 | 9:59 pm

3 July 2010

All set up for disappointment

I am all set for the football this afternoon with the final piece of the jigsaw complete.We had already sorted what we will do, where we will watch th...

Posted by on 3 July 2010 | 7:13 pm

Do you believe the right wing press ?

The right wing gutter press have been printing ridiculous stories all week claiming the EU want to ban the sale of eggs by the dozen.If you read this...

Posted by on 3 July 2010 | 7:13 pm

Taverham Summer Fayre

I've been helping out at Taverham Summer Fayre today, and the day couldn't have been better.Thankfully (or sadly as the case may be) England did the F...

Posted by on 3 July 2010 | 7:10 pm

2 July 2010

My favourite school day of the year !

Today I have been enjoying my favourite day of the school year, our trip to the Royal Norfolk Show !For those who do not know, the Royal Norfolk Show...

Posted by on 2 July 2010 | 7:26 am

29 June 2010

Falling in the polls ? Nobody should be surprised

As many no, I am no fan of the coalition deal. But it appears that my worst fears might be proved right about the capitulation of Lib Dem MPs to David...

Posted by on 29 June 2010 | 9:10 pm

24 June 2010

I can't get too excited about that !

It appears that I am in something of a minority about England's display against Slovenia yesteday.Whilst everyone else is getting excited, I remain de...

Posted by on 24 June 2010 | 7:11 am

22 June 2010

Any other Lib Dems feeling the slightest bit hypocritical today ?

I was looking back at the poster launched by the Lib Dems at the start of the election campaign less than three months ago and, from my own moral comp...

Posted by on 22 June 2010 | 11:35 pm

19 June 2010

Just why the Green Party don't get economics

The printed version of the Eastern Daily Press has a small story about the County Council Greens demanding that Norfolk County Council's Pension Schem...

Posted by on 19 June 2010 | 3:30 pm

15 June 2010

Is there a more unfriendly experience than the Apple Store ?

I quickly dashed in to Norwich this afternoon after work to get a few things I needed, and suddenly aware that I was next to the Apple Store, I decide...

Posted by on 15 June 2010 | 6:10 pm

14 June 2010

Tory County Council to increase adult education costs by 20%

The EDP reports that Adult Education fees are set to rise by 20% next year, with a resulting possible fall in uptake of these courses by 2000 people n...

Posted by on 14 June 2010 | 8:43 pm

9 June 2010

How to save money for the taxpayer

The government say that want to take on ideas from ordinary voters on how they could save money, make cuts, and avoid duplication and pointless exerci...

Posted by on 9 June 2010 | 7:06 pm

5 June 2010

New Focus - A new deliverer

For the first time since the general election I have called on my team of deliverers (taking them my new local ward Focus) and, of course, took the ti...

Posted by on 5 June 2010 | 9:16 pm

How dim do people think we English are ?

I have no problem with people displaying England flag from every part of their car, every corner of their house or any orific of their wish. Howver, I...

Posted by on 5 June 2010 | 3:09 pm

4 June 2010

I don't do talking up the coalition stories, but if I did ...

I would say well done to Michael Gove for axing the General Teaching Council. The GTC was set up with no support from teachers, no campaign asking for...

Posted by on 4 June 2010 | 10:55 pm

29 May 2010

Words you won't hear a councillor say very often

"Oh good, my copy of Local Government First has arrived !"For those who have never been a councillor, you might be totally unaware of this publication...

Posted by on 29 May 2010 | 10:11 am

9 July 2010

Why Paul is Right and the Parakeet is Wrong

It was all my own fault. Talk about putting pressure on yourself.By highlighting my prediction of three weeks ago that Spain would win the world cup,...

Posted by Nick Powell on 9 July 2010 | 3:40 pm

7 July 2010

Can I be an Honorary Octopus ?

So it's Spain against Holland in the World Cup Final. I don't want to say I told you so, but I did tell you so.Those of us who are asked to make sport...

Posted by Nick Powell on 7 July 2010 | 11:32 pm

20 June 2010

Wimbledon: A Footie-Free Zone?

Welcome to sunny Wimbledon 2010 - a football, vuvuzela-free zone.Well I can tell you it's far from sunny and all the players want to talk about is the...

Posted by Jacquie Beltrao on 20 June 2010 | 3:21 am

16 June 2010

Don't Get Carried Away at the World Cup

So, what do you make of it so far ?A dull World Cup ? Too cagey, too predictable ?Surely not, not any more. Not after the mysterious, underrated North...

Posted by Nick Powell on 16 June 2010 | 10:12 pm

2 May 2010

Liverpool conspiracy theories are bunk

If Liverpool lose to Chelsea at Anfield, it will not be because they are trying to stop Manchester United winning the Premier League.

Posted by Nick Powell on 2 May 2010 | 11:42 am

26 March 2010

Time to Challenge Glasgow Giants

If I were a billionaire - if only - I would think about buying a Scottish club to rival Celtic or Rangers.Smith has not bought any new players since A...

Posted by Nick Powell on 26 March 2010 | 4:58 pm

23 March 2010

Zamora For Wold Cup?

Bobby Zamora will be at the World Cup.It might sound an improbable prediction, given that the Fulham striker appears some way down the queue for place...

Posted by Nick Powell on 23 March 2010 | 11:13 pm

19 March 2010

Hodgson The Miracle Man

Twenty one years ago I watched Fulham’s hapless players trudge off the pitch at their wonderful old Craven Cottage ground having been knocked ou...

Posted by Lee Wellings on 19 March 2010 | 9:39 am

15 March 2010

Beckham - The Hurt Locker

As it happens, I was watching the Hurt Locker on Sky Box Office last night at the same time that David Beckham was quite possibly limping out of footb...

Posted by Chris Skudder on 15 March 2010 | 11:03 am

11 March 2010

When Jacquie Met Wayne

It was one of those moments in your job. You know when you think you've seen it, done it, got the t-shirt four times over, you're feeling a bit cynica...

Posted by Jacquie Beltrao on 11 March 2010 | 10:35 pm

29 July 2010

Explodemon brings more platform pleasure to PSN

London studio Curve channels the spirits of Bangai-O and Gunstar Heroes into a new Playstation downloadable.One of the most awesome things about the e...

Posted by Keith Stuart on 29 July 2010 | 7:19 pm

The first quarter financial figures are coming in...

...good news for Sony, not so good for Nintendo and Capcom...Okay, get your calculators out, it's financial results time! The latest fiscal quarter fi...

Posted by Keith Stuart on 29 July 2010 | 3:42 pm

Hydro Thunder Hurricane for Xbox Live Arcade | Game review

Xbox Live Arcade; 1200 Microsoft Points; cert 12+; Vector Unit/Microsoft Game StudiosThere is a possibility that, one day, developers will run out of...

Posted by Keith Stuart on 29 July 2010 | 2:47 pm

Games Chatterbox Column Thursday

The place to talk about games, and just about anything else too...Thursday's edition of ChatterboxGamesGreg Howsonguardian.co.uk © Guardian News...

Posted by Greg Howson on 29 July 2010 | 8:15 am

Dungeon Siege 3 - teaser trailer

Looking forward to this one? Yes, it's only a teaser but I'm looking forward to Dungeon Siege 3. Mainly, it has to be said, because it is coming out o...

Posted by Greg Howson on 29 July 2010 | 12:12 am

28 July 2010

What's your proudest gaming achievement?

Finished Battletoads on the NES? Taken non-league Runcorn to the Champions League in Football Manager? We want to knowAlthough he died in 1955, Americ...

Posted by Jack Arnott on 28 July 2010 | 7:50 pm

Nintendo DS 'game copier' chips ruled illegal in Britain

Cheap devices capable of playing pirated games can no longer be marketed or sold after High Court ruling.The High Court in London has ruled that so ca...

Posted by Keith Stuart on 28 July 2010 | 5:39 pm

Starcraft 2 touches down: has it been a smooth landing?

Starcraft is back and game forums are throbbing with excitement. It's 'flawless' say many – but, 24 hours in, there are already a few grumbles...It'...

Posted by Keith Stuart on 28 July 2010 | 12:09 pm

Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty for PC | Game review

PC; £44.99; cert 16+; BlizzardWith the exception of Duke Nukem Forever, this is surely the longest we've ever had to wait for a video game sequel.The...

Posted by Mike Anderiesz on 28 July 2010 | 11:58 am

Games Chatterbox Column Wednesday

The place to talk about games, and just about anything else too...Wednesday's edition of ChatterboxGamesGreg Howsonguardian.co.uk © Guardian News...

Posted by Greg Howson on 28 July 2010 | 8:17 am

27 July 2010

Playstation Move and 3D - hands on impressions

You tempted by either?Playstation owners won't have failed to notice the hype around 3D and Move. The latter is – of course - Sony's answer to the W...

Posted by Greg Howson on 27 July 2010 | 8:57 am

Games Chatterbox Column Tuesday

The place to talk about games, and just about anything else too...Tuesday's edition of ChatterboxGamesGreg Howsonguardian.co.uk © Guardian News &...

Posted by Greg Howson on 27 July 2010 | 8:16 am

26 July 2010

Sex, death and government oppression: how Channel 4 is re-inventing the educational video game

Three years ago the channel radically re-thought its approach to programming for teenage audiences – the results could be about to shock those who d...

Posted by Keith Stuart on 26 July 2010 | 12:15 pm

The UK top 10 games chart, week ending July 24 2010

Those wacky characters from Toy Story 3 dominate the UK's game chart as well as the box office this weekLeisure software charts compiled by GfK Chart...

Posted by on 26 July 2010 | 11:54 am

Weekend gaming

How was it for you?My gaming time was spent - as it has been for the last couple of weeks - on Xbox Live Arcade. Deathspank and Limbo mainly but also...

Posted by Greg Howson on 26 July 2010 | 8:47 am

30 July 2010

Lockerbie inquiry 'may visit UK'

The US senator, who is to chair a congressional inquiry into the Lockerbie bomber release, says he may send investigators to the UK.

Posted on 30 July 2010 | 1:04 am

Pregnant women rights questioned

The right of women to choose whether they have home births is being questioned by a leading medical journal.

Posted on 30 July 2010 | 12:54 am

Ministers ordered to release data

The Scottish government is told to release more details on the staging of meetings of its Council of Economic Advisers.

Posted on 30 July 2010 | 12:16 am

Public to veto council tax rises

The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce.

Posted on 30 July 2010 | 12:15 am

Life on Mars? Rocks may contain fossilised remains of life

Researchers identify rocks that they say could contain the fossilised remains of life on early Mars.

Posted on 30 July 2010 | 12:09 am

Finding a job in Puerto Rico

With nearly one in five people unemployed, the economic future looks bleak in Puerto Rico. Maria Hinojosa has this special report.

Posted on 30 July 2010 | 12:07 am

Industry toasts beer sales rise

Good weather and football's World Cup is thought to have given a boost to beer sales in the UK, industry figures suggest.

Posted on 30 July 2010 | 12:05 am

Human remains found in Monaghan

Human remains are found in County Monaghan by a group searching for one of the Disappeared, Charles Armstrong.

Posted on 30 July 2010 | 12:02 am

29 July 2010

Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk

Calcium supplements taken by many older people could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 11:59 pm

Scores die in Pakistan monsoons

Floods triggered by monsoon rains kill at least 100 people in north-west Pakistan, and further downpours are forecast.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 11:48 pm

Serbia pushes for UN Kosovo text

Serbia seeks support for UN resolution opposing unilateral secession in territorial disputes such as that involving Kosovo.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 11:45 pm

Lebanon vow at Saudi-Syrian talks

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia pledge to help stabilise Lebanon.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 11:21 pm

Moscow suffers 'hottest day ever'

Fires rage around Russia's capital Moscow after its hottest day on record, with temperatures reaching 39C (102F).

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 11:08 pm

Arizona takes law fight to appeal

Arizona lodges an appeal against a federal court's decision to block parts of an anti-immigration law hours before it came into effect.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 10:34 pm

Hughes confirmed as Fulham boss

Fulham confirm the appointment of Mark Hughes as their new manager, replacing Roy Hodgson.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 10:34 pm

Pakistan fighting Taliban on two fronts

The BBC's John Simpson visits the city of Peshawar in Pakistan to see how the country is dealing with fighting two Talibans.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 10:33 pm

Rare million pound luxury car clamped outside Harrods

A luxury car worth £1.2m is clamped outside Harrods in central London after being illegally parked.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 10:24 pm

Maze site set to be redeveloped

An agreement on the future of the Maze Prison site is reached by the NI first and deputy first ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 10:17 pm

FBI to aid Afghan war leak probe

US Defence Secretary Robert Gates calls in the FBI to help investigate the leaking of 90,000 classified papers related to the Afghan war.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 10:10 pm

Welfare reform options outlined

Ministers are to set out options for reforming the benefits system and moving people from welfare into work.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 10:00 pm

Rabotnicki 0-2 Liverpool

David Ngog's double strike eases an inexperienced Liverpool side to victory over Rabotnicki in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 9:48 pm

Warburtons bakery closed by fire

Firefighters are damping down a blaze that has forced the temporary closure of Warburtons' bakery in Bolton.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 9:21 pm

FBI to hunt Wikileaks culprit

The publication of sensitive military documents on the Wikileaks website is "potentially severe and dangerous" for US troops and their partners in Afg...

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 9:19 pm

Big S4C changes as chief leaves

Fundamental changes will be made in the way S4C is run after the sudden departure of chief executive Iona Jones, says the chair of the board which ove...

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 9:17 pm

X Prize for oil spill solutions

The X Prize foundation, best known for launching the private spaceflight industry, launches a $1.4 million oil clean-up challenge.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 8:38 pm

Awards double for Valentine band

Welsh rock band Bullet For My Valentine scoop two prizes at this year's Kerrang! Awards, including best British group for the third year running.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 8:37 pm

Idowu wins Euro triple jump gold

Triple jumper Phillips Idowu wins Great Britain's second gold of the European Championships as Martyn Bernard takes high jump bronze.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 8:34 pm

Cuban hunger striker returns home

Cuban dissident Guillermo Farinas, who was on hunger strike for more than 130 days, is released from hospital.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 8:20 pm

Cameron defends Pakistan comments

David Cameron says it is important to "speak frankly" after criticism of his comments about Pakistan's record on tackling terrorism.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 8:20 pm

Bollywood version of Austen's Emma

A modern Bollywood adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma is set to hit the big screen. Anna Holligan went to meet its stars.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 7:56 pm

A walk-in cow wash - it's Odd Box

The world of doggy ice cream, a huge waterfight in Russia and a walk-in cow wash. It's the week's weird and wonderful video stories in Newsbeat's Odd...

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 7:55 pm

Cable TUC invitation 'withdrawn'

Business Secretary Vince Cable will not address the TUC's annual congress after his invitation to speak was withdrawn.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 7:46 pm

Frenchwoman 'smothered newborns'

Prosecutors say a Frenchwoman has admitted killing eight newborn babies after remains are found in a northern village but says her husband knew nothin...

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 7:32 pm

Pakistan 'less afraid of Taliban'

Pakistanis are less afraid the country will be taken over by extremists and feel less threatened by the Taliban than last year, research suggests.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 7:22 pm

Morgan stars as England dominate

Eoin Morgan makes a superb maiden Test century as England reach an imposing 331-4 after day one of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 7:06 pm

Man cleared of murder three times

A Cheshire businessman accused of killing a man has charges against him dropped - the third time he has been cleared of murder.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 6:55 pm

Jobs boost at solar panel factory

Electronics giant Sharp says a "substantial" number of jobs will be created following a £30m expansion of its Wrexham factory.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 6:23 pm

Galapagos off Unesco danger list

A Unesco panel votes to remove the Galapagos Islands from a "red list" of endangered heritage sites, drawing protests from a leading conservation grou...

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 6:11 pm

Capsules to mark Lennon's legacy

Three time capsules are to be created on what would have been John Lennon's 70th birthday, to be dedicated at a ceremony in the US.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 5:52 pm

US military graves 'mislabelled'

As many as 6,600 graves at Arlington National Cemetery were mislabelled or unmarked because of incompetence among managers, a US senator says.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 5:39 pm

DR Congo boat sinking 'kills 140'

About 140 people are feared dead as a boat capsizes on a river in the western Bandundu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 5:32 pm

Monsoon rains flood Pakistan

With monsoons being heavier than normal, floods in north-west Pakistan have killed at least 100 people.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 5:25 pm

Fugitive tycoon Nadir seeks bail

Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 5:24 pm

Child heart op ban 'should stay'

Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 5:17 pm

I am not a number two, says Massa

Felipe Massa insists he is not playing second fiddle to Fernando Alonso, despite controversy surrounding the Ferrari drivers in last weekend's German...

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 4:51 pm

Vicar guilty of sham wedding scam

A Sussex vicar is found guilty of carrying out hundreds of sham marriages over four years to bypass immigration law.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 4:43 pm

Fire engulfs tour boat off Turkey

A Spanish tourist remains missing after a Turkish tour boat was engulfed by flames while sailing in the Mediterranean.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 4:43 pm

Bashir's party doubts Sudan vote

President Bashir's NCP says the referendum on south Sudan's secession cannot happen until the internal border is decided.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 4:26 pm

Arab League endorses direct talks

The Arab League backs direct Palestinian peace talks with the Israelis, but leaves the timing to the Palestinians, officials say.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 4:25 pm

Gambling firms reveal merger plan

The UK's Partygaming and Austrian firm Bwin unveil plans to merge and create the world's largest online gaming business.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 4:10 pm

Paraguay rebel 'dies in shootout'

Paraguayan police shoot dead a reputed rebel leader as he resists arrest in the north of the country, officials say.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 3:04 pm

Zimbabwe football chief suspended

The Zimbabwe Football Association suspends chief executive Henrietta Rushwaya over match-fixing allegations.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 2:36 pm

Wall's wars

Profile of new head of British army, Gen Sir Peter Wall...

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 2:10 pm

Chemicals washed into China river

Rescue teams in north-east China are working to retrieve 3,000 barrels of chemicals washed into a major river, state media say.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 2:00 pm

Review warns of 60,000 job cuts

Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 1:49 pm

Google cleared of wi-fi snooping

No "significant" personal data was grabbed by Google when it snooped on wi-fi networks, says the UK data protection office.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 1:48 pm

Japanese tanker in damage mystery

Officials investigate damage to a Japanese oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of a collision or an attack.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 1:45 pm

'Mocking' toddler killers jailed

A couple who murdered a three-year-old boy in their care, inflicting more than 70 injuries on him, are jailed for life.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 1:19 pm

UKIP wins £367,000 donation case

The UK Independence Party wins its court battle against having to pay back all of a £367,697 "impermissible donation".

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 12:59 pm

Labour contenders' secret vices

The contenders for the Labour leadership have set out their personal circumstances, the reasons they went into politics and their secret vices.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 12:45 pm

Facebook data hoarder speaks out

Security researcher Ron Bowes tells BBC News why he collected and published the personal details of 100m Facebook users.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 12:40 pm

150 schools ask to be academies

More than 150 top schools in England have applied to become academies, government documents show.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 12:29 pm

Fixed retirement age to be axed

People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 11:59 am

Childless stigma

Happily married, don't want kids - why is it seen as odd?

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 11:50 am

Body of evidence

Was Dr Crippen innocent of his wife's murder?

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 11:47 am

Dramatic fall in pupil expulsion

There has been a dramatic fall in the number of pupils excluded from schools in England in the past year, official figures show.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 11:32 am

No charges for Jackson's doctors

Seven doctors who treated Michael Jackson in the years before his death will not face charges, US investigators say.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 8:58 am

Human cost

Madagascar hospitals hit as aid cut over army coup...

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 6:00 am

PM reveals coalition uncertainty

David Cameron reveals he told the Queen he was not "totally sure" what sort of government he was going to form as he became prime minister.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 5:07 am

Amazon offers new look UK Kindle

Online retailer Amazon launches its popular Kindle e-reader into the UK market for the first time, with a new look and more books.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 5:00 am

Public health fear in NHS revamp

The overhaul of the NHS may harm the public health drive, a health think tank is warning.

Posted on 29 July 2010 | 12:07 am

28 July 2010

Plankton declining across oceans

The amount of plankton in the oceans has declined markedly over the last century, with warming identified as a cause.

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 6:23 pm

Say fat not obese, says minister

GPs and other health professionals should tell people they are fat rather than obese, England's public health minister says.

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 11:48 am

The big cheese

With thousands expected to flock to a major cheese fair, why are Britons taking this once-humble foodstuff so seriously?

Posted on 28 July 2010 | 11:15 am

27 July 2010

Is this actress the ideal shape?

Mad Men's sassy secretary has been given government sanction for her body shape - but how realistic is it for women?

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 12:29 pm

Creative block: The torment of artists

Professor Robert Winston on how creative block has tormented great artists and even those in the sciences.

Posted on 27 July 2010 | 7:58 am

Chelsea Clinton's Wedding Details

Details of Chelsea Clinton's extravagant wedding are starting to emerge, with the estimated cost between £1. 2 and £3. 2million.

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What Celebrities Have Said On Twitter Today

Britney posts a her new ad campaign online for her (lucky) fans to see.Plus, Kanye West joins Twitter but forgets to install spellcheck and Demi Moore...

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Celebs Off-Duty

Dannii Minogue heads out for the first time without her new baby son, Ethan.Catch up with all the other exciting goings on from the world or celebrity...

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Zoe's Sexy Shoot

Zoe Saldana smoulders in the latest Calvin Klein advertising campaign.See more stars that sell in our gallery of celebrities in advertising.And let us...

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Pic Of The Day

Madonna tries her hand at photography, under the watchful eye of daughter and business partner Lourdes.See what's going on and check out our pic of th...

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This Week's Hottest Parties & Events

Nicole Kidman sparkles at a star-studded Hollywood luncheon.See who's been stepping out on the social scene with a bumper round-up of this week's hott...

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Is Miranda Kerr Pregnant?

Having caused a media frenzy with her secret wedding, reports now suggest that Miranda Kerr is pregnant.The Australian model married Orlando Bloom ear...

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Gossip Girl's Taylor Monsen To Head Madonna Fashion Line

Olivia Palermo's star is one the rise as she sets her sights on her first UK magazine cover.The accessories editor and reality television star is to a...

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Steal Her Style Marion Cotillard

Marion Cotillard may have won an Oscar for her acting skills but we think she should get a style award for her effortlessly chic dress sense - we show...

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My Wardrobe: Animal Inspired Chic

Animal print never falls far from the fashion radar but for A/W10 it's set to come roaring back into style.Make a bold statement with these fabulous p...

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Hairstyle Of The Week: Eva Mendes

From the minute we saw Eva Mendes sporting a gorgeous top knot with a sweeping fringe, we knew we wanted it.It’s the perfect style for balmy sum...

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Star Quotes

Scarlett Johansson joins the celebrity slip ups gallery, saying "I have months and months where I just sit around and wait for jobs."See what else has...

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Style Envy

We pick our favourite celebrity look of the day and tell you why we love it.Then you can let us know if you agree by voting in our poll.

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The Beauty Wish List

We've found the latest must-buy beauty pieces that are so good you'll want to snap them all up - time for a beauty treat, anyone?Welcome to our daily...

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Fashion Wish List

Click through all the latest must-buy fashion pieces that are so good you'll want to snap them all up - time for a fashionable treat, anyone?Welcome t...

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Models Branch Out Into Alternative Careers

French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy swaps catwalk for camera as she stars in her first film, directed by Woody Allen.See how the model-turned-signer...

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Tom Hardy's Gay Flings

Inception star Tom Hardy has admitted having gay flings in the past - despite being engaged to British actress Charlotte Riley.The 32-year-old Brit sa...

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Smiling Cheryl Cole Out Again After Malaria Scare

Cheryl Cole has been pictured out and about for the first time since contracting malaria.The singer stepped out looking radiant with no make-up on yes...

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Stars On Set

There's another reason to be excited about the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean movie - it stars the glamorous Penelope Cruz.See the first on-set pho...

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Eyebrow Pencils: Beauty Reviews

Well-groomed brows are essential to a polished look and the easiest solution we've found yet is an eyebrow pencil.But if you're new to brow pencils fi...

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