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Conservative MP Sir Paul Beresford, the MP for Mole Valley, is leading a debate on government guidance on retention of the printed photo ID market.

Teachers should not spend unpaid overtime completing unnecessary paperwork, Education Minister Nick Gibb has told MPs.

MPs are considering the allocation of funding for the Forensic Science Service, the government-owned company which provides forensic science services to the police in England and Wales.

Conservative MP Sir Paul Beresford, the MP for Mole Valley, is leading a debate on government guidance on retention of the printed photo ID market.

Singer Charlotte Church is "sickened" by what she discovered during her legal action against News International - as she and her parents settle for £600,000.

A fresh attempt to evacuate two wounded journalists from Homs ended in failure, the Red Cross says, as Syrian forces launch a new offensive against opposition-held towns.

A cruise ship with more than 1,000 people on board is without power following a fire, 200 miles off the Seychelles; tug boats are many hours away.

Singer Charlotte Church is "sickened" by what she discovered during her legal action against News International - as she and her parents settle for £600,000.

A cruise ship with more than 1,000 people on board is without power following a fire, 200 miles off the Seychelles; tug boats are many hours away.

The progressive shrinking of Arctic sea ice is bringing colder, snowier winters to the UK and other parts of the Northern Hemisphere, scientists show.

Nick Clegg backs further changes to the coalition's NHS reforms - changes which Downing Street agrees to as a way of "providing reassurance" to Liberal Democrats.

A cruise ship with more than 1,000 people on board is without power following a fire, 200 miles off the Seychelles; tug boats are many hours away.

Pakistan chase 130 to win the third and deciding Twenty20 against England in Abu Dhabi.

Villa's England striker Darren Bent is not expected to play again this season after being ruled out for up to three months.

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MPs are considering the allocation of funding for the Olympics and Paralympics.

MPs are considering the allocation of funding for the Forensic Science Service, the government-owned company which provides forensic science services to the police in England and Wales.

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Nick Clegg backs further changes to the coalition's NHS reforms - changes which Downing Street agrees to as a way of "providing reassurance" to Liberal Democrats.

The natural father of Baby Peter sues The People newspaper for £130,000 for printing "one of the gravest libels imaginable".

A huge blaze which engulfed a power station in Essex has been brought under control, firefighters say.

Nick Clegg backs further changes to the coalition's NHS reforms - changes which Downing Street agrees to as a way of "providing reassurance" to Liberal Democrats.

Nick Clegg backs further changes to the coalition's NHS reforms as peers discuss a proposed rewriting of the bill.

Nick Clegg backs further changes to the coalition's NHS reforms - changes which Downing Street agrees to as a way of "providing reassurance" to Liberal Democrats.

Kevin Pietersen makes an unbeaten 62 as England set Pakistan 130 to win the third Twenty20 and the series in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan chase 130 to win the third and deciding Twenty20 against England in Abu Dhabi.

England look to post a winning total in the third and final Twenty20 against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Kevin Pietersen makes an unbeaten 62 as England set Pakistan 130 to win the third Twenty20 and the series in Abu Dhabi.

Singer Charlotte Church says she is "sickened" by what she discovered during her legal action against News International over phone hacking - as she and her parents settle for £600,000.

Singer Charlotte Church says she is "sickened" by what she discovered during her legal action against News International - as she and her parents settle for £600,000.

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A cruise ship with more than 1,000 people on board is without power following a fire, 200 miles off the Seychelles.

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Nick Clegg backs further changes to the coalition's NHS reforms as peers discuss a proposed rewriting of the bill.

A huge blaze which engulfed a power station in Essex has been brought under control, firefighters say.

England win the toss and bat first in the third and final Twenty20 against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

England look to post a winning total in the third and final Twenty20 against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

Nick Clegg backs further changes to the coalition's NHS reforms as peers discuss a proposed rewriting of the bill.

The Syrian military launches a new offensive against opposition-held towns in the province of Idlib, as it keeps up the attack on the besieged city of Homs.

Silent movie The Artist triumphs at the Oscars, winning five awards including best picture, best director and best actor.

A major fire engulfs Tilbury Power Station and crews go in to its heart to spray foam to deprive flames of oxygen.

The Syrian military launches a new offensive against opposition-held towns in the province of Idlib, as it keeps up the attack on the besieged city of Homs.

Liberal Democrat peers launch a new attempt to rewrite controversial plans for the NHS in England as the bill returns to the House of Lords.

Liberal Democrat peers launch a new attempt to rewrite controversial plans for the NHS in England as the bill returns to the House of Lords.

The Syrian military launches a new offensive against opposition-held towns in the province of Idlib, as it keeps up the attack on the besieged city of Homs.

Education Secretary Michael Gove and his ministerial team are taking questions from MPs.

MPs are considering the allocation of funding for the Olympics and Paralympics.

Tottenham's Kyle Walker is the latest player to withdraw from the England squad for Wednesday's friendly with the Netherlands.

England meet Pakistan in the deciding Twenty20 international in Abu Dhabi.

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The Syrian military launches a new offensive against opposition-held towns in the province of Idlib, as it keeps up the attack on the besieged city of Homs.

Liberal Democrat peers launch a new attempt to rewrite controversial plans for the NHS in England as the bill returns to the House of Lords.

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Prime Minister David Cameron and Labour leader Ed Miliband have once again clashed over the NHS, with the PM accusing Mr Miliband of showing "a complete lack of substance" over the issue.

Education Secretary Michael Gove and his ministerial team are taking questions from MPs.

Including reaction to Liverpool's Carling Cup triumph and more injury problems for England's football team.

Tottenham's Kyle Walker is the latest player to withdraw from the England squad for Wednesday's friendly with the Netherlands.

Walker joins England injury list

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Tottenham's Kyle Walker is the latest player to withdraw from the England squad for Wednesday's friendly with the Netherlands.

Including reaction to Liverpool's Carling Cup triumph and more injury problems for England's football team.

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  Tottenham's Kyle Walker is the latest player to withdraw from the England squad for Wednesday's friendly with the Netherlands.

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Singer Charlotte Church says she is "sickened" by what she discovered during her legal action against News International over phone hacking - as she settles for £600,000.

Singer Charlotte Church says she is "sickened" by what she discovered during her legal action against News International over phone hacking - as she and her parents settle for £600,000.

How well defended is the Falkland Islands?

How well defended are the Falkland Islands?

How Israel might strike at Iran's nuclear programme

How well defended is the Falkland Islands?

How well defended is the Falkland Islands?

Are Americans overcoming their dislike of buses?

Are Americans overcoming their dislike of buses?

How Israel might strike at Iran's nuclear programme

Are Americans overcoming their dislike of buses?

How well defended is the Falkland Islands?

What will drought mean for Britain's wildlife? BBC Nature

Are Americans overcoming their dislike of buses?

The church closer than most to Nelson Mandela

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Remarkable images of Auschwitz then and now

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Remarkable images of Auschwitz then and now

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A Syrian military offensive is continuing in opposition-controlled areas of the north-western province of Idlib.

Police are investigating a "network of corrupt officials" as part of their inquiries into phone hacking and police corruption, the Leveson Inquiry hears.

Singer Charlotte Church and her parents agree damages and costs of £600,000 with the publishers of the defunct News of the World.

Singer Charlotte Church says she is "sickened" by what she discovered during her legal action against News International over phone hacking - as she settles for £600,000.

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Papers report on continuing Syria strife

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Liberal Democrat peers launch a new attempt to rewrite controversial plans for the NHS in England as the Royal College of Surgeons reconsiders its stance.

Singer Charlotte Church and her parents agree damages and costs of £600,000 with the publishers of the defunct News of the World.

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Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is confident his side can build on their Carling Cup final triumph and win more trophies.

Tottenham's Kyle Walker is the latest player to withdraw from the England squad for Wednesday's friendly with the Netherlands.

Liberal Democrat peers launch a new attempt to rewrite controversial plans for the NHS in England as the Royal College of Surgeons reconsiders its stance.

A Syrian military offensive is continuing in the north of the country, as counting gets under way following a referendum on a new constitution.

A Taliban suicide bomber kills at least nine people at Afghanistan's Jalalabad airport, in revenge for the burning of Muslim holy books at a US base.

Liberal Democrat peers launch a new attempt to rewrite controversial plans for the NHS in England as the Royal College of Surgeons reconsiders its stance.

Remarkable images capture spots of WWII photos of Auschwitz

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The Prudential, the UK's biggest insurer, is considering moving its headquarters overseas to escape new rules.

Local authorities will only get an outstanding rating for adoption if they place children within 12 months, Ofsted says.

Local authorities will only get an outstanding rating for adoption if they place children within 12 months, Ofsted says.

The Prudential, the UK's biggest insurer, is considering moving its headquarters overseas to escape new rules.

The Prudential, the UK's biggest insurer, is considering moving its headquarters overseas to escape new rules.

Local authorities will only get an outstanding rating for adoption if they place children within 12 months, Ofsted says.

Eurozone countries need to put more money in their rescue fund before G20 nations can help them, the G20 finance ministers say.

The Prudential, the UK's biggest insurer, is considering moving its headquarters overseas to escape new rules.

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Liverpool win 3-2 on penalties to defeat Cardiff and seal a thrilling Carling Cup final at Wembley, their first trophy since 2006.

Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish is confident his side can build on their Carling Cup final triumph and win more trophies.

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Silent movie The Artist wins best picture, best director for Michel Hazanavicius and best actor for Jean Dujardin at the Oscars.

Silent movie The Artist triumphs at the Oscars, winning five awards including best picture, best director and best actor.

Australian PM Julia Gillard defeats Kevin Rudd in the Labor leadership vote, in a major boost for a leader beset by internal divisions.

A Taliban suicide bomber kills at least nine people at Afghanistan's Jalalabad airport, in revenge for the burning of Muslim holy books at a US base.

A Taliban suicide bomber kills at least nine people at Afghanistan's Jalalabad airport, in revenge for the burning of Muslim holy books at a US base.

Eurozone countries need to put more money in their rescue fund before G20 nations can help them, the G20 finance ministers say.

Nick Higham on the first edition of the Sun on Sunday

Eurozone countries need to put more money in their rescue fund before G20 nations can help them, the G20 finance ministers say.

A suicide bomb kills at least six people at Afghanistan's Jalalabad airport, amid ongoing unrest over the burning of Muslim holy books at a US base.

A former deputy prime minister and an ex-Scotland Yard officer are due to appear before the Leveson Inquiry later.

Eurozone countries need to put more money in their rescue fund before G20 nations can help them, the G20 finance ministers say.

Australian PM Julia Gillard defeats Kevin Rudd in the Labor leadership vote, in a major boost for a leader beset by internal divisions.

Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords launch a new attempt to rewrite the government's controversial plans for the NHS in England.

The civil trial over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster, which was due to start on Monday, is delayed to allow for further talks on a settlement.

Australian PM Julia Gillard defeats Kevin Rudd in the Labor leadership vote, in a major boost for a leader beset by internal divisions.

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Jean Dujardin wins the best actor Oscar for black-and-white silent film The Artist.

Silent movie The Artist wins best picture, best director for Michel Hazanavicius and best actor for Jean Dujardin at the Oscars.

Michel Hazanavicius wins best directing Oscar for black-and-white silent film The Artist.

Jean Dujardin wins the best actor Oscar for black-and-white silent film The Artist.

Christopher Plummer becomes oldest Oscar winner at 82 for his performance in Beginners.

Michel Hazanavicius wins best directing Oscar for black-and-white silent film The Artist.

The Help's Octavia Spencer wins the best supporting actress Oscar at the 84th Academy Awards.

Christopher Plummer becomes oldest Oscar winner at 82 for his performance in Beginners.

The 84th Academy Awards ceremony has kicked off at the Kodak theatre in Los Angeles, hosted for the ninth time by Billy Crystal.

The Help's Octavia Spencer wins the best supporting actress Oscar at the 84th Academy Awards.

The Syrian government holds a constitutional referendum boycotted as a "farce" by the opposition, as violence claims at least 30 more lives.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard defeats rival Kevin Rudd in the Labor Party leadership ballot by 71 votes to 31, officials confirm.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard defeats rival Kevin Rudd in the Labor Party leadership ballot by 71 votes to 31, officials confirm.

The civil trial over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster, which was due to start on Monday, is delayed to allow for further talks on a settlement.

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The civil trial over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster, which was due to start on Monday, is delayed to allow for further talks on a settlement.

A former deputy prime minister and an ex-Scotland Yard officer are due to appear before the Leveson Inquiry later.

The civil trial over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster, which was due to start on Monday, is delayed to allow for further talks on a settlement.

Local authorities will only get an outstanding rating for adoption if they place children within 12 months, Ofsted says.

Former chief executive of the NHS Lord Crisp says the government's proposals to change the health service in England are a "mess".

The civil trial over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster, which was due to start on Monday, is delayed to allow for further talks on a settlement.

The church closer than most to Nelson Mandela

Remarkable images capture spots of WWII photos of Auschwitz

Remarkable images capture spots of WWII photos of Auschwitz

Are Americans overcoming their dislike of buses?

Hollywood stars are arriving on the red carpet at this year's Academy Awards ceremony, with silent French film The Artist favourite to take best picture.

The 84th Academy Awards ceremony has kicked off at the Kodak theatre in Los Angeles, hosted for the ninth time by Billy Crystal.

What will drought mean for Britain's wildlife? BBC Nature

Remarkable images capture spots of WWII photos of Auschwitz

Ryan Giggs career highlights as he clocks up 900 Man Utd games

What will drought mean for Britain's wildlife? BBC Nature

Ryan Giggs career highlights as he clocks up 900 Man Utd games

What will drought mean for Britain's wildlife? BBC Nature

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Nick Higham on the first edition of the Sun on Sunday

The civil trial over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster, which was due to start on Monday, is delayed to allow for further talks on a settlement.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard defeats rival Kevin Rudd in the Labor Party leadership ballot by 71 votes to 31, officials confirm.

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It may be possible to one day create "an unlimited source" of human eggs, according to US fertility doctors.

The civil trial over the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil rig disaster, which was due to start on Monday, is delayed to allow for further talks on a settlement.

Hollywood stars gather for this year's Academy Awards ceremony, with silent French film The Artist the clear favourite to take best picture.

Hollywood stars are arriving on the red carpet at this year's Academy Awards ceremony, with silent French film The Artist the clear favourite to take best picture.