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Why is so much bread thrown away at home?

Kremlin drops modern art ban to embrace 'degenerate' Henry Moore

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Former PM Margaret Thatcher was told a senior Merseyside police officer blamed "drunken Liverpool fans" for causing the Hillsborough disaster, confidential government documents reveal.

Margaret Thatcher was told a senior police officer blamed "drunken Liverpool fans" for causing the Hillsborough disaster, government documents reveal.

Former PM Margaret Thatcher was told a senior Merseyside police officer blamed "drunken Liverpool fans" for causing the Hillsborough disaster, confidential government documents reveal.

Norwegian police apologise and admit their response to last July's attacks which killed 77 people was much too slow.

Norwegian police apologise and admit their response to last July's attacks which killed 77 people was much too slow.

Former PM Margaret Thatcher was told a senior Merseyside police officer blamed "drunken Liverpool fans" for causing the Hillsborough disaster, confidential government documents reveal.

Norwegian police apologise and admit their response to last July's attacks which killed 77 people was much too slow.

Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife pay their respects to the victims of the 9/11 terror attacks during a visit to Ground Zero in New York.

More than a third of incapacity benefits claimants being reassessed for the new Employment and Support Allowance have been deemed fit to work.

Norwegian police apologise and admit their response to last July's attacks which killed 77 people was much too slow.

Live text commentary as Manchester City and Manchester United are both knocked out of the Europa League.

Manchester City go out of the Europa League on away goals despite an impressive second-half fightback against Sporting Lisbon.

Former PM Margaret Thatcher was told a senior Merseyside police officer blamed "drunken Liverpool fans" for causing the Hillsborough disaster, confidential government documents reveal.

The Taliban in Afghanistan suspend preliminary peace talks with the US, as President Hamid Karzai tells Nato forces to move out of Afghan villages.

The Taliban in Afghanistan suspend preliminary peace talks with the US, as President Hamid Karzai tells Nato forces to move out of Afghan villages.

Former PM Margaret Thatcher was told a senior Merseyside police officer blamed "drunken Liverpool fans" for causing the Hillsborough disaster, confidential government documents reveal.

Network Rail is fined £1m for health and safety breaches over the deaths of two teenage girls at a level crossing in Essex in 2005.

Argentina says it will take legal action against firms involved in oil exploration in Falkland waters - the latest bid to assert its claim to sovereignty.

David Cameron and Barack Obama discussed the possibility of releasing emergency oil reserves in an effort to dampen soaring prices, the BBC learns.

More than a third of incapacity benefits claimants being reassessed for the new Employment and Support Allowance have been deemed fit to work.

Live text commentary as Manchester City host Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League after Athletic Bilbao knock out Manchester United.

Live text commentary as Manchester City and Manchester United are both knocked out of the Europa League.

Leanne Wood wins a three-cornered contest to be elected the new leader of Plaid Cymru.

David Cameron and Barack Obama discussed the possibility of releasing emergency oil reserves in an effort to dampen soaring prices, the BBC learns.

Police officers' fitness could be checked annually with disciplinary procedures facing any officer who fails the test three times.

Norwegian police apologise and admit their response to last July's attacks which killed 77 people was much too slow.

Live text commentary as Manchester United travel to Athletic Bilbao and Manchester City host Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League.

Live text commentary as Manchester City host Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League after Athletic Bilbao knock out Manchester United.

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Labour MP Karl Turner is leading the day's adjournment debate on the effect of reductions to legal aid on legal aid providers.

MPs have blocked plans to charge for public tours of the Big Ben clock tower, meaning visits will remain free until at least 2015.

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MPs are debating a motion on reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, tabled by Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee chair Anne McIntosh.

Labour MP Karl Turner is leading the day's adjournment debate on the effect of reductions to legal aid on legal aid providers.

Big Buck's wins a fourth successive World Hurdle title clear of Voler la Vedette in day three's big race at the Cheltenham Festival.

Live text commentary as Manchester United travel to Athletic Bilbao and Manchester City host Sporting Lisbon in the Europa League.

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MPs are debating a motion relating to the Common Fisheries Policy, on a motion by Conservative chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Anne McIntosh.

MPs are debating a motion on reform of the Common Fisheries Policy, tabled by Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee chair Anne McIntosh.

Snapshots of everyday Jewish life across the UK

How to resign in style - and dream that things will change

How to resign in style - and dream that things will change

Why is so much bread thrown away at home?

Why is so much bread thrown away at home?

Snapshots of everyday Jewish life across the UK

The giant machines carving out London's Crossrail tunnels

The first major UK exhibition of Joan Miro sculptures

Are the glory days for Tesco over?

Kremlin drops modern art ban to embrace 'degenerate' Henry Moore

Same-sex partners give their views on gay marriage

Syria's Bashar al-Assad survives at great cost

The celebrity guests, the menu, the gifts for Cameron and Obama

New Plaid leader seeks party's unique selling point

Families of the children killed in a bus crash in Switzerland visit the scene as investigations into what happened continue.

Leanne Wood wins a three-cornered contest to be elected the new leader of Plaid Cymru.

Families of the children killed in a bus crash in Switzerland visit the scene as investigations into what happened continue.

Network Rail is fined £1m for health and safety breaches over the deaths of two teenage girls at a level crossing in Essex in 2005.

Fuel poverty is likely to worsen, affecting 8.5 million people in England by 2016, a government adviser warns, despite measures to eradicate it.

Families of the children killed in a bus crash in Switzerland visit the scene as investigations into what happened continue.

Big Buck's aims for a fourth successive World Hurdle title in Thursday's feature race at the Cheltenham Festival

Big Buck's wins a fourth successive World Hurdle title clear of Voler la Vedette in day three's big race at the Cheltenham Festival.

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MPs are debating a motion on charging for tours of the Big Ben clock tower.

MPs are debating a motion relating to the Common Fisheries Policy, on a motion by Conservative chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, Anne McIntosh.

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Sian Williams reflects on her career with BBC Breakfast

Snapshots of everyday Jewish life across the UK

Snapshots of everyday Jewish life across the UK

How to resign in style - and dream that things will change

How to resign in style - and dream that things will change

Why is so much bread thrown away at home?

Why is so much bread thrown away at home?

The giant machines carving out London's Crossrail tunnels

Snapshots of everyday Jewish life across the UK

Sian Williams reflects on her career with BBC Breakfast

Sian Williams reflects on her career with BBC Breakfast

Snapshots of everyday Jewish life across the UK

England's chief schools inspector says reading standards have not improved since 2005, and the country is being overtaken by other leading nations.

Families of the children killed in a bus crash in Switzerland visit the scene as investigations into what happened continue.

Strettle returns to England team

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Messi names his top three players

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The Afghan Taliban suspend talks with the US over opening an office in Qatar, as President Karzai demands Nato withdraw from remote areas.

Former PM Margaret Thatcher was told a senior Merseyside police officer blamed "drunken Liverpool fans" for causing the Hillsborough disaster, confidential government documents reveal.

Police officers' fitness could be checked annually with disciplinary procedures facing any officer who fails the test three times.

England's chief schools inspector says reading standards have not improved since 2005, and the country is being overtaken by other leading nations.

The Afghan Taliban suspend talks with the US over opening an office in Qatar, as President Karzai demands Nato withdraw from remote areas.

Police face annual fitness tests

Police officers' fitness could be checked annually with disciplinary procedures facing any officer who fails the test three times.

Families of the children killed in a bus crash in Switzerland visit the scene as investigations into what happened continue.

England's chief schools inspector says reading standards have not improved since 2005, and the country is being overtaken by other leading nations.

The Belgian authorities prepare to fly home the bodies of 22 children and six adults killed in a coach crash in Switzerland, as investigations continue.

Families of the children killed in a bus crash in Switzerland visit the scene as investigations into what happened continue.

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Fuel poverty is likely to worsen, affecting 8.5m people in England by 2016, a government advisor warns, despite measures to eradicate it.

Fuel poverty is likely to worsen, affecting 8.5 million people in England by 2016, a government advisor warns, despite measures to eradicate it.

Fuel poverty could affect 8.5m people by 2016, despite government measures to eradicate it, a government advisor warns.

Fuel poverty is likely to worsen, affecting 8.5m people in England by 2016, a government advisor warns, despite measures to eradicate it.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai calls for Nato-led forces to move out of Afghan villages, after a US soldier killed 16 civilians.

The Afghan Taliban suspend talks with the US over opening an office in Qatar, as President Karzai demands Nato withdraw from remote areas.

Leader of the House Sir George Young is announcing the forthcoming Commons business and taking topical questions from MPs.

MPs are debating a motion on charging for tours of the Big Ben clock tower.

The giant machines carving out London's Crossrail tunnels

Sian Williams reflects on her career with BBC Breakfast

Are the glory days for Tesco over?

The giant machines carving out London's Crossrail tunnels

Same-sex partners give their views on gay marriage

Are the glory days for Tesco over?

The celebrity guests, the menu, the gifts for Cameron and Obama

Same-sex partners give their views on gay marriage

Why more black US families are opting for home schooling

The celebrity guests, the menu, the gifts for Cameron and Obama

The government launches a 12-week consultation on allowing gay couples in England and Wales to marry.

Fuel poverty could affect 8.5m people by 2016, despite government measures to eradicate it, a government advisor warns.

Cameron endorsement for Obama is gold dust, writes Mark Mardell

The celebrity guests, the menu, the gifts for Cameron and Obama

England's chief schools inspector says reading standards have not improved since 2005, and the country is being overtaken by other leading nations.

Afghan President Hamid Karzai calls for Nato-led forces to move out of Afghan villages, after a US soldier killed 16 civilians.

Police face annual fitness tests

Police officer's fitness could be checked annually with disciplinary procedures facing any officer who fails the test three times.

The Belgian authorities prepare to fly home the bodies of 22 children and six adults killed in a coach crash in Switzerland, as investigations continue.

England's chief schools inspector says reading standards have not improved since 2005, and the country is being overtaken by other leading nations.

Police face annual fitness tests

Police officer's fitness could be checked annually with disciplinary procedures facing any officer who fails the test three times.

One of China's best-known politicians and likely leadership candidates Bo Xilai is removed from his post as a party chief, the state news agency reports, following a scandal.

The Belgian authorities prepare to fly home the bodies of 22 children and six adults killed in a coach crash in Switzerland, as investigations continue.

Fit-again Saracens winger David Strettle replaces Charlie Sharples in England's team to face Ireland.

Big Buck's aims for a fourth successive World Hurdle title in Thursday's feature race at the Cheltenham Festival

Same-sex partners give their views on gay marriage

Are the glory days for Tesco over?

Cameron endorsement for Obama is gold dust, writes Mark Mardell

Same-sex partners give their views on gay marriage

Why more black US families are opting for home schooling

Cameron endorsement for Obama is gold dust, writes Mark Mardell

Will a new weather satellite improve the forecast?

Why more black US families are opting for home schooling

Leader of the House Sir George Young is announcing the forthcoming Commons business.

Leader of the House Sir George Young is announcing the forthcoming Commons business and taking topical questions from MPs.

One of China's best-known politicians and likely leadership candidates Bo Xilai is removed from his post as a party chief, the state news agency reports, following a scandal.

Police officer's fitness could be checked annually with disciplinary procedures facing any officer who fails the test three times.

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An independent review recommends the most far-reaching changes to police pay and recruitment in England and Wales for a generation.

One of China's best-known politicians and likely leadership candidates Bo Xilai is removed from his post as a party chief, the state news agency reports, following a scandal.

Business, Innovation and Skills ministers are taking questions from MPs.

Leader of the House Sir George Young is announcing the forthcoming Commons business.

The American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians on Sunday has been flown to Kuwait, as the US defence secretary visits Afghanistan.

An independent review recommends the most far-reaching changes to police pay and recruitment in England and Wales for a generation.

Same-sex partners give their views on gay marriage

The giant machines carving out London's Crossrail tunnels

The giant machines carving out London's Crossrail tunnels

How to resign in style - and dream that things will change

Cameron endorsement for Obama is gold dust, writes Mark Mardell

Same-sex partners give their views on gay marriage

Why more black US families are opting for home schooling

Cameron endorsement for Obama is gold dust, writes Mark Mardell

Will a new weather satellite improve the forecast?

Why more black US families are opting for home schooling

A sneak peek inside city's newest tourist attraction

Will a new weather satellite improve the forecast?

The government launches a 12-week consultation allowing gay couples in England and Wales to marry.

The government launches a 12-week consultation on allowing gay couples in England and Wales to marry.

Roberto di Matteo praises his "incredible" Chelsea players after they beat Napoli 4-1 to progress in the Champions League.

Fit-again Saracens winger David Strettle replaces Charlie Sharples in England's team to face Ireland.

Why is so much bread thrown away at home?

Same-sex partners give their views on gay marriage

Plans to teach software design prove controversial

Why is so much bread thrown away at home?

Will a new weather satellite improve the forecast?

Cameron endorsement for Obama is gold dust, writes Mark Mardell

Greeks struggle with falling wages and rising prices

Why more black US families are opting for home schooling

A sneak peek inside city's newest tourist attraction

Will a new weather satellite improve the forecast?

UK newspapers split over Cameron's US visit

A sneak peek inside city's newest tourist attraction

Nick Clegg and Harriet Harman have clashed over the latest unemployment figures and the government's NHS reforms.

Business, Innovation and Skills ministers are taking questions from MPs.

What does it mean to be a British Jew in the 21st Century?

Snapshots of everyday Jewish life across the UK

The government is to introduce legislation on gay marriage before the next election, the BBC understands.

The government is expected to launch a 12-week consultation allowing gay couples in England and Wales to marry.

Branislav Ivanovic scores an extra-time winner as Chelsea overcome Napoli to reach the Champions League quarter-finals.

Roberto di Matteo praises his "incredible" Chelsea players after they beat Napoli 4-1 to progress in the Champions League.

The government is expected to launch a 12-week consultation later on allowing gay couples in England and Wales to marry.

The government is to introduce legislation on gay marriage before the next election, the BBC understands.

David Cameron praises Barack Obama's "strength, moral authority and wisdom" as the leaders again underline their nations' "special relationship".

The Belgian authorities are preparing to fly home the bodies of 22 children and six adults killed in a coach crash in Switzerland.

The Belgian authorities are preparing to fly home the bodies of 22 children and six adults killed in a coach crash in Switzerland.

One of China's best-known politicians and likely leadership candidates Bo Xilai is removed from his post as a party chief, the state news agency reports, following a scandal.

The government is expected to launch a 12-week consultation later on allowing gay couples in England and Wales to marry.

The Belgian authorities are preparing to fly home the bodies of 22 children and six adults killed in a coach crash in Switzerland.

An independent review is set to propose radical changes to how police officers and staff in England and Wales are recruited, assessed and paid.

The government is expected to launch a 12-week consultation later on allowing gay couples in England and Wales to marry.

The American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians on Sunday has been flown to Kuwait, as the US defence secretary visits Afghanistan.

David Cameron praises Barack Obama's "strength, moral authority and wisdom" as the leaders again underline their nations' "special relationship".

The Fitch credit ratings agency has joined Moody's and put the UK's top AAA rating on "negative outlook".

The American soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians on Sunday has been flown to Kuwait, as the US defence secretary visits Afghanistan.

People in Belgium are in mourning following the death of 28 people, including 22 children, in a coach crash in Switzerland.

The government is expected to launch a 12-week consultation later on allowing gay couples in England and Wales to marry.

An independent review is expected to propose radical changes to how police officers and staff in England and Wales are recruited, assessed and paid.

An independent review is set to propose radical changes to how police officers and staff in England and Wales are recruited, assessed and paid.

There has been "inadequate" progress in getting the food industry to adopt healthier practices, campaigners say.

An independent review is expected to propose radical changes to how police officers and staff in England and Wales are recruited, assessed and paid.

Will this new weather satellite improve the forecast?

The giant machines carving out London's Crossrail tunnels

The giant machines carving out London's Crossrail tunnels

Plans to teach software design prove controversial

Plans to teach software design prove controversial

Will a new weather satellite improve the forecast?

Electric car start-up test driven by Google and Microsoft

Greeks struggle with falling wages and rising prices

Electric car start-up test driven by Google and Microsoft

What does it mean to be a British Jew in the 21st Century?

Can Goldman Sachs become servant rather than master?

Why is so much bread thrown away at home?

A sneak peak inside city's newest tourist attraction

Will this new weather satellite improve the forecast?

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The giant machines carving out London's Crossrail tunnels

Bionics could connect wirelessly with the nervous system and feel

Plans to teach software design prove controversial

Ten years, $900m, one verdict - is the ICC worth it?

Electric car start-up test driven by Google and Microsoft

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A sneak peak inside city's newest tourist attraction

The impact of water contamination on a Cornish town

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Goldman Sachs' boss has rejected claims by a former employee that its environment is "toxic and destructive".

There has been "inadequate" progress in getting the food industry to adopt healthier practices, campaigners say.

People in Belgium are in mourning following the death of 28 people, including 22 children, in a coach crash in Switzerland.

England's chief schools inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw says progress on literacy has stalled and England is being overtaken by other leading nations.

Former News of the World chief reporter Neville Thurlbeck is arrested for a second time by police investigating phone hacking, in connection with suspected intimidation of a witness.

People in Belgium are in mourning following the death of 28 people, including 22 children, in a coach crash in Switzerland.

England's chief schools inspector Sir Michael Wilshaw says progress on literacy has stalled and England is being overtaken by other leading nations.

Goldman Sachs' boss has rejected claims by a former employee that its environment is "toxic and destructive".