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Labour MP Geoffrey Robinson is leading an adjournment debate on cigarette packaging and contraband cigarettes.

A bid by peers to stop the government abolishing face-to-face advice on legal aid has been overturned in the Commons.

Prime Minister David Cameron offers help to China in its investigation into the death of British businessman Neil Heywood.

MPs have overturned all the changes the House of Lords made to the government's proposals to cut legal aid.

MPs are considering Lords amendments to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

Labour MP Geoffrey Robinson is leading an adjournment debate on cigarette packaging and contraband cigarettes.

Tuesday football Live

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Live text commentary as Reading win promotion to the Premier League, while in the Champions League Bayern Munich defeat Real Madrid.

Mikele Leigertwood is the hero as his late goal secures Reading's promotion back to the Premier League.

Bayern Munich 2-1 Real Madrid

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Live text commentary as Reading and Swindon look to seal Football League promotion, while in Europe Bayern Munich host Real Madrid.

Live text commentary as Reading win promotion to the Premier League, while in the Champions League Bayern Munich defeat Real Madrid.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli says he has "no intention of leaving" the Premier League club this summer.

Live text commentary as Reading and Swindon look to seal Football League promotion while in Europe, Bayern Munich host Real Madrid.

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The International Monetary Fund says "some optimism has returned" to the global economy as it predicts slightly faster growth.

Prime Minister David Cameron offers help to China in its investigation into the death of British businessman Neil Heywood.

MPs are considering Lords' amendments to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

MPs are considering Lords amendments to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

Labour MP John Healey introducing his Surrogate Parents (Leave, Pay and Allowance Arrangements) Bill

MPs are considering Lords' amendments to the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill

Home Secretary Theresa May is making a statement on the government's renewed plans to deport Abu Qatada

Labour MP John Healey introducing his Surrogate Parents (Leave, Pay and Allowance Arrangements) Bill

Inflation in the UK rose to 3.5% on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure in March, driven by food prices.

The International Monetary Fund says "some optimism has returned" to the global economy as it predicts slightly faster growth.

A former DIY store cashier who became governor of an oil-rich Nigerian state is jailed for 13 years after admitting fraud totalling nearly £50m.

A former London DIY store cashier who became governor of an oil-rich Nigerian state is jailed for 13 years after admitting fraud totalling nearly £50m.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada can be deportated to Jordan after assurances were obtained that he will get a fair trial, the home secretary has told MPs.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada can be deported to Jordan after assurances were obtained that he will get a fair trial, the home secretary has told MPs.

The retired space shuttle Discovery makes a dramatic flypast over the centre of the US capital, as it heads to retirement in a national museum.

The retired space shuttle Discovery lands after a dramatic flypast over the centre of the US capital, on its way to retirement in a national museum.

The home secretary intends to deport radical cleric Abu Qatada on 30 April, a Special Immigration Appeals Commission hearing hears.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada can be deportated to Jordan after assurances were obtained that he will get a fair trial, the home secretary has told MPs.

A former secretary of state for Scotland has said that students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland face "scandalous discrimination" over fees for studying at Scottish universities.

Home Secretary Theresa May is making a statement on the government's renewed plans to deport Abu Qatada

Inflation in the UK rose to 3.5% on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure in March, driven by food prices.

A former DIY store cashier who became governor of an oil-rich Nigerian state is jailed for 13 years after admitting fraud totalling nearly £50m.

Road pollution is more than twice as deadly as traffic accidents, according to a new study of UK air quality.

Inflation in the UK rose to 3.5% on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure in March, driven by food prices.

MPs are putting questions to the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, and his ministerial team

A former secretary of state for Scotland has said that students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland face "scandalous discrimination" over fees for studying at Scottish universities.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada has been arrested ahead of fresh deportation proceedings, the Home Office says.

The home secretary intends to deport radical cleric Abu Qatada on 30 April, a Special Immigration Appeals Commission hearing hears.

The 11-year-old Roman poet who worked himself to death

The Roman boy who worked himself to death

Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes an investigation by Chinese authorities into the death of British businessman Neil Heywood.

Road pollution is more than twice as deadly as traffic accidents, according to a new study of UK air quality.

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William Hague says UK will keep up pressure on Iran

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The retired space shuttle Discovery is making a dramatic flypast over the centre of the US capital. as it heads to retirement in a national museum.

The retired space shuttle Discovery makes a dramatic flypast over the centre of the US capital, as it heads to retirement in a national museum.

Is China's murder investigation really a political purge?

Why I believe my stroke turned me gay

Why I believe my stroke turned me gay

Is China's murder investigation really a political purge?

Inflation in the UK rose to 3.5% on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure in March, driven by food prices.

The retired space shuttle Discovery is to fly over the centre of Washington DC as it heads to its final resting place in a national museum.

A teenager is detained for eight years for the killing of a pensioner during last summer's riots in London.

Inflation in the UK rose to 3.5% on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure in March, driven by food prices.

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Why I believe my stroke turned me gay

Is China's murder investigation really a political purge?

The 11-year-old Roman poet who worked himself to death

Why I believe my stroke turned me gay

What entices world’s athletes to train in UK?

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William Hague says UK will keep up pressure on Iran

What entices world’s athletes to train in UK?

Singer Paloma on standing up to her record label

William Hague says UK will keep up pressure on Iran

Economic recovery is not being helped by high rates of tax on fuel, SNP Treasury spokesman Stewart Hosie has argued.

MPs are putting questions to the Foreign Secretary, William Hague, and his ministerial team

Live coverage of debates from Westminster Hall, including government support for rural communities.

Economic recovery is not being helped by high rates of tax on fuel, SNP Treasury spokesman Stewart Hosie has argued.

Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes an investigation by Chinese authorities into the death of British businessman Neil Heywood.

A teenager is detained for eight years for the killing of a pensioner during last summer's riots in London.

A Metropolitan Police officer is to be charged with racially abusing a suspect during last summer's riots, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes an investigation by Chinese authorities into the death of British businessman Neil Heywood.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada has been arrested and told the Home Office will try to deport him, the BBC understands.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada has been arrested ahead of fresh deportation proceedings, the Home Office says.

A Metropolitan Police officer is to be charged with racially abusing a suspect during last summer's riots, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes an investigation by Chinese authorities into the death of British businessman Neil Heywood.

Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes an investigation by Chinese authorities into the death of British businessman Neil Heywood.

A Metropolitan Police officer is to be charged with racially abusing a suspect during last summer's riots, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

The Olympic Torch relay will take in four Royal residences on its journey to the stadium for the opening of the London 2012 games.

Foreign Secretary William Hague welcomes an investigation by Chinese authorities into the death of British businessman Neil Heywood.

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After US man dies following swan attack - are they dangerous?

The 11-year-old Roman poet who worked himself to death

What entices world’s athletes to train in UK?

After US man dies following swan attack - are they dangerous?

William Hague says UK will keep up pressure on Iran

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William Hague says UK will keep up pressure on Iran

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The man accused of killing 77 people in Norway boasts of carrying out a "spectacular attack", telling a court in Oslo he would do it all again.

Radical cleric Abu Qatada has been arrested and told the Home Office will try to deport him, the BBC understands.

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The man accused of killing 77 people in Norway boasts of carrying out a "spectacular attack", telling a court in Oslo he would do it all again.

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A Metropolitan Police officer is to be charged with racially abusing a suspect during last summer's riots, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

Home Secretary Theresa May is expected to update MPs later on efforts to deport the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada to Jordan.

A Metropolitan Police officer is to be charged with racially abusing a suspect during last summer's riots, the Crown Prosecution Service says.

William Hague says UK will keep up pressure on Iran

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Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli says he has "no intention of leaving" the Premier League club this summer.

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The Olympic Torch relay will pass through four Royal residences on its journey to the stadium for the opening of the London 2012 games.

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Inflation in the UK rose to 3.5% on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure in March, driven by food prices.

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A controversial technique to extract shale gas, known as fracking, should resume in the UK with measures to minimise earthquakes, a government-appointed panel of experts recommends.

Inflation in the UK rose to 3.5% on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure in March, driven by food prices.

Like-for-like sales at Marks and Spencer fell 0.7% in the 13 weeks to the end of March, after some areas of its womenswear fell short of stock.

Home Secretary Theresa May is expected to update MPs later on efforts to deport the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada to Jordan.

Home Secretary Theresa May is expected to update MPs later on efforts to deport the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada to Jordan.

The Olympic Torch relay will pass through four Royal residences on its journey to the stadium for the opening of the London 2012 games.

The man accused of killing 77 people in bomb and gun attacks in Norway defends his actions, telling a court in Oslo he would do it all again.

The man accused of killing 77 people in bomb and gun attacks in Norway boasts of carrying out a "spectacular attack", telling a court in Oslo he would do it all again.

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The "basic principle" behind the government's bid to reduce tax relief on charitable donations is "absolutely right", Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander has said.

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Home Secretary Theresa May is expected to give a statement to MPs later on the case of the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

Home Secretary Theresa May is expected to update MPs later on efforts to deport the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada to Jordan.

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The home secretary is expected to give a statement to MPs later on the case of the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

Home Secretary Theresa May is expected to give a statement to MPs later on the case of the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

UK inflation rate rises to 3.5%

Inflation in the UK rose to 3.5% on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure in March, driven by food prices.

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BBC finds fear and defiance in war-torn Syrian province

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Is David Cameron ready for a radical switch of slogan?

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The defiance of killer Anders Behring Breivik features

Is David Cameron ready for a radical switch of slogan?

Like-for-like sales at Marks and Spencer fell 0.7% in the 13 weeks to the end of March, after some areas of its womenswear fell short of stock.

Inflation in the UK rose to 3.5% on the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) measure in March, driven by food prices.

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The home secretary is expected to give a statement to MPs later on the case of the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

Like-for-like sales at Marks and Spencer fell 0.7% in the 13 weeks to the end of March, after some areas of its womenswear fell short of stock.

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Anders Behring Breivik, accused of killing 77 people in Norway last July, is due to read out a prepared statement on the second day of his trial in Oslo.

The man accused of killing 77 people in bomb and gun attacks in Norway last July takes the stand as his trial resumes for a second day of evidence.

Early goals from Franco di Santo and Jordi Gomez help Wigan boost their survival hopes with a shock win at Arsenal.

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Anders Behring Breivik, accused of killing 77 people in Norway last July, is due to read out a prepared statement on the second day of his trial in Oslo.

Anders Behring Breivik, accused of killing 77 people in Norway last July, is due to read out a prepared statement on the second day of his trial in Oslo.

A controversial technique to extract shale gas, known as fracking, should resume in the UK with measures to minimise earthquakes, a government-appointed panel of experts recommends.

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BBC finds fear and defiance in war-torn Syrian province

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Israel's community of Iranian Jews on drumbeat of war

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Australia will withdraw its troops from Afghanistan earlier than planned, by the end of 2013.

The home secretary is expected to give a statement to MPs later on the case of the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Australia will withdraw its troops from Afghanistan earlier than planned, by the end of 2013.

Like-for-like sales at Marks and Spencer fell 0.7% in the 13 weeks to the end of March, after some areas of its womenswear fell short of stock.

A new technique to combat early prostate cancer may have far fewer side-effects than standard treatments, researchers say.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Australia will withdraw its troops from Afghanistan earlier than planned, by the end of 2013.

Fatigue led a pilot to mistake the planet Venus for another plane and send his airliner into a dive, injuring 16 people last year, investigators say.

A new technique to combat early prostate cancer may have far fewer side-effects than standard treatments, researchers say.

The home secretary is expected to give a statement to MPs later on the case of the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard says Australia will withdraw its troops from Afghanistan earlier than planned, by the end of 2013.

Downing Street says there are "various options on table" to limit the tax relief on charitable donation and ministers want to "get the balance right".

The home secretary is expected to give a statement to MPs later on the case of the radical Muslim cleric Abu Qatada.

The first cargo resupply mission to the space station to be carried out by a commercial operator is likely to be on 30 April, the US space agency says.

Fatigue led a pilot to mistake the planet Venus for another plane and send his airliner into a dive, injuring 16 people last year, investigators say.

Anders Behring Breivik, who carried out bomb and gun attacks in Norway last year which left 77 people dead, pleads not guilty on the first day of his trial.

Anders Behring Breivik, accused of killing 77 people in Norway last July, is due to read out a prepared statement on the second day of his trial in Oslo.

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The first cargo resupply mission to the space station to be carried out by a commercial operator is likely to be on 30 April, the US space agency says.

A controversial technique to extract shale gas, known as fracking, should resume in the UK with measures to minimise earthquakes, experts say.

A controversial technique to extract shale gas, known as fracking, should resume in the UK with measures to minimise earthquakes, a government-appointed panel of experts recommends.

Anders Behring Breivik, who carried out bomb and gun attacks in Norway last year which left 77 people dead, pleads not guilty on the first day of his trial.

A controversial technique to extract shale gas, known as fracking, should resume in the UK with measures to minimise earthquakes, experts say.

Breivik self-defence plea over massacre

Anders Behring Breivik, who carried out bomb and gun attacks in Norway last year which left 77 people dead, pleads not guilty on the first day of his trial.

Jim Yong Kim, a US health expert, is chosen to take over as the new president of the World Bank, after a challenge from Nigeria's finance minister.

Research suggests a new technique to combat early prostate cancer may have far fewer side-effects than standard treatments, experts believe.