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Chelsea boss Roberto di Matteo says his side's Champions League semi-final win over Barcelona is an "incredible achievement".

UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan says Syria is still seeing unacceptable levels of violence, as dozens die despite the ceasefire which he brokered.

A final set of proposals has been drawn up in attempts to end the fuel tanker driver dispute, conciliation service Acas says.

The British detective leading the UK review into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann tells BBC Panorama the "ultimate objective" is finding the girl.

UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan says Syria is still seeing unacceptable levels of violence, as dozens die despite the ceasefire which he brokered.

Reaction as Chelsea knock out holders Barcelona to reach the Champions League final after a thrilling semi-final at the Nou Camp.

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Aston Villa 1-2 Bolton

Aston Villa 1-2 Bolton

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Murray eases through in Barcelona

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Conservative MP Richard Bacon is leading an adjournment debate on jobs at Group Lotus.

Chancellor George Osborne has insisted that the government is on track to hit its deficit reduction targets.

Reaction as Chelsea knock out holders Barcelona to reach the Champions League final after an epic semi-final at the Nou Camp.

Reaction as Chelsea knock out holders Barcelona to reach the Champions League final after a thrilling semi-final at the Nou Camp.

MPs are taking part in a general debate on the National Planning Policy Framework.

Conservative MP Richard Bacon is leading an adjournment debate on jobs at Group Lotus.

Live text commentary as Chelsea play Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final and Aston Villa face Bolton in the Premier League.

Live text commentary as Chelsea overcome Barcelona to reach the Champions League final while Aston Villa lose to Bolton in the Premier League.

This could kill Rangers - McCoist

Snooker - Selby v Hawkins Live

Snooker - Selby v Hawkins Live

The British detective leading the UK review into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann tells BBC Panorama the "ultimate objective" is finding the girl.

UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan says Syria is still seeing unacceptable levels of violence, as dozens of people die despite the supposed ceasefire which he brokered.

Footballer Ched Evans is to appeal against his conviction for rape, his lawyers confirm.

The British detective leading the UK review into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann tells BBC Panorama the "ultimate objective" is finding the girl.

Footballer Ched Evans is to appeal against his conviction for rape, his lawyers confirm.

Chelsea are into the final of the Champions League after surviving John Terry's red card to seal a remarkable victory over Barcelona. BBC Sport

Ed Miliband tells the BBC he intends to be "methodical" as Labour leader and says he wants to win back trust in politics.

Footballer Ched Evans is to appeal against his conviction for rape, his lawyers confirm.

MPs are debating a motion on an EU Directive on data protection in the areas of police and criminal justice.

MPs are taking part in a general debate on the National Planning Policy Framework.

Labour calls for Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to resign after Leveson Inquiry evidence on News Corp's BSkyB bid but Mr Hunt says he acted with 'scrupulous fairness'.

Labour calls for Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to resign after Leveson Inquiry evidence on News Corp's BSkyB bid, but Mr Hunt says he acted with 'scrupulous fairness'.

MPs are debating a report on economic developments in the UK, which the governments is bound by law to submit to the EU.

MPs are debating a motion on an EU Directive on data protection in the areas of police and criminal justice.

Comedian Russell Brand tells MPs that taking drugs should not be seen as a "criminal or judicial matter" but he does not favour complete legalisation.

Footballer Ched Evans is to appeal against his conviction for rape, his lawyers have confirmed.

Caretaker boss Stuart Pearce could name England's Euro 2012 squad on or around 10 May if a new manager is not in place.

Live text commentary as Chelsea play Barcelona in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final and Aston Villa face Bolton in the Premier League.

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

MPs are debating a report on economic developments in the UK, which the governments is bound by law to submit to the EU.

The British detective leading the year-old UK review into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann tells BBC Panorama the "ultimate objective" is finding the girl.

The British detective leading the UK review into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann tells BBC Panorama the "ultimate objective" is finding the girl.

The government defends its housing benefit cap as it emerges a Labour-controlled London council is trying to house its families 160 miles away.

Ed Miliband tells the BBC he intends to be "methodical" as Labour leader and says he wants to win back trust in politics.

James Murdoch denies the culture secretary was a "cheerleader" for the firm's bid for BSkyB, as the Leveson Inquiry sees emails apparently showing he was privately supportive.

Labour calls for Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt to resign after evidence at the Leveson Inquiry evidence appears to show his support for News Corp's bid for BSkyB.

Police video footage of a red holdall containing the curled-up body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams is played to the inquest into his death.

Specks of unexplained DNA were found on the holdall containing the curled-up body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams, an inquest into his death hears.

Headmaster Hearn reads the riot act

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Great Britain's women's football team will open the Olympic Games against New Zealand, while the men face Senegal in their first game.

Caretaker boss Stuart Pearce could name England's Euro 2012 squad on or around 10 May if a new manager is not in place.

Ex-News International boss James Murdoch denies Jeremy Hunt was a "cheerleader" for the firm's bid for BSkyB - on which the culture secretary was to adjudicate.

James Murdoch denies the culture secretary was a "cheerleader" for the firm's bid for BSkyB, as the Leveson Inquiry sees emails apparently showing he was privately supportive.

Conservative MP Philip Davies is introducing a bill under the ten minute rule motion in the Commons.

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

The government defends its housing benefit cap as it emerges a Labour-controlled London council is trying to house its families 160 miles away.

Comedian Russell Brand tells MPs that taking drugs should not be seen as a "criminal or judicial matter" but he does not favour complete legalisation.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

The British detective leading the year-old UK review into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann tells BBC Panorama the "ultimate objective" is finding the girl.

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir says Sudan has "declared war" on his country, following weeks of fighting along their common border.

The government defends its housing benefit cap as it emerges a Labour-controlled London council is trying to house its families 160 miles away.

MP for Eltham, Clive Efford, is asking an urgent question on reports that Home Secretary Theresa May is considering ordering a second public inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence.

Conservative MP Philip Davies is introducing a bill under the ten minute rule motion in the Commons.

Ex-News International chairman James Murdoch's testimony to the Leveson Inquiry illustrates the company's close relationship with ministers over its BSkyB bid.

Ex-News International boss James Murdoch denies Jeremy Hunt was a "cheerleader" for the firm's bid for BSkyB - on which the culture secretary was to adjudicate.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

The government defends its housing benefit cap as it emerges a Labour-controlled London council is trying to house its families 160 miles away.

The government defends its housing benefit cap as it emerges a Labour-controlled London council is trying to house its families 160 miles away.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

A security guard at Norway's government headquarters describes the moment he saw Anders Behring Breivik's car bomb explode.

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir says Sudan has "declared war" on his country, following weeks of fighting along their common border.

Treasury ministers are taking questions from MPs.

MP for Eltham, Clive Efford, is asking an urgent question on reports that Home Secretary Theresa May is considering ordering a second public inquiry into the murder of Stephen Lawrence.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

Police video footage of a red holdall containing the curled-up body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams is played to the inquest into his death.

Police video footage of a red holdall containing the curled-up body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams is played to the inquest into his death.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

Ex-News International boss James Murdoch tells the Leveson Inquiry it "remains his position" he did not see an email about wide-spread phone hacking at the News of the World.

Ex-News International chairman James Murdoch's testimony to the Leveson Inquiry illustrates the company's close relationship with ministers over its BSkyB bid.

The government defends its housing benefit cap as it emerges a Labour-controlled London council is trying to house its families 160 miles away.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

Police video footage of a red holdall containing the curled-up body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams is played to the inquest into his death.

Police video footage of a red holdall containing the curled-up body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams is played to the inquest into his death.

The government defends its housing benefit cap as it emerges a Labour-controlled London council is trying to house its families 160 miles away.

Chancellor George Osborne and his team are answering questions from MPs.

Treasury ministers are taking questions from MPs.

Not been paying attention to Parliament? Not to worry. Here are the big moments and best debates from the previous fortnight.

Chancellor George Osborne and his team are answering questions from MPs.

Chancellor George Osborne and his team are answering questions from MPs.

Not been paying attention to Parliament? Not to worry. Here are the big moments and best debates from the previous fortnight.

Chancellor George Osborne "capitulated" when he agreed to commit a further £10bn to the International Monetary Fund, shadow chancellor Ed Balls has said.

Chancellor George Osborne and his team are answering questions from MPs.

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Soweto Kinch gives Alfred Hitchcock a jazz soundtrack

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Madonna - African leader?

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One victim of teenage domestic abuse tells her story

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Differing views on the merits of directly elected mayors

One victim of teenage domestic abuse tells her story

CCTV footage of MI6 officer Gareth Williams on the days before he died showed him looking "relaxed, on his own," an inquest into his death hears.

Police video footage of a red holdall containing the curled-up body of MI6 spy Gareth Williams is played to the inquest into his death.

Great Britain's women's football team will open the Olympic Games against New Zealand, while the men face Senegal.

Great Britain's women's football team will open the Olympic Games against New Zealand, while the men face Senegal in their first game.

How did one artist get his work everywhere?

Should politicians know the price of a pint of milk?

Cutty Sark ship-shape once again

How did one artist get his work everywhere?

One victim of teenage domestic abuse tells her story

Cutty Sark ship-shape once again

Why is the French voting turnout so much higher?

One victim of teenage domestic abuse tells her story

Unlocking the secrets of the human voice

How Klimt’s art got everywhere

How did one artist get his work everywhere?

Viewpoint: What if the world's image of Africa was accurate?

Cutty Sark ship-shape once again

Why is the French voting turnout so much higher?

Viewpoint: What if the world's image of Africa was accurate?

Why is the French voting turnout so much higher?

How Klimt’s art got everywhere

Celebration of the Ford Transit, from 1965 to now

Why is the French voting turnout so much higher?

'The poverty is hidden'

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Dutch feel the pinch in eurozone debt crisis

How pranksters seek to fool the media

Celebration of the Ford Transit, from 1965 to now

Viewpoint: What if the world's image of Africa was accurate?

One victim of teenage domestic abuse tells her story

Celebration of the Ford Transit, from 1965 to now

Dutch feel the pinch in eurozone debt crisis

One victim of teenage domestic abuse tells her story

Unlocking the secrets of the human voice

Dutch feel the pinch in eurozone debt crisis

Differing views on the merits of directly elected mayors

Unlocking the secrets of the human voice

Does Chongqing miss scandal-tainted Bo Xilai?

Differing views on the merits of directly elected mayors

European shocks occupy papers

Does Chongqing miss scandal-tainted Bo Xilai?

The Transport Committee is taking evidence on cycling safety as part of its inquiry into the government's strategic framework for road safety.

Chancellor George Osborne "capitulated" when he agreed to commit a further £10bn to the International Monetary Fund, shadow chancellor Ed Balls has said.

A security guard at Norway's government headquarters describes the moment he saw Anders Behring Breivik's car bomb explode.

CCTV footage of MI6 officer Gareth Williams on the days before he died showed him looking "relaxed, on his own," an inquest into his death.

The UK government borrowed more than expected in March, official figures show, but still met its borrowing target for the year.

A security guard at Norway's government headquarters describes the moment he saw Anders Behring Breivik's car bomb explode.

Olympic football draw reaction, plus World Snooker coverage and Champions League build-up.

Great Britain's women's football team will open the Olympic Games against New Zealand, while the men face Senegal.

Van Persie is FWA Player of Year

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The committee is taking evidence from a panel of cycling advocates on cycling safety, as part of its inquiry into the government's strategic framework for road safety, which was published in May 2011.

The Transport Committee is taking evidence on cycling safety as part of its inquiry into the government's strategic framework for road safety.

Differing views on the merits of directly-elected mayors

Differing views on the merits of directly elected mayors

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie wins FWA Footballer of the Year award, having already collected the PFA prize.

Watch the Olympic football draw live, plus World Snooker coverage and Champions League build-up.

Sportsday - latest breaking news Live

Van Persie is FWA Player of Year

Former News International chairman James Murdoch has begun giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry into press standards.

Former News International chairman James Murdoch tells the Leveson Inquiry he had thought phone hacking "a thing in the past" when he took over in 2007.

The UK government borrowed more than expected in March, official figures show, but still met its borrowing target for the year.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

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A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

A security guard at Norway's government headquarters describes the moment he saw Anders Behring Breivik's car bomb explode.

A British man convicted of plotting to blow up an aircraft tells a court that Osama Bin Laden said his attack would bring down the US economy.

The UK government borrowed more than expected in March, official figures show, but still met its borrowing target for the year.

A British man convicted of plotting to blow up an aircraft tells a court that Osama Bin Laden said his attack would bring down the US economy.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

A British man convicted of plotting to blow up an aircraft tells a court that Osama Bin Laden said his attack would bring down the US economy.

Former News International chairman James Murdoch arrives at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards where he is to give evidence.

Former News International chairman James Murdoch has begun giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry into press standards.

Rangers owner Craig Whyte is banned for life by the SFA, which also hands the club a 12-month transfer embargo.

Arsenal captain Robin van Persie wins FWA Footballer of the Year award, having already collected the PFA prize.

A London council is accused of beginning the "social cleansing" of the capital by asking a Stoke landlord to take up to 500 families on housing benefit.

Former News International chairman James Murdoch arrives at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards where he is to give evidence.

Court hears Bin Laden testimony

A British man convicted of plotting to blow up an aircraft tells a court that Osama Bin Laden said his attack would bring down the US economy.

Former News International chairman James Murdoch arrives at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards where he is to give evidence.

A London council is accused of beginning the "social cleansing" of the capital by asking a Stoke landlord to take up to 500 families on housing benefit.

Government hits borrowing target

The UK government borrowed more than expected in March, official figures show, but still met its borrowing target for the year.

The UK government borrowed more than expected in March, official figures show, but still met its borrowing target for the year.

A British man convicted of plotting to blow up an aircraft tells a court that Osama Bin Laden said his attack would bring down the US economy.

Chancellor George Osborne "capitulated" when he agreed to commit a further £10bn to the International Monetary Fund, shadow chancellor Ed Balls has said.

The committee is taking evidence from a panel of cycling advocates on cycling safety, as part of its inquiry into the government's strategic framework for road safety, which was published in May 2011.

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Former News International chairman James Murdoch will appear at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards to give evidence later.

Former News International chairman James Murdoch arrives at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards where he is to give evidence.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

The UK government borrowed more than expected in March, official figures show, but still met its borrowing target for the year.

A lack of strategic thinking is leading to a "patch and mend" approach to policy-making, the Commons Public Administration Committee says.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

Why do so many French people vote in elections?

Why is the French voting turnout so much higher?

Roberto di Matteo says Chelsea need to score in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona on Tuesday.

Rangers owner Craig Whyte is banned for life by the SFA, which also hands the club a 12-month transfer embargo.

A lack of strategic thinking is leading to a "patch and mend" approach to policy-making, the Commons Public Administration Committee says.

A British man convicted of plotting to blow up an aircraft tells a court that Osama Bin Laden said his attack would bring down the US economy.

A British man convicted of plotting to blow up an aircraft tells a court that Osama Bin Laden said his attack would bring down the US economy.

Former News International chairman James Murdoch will appear at the Leveson Inquiry into press standards to give evidence later.

The pharmaceutical company Novartis is challenging the use of a cheaper alternative to its drug Lucentis for a common cause of loss of vision.

A sharp rise in the number of deaths in the Syrian uprising casts fresh doubt on the future success of a UN ceasefire monitoring scheme.

The number of people convicted of animal cruelty and neglect rose by nearly a quarter in England and Wales last year, the RSPCA says.

A lack of strategic thinking is leading to a "patch and mend" approach to policy-making, the Commons Public Administration Committee says.

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Rangers get 12-month transfer ban

Team GB poised for Olympic draws

Sportsday - latest breaking news Live

The government's plan to save £2.6bn by scrapping scores of quangos is based on "incomplete and imprecise" figures, an influential committee of MPs says.

The number of people convicted of animal cruelty and neglect rose by nearly a quarter in England and Wales last year, the RSPCA says.

A lack of strategic thinking is leading to a "patch and mend" approach to policy-making, the Commons Public Administration Committee says.

A London council is accused of beginning the "social cleansing" of the capital by asking a Stoke landlord to take up to 500 families on housing benefit.

A London council is accused of beginning the "social cleansing" of the capital by asking a Stoke landlord to take up to 500 families on housing benefit.

A lack of strategic thinking is leading to a "patch and mend" approach to policy-making, the Commons Public Administration Committee says.

The pharmaceutical company Novartis is challenging the use of a cheaper alternative to its drug Lucentis for a common cause of loss of vision.

The government's plan to save £2.6bn by scrapping scores of quangos is based on "incomplete and imprecise" figures, an influential committee of MPs says.

Former Olympic champion Jonathan Edwards is happy the British Olympic Association's lifetime ban for drug cheats looks set to be overturned.

Roberto di Matteo says Chelsea need to score in the Champions League semi-final second leg against Barcelona on Tuesday.

Ship-shape once again: Cutty Sark set to reopen to public

Why do so many French people vote in elections?

Why do so many French people vote in elections?

Celebration of the Ford Transit, from 1965 to now

Celebration of the Ford Transit, from 1965 to now

One victim of teenage domestic abuse tells her story

One victim of teenage domestic abuse tells her story

Dutch feel the pinch in eurozone debt crisis