Foreign Office budget move slammed

The "ludicrous" decision to stop protecting the Foreign Office budget from fluctuations in exchange rates has caused an "unacceptable risk" to its ability to function properly, MPs have said.Read

Darling rules out giveaway Budget

Alistair Darling has ruled out a "giveaway Budget" as he put the finishing touches to the pre-election package he will deliver on Wednesday.Read

Sarah Payne photos in killer's cell

The mother of Sarah Payne has told of her "anger and dismay" after being told her daughter's killer was found with pictures of the girl in his cell.Read

Mass-goers hear Pope's apology

Sunday Mass-goers across Ireland are being read Pope Benedict's words of apology in his pastoral letter on clerical child abuse.Read

Just 25% of voters back BA strike

Only one in four voters supports the strike by British Airways cabin crew, according to an opinion poll carried out in the days before the walk out.Read

BA reinstating cancelled flights

Strike-hit British Airways is reinstating a number of cancelled flights as the airline fights a war of words with union leaders over the walkout's success.Read

Jade cancer 'diagnosed too late'

Jade Goody would still be alive if NHS medics had spotted her "quite typical" symptoms of cervical cancer, a private doctor has claimed.Read

Polls still signal hung Parliament

The Tories are still not on course to win the general election outright, two more opinion polls have indicated, pointing to the possibility of a hung Parliament.Read

Father reveals kidnap ordeal horror

The father of kidnap victim Sahil Saeed has revealed the terrifying threats made by his son's captors and his fears that the little boy might be murdered.Read

Child killer 'had victim's picture'

The man convicted of murdering schoolgirl Sarah Payne was found with pictures of her in his cell, it was revealed.Read

67 arrested as demonstrators clash

Sixty-seven people were arrested during clashes between right-wing and anti-fascist protesters and police as a demonstration brought a town centre to a standstill.Read

War of words over BA strike support

British Airways has clashed with union leaders over the effect of a strike which hit flights and caused disruption for passengers.Read

55 arrested at rival demonstrations

Fifty five people were arrested and several people injured after violent clashes broke out between right-wing and anti fascist extremists and police during a demonstration in a town centre.Read

Police try to control demo rivals

Police have been battling to control thousands of demonstrators taking part in a protest organised by a controversial right-wing group.Read

Impact of BA strike is disputed

Strike-hit British Airways has said the airline had got off to a "good start" as its plans to cope with a mass walkout of cabin crew staff swung into action.Read

Photos of baby's clothes released

Police trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found dead behind a convenience store have released photos of the clothes he was wearing and towels in which he was wrapped.Read

Murder probe after teenager dies

A murder inquiry has been launched after an 18-year-old man died following what is thought to be a fall-out among friends.Read

MoD will not act over Google images

The Ministry of Defence will not ask Google to remove images of SAS headquarters from one of its popular map programmes, it has emerged.Read

Pope 'truly sorry' over scandal

Pope Benedict has told victims of clerical child abuse in Ireland he is "truly sorry" for their suffering.Read

Cameron announces bank tax plan

David Cameron has committed the Tories to imposing a new tax on banks as both main parties battled to convince voters they would claw back billions of pounds from the financial sector.Read

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