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24/05/2013 - Last News Update: 11:48
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Iraq abuse claims: 'Inadequate response' by UK government
- The British government's response to claims that British troops abused and unlawfully killed civilians in Iraq was inadequate, the High Court has ruled.
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High Court: Sally Bercow's Lord McAlpine tweet was libel
- A tweet by Sally Bercow about Lord McAlpine has been ruled libellous by the High Court.
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UKIP MEP for Wales John Bufton to stand down at election
- The UK Independence Party's only Welsh MEP says he will stand down next year for personal reasons.
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BBC abandons £100m digital project
- The BBC is to abandon a £98m digital production system, after BBC chief Tony Hall said it had "wasted a huge amount of licence fee payers' money".
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Woolwich: Boris Johnson finds Data Bill 'compelling'
- Boris Johnson has added his voice to suggestions the Communications Data Bill could be revived following the murder of soldier Lee Rigby.
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Cabinet Office to fly rainbow flag for gay pride week
- Francis Maude intends to demonstrate the government's commitment to equality by allowing the rainbow flag to fly from the Cabinet Office during Pride week.
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Woolwich attack 'incredibly hard' to stop
- Preventing the killing of Drummer Lee Rigby outside Woolwich Barracks would have been "incredibly hard", an ex-senior intelligence officer has said.
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New curriculum workload 'too high', EIS union survey warns
- More than 80% of nursery and primary school teachers in Scotland have warned of high workloads as a result of the new curriculum, a union has claimed.
Cleared diplomat John Yapp criticises Foreign Office
- The former UK High Commissioner to Belize, who was removed from his post amid claims of sexual misconduct and bullying, has spoken of his "humiliating" fight to clear his name.
ECB's Mario Draghi spots 'encouraging' UK economy signs
- European Central Bank (ECB) president Mario Draghi has said he sees "encouraging signs of tangible improvements" in the UK economy.
Woolwich attack: Lee Rigby named as victim
- The soldier killed in an attack in London has been named as Drummer Lee Rigby of the 2nd Battalion the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
Ambulance service faces extra targets for performance
- Additional ways of measuring the Welsh Ambulance Service's performance are to be published from July.
Lord Mandelson appointed to High Steward of Hull post
- Lord Mandelson has been officially appointed to the newly resurrected post of High Steward of Hull.
Salmond quizzed again on cancer patient Maureen Fleming's case
- The case of a West Dunbartonshire grandmother who is fighting to receive a life-prolonging cancer drug was raised for the second time in Holyrood.
EU shelves plans to ban refillable olive oil jugs
- The EU has dropped plans to ban restaurants from using refillable jugs and bowls of olive oil, after they drew consumer criticism and even ridicule.
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International response to Glasgow rebranding project
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Gamers given 48-hour challenge to help dementia patients
A marathon meeting of video game enthusiasts is being staged in Glasgow in a bid to help people with dementia.... -
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Bristol delegation aims to impress European Green Capital judges
A delegation from Bristol has left for Brussels to try to convince judges the city should be European Green Capital for 2015.... -
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Isles teenager Liam Aitchison 'stabbed 20 times'
South Uist teenager Liam Aitchison was stabbed 20 times, the High Court in Glasgow has heard.... -
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Revamped Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games pool to open
Glasgow's swimming venue for the 2014 Commonwealth Games is to open to the public on Friday after a 19-month refurbishment costing £13.... -
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Sharkey fire deaths: Victim 'got what he deserved'
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Gun tragedy father David Grimason honoured by UK government
A father whose toddler was killed by a gunman with an illegal weapon in Turkey is to be honoured by the UK government for his campaigning ef... -
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Man arrested after 'gun incident' in Carmyle, Glasgow
A man has been arrested following a major police operation in the Carmyle area of Glasgow.... -
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Flybe pulls out of Belfast to London Gatwick flights
Airline Flybe is dropping its direct flights from Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick.... -
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Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall to visit Hay festival
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are to attend the opening day of the Hay Literary Festival in Powys....
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Leaky Regent Street to close again - Thames Water
Regent Street in London's West End is to be closed once again so repairs can be carried out to a collapsed sewer and leaking water main...
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