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Nick Clegg: Sex claims contributed to Lord Rennard resignation
By Laura Moulden Nick Clegg has admitted recent claims regarding sexually inappropriate behaviour contributed to the resignation of former Liberal Democrat chief executive Lord Rennard.
Work programme slammed as ‘extremely poor’ by MPs
By Gerald Heneghan The government’s Work Programme has been branded “extremely poor” by MPs in the Public Account Committee.
Scottish avalanche traps climbers
By Lauren Grice An avalanche in Scotland has trapped a number of climbers in the Cairngorm Mountain range today (February 14th).
Ed Miliband pledges return to 10p income tax rate
By Laura Moulden Ed Miliband has pledged to bring back the 10 pence starting rate of income tax if Labour wins the next general election.
Barclays to cut 3,700 jobs in strategic review
By Gerald Heneghan Barclays has announced it is to cut 3,700 jobs in an effort to reduce its running costs by £1.7 billion.
Scottish independence: UK government sets out legal implications
By Laura Moulden The British government has released a factual analysis of the legal implications surrounding the issue of Scottish Independence today (February 11th).
Polish ‘is England’s second language’
By Lauren Grice Polish is now the second language of England and Wales, new data from the 2011 Census has revealed.
Green Deal launched across Britain
By Lauren Grice The Green Deal has been launched by the government today (January 28th) in a drive to improve the energy efficiency of homes
HS2 rail route unveiled
By Gerald Heneghan The rail route for the high speed 2 (HS2) network’s second phase have been outlined by the government today (January 28th).
Eurozone unemployment hits record high
By Laura Moulden Unemployment in the eurozone has hit an all-time high as November 2012 saw the total number of people out of work increase
Britain’s Oldest Man Dies, Aged 110
By Lauren Grice Britain’s oldest man has passed away at the age of 110 years and 63 days.
Cameron and Clegg insist coalition remains ‘steadfast and united’
By Gerald Heneghan David Cameron and Nick Clegg have asserted that the coalition remains “steadfast and united” as they unveiled a raft of new reforms
Rough Diamond Jubilee
Skint Brits who can’t afford to shell out hundreds of pounds on official memorabilia for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee can still show their national pride
1,700 jobs to be created by National Express
Yesterday West Midlands bus firm National Express announced plans to create 1,700 jobs over the next three years. The company also announced the arrival of
Businesswomen opens shoe shop for women with massive feet
A MOTHER who struggled for years to find shoes big enough to fit her has finally found a solution by opening her own shop –
Operation Muttley launched to combat dogging
Police this week launched a crackdown on doggers who plague a beauty spot – and called it Operation MUTTLEY. Extra covert police patrols and CCTV
Residents left feeling off-colour by bright yellow warehouse
Residents were left feeling off-colour when a huge warehouse at the back of their homes was painted – bright YELLOW. The building, which measures 100ft
Tragic Roundabout
A group of jobless migrants have set up a tent village – complete with a makeshift CHURCH and communal kitchen – next to a busy
Gnom-icide
Disgusted parents this week blasted garden centre bosses after they started selling novelty “murdered” garden GNOMES. Angry mums have said their youngsters have reacted with