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Balls faces battle with teachers

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:05:14 GMT

Schools Secretary Ed Balls is facing a pre-election battle with teachers over plans to make them undergo regular check-ups to ensure they are fit to teach.

Labour fights lobbying after expose

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 05:05:18 GMT

Labour has promised a crackdown on lobbying by ex-ministers after several of its senior MPs were filmed apparently offering their services for cash.

Foreign Office budget move slammed

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:05:19 GMT

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.

Darling rules out giveaway Budget

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 04:05:19 GMT

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

Sarah Payne photos in killer's cell

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:05:16 GMT

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.

BA reinstating cancelled flights

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:05:16 GMT

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.

Mass-goers hear Pope's apology

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:05:16 GMT

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

Just 25% of voters back BA strike

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 03:05:16 GMT

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.

Jade cancer 'diagnosed too late'

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:05:18 GMT

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

Polls still signal hung Parliament

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:05:17 GMT

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.

Father reveals kidnap ordeal horror

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 00:05:14 GMT

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.

Child killer 'had victim's picture'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 22:05:14 GMT

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

67 arrested as demonstrators clash

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:05:15 GMT

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.

War of words over BA strike support

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:05:13 GMT

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

55 arrested at rival demonstrations

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:05:14 GMT

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.

Police try to control demo rivals

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:05:15 GMT

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

Impact of BA strike is disputed

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:05:14 GMT

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.

Photos of baby's clothes released

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:05:17 GMT

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.

MoD will not act over Google images

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:05:17 GMT

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

Murder probe after teenager dies

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:05:17 GMT

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