Nov
2008
Articles from 16th Nov 2008
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Labour closes ranks over baby death
Nov 16 2008 | National News
Members of Haringey council's Labour group maintained a wall of silence after attending an emergency meeting to discuss fresh developments in the tragic case of Baby P. Read
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Targets focus 'allowed crime rise'
Nov 16 2008 | National News
The Home Office's top civil servant has admitted in a leaked document that serious violent crime has been allowed to rise due to a focus on targets. Read
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Police try to identify stab victim
Nov 16 2008 | National News
A man whose body was found on a driveway outside a house died of multiple stab wounds to the neck, police said. Read
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Corporate lap dance visits slammed
Nov 16 2008 | National News
The Home Secretary has hit out at corporate high-fliers who entertain their clients at lap-dancing clubs. Read
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Benefits switch plan 'scandalous'
Nov 16 2008 | National News
Figures showing that up to 55,000 lone parents may be forced to take out emergency loans because of a push by ministers to get them into work was condemned as "scandalous". Read
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Next 'planning job cuts'
Nov 16 2008 | National News
Fashion retailer Next is the latest major firm to plan job cuts next year, it was reported. Read
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Financier admits defeat in HBOS bid
Nov 16 2008 | National News
A financier who tried to broker an alternative deal to the proposed takeover of HBOS has conceded defeat. Read
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Two more arrests over park shooting
Nov 16 2008 | National News
Police have arrested two more people over the murder of a 15-year-old boy shot dead in a park, a force said. Read
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Osborne defends sterling warning
Nov 16 2008 | National News
George Osborne has defended his stark warning that sterling faced "collapse" - insisting he had a duty to tell voters the truth. Read
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Soldier dies in Afghanistan attack
Nov 16 2008 | National News
A British soldier died after his patrol came under a bomb attack in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Soldier killed in Afghanistan
Nov 16 2008 | National News
A British soldier died after his patrol came under a bomb attack in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Man killed in multiple stabbing
Nov 16 2008 | National News
One man died and two others were injured after a multiple stabbing incident early on Sunday, police said. Read
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Three killed in police chase crash
Nov 16 2008 | National News
Three people died and a fourth is seriously ill after their car crashed during a police pursuit early on Sunday, police said. Read
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Soldier killed in Afghanistan blast
Nov 16 2008 | National News
A soldier has been killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the International Security Assistance Force said. Read
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Brown hails 'historic' economy deal
Nov 16 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown was claiming victory on Sunday in his campaign for co-ordinated global action to kick-start the world's ailing economies. Read
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Ofsted accused of poor inspections
Nov 16 2008 | National News
Ofsted is carrying out sub-standard inspections which fail to properly investigate schools' performance, an independent think tank has said. Read
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Man dies after town centre stabbing
Nov 16 2008 | National News
A man has died after being stabbed in a town centre, police said. Read
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Baby P: lawyers advised 'no action'
Nov 16 2008 | National News
The controversy over the tragic death of Baby P shows no sign of abating amid fresh claims about the quality of care he received from Haringey Council, in north London. Read
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Labour activist in 'Soviet spy' row
Nov 16 2008 | National News
A former Labour activist spied for the Czech government when it was controlled by the Soviet Union, it has been claimed. Read
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Charles: rethink of sovereign's role
Nov 16 2008 | National News
The Prince of Wales will break the traditional vow of silence and continue to campaign on political issues when he becomes king, a close aide has revealed. Read
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Three stabbed at music awards night
Nov 16 2008 | National News
Three men have been stabbed at the 6th Annual Urban Music Awards at the O2 Arena in London. Read
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Tory facing 'pound collapse' storm
Nov 16 2008 | National News
George Osborne is facing a political storm after being accused of "irresponsibly" warning that sterling could be about to collapse. Read
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PM plans pre-Christmas tax giveaway
Nov 16 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown is planning a pre-Christmas tax giveaway in a bid to boost the economy and his electoral chances, it has been claimed. Read
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Miliband to visit West Bank
Nov 16 2008 | National News
Britain's embassy in Israel said Foreign Minister David Miliband will visit Israel and the Palestinian territories this week. Read
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Tory poll lead narrows
Nov 16 2008 | National News
The Tory lead over Labour has narrowed to just 5% as Gordon Brown benefits from his handling of the global financial crisis, according to a new poll. Read
