Nov
2008
Articles from 26th Nov 2008
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Dozens feared dead in Mumbai attacks
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Dozens of people are feared dead after gunmen attacked at least seven luxury hotels in Mumbai, India's financial capital. Read
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Dozen die in Mumbai gun attacks
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Dozens of people have been killed and at least 200 others wounded in attacks by terrorist gunmen at two luxury hotels and five other sites in Mumbai, India. Read
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EP caught in hotel attack
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A British Euro-MP was among guests forced to flee fire in their Mumbai hotel during an attack by gunmen. Read
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MEP caught in hotel attack
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A British Euro-MP was among guests forced to flee fire in their Mumbai hotel during an attack by gunmen. Read
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'Administration for Woolies arm'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
High street store Woolworths' retail division is poised to go into administration, a company source said. Read
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Woolies 'to appoint administrators'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Struggling high street store Woolworths is to appoint administrators, it has been reported. Read
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MFI calls in administrators
Nov 26 2008 | National News
More than 1,000 jobs are under threat after furniture chain MFI confirmed it had called in administrators. Read
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Lesbian soldier wins payout
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The Ministry of Defence has been ordered to pay nearly £190,000 to a lesbian soldier who was sexually harassed by a male sergeant. Read
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Fourth man guilty of biker murder
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A fourth member of a motorcycle gang has been found guilty of murdering a Hells Angel. Read
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Death crash coach driver jailed
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A National Express coach driver who caused a terrifying crash which left three passengers dead while giving a safety announcement as he sped around a bend has been jailed for five years. Read
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Accused: I wasn't one in control
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews has denied being "the one in control" of a plan to abduct the youngster and claim £50,000 reward money. Read
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PM: Lessons must be learned on rapist
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown said that lessons must be learned from the case of a man who repeatedly raped his two daughters over more than two decades, fathering nine children by them. Read
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Warning over Baby P 'witch hunt'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A "witch hunt" for people to blame for the Baby P tragedy could cause a shortage in skilled child protection professionals, a local government leader has warned. Read
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UK reporter 'kidnapped in Somalia'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A British reporter is believed to be one of two foreign journalists kidnapped in northern Somalia. Read
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Leaders clash over 'VAT bombshell'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Tory leader David Cameron claims the Government is planning a VAT "bombshell" that would hit every family in the country. Read
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Shannon accused denies car claim
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews has denied pushing the young girl into his car. Read
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Sharp drop in consumer spending
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Consumer spending saw its sharpest decline for 13 years between July and September, official figures have shown. Read
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100 jobs axed as ferry firm sinks
Nov 26 2008 | National News
More than 100 jobs are to be lost after administrators were unable to find a buyer for cross-Channel ferry company SpeedFerries, it has been announced. Read
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Inquiry into daughters' rape ordeal
Nov 26 2008 | National News
An independent review is under way into the case of a rapist who fathered seven children with his two daughters. Read
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MFI battling for survival - report
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Furniture chain MFI is battling for survival amid a row over unpaid rents, it has been reported. Read
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Mandelson warns credit card firms
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The Government has warned credit card companies that they could face an Office of Fair Trading investigation if they fail to stamp out bad practice within their ranks. Read
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UK tourists in airport bombs terror
Nov 26 2008 | National News
British tourists in Thailand were facing terror and turmoil after protesters forced Bangkok airport to cancel all flights. Read
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Woolies shares suspended amid talks
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Shares in high street retailer Woolworths have been suspended as talks continued over plans to rescue the business. Read
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BAA in pledge on Heathrow noise
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The owner of Heathrow Airport said it would ask the Government to appoint an independent assessor to check noise and air quality limits if it received the go-ahead for a third runway at the site. Read
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MFI 'could go into administration'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Furniture company MFI is in danger of going into administration, it has been reported. Read
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Britons stranded in airport protest
Nov 26 2008 | National News
British holidaymakers are stranded in "no-man's land" at Thailand's main airport after it was occupied by anti-government protesters. Read
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New bluetongue strain found in UK
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A new strain of the animal disease bluetongue has appeared in the UK after infected cattle were brought into the country, the Government has said. Read
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MoD condemned over 'cost-saving'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The Ministry of Defence was accused of putting cost-savings on equipment projects ahead of ensuring troops fighting on the frontline have the kit they need. Read
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Tory lead cut in post-PBR poll
Nov 26 2008 | National News
Labour has narrowed the Conservative lead to just four points in the first opinion poll taken since Monday's Pre-Budget Report. Read
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Fury at 'secret VAT increase'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
David Cameron has accused Gordon Brown of planning a secret "tax bombshell" after it emerged that the Treasury had considered raising VAT by 1% to 18.5% following the General Election. Read
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Small-scale power generation urged
Nov 26 2008 | National News
More small-scale and local power generation from renewables is needed as part of moves to make homes and businesses greener, a report for the Government said. Read
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Warning over Baby P reaction
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A knee-jerk reaction to the Baby P tragedy risks derailing the work of those trying to protect vulnerable children, a local authority leader is due to warn. Read
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Inquiry into daughters' ordeal
Nov 26 2008 | National News
An independent review is under way into the case of a rapist who fathered seven children with his two daughters. Read
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'A third see street crime increase'
Nov 26 2008 | National News
A third of the UK population have seen an increase in street crime in their neighbourhood over the past five years. Read
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£9.6bn Thames regeneration planned
Nov 26 2008 | National News
The Government will not water down its £9.6 billion project to regenerate the Thames Gateway region because of the economic crisis, the minister responsible for the scheme said. Read
