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PM's Afghanistan policy criticised

Three former defence chiefs have launched a scathing attack on Gordon Brown's Afghanistan policy.Read

Drugs czar sacking 'caused concern'

The sacking of the Government's chief drugs adviser has caused "serious concern" among the scientific community, the Science Minister Lord Drayson has acknowledged.Read

Firework link to fatal fire probed

Investigators are looking into whether a firework posted through the letterbox of a house could have sparked a blaze which killed a mother.Read

Ventilator baby 'reacts to music'

A seriously disabled one-year-old boy whose estranged parents are divided over whether he should be allowed to live or die has shown signs that he "appears to like music", the High Court has heard.Read

Climate deal essential - Chancellor

Alistair Darling has said that a deal to tackle climate change is "essential", as he prepared for a summit with finance ministers and bankers.Read

'Soft schools increase crime risk'

Lax standards of school discipline make pupils more likely to turn to crime and drugs, Government research has revealed.Read

PM pledges jobs for all 'mission'

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has declared jobs for all to be his "mission".Read

Drugs link to India murder probe

Witness statements in the investigation into the rape and murder of British teenager Scarlett Keeling have suggested that drugs were freely available near the beach where her body was found.Read

Off-licences hold major booze sale

A giant booze sale has begun after Threshers and Wine Rack stores earmarked for closure launched "very substantial" discounts.Read

Economic prosperity tops G20 agenda

A return to financial prosperity over the next decade will loom large in talks between the world's leading economies, Chancellor Alistair Darling has said.Read

Miss England quits after arrest

Miss England Rachel Christie has relinquished her crown after being arrested on suspicion of a nightclub assault sparked by a row over a TV gladiator.Read

National debt could grow by £1.5trn

The financial crisis is likely to add up to £1.5 trillion to the national debt, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.Read

Post deal seeks a new way forward

The two sides in the bitter postal dispute have pledged to achieve a "radically different" culture in industrial and employee relations under a deal which ended the threat of fresh strikes, it was disclosed.Read

Brown warns Karzai over corruption

Gordon Brown set out five tough tests for newly re-elected Afghan president Hamid Karzai if he is to retain the support of the international community.Read

Police checked leads from psychics

A police force has admitted following up leads supplied by "mystics" after a man's death.Read

'Praying' murderer jailed for life

A murderer whose prayers for forgiveness were overheard by police who bugged his car has been jailed for life.Read

12 killed in US Army base shooting

A military psychiatrist who killed 12 people in a gun rampage on a US army base was being held in hospital under armed guard.Read

Insolvency numbers at record high

The number of people declared insolvent in England and Wales hit a new record high during the third quarter of the year, official figures have shown.Read

PM defends UK role in Afghanistan

Prime Minister Gordon Brown defended Britain's military mission in Afghanistan, insisting "we cannot, must not and will not walk away".Read

More BA jobs to go after £292m loss

British Airways is to cut an extra 1,200 jobs, taking the total reduction to 4,900 by next year, it was revealed.Read