Nov
2012
Articles from 14th Nov 2012
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Everton FC's Leon Osman set to make full England debut against Sweden
Nov 14 2012 | Everton FC News
LEON OSMAN will make his full England debut this evening – with Merseyside rival Raheem Sterling also expected to be handed his first international start. Read
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Liverpool FC skipper Steven Gerrard: I'd rate my England career as six or seven out of 10
Nov 14 2012 | Liverpool FC News
As Steven Gerrard prepares to win his landmark 100th cap, the Liverpool FC and England skipper has admitted his international career rates no better than six or seven out of 10. Read
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Savile inquiry calls for witnesses
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The former judge who is leading a BBC inquiry into the Jimmy Savile sexual abuse scandal has launched an appeal for witnesses. Read
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Israel air strike kills Hamas chief
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
An Israeli air strike has killed the commander of the Hamas military wing in Gaza and Israel pounded dozens of targets in the area in the most intense attack since an Israeli offensive four years ago. Read
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John Lewis chief makes tax plea
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The managing director of John Lewis has called on the Government to look at the way foreign multinational companies pay tax in the UK. Read
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Gove slams 'bias against knowledge'
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The UK is suffering from a "bias against knowledge", Education Secretary Michael Gove has said. Read
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Pressure to reform laws on abortion
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The Irish Government has come under heightened pressure to reform complex abortion laws after the death of a pregnant Indian woman who suffered a miscarriage. Read
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Guard faces jail over rail death
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
A railway guard is facing jail after being convicted of causing the death of a drunken teenager who fell under a train. Read
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Three charged over Olympic 'fraud'
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Three people have been charged with fraud over allegations that Tottenham Hotspur Football Club spied on Olympic officials during its stadium bid. Read
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Travel hit by anti-austerity strike
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Anti-austerity strikes across Europe have brought disruption to UK airlines and rail services. Read
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Experts cautious over jobless fall
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The Government has hailed a fall in unemployment to its lowest total for over a year, although experts warned of a "disproportionate" increase in part-time work. Read
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Rail guard guilty of girl's death
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
A railway guard accused of causing the death of a teenager who fell under a train has been convicted of manslaughter. Read
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Trio on Olympic Park fraud charges
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Three people have been charged with fraud over allegations of unlawful obtaining of information linked to the Olympic Park, Scotland Yard said. Read
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Mother to sue NHS over baby's death
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The mother of a baby girl who died after serious failures by hospital staff is to sue the NHS over her daughter's "preventable and predictable" death. Read
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Education cost cut plans under fire
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Plans to axe 1,000 jobs in the Education Department and halve the number of sites under radical cost-saving measures have been coming under increasing attack. Read
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Exams system 'has lost credibility'
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
England's exams system has lost credibility, a former Government adviser has warned. Read
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Alps death fraud-accused remanded
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
A man charged with attempting to obtain a credit card in the name of an engineer the day after he was murdered in the French Alps has been remanded in custody. Read
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'Failures' before baby's death
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
There were "serious failures" in the treatment of a baby girl who died at a children's hospital following open heart surgery, a coroner has said. Read
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Labour press PM over MP 'betrayal'
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Labour has called on David Cameron to withdraw the Conservative whip from an MP who was filmed apparently admitting that he had encouraged a rival candidate in a crucial by-election. Read
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Bank downbeat on growth prospects
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Economic growth will remain below pre-financial crisis levels for at least the next three years, Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King has warned. Read
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William and Kate to visit Cambridge
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are to pay their first joint visit to the city from which they take their title. Read
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Union blasts education jobs axe
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
A union has attacked plans to axe around 1,000 jobs in the Education Department under cost-saving measures. Read
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Woman dies after abortion refusal
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Health chiefs have launched investigations following the death of a woman in an Irish hospital after she was refused an abortion. Read
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Cooper: PCCs information shambolic
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper has accused the Government of running a shambolic information campaign in the run-up to the first elections for police and crime commissioners. Read
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Strikes causing transport misery
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Air passengers are enduring travel misery as UK airlines cancelled flights due to anti-austerity strikes across Europe. Read
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Strikes causing transport problems
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Travellers flying into and out of the UK are facing disruption as workers across Europe prepared to stage a series of strikes against rising unemployment and austerity measures. Read
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PM urged to back marriage tax break
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
A group of senior Tory MPs has urged David Cameron to deliver on his manifesto promise of a tax break for married couples as soon as possible. Read
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Charles celebrates 64th birthday
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The Prince of Wales may be getting older and losing his hair as Paul McCartney famously sang, but turning 64 has left the royal in good spirits. Read
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Call to ban PPI claims cold-calling
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Citizens Advice is urging a ban on cold-calling by claims management companies after a survey found nine out of 10 people have been contacted in the last year. Read
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Former spy chief backing law change
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Intelligence relationships between the UK and other countries could be "seriously jeopardised" unless judges are allowed to hear evidence in secret, a former MI5 chief has said. Read
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Gove to highlight exam benefits
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Passing exams gives children a sense of satisfaction and happiness, and spurs youngsters on to learn, Michael Gove will say. Read
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Diabetes awareness campaign begins
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Fewer than one in 10 parents can identify the symptoms of Type 1 diabetes, figures have suggested. Read
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Bank set to trim growth forecasts
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The Bank of England is expected to trim its growth forecasts as fears over the underlying health of the recovery overshadow the economy's recent return to growth. Read
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Investment call to cut unemployment
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Long-term unemployment remains "worryingly high" despite recent increases in jobs, according to a new report. Read
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Foreign inmate jail reforms urged
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
More needs to be done to tackle prisoners' offending at the country's first jail to hold only foreign inmates, regardless of whether they are to be deported or not, the Chief Inspector of Prisons has said. Read
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£2m scheme aims to boost childcare
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The Government has announced a £2 million scheme to boost childcare and help more women find a job. Read
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Schizophrenia care levels condemned
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Care for people with schizophrenia and psychosis is falling "catastrophically short", a report has found. Read
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Tory apologises for poll 'strategy'
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
The Tories' campaign manager for the Corby by-election has apologised after being filmed apparently admitting he encouraged a rival candidate. Read
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Fraud charges in family murder case
Nov 14 2012 | UK & World News
Police have charged a man on suspicion of attempting to access bank accounts of the family of an engineer murdered in the French Alps. Read
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Stock Market report: Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Nov 14 2012 | Business News
LONDON’S leading shares index lost more than 1% today as a series of protests against austerity measures across Europe rattled investor confidence. Read
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Moneysupermarket.com sees revenue and visitor volume growth
Nov 14 2012 | Business News
Price comparison site Moneysupermarket.com revealed revenue growth in the past quarter, fuelled by householders shopping around for better energy deals. Read
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Speedy Hire returns to half year profit
Nov 14 2012 | Business News
Speedy Hire, the Newton-le-Willows-based plant and tool hire group, registered a return to six month profits today on the back of revenue growth. Read
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Poppy appeal collection box stolen from Waterloo shop on morning after Remembrance Day
Nov 14 2012 | Liverpool News
A POPPY Appeal collection box containing around £100 was stolen from a fundraiser’s shop the morning after Remembrance Day. Read
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Document reveals ‘option’ to sack all Wirral Council staff
Nov 14 2012 | Liverpool News
EVERY worker at Wirral council faces being sacked and offered a new contract with new conditions if they do not accept changes to their employment. Read
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Wasteful N Ireland see hopes dwindle
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign lies in tatters despite David Healy securing a last-gasp equaliser in a 1-1 draw against Azerbaijan. Read
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Republic slide to Greece defeat
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Jose Holebas ensured the Republic of Ireland ended 2012 without the victory they craved as Giovanni Trapattoni's youngsters were beaten 1-0 by Greece. Read
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Rhodes double fires Scotland
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Jordan Rhodes hit a first-half double as an attack-minded Scotland side began life after Craig Levein with a 2-1 friendly victory in Luxembourg. Read
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Four-star Ibrahimovic sinks England
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
England suffered their first defeat in normal time of the Roy Hodgson era as four-goal Zlatan Ibrahimovic earned Sweden a 4-2 win in Stockhom. Read
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Dettori team clarify test detail
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Frankie Dettori's failed test over a banned substance at Longchamp in September was not for a performance-enhancing drug, his solicitor has said. Read
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Jones set to make history
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Triple Grand Slam winner Ryan Jones will make Welsh rugby history when he replaces Sam Warburton as captain in Friday night's Millennium Stadium clash against Samoa. Read
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Waldrom committed to England cause
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Thomas Waldrom insists he is 100% committed to England - even if he is still getting to grips with the cream teas and culture in his adopted country. Read
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Gerrard reaches landmark
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
England captain Steven Gerrard will win his 100th cap in tonight's friendly international with Sweden at the Friends Arena. Read
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FA reject 'institutionally racist' claim
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Football Association chairman David Bernstein has hit back at claims that the governing body is "institutionally racist". Read
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Westwood ruled out
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Keeper Keiren Westwood has been ruled out of the Republic of Ireland's friendly against Greece through injury. Read
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Trio on Olympics Park fraud charges
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Three people have been charged with fraud over allegations of unlawful obtaining of information linked to the Olympic Park, Scotland Yard said. Read
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Samuelson wants MK name change
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
AFC Wimbledon chief executive Erik Samuelson wants Milton Keynes to drop the word Dons from their name as both clubs look to put the past behind them. Read
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Murray returns for Scotland
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Tighthead prop Euan Murray returns as one of two changes for Scotland in the EMC Test with South Africa on Saturday. Read
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United reduce gross debt
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Manchester United's gross debt was reduced to £359.7million after the club's owners 'retired' a further £62.6million-worth of bonds during the first financial quarter. Read
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Warburton left out for Samoa clash
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Sam Warburton has been left out of the Wales team for Friday night's Millennium Stadium clash against Samoa. Read
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Cook ready to take control
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Alastair Cook is determined to be true to himself when he takes on the biggest job of his life on Thursday, that of England Test captain. Read
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Rovers clinch Eden deal
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Hull KR have solved their full-back problem by signing Huddersfield's Greg Eden on a three-year contract. Read
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Ennis wants to break 7,000-point barrier
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Olympic champion Jessica Ennis wants to become only the fourth woman ever to break the 7,000-point mark for the heptathlon. Read
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Group demands greater voice for players
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
The Super League players' association has called on the sport to learn the lessons from the fall-out that followed the financial crisis at Bradford by implementing a series of reforms. Read
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Chelsea, FA rapped over Clattenburg case
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Chelsea and the Football Association have been criticised by a campaigning group after the police announced no action will be taken over alleged comments made by referee Mark Clattenburg. Read
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Flood laughs off 'pretty boys' jibe
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Toby Flood laughed off the idea that Australia will target England's "pretty wingers" in Saturday's Cook Cup showdown - saying they do not have any! Read
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AFC fans plan MK Dons clash boycott
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Hundreds of AFC Wimbledon supporters are set to boycott their FA Cup second-round clash with MK Dons. Read
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Finn out of first Test
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Steven Finn has been ruled out of England's first Test against India by a thigh strain. Read
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Gerrard rates himself a 6/10 for England
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
As Steven Gerrard prepares to win his landmark 100th cap, the England skipper has admitted his international career rates no better than six or seven out of 10. Read
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Ibrahimovic tells Gerrard to move on
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
Swedish captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes the time is right for England counterpart Steven Gerrard to move from Liverpool and join "a big international club." Read
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Pearce happy with Wickham
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
England Under-21s boss Stuart Pearce has been delighted to see Connor Wickham enjoying himself with the national set-up during a frustrating period with his club Sunderland. Read
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Age gap landmark for England
Nov 14 2012 | National Sport
It is not quite pensioners and schoolboys, but Roy Hodgson will be creating some kind of landmark when he tosses Leon Osman and Raheem Sterling into the England fray in Stockholm. Read
