Feb
2013
Articles from 6th Feb 2013
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Riots follow Tunisia assassination
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
The assassination of a prominent leftist opposition leader in Tunisia has sparked protests across an already-tense nation teetering on the edge of a political crisis, and left armoured vehicles patrolling the tear gas-choked streets of the capital. Read
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Police probe OAP's 'neglect' death
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Police are investigating the death of an elderly woman who was left without care in her own home for nine days. Read
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More probes after Stafford report
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Five hospital trusts are to be investigated over high death rates following a scathing report which laid bare the "disaster" of Stafford Hospital. Read
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Vote may fall during UK presidency
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
It could prove a "particularly memorable" term if Britain votes on whether to stay in the European Union while it holds the EU presidency, William Hague said. Read
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Ready meals pulled amid meat scare
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Frozen spaghetti and lasagne meals have been stripped from supermarket shelves as fears over contaminated meat products spread. Read
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Islanders 'disappointed' by refusal
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Falkland islanders said they were "disappointed but hardly surprised" after the foreign minister of Argentina refused to meet them for talks. Read
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By-election set for February 28
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
The by-election for disgraced former Cabinet minister Chris Huhne's Eastleigh seat will take place on February 28, it has been announced. Read
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Rate-rigging after bailout revealed
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Bribery and rate-rigging took place at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) even after it was bailed out by the taxpayer, regulators have revealed, as they fined the banking giant £391 million. Read
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Hospitals in mortality rates probe
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Five hospital trusts are to be investigated over their mortality rates, the NHS Commissioning Board (NHS CB) announced, following the publication of the inquiry into mistreatment and neglect of patients at Mid-Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust. Read
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Chancellor's banking reforms backed
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Chancellor George Osborne is right to enforce banking reforms that will ring-fence risky operations from savers' deposits, a think-tank says. Read
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NHS chief pledges to repair damage
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
The head of the NHS Confederation has pledged a relentless drive to repair damage to public confidence in the health service on what he called a "sad and shameful day" for the organisation. Read
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Time for change on Monopoly board
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Monopoly's Scottie dog has a new nemesis after fans voted to add a cat to the game and eliminate the iron token. Read
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MEPs back reform to fishing policy
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
MEPs have backed the biggest reform plan in the history of the EU's ill-starred fisheries policy - vowing to restore fish stocks after years of failed conservation measures and to return profitability to fishing communities. Read
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RBS agrees £391m rate-fixing fine
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Taxpayer-backed Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has agreed a £391 million settlement with US and UK regulators as it became the third banking giant to admit its part in the rate-rigging scandal. Read
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Hospitals inspection role announced
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has announced the creation of a Chief Inspector of Hospitals and apologised for Mid-Staffordshire NHS Trust's "truly dreadful" mistreatment and neglect. Read
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Hundreds mourning murdered organist
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Hundreds of people have packed into two churches to pay their respects to a lay preacher and organist who was murdered on his way to a Christmas service. Read
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I'm a marriage man, says Cameron
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Prime Minister David Cameron has told MPs he was "a marriage man" who wants to promote and defend the institution in the wake of Tuesday night's House of Commons vote in favour of allowing gay people to marry. Read
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'Duty of candour' proposals hailed
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
The "duty of candour" recommended in the Francis report would represent "the biggest advance in patient safety and patients' rights in the history of the National Health Service", campaigners said. Read
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NHS report attacks 'appaling' care
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
There should be a "zero tolerance" approach to poor standards of care in the NHS, the head of the inquiry into "appalling" failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust has said. Read
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Raids target people-smuggling gangs
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Dozens of raids have been carried out across the UK and in France and Belgium in a crackdown on people-smuggling gangs. Read
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Two arrested over child sex abuse
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating allegations of historic child abuse centring around a guesthouse and a care home. Read
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Public funds 'may be cut by third'
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Spending on services like police, defence, transport and justice could be cut by a third by 2017/18 under Government spending plans, a report warned. Read
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Virgin pledge after US takeover
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Virgin Media has vowed to become a "disruptive challenger" in the pay-TV market after agreeing a £10 billion takeover by US cable giant Liberty Global. Read
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House prices rise 1.9% - Halifax
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
House prices have recorded their strongest quarterly rise in three years in a further sign that efforts to kick-start the market are working, Halifax said. Read
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Dogs microchipping scheme welcomed
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Animal charities, vets and union leaders have welcomed moves to make it compulsory for all dogs in England to be microchipped. Read
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Bankers 'should foot Libor bill'
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Risk-taking bankers should foot a multimillion-pound fine for the Libor rate-fixing scandal and not expect taxpayers to pay the bill, Vince Cable said. Read
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Calls for Stafford accountability
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
The campaigner who kick-started exposure of the Mid-Staffordshire health care scandal has called for people to be held to account for its failings as a landmark report on "shocking" care at the hospital trust was due to be published. Read
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Dog microchip announcement expected
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
The Government is expected to announce plans for the compulsory microchipping of dogs as well as plans to extend legal protection over dog attacks to cover incidents on private property. Read
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Tsunami 'kills Pacific islanders'
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
A powerful earthquake off the Solomon Islands has generated a tsunami that damaged dozens of homes and reportedly killed several people in the South Pacific island chain. Read
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Snow and winds to lash Britain
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
More snow and biting winds will again hit parts of Scotland and northern England, continuing a bleak week for Britain. Read
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Suspected child neglect cases rise
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Nine out of 10 teachers, police officers and social workers are regularly coming into contact with children they suspect are suffering from neglect, yet as many as 40% feel powerless to intervene, according to new research. Read
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Dog attack law set to be extended
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
The Government is set to announce plans to extend legal protection over dog attacks to cover incidents on private property. Read
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Small tsunami hits Solomon Islands
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
A powerful earthquake off the Solomon Islands has generated a tsunami of up to 1.5 metres that damaged dozens of homes in the South Pacific island chain but warnings for tsunamis on more distant coasts have been cancelled. Read
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US firm confirms Virgin Media deal
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Liberty Global has confirmed that it will buy Virgin Media in a deal worth 16 billion US dollars (£10.3 billion). Read
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RBS may face charges and £500m fine
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is expected to face criminal charges and a £500 million fine for its role in the Libor rate-rigging scandal. Read
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Care scandal report to be published
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
The much-anticipated report from the public inquiry into serious failings at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust is to be published. Read
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Residents flee after tsunami alert
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
A powerful earthquake in the South Pacific generated a tsunami that prompted warnings to several island nations. Read
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Green tea could aid dementia fight
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Chemicals in green tea and red wine may block the brain damage caused by Alzheimer's disease, an early-stage study suggests. Read
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Cameron wins vote as Tories split
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron got his way but saw his party torn in half as gay marriage legislation cleared its first hurdle in the Commons. Read
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Value for money plea on top doctors
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
NHS trusts should be getting more value for taxpayers' money from hospital consultants in return for a contract which gave them a 12% above-inflation pay rise, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned. Read
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Rise in multiple birth defects rate
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
Rates of birth defects linked to twins and triplets have almost doubled since the 1980s, research has shown. Read
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MoJ contract handling 'shambolic'
Feb 06 2013 | UK & World News
A Government department has been branded "shambolic" by MPs over its handling of a contract for court language services that in one case saw an unqualified man stand in for his wife as an interpreter during a murder trial. Read
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Stock Market report: February 6, 2013
Feb 06 2013 | Business News
Fund manager Hargreaves Lansdown helped London’s blue chip share index make further gains as robust earnings continued to boost sentiment. Read
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Administrators blame Central station closure for collapse of Rapid
Feb 06 2013 | Business News
Stricken Liverpool retailer Rapid Hardware suffered a “dramatic” loss in trade during the temporary closure of the city’s Central station last year, it has been claimed. Read
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Easyjet sees passenger and load factor levels improve
Feb 06 2013 | Business News
Budget carrier Easyjet today announced improved passenger and load factor levels for January. Read
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Coral Products issues profits warning
Feb 06 2013 | Business News
Plastic products group Coral warned today that sales and profits for the year are expected to be below expectations. Read
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Virgin Media acquired by US group, while annual results show revenue and profit improvements
Feb 06 2013 | Business News
US cable giant Liberty Global has confirmed that it will buy Virgin Media in a deal worth £10.3bn. Read
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Big Chip Awards roadshow tonight for creative and digital firms
Feb 06 2013 | Business News
DIGITAL and creative firms who want to enter this year’s Big Chip Awards are being invited to a roadshow tonight for more information. Read
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Tributes paid to founding Merseyside Maritime Museum chief Mike Stammers
Feb 06 2013 | Liverpool News
TRIBUTES were today paid to Mike Stammers, the first head of the Merseyside Maritime Museum, who died last week. Read
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New vision for Everton Park to be unveiled today
Feb 06 2013 | Liverpool News
FIVE architects will today unveil their vision for the future of Everton Park. Read
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Plans to build on graves at Liverpool's historic All Saints church are shelved
Feb 06 2013 | Liverpool News
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build over graves at a historic church cemetery have been shelved. Read
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Blistering Bale fires Dragons to victory
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Gareth Bale continued his sensational recent form with a goal and an assist as Wales claimed a 2-1 victory over Austria at the Liberty Stadium. Read
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Ireland edge out Poland
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Ciaran Clark and Wes Hoolahan each scored their first senior international goals as the Republic of Ireland claimed a hard-fought 2-0 friendly victory over Poland. Read
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Strachan's Scots off to a flyer
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Charlie Mulgrew's first goal for Scotland got new boss Gordon Strachan's tenure off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over Estonia at Pittodrie. Read
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Three Lions roar past Brazil
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Frank Lampard's second-half strike earned England their first win over Brazil for 23 years with a 2-1 success in the friendly international at Wembley. Read
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Hamilton unconcerned by crash
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton is itching to climb back into his Mercedes following a debut accident he has described as nothing more than "a blip". Read
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O'Driscoll not focusing on retirement
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Brian O'Driscoll may have suggested last week the 2013 RBS 6 Nations is likely to be his last, but the Ireland centre has insisted his physical condition will make the ultimate decision. Read
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Chelsea to back financial fair play deal
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Chelsea are set to back both a wage increase cap and a compromise financial fair play deal at Thursday's showdown meeting of all 20 Premier League chairmen, it can be disclosed. Read
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IBF rules out Alexander-Mayweather fight
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Devon Alexander will not be allowed to try and unify the welterweight division against Floyd Mayweather Jr at the expense of Kell Brook, according to the International Boxing Federation. Read
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Ba targets speedy return
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Chelsea striker Demba Ba appears to be trying to accelerate his first-team return by looking for a way around his broken nose. Read
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Successive wins for Cavendish
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
British racer Mark Cavendish has claimed back-to-back stage wins and the overall lead at the Tour of Qatar. Read
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Hamilton crash adds to Mercedes' woes
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton was left kicking his heels on the sidelines on his debut for Mercedes as the team's test of disaster continued. Read
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Clancy to compete in team pursuit
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Ed Clancy has returned to the team pursuit in the Great Britain squad for the Track Cycling World Championships. Read
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Hamilton crashes his new Mercedes
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton's first day behind the wheel of his Mercedes resulted in a crash into a tyre barrier. Read
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Monk extends Swans deal
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Swansea captain Garry Monk has signed a one-year contract extension, the Barclays Premier League club have confirmed. Read
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Kvesic to join Gloucester
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Promising flanker Matt Kvesic is set to move to Gloucester at the end of the season. Read
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Rookie Razia to race for Marussia
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Marussia will this season compete with an all-rookie line-up after finally concluding a deal with young Brazilian Luiz Razia. Read
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Listening brief for Button
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Jenson Button is planning to eavesdrop on new McLaren team-mate Sergio Perez's first day at work on Wednesday. Read
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Strachan praises players' passion
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Gordon Strachan agrees with Mark McGhee that his Scotland players are almost over-enthusiastic at times - but he knows they have to be self-motivated to allow him to do his job. Read
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Broad fitness provides positive in loss
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
England headed south for Auckland on Wednesday disappointed to have lost their final warm-up match but encouraged too by a clutch of impressive individual performances at the Cobham Oval. Read
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Nadal makes winning return
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Rafael Nadal made a winning return to action after eight months out through injury and illness when he partnered Juan Monaco to a straight sets doubles victory in the opening round of the VTR Open in Chile. Read
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Hodgson set on cast list for 2014 bid
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Roy Hodgson has done his casting - now he hopes 2013 will prove to be the year he lands a World Cup berth. Read
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Pearce delighted with impressive win
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Stuart Pearce admitted his England Under-21s had exceeded his expectations as they geared up for this summer's European Championship finals with a convincing 4-0 friendly victory over Sweden. Read
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Balotelli at centre of racism storm
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Mario Balotelli has found himself at the centre of a racism storm in Italy after a shocking public remark by AC Milan vice-president Paolo Berlusconi, younger brother of the club president Silvio. Read
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Cole overwhelmed by 100 cap achievement
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Ashley Cole becomes England's latest centurion at Wembley on Wednesday night still scarcely able to believe how a skinny young boy from the East End managed to travel so far. Read
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Debrecen goalkeeper denies match-fixing
Feb 06 2013 | National Sport
Debrecen goalkeeper Vukasin Poleksic has strongly denied trying to influence a Champions League match against Liverpool in 2009 - just hours after his club confirmed the clash was part of a match-fixing investigation. Read
