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2013
Articles from 11th Feb 2013
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David Moyes - tired Everton failed to compete
Feb 11 2013 | Everton FC News
DISAPPOINTED David Moyes admits his tired players failed to compete and lamented a bad start as Everton slipped to defeat at Old Trafford. Read
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Stewart Downing determined to make the most of final Liverpool FC opportunity
Feb 11 2013 | Liverpool FC News
FEW players have tracked Brendan Rodgers’ debut Anfield season quite as faithfully as Stewart Downing. Read
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Liverpool to make late Daniel Sturridge fitness decision as Phiippe Coutinho faces first-team wait
Feb 11 2013 | Liverpool FC News
LIVERPOOL will make a late decision on the fitness of Daniel Sturridge as Brendan Rodgers pledged to ease new boy Philippe Coutinho into the first-team reckoning. Read
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Tesco axes supplier over horse meat
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Tesco has became the latest firm to drop a major supplier after discovering a range of spaghetti ready meals contained more than 60% horse meat. Read
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Hester 'should not face bonus cut'
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Royal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester should not have his bonus cut as a result of the rate-rigging scandal, the bank's chairman says. Read
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Care bills to be capped at £75,000
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Bills for long-term care in old age are to be capped at £75,000 in England, in a £1 billion move to be funded by dragging more people into the inheritance tax net, it has been announced. Read
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Pope praised amid shock resignation
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Religious and political leaders in Britain have paid tribute to Pope Benedict XVI after the pontiff announced he is stepping down as leader of the Roman Catholic Church. Read
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RBS chief 'taking responsibility'
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Royal Bank of Scotland's top investment banker has insisted he had resigned to take full responsibility for staff who rigged interest rates. Read
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Met undercover probe leader named
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
A senior police officer from outside the Metropolitan Police has been brought in to take over the force's investigation into the use of undercover policing - more than a year after the £1.2 million inquiry was launched. Read
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EU budget move 'good deal for UK'
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
David Cameron has hailed a real-terms cut in the European Union's next seven-year budget as a good deal for Britain. Read
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More hospital deaths to be probed
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Nine more hospital trusts are to be investigated over their mortality rates, health officials said. Read
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No charges for Ian Brady's advocate
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Moors murderer Ian Brady's mental health advocate will not be charged over allegations she failed to tell the police about a letter which may have revealed where one of his victims was buried, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Read
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More claims after choirmaster case
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
A number of people have come forward to report allegations of sexual abuse in the wake of the conviction of a top choirmaster, police have said. Read
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Briton contracts Sars-like virus
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
A UK resident has contracted a potentially fatal Sars-like virus, health experts have confirmed. Read
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Pair in court over officer's death
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Two homeless men have been charged with causing the death of a young police officer whose patrol car was hit by a stolen 4x4 in Londonderry. Read
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Tributes for killed photojournalist
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
The family of award-winning British photojournalist Tim Hetherington, who was killed covering the Libyan civil war, have described him as a "wonderful humanitarian". Read
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Cable urges open business policy
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Britain must make sure its borders are "as open as possible" to genuine foreign business visitors and investment, Business Secretary Vince Cable has said. Read
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BBC staff threaten one-day strike
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
BBC journalists are to stage a one-day strike unless the corporation agrees to end compulsory redundancies, it has been warned. Read
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Foreign rioters facing deportation
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Just one in 13 foreigners who took part in the riots of 2011 have been deported, it has emerged. Read
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Briton death sentence appeal filed
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
An Indonesian lawyer representing a convicted British grandmother has formally appealed against the death sentence she received for smuggling cocaine worth 2.5 million US dollars (£1.58 million) into the resort island of Bali in a suitcase. Read
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Legal action plan in horse meat row
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Legal action over the horse meat scandal is to be mounted in Europe, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has said as he described the contamination of beef products as a case of fraud against the public. Read
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Morning news headlines for February 11, 2013
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
THE coalition is set to announce that elderly care bills are to be capped by the state; the Environment Secretary will update MPs later on the horsemeat scandal and a one-month-old baby who was dragged from his cot by a fox is recovering in hospital. Read
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Snow triggers weather warnings
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Parts of the country are waking up to more than four inches of snow, prompting fears of ice and disruption during rush hour. Read
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Tarantino celebrates Bafta victory
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Hollywood bad boy Quentin Tarantino is celebrating after his controversial screenplay for the western Django Unchained was awarded a Bafta. Read
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Ministers to reveal care bills cap
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
The coalition is to announce that elderly care bills are to be capped by the state in a £1 billion move expected to be funded by dragging more people into inheritance tax. Read
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Fears over horse meat scandal scale
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson will update MPs on the horse meat scandal after warning that the next set of tests could produce more bad results. Read
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Two in court over policewoman crash
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Two men are due in court to face charges over the death of a policewoman whose patrol car was hit by a stolen 4x4 in Northern Ireland. Read
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Mother's plea over Bulger killer
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
The mother of murdered toddler James Bulger has said she hopes to personally address a parole hearing for killer Jon Venables. Read
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Relax pension scheme rules - MPs
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Workers are in danger of being shut out of the best value pensions unless the Government lifts restrictions around a scheme which is key to its landmark retirement reforms, a committee of MPs have warned. Read
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Readmission rates raise care fears
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Concerns have been raised that hundreds of thousands of elderly patients are being sent home from hospital before they are well enough after new figures showed that emergency readmission rates have doubled in the last decade. Read
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Call for Kelly inquest to resume
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
A group of doctors which has been investigating the death of government scientist Dr David Kelly has written to the Chief Coroner calling for his inquest to be resumed and the suicide verdict re-examined. Read
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'Vulnerable' claimants to get help
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
Ministers have announced plans to make special arrangements for benefit claimants who could be at risk of getting into greater financial difficulties under the coalition's flagship welfare reforms. Read
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Fox attack baby recovering well
Feb 11 2013 | UK & World News
A one-month-old baby who was dragged from his cot by a fox is said to be recovering well. Read
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Stock Market report: February 11, 2013
Feb 11 2013 | Business News
London’s blue chip index failed to find direction as investors sat tight ahead of news from the eurozone and economic data this week. Read
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Why tech firms could move to Liverpool instead of London
Feb 11 2013 | Business News
WITH the kind of passionate enthusiasm only a US entrepreneur could manage, Michael Fertik bounced into Liverpool and instantly became an ambassador for its technology scene. Read
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Liverpool creatives debate crowdfunding
Feb 11 2013 | Business News
THREE Merseyside film-makers knew crowdfunding was their only hope – and they knew the force was with them when even Luke Skywalker gave his backing to their campaign. Read
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Stanlow owner Essar reports higher margins
Feb 11 2013 | Business News
Essar Energy, the Inda-facing oil and gas group which owns the Stanlow oil refinery, reported higher margins in a trading update to December 31, today. Read
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Dow Schofield Watts raises £5m to purchase debt of small firms funder
Feb 11 2013 | Business News
WARRINGTON corporate finance firm Dow Schofield Watts has concluded a deal to purchase the remaining debt from former Manchester small firms funding organisation Davenham Group. Read
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Business Week Ahead - your briefing on what's happening from February 11 to 15
Feb 11 2013 | Business News
WELCOME to the Business Week Ahead - a new weekly briefing and analysis on events to watch out for across the next few days. Read
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£5bn investment to help fuel Jaguar Land Rover future
Feb 11 2013 | Liverpool News
MERSEYSIDE’S biggest carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), is to invest £5bn this year and next in new technology and products, reports at the weekend claimed. Read
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Liverpool mayor wants organisers of marathon to have more talks with council over cancellation
Feb 11 2013 | Liverpool News
LIVERPOOL Mayor Joe Anderson has urged the organisers of the city’s marathon to return to the negotiating table after they announced its cancellation. Read
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Twenty years after the murder of Liverpool two-year-old James Bulger, his mum Denise Fergus on the past and the battles still to come (VIDEO)
Feb 11 2013 | Liverpool News
DENISE FERGUS refuses to live in the past. Read
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Baggies leave Liverpool red-faced
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster included a Steven Gerrard penalty among a string of saves which laid the platform for the Baggies to record a 2-0 win over Liverpool, their first league victory since Boxing Day. Read
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Millwall to probe abuse allegations
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Millwall have vowed to reopen an investigation into allegations of racial abuse aimed at a Leeds player in an npower Championship match in south-east London earlier this season. Read
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Malouda: Chelsea situation is 'petty'
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Florent Malouda has described his exile at Chelsea as "petty". Read
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Santos joins Gremio
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Arsenal defender Andre Santos has joined Gremio on loan until the end of the season, the Barclays Premier League club have announced. Read
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Barton: Gazza needs the right support
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Joey Barton thinks Paul Gascoigne will be dead before the end of 2013 unless the former England star's friends give him the right support in his battle against alcoholism. Read
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Brown's influence on England continues
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
For the second RBS 6 Nations match running, Mike Brown has been rated by the Rugby Football Union's own TryTracker analysis as being the England player who had the most influence. Read
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Reid: City cannot grind out wins
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Former Manchester City manager Peter Reid believes Manchester United's ability to grind out results has given them the edge over their rivals and will ultimately lead to a 20th league title. Read
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Evans knows all eyes will be on Bernabeu
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Jonny Evans knows the pressure will be on for both sides when Manchester United tackle Real Madrid on Wednesday. Read
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Ireland's Healy cited
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Ireland prop Cian Healy has been cited for an apparent stamp on Dan Cole during Sunday's 12-6 RBS 6 Nations defeat by England at the Aviva Stadium. Read
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Lampard happy to be playing regularly
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has attributed his rich vein of form to playing twice a week amid ongoing uncertainty over his future at Stamford Bridge. Read
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'Bully' Ronaldo a real threat - Neville
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has branded Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo a "bully" who preys on the weaknesses of defenders. Read
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Mears forced to call it a day
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Former England hooker Lee Mears has been forced to retire with immediate effect due to a heart condition, his club Bath have announced. Read
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Allardyce silent over contract
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Sam Allardyce is not willing to entertain speculation surrounding his future as West Ham manager, and will keep talks between himself and the club's owners private. Read
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Azpilicueta targets cup success
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Cesar Azpilicueta believes Chelsea face a key week of knockout competition with the first leg of the Europa League clash at Sparta Prague followed by the FA Cup fourth-round replay with Brentford. Read
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Mancini to make changes for Leeds clash
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Roberto Mancini is ready to wield the axe on his Manchester City squad and has warned his players he will only pick those who are ready to fight every inch of the way for the rest of the season. Read
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Zeballos shocks Nadal in final
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Horacio Zeballos produced a stunning upset to deny Rafael Nadal victory in his comeback tournament from injury and illness at the VTR Open in Chile. Read
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Pebble Beach glory for Snedeker
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Brandt Snedeker went one better than his last two results after triumphing in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in California. Read
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Morgan still a doubt
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Eoin Morgan remains a doubt for England's Twenty20 against New Zealand on Tuesday because of a jarred back. Read
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Kidney defiant over injury crisis
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Declan Kidney refused to surrender the RBS 6 Nations title race even though Ireland amassed an alarming injury list in Sunday's 12-6 defeat by England. Read
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Millward: We got our reward
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Castleford coach Ian Millward was a happy man after the Tigers ended an eight-match losing Super League run by snatching a dramatic 14-12 win over derby rivals Leeds Rhinos. Read
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Benitez believes in Lampard's fitness
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez believes Frank Lampard is capable of playing at the highest level up to and including the World Cup. Read
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Lucas not back to best yet - Rodgers
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is set to make his 200th appearance for the club on Monday night against West Brom but manager Brendan Rodgers believes it will be some months before the Brazilian is back to his best. Read
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Victory eases pressure on Lambert
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert spoke of his relief at a "huge win" over West Ham which moved the midlands club out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. Read
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Saints win changed Ferguson plans
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester City's shock defeat at Southampton on Saturday night prompted him to scrap his selection plans and go full tilt for the Premier League title. Read
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Lancaster delighted with mature showing
Feb 11 2013 | National Sport
England coach Stuart Lancaster hailed the maturity of his young team after they battled to a first RBS 6 Nations victory over Ireland in Dublin for a decade. Read
