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Jodi murderer loses appeal bid

Teenage killer Luke Mitchell has failed in a bid to have his conviction for murdering his girlfriend Jodi Jones overturned. Read

PC recalls football fans' violence

The police officer attacked by Glasgow Rangers fans after the team's defeat in the Uefa Cup Final has said the violence was unbelievable and frightening. Read

MPs lose legal fight over expenses

The House of Commons has lost its High Court battle over an information watchdog's decision to force disclosure of MPs' expenses. Read

Flypast for Dambusters anniversary

A service and fly-past is being held to mark the 65th anniversary of the Dambusters. Read

BA profits soar, boss refuses bonus

The troubled opening of Heathrow's Terminal 5 has cost BA boss Willie Walsh his annual bonus, despite the airline posting record profits. Read

Jodi killer's appeal verdict due

The teenager found guilty of killing schoolgirl Jodi Jones will discover if he has succeeded in his appeal to have his murder conviction overturned. Read

British Airways profits up by 45%

British Airways has announced annual pre-tax profits of £883 million, but warned it was braced for a "challenging" year ahead due to sky-high oil prices and following its troubled move to Heathrow Terminal 5. Read

Warning as species drop by third

Populations of animal, bird and fish species have dropped by almost a third since 1970, conservationists have warned. Read

Court to rule on MPs' expenses

The High Court will rule on the House of Commons' bid to overturn an information watchdog's decision to force disclosure of MPs' expenses. Read

Call for water market competition

Water and sewerage markets could be opened up to competition under recommendations announced by regulator Ofwat. Read

Cost of fixed-rate mortgages soars

Homeowners refinancing their mortgage face the highest fixed-rates deals since the start of the decade, it was reported. Read

FO launches new locate service

The Foreign Office has launched a new service to help track down Britons caught in emergencies abroad. Read

Four-year delay for patient records

An electronic system for patients' records will not be introduced to every NHS Trust in England until 2014-15 - four years later than planned - a public spending watchdog said. Read

Smaller classes could boost reading

Class sizes should be cut to a maximum of 25 to help young children who struggle with reading, a report on primary education has said. Read

Demand for social housing to rise

Up to five million people could be on the waiting list for social housing within two years, town hall leaders have warned. Read

Make-up artist probe - husband held

The husband of an Emmy award-winning make-up artist has been arrested hours after human remains were found hidden in woodland. Read

Fan rampage response 'appropriate'

Police defended their response to rampaging Rangers fans as "appropriate" as they blamed a minority of yobs for violent clashes which marred the Uefa Cup final. Read