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Bank: UK set to avoid recession

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:03:19 +0000

The UK is likely to avoid recession as recent industry surveys have pointed towards renewed economic growth, the Bank of England has said.

Royal reporter James Whitaker dies

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:56:23 +0000

James Whitaker, the veteran royal reporter, has died at the age of 71 after battling cancer.

Bacon nude painting fetches £21m

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:51:08 +0000

A "sexually charged" nude portrait by Francis Bacon has sold for £21 million.

Unemployment rate hits 16-year high

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:45:49 +0000

The UK's unemployment rate increased to a 16-year high after another rise in the jobless total.

Murder probe after girl, 13, dies

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:08:45 +0000

A murder investigation is under way following the death of a 13-year-old girl after a suspected stabbing.

Witness 'put at risk' given payout

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:50:56 +0000

A teenage court witness was given a £600,000 payout by the Crown Prosecution Service and Metropolitan Police after he was put at risk, it has been reported.

Prince's Trust creates 100 jobs

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:25:12 +0000

The Prince of Wales's youth charity The Prince's Trust is to create 100 jobs for unemployed young people - who will then try to help a further 100,000 find work.

80,000 rise in jobless forecast

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:13:24 +0000

The Government is braced for more bad news on the jobs front with new unemployment figures expected to show another increase, sparking fresh calls for action.

Bid to rescue crisis-hit Rangers

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:47:55 +0000

Efforts have begun to secure the future of football giant Rangers after the club went into administration.

Clergyman 'found dead at vicarage'

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 04:44:03 +0000

A man has been found dead at a vicarage in an old market town in suspicious circumstances.