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UK & World News: 67 arrested as demonstrators clash

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:05:15 GMT

Sixty-seven people were arrested during clashes between right-wing and anti-fascist protesters and police as a demonstration brought a town centre to a standstill.

UK & World News: War of words over BA strike support

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 18:05:13 GMT

British Airways has clashed with union leaders over the effect of a strike which hit flights and caused disruption for passengers.

UK & World News: 55 arrested at rival demonstrations

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:05:14 GMT

Fifty five people were arrested and several people injured after violent clashes broke out between right-wing and anti fascist extremists and police during a demonstration in a town centre.

UK & World News: Police try to control demo rivals

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:05:15 GMT

Police have been battling to control thousands of demonstrators taking part in a protest organised by a controversial right-wing group.

UK & World News: Impact of BA strike is disputed

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:05:14 GMT

Strike-hit British Airways has said the airline had got off to a "good start" as its plans to cope with a mass walkout of cabin crew staff swung into action.

UK & World News: Photos of baby's clothes released

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:05:17 GMT

Police trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found dead behind a convenience store have released photos of the clothes he was wearing and towels in which he was wrapped.

UK & World News: MoD will not act over Google images

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:05:17 GMT

The Ministry of Defence will not ask Google to remove images of SAS headquarters from one of its popular map programmes, it has emerged.

UK & World News: Murder probe after teenager dies

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 13:05:17 GMT

A murder inquiry has been launched after an 18-year-old man died following what is thought to be a fall-out among friends.

UK & World News: Pope 'truly sorry' over scandal

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:05:14 GMT

Pope Benedict has told victims of clerical child abuse in Ireland he is "truly sorry" for their suffering.

UK & World News: Cameron announces bank tax plan

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 11:05:17 GMT

David Cameron has committed the Tories to imposing a new tax on banks as both main parties battled to convince voters they would claw back billions of pounds from the financial sector.

UK & World News: Cameron to make tax pledge on banks

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 10:05:21 GMT

David Cameron will commit the Tories to a new tax on banks as both main parties battle to convince voters they would claw back billions of pounds from the sector.

UK & World News: Health reform fight tilts Obama way

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:05:18 GMT

The long, turbulent struggle over health care legislation has tilted in President Barack Obama's favour as undecided Democratic politicians begin choosing sides.

UK & World News: Cameron to make pledge tax on banks

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 09:05:17 GMT

David Cameron will commit the Tories to a new tax on banks as both main parties battle to convince voters they would claw back billions of pounds from the sector.

UK & World News: Man bailed in river body probe

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:05:16 GMT

A man arrested after a young man's body was pulled from the River Thames has been bailed.

UK & World News: Online plan for public services

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:05:15 GMT

Everyone in the country is to be given a personalised webpage for accessing Government services within a year as part of a plan to save billions of pounds by putting all public services online, Gordon Brown is to announce.

UK & World News: Overseas cost alert for smartphones

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:05:17 GMT

Smartphone users have been warned they could face huge bills if they connect to the internet abroad.

UK & World News: Coca-Cola tops £1bn UK sales

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 05:05:17 GMT

Coca-Cola has become the first brand to top £1 billion in annual UK grocery sales, a survey has revealed.

UK & World News: Pope speaks out on abuse scandal

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 03:05:16 GMT

Pope Benedict is set to outline his plan for dealing with the child abuse scandal that has rocked the Catholic Church in Ireland to its foundations.

UK & World News: PM accused over 'vested interests'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 02:05:14 GMT

David Cameron is set to accuse Gordon Brown of caving in to "vested interests" in a fresh assault on Labour over its close ties with the trade union behind the British Airways strike.

UK & World News: Bunnies to repeat hamster's success

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:05:21 GMT

Retailers are hoping for a repeat of hit Christmas toy the Go Go Hamster with the release of a "virtual rabbit" companion in time for Easter.

UK & World News: Abuse and celibacy 'not linked'

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:05:15 GMT

There is no statistical connection between the abuse of minors and a celibate way of life, the leader of Catholics in England and Wales has insisted.

UK & World News: Man charged over 'honour' killing

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:05:14 GMT

A man has been charged with the murder of a woman whose decomposed body was found in a suitcase.

UK & World News: Travel chaos as BA staff walk out

Sat, 20 Mar 2010 00:05:13 GMT

Thousands of air passengers face travel misery after moves to prevent a three-day strike by British Airways cabin crew collapsed.

UK & World News: Boy charged over screwdriver death

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 23:05:15 GMT

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a father-of-two who was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver.

UK & World News: Parliamentarian may face charges

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:05:15 GMT

Another parliamentarian is facing the possibility of prosecution after police handed a file relating to alleged expenses abuse to prosecutors.

UK & World News: Pope to address Ireland over abuse

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:05:15 GMT

The pope will address Ireland on Saturday in an unprecedented letter apologising for chronic Catholic child abuse.

UK & World News: Rail strike talks planned

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:05:14 GMT

Talks aimed at averting strikes by railway signal workers are to be held next week, raising hopes that action can be averted.

UK & World News: Air passengers face BA strike chaos

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:05:14 GMT

Thousands of air passengers face travel misery after moves to prevent a three day strike by British Airways cabin crew collapsed.

UK & World News: Paedophile babysitter raped girl, 5

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:05:14 GMT

A paedophile was able to rape a five-year-old girl he was babysitting because agencies failed to tell her mother he was a convicted sex offender.

UK & World News: Ex-soldier's parents plea for help

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

The parents of a former soldier facing the death penalty in Iraq over the killing of two colleagues pleaded with the British Government to help save his life.