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Intersting armband John? -John Terry: FA set to remove England captaincy
Fri, 3 Feb 12
Leagues & Competitions InternationalEuro 2012African Football Terry (left) will stand trial for alleged racist abuse 3 February 2012 Last updated at 02:58 Share this page ShareFacebookTwitterprintJohn Terry: FA set to remove England captaincy By David Bond BBC sports editor The Football Association is set to remove the England captaincy from John Terry, the BBC has learned. FA chairman David Bernstein has spoken to board members and the majority view is......more > |
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Huhne's sorry now................ Chris Huhne to face charge over speeding points case
Fri, 3 Feb 12
Chris Huhne to face charge over speeding points case BBC News ChannelContinue reading the main story Related StoriesHuhne charged over speeding caseProfile: Chris HuhneChris Huhne case: full statementChris Huhne is to be charged with perverting the course of justice over claims his wife accepted speeding penalty points on his behalf in 2003.The energy secretary's now ex-wife Vicky Pryce will face the same charge, Director of Public Prosecutions Keir Starmer said.Mr......more > |
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UK manufacturing sector returns to growth
Thu, 2 Feb 12
UK manufacturing sector returns to growth The figure was stronger than expected Continue reading the main story UK EconomyUK economic activity shrinks 0.2% Government debt at record of £1tn High Street casualties UK unemployment continues to rise The UK's manufacturing sector returned to growth in January, a survey has indicated, with overall activity at its highest level for eight months.The purchasing managers' index (PMI) from Markit/Cips recorded a level of......more > |
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Case for UK tax cuts is stronger, says IFS
Thu, 2 Feb 12
Case for UK tax cuts is stronger, says IFS George Osborne is due to deliver the Budget on 21 March Continue reading the main story UK EconomyUK economic activity shrinks 0.2% Government debt at record of £1tn High Street casualties UK unemployment continues to rise The argument for the chancellor to cut taxes to boost the economy is stronger than it was a year ago, according to the Institute for......more > |
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Constitutional reform
Thu, 2 Feb 12
Progress report: Constitutional reformBy Justin Parkinson Political reporter, BBC News Mr Clegg outlined his thinking on reform to the Lords Constitution CommitteeDeputy PM Nick Clegg came into government in 2010 promising the "biggest shake-up" of British democracy since the Great Reform Act of 1832. He has been grilled on his progress by the Lords constitution committee. So, how are things going? ELECTED HOUSE OF LORDSContinue reading the main story......more > |
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Ofcom reports lopsided gains in UK broadband speeds
Thu, 2 Feb 12
Ofcom reports lopsided gains in UK broadband speeds New advertising rules will limit how fast ISPs can market their "up to" speeds after April Continue reading the main story Related StoriesTalkTalk 'gets most complaints'UK 'lags on high-speed broadband'Warnings over 4G rollout plansThe UK's average home download speed is on the rise, but it could be even faster if more users upgraded at minimal cost, according to Ofcom.November's average broadband speed......more > |
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McLaren team reveal new car for 2012 Formula 1 season
Thu, 2 Feb 12
McLaren team reveal new car for 2012 Formula 1 seasonBy Andrew Benson Chief F1 writer McLaren have unveiled the car Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button hope will win one of them the drivers' title. Hamilton described the MP4-27, unveiled at the team's Surrey base, as "the finest-looking car we've had for some time". The car features a notably tightly packaged rear end, after the fashion of the Red Bull that......more > |
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How do countries run their state banks?
Wed, 1 Feb 12
How do countries run their state banks?By Kabir Chibber Business reporter, BBC News China's ICBC is currently the biggest bank in the world - and the government is a big reason for that Continue reading the main story Related StoriesRBS chief to get £963,000 bonusPeston: Treasury fear Hester would quitPlans for executive pay announcedRoyal Bank of Scotland boss Stephen Hester has decided to forego his bonus, something that the......more > |
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Former RBS boss Fred Goodwin stripped of knighthood
Wed, 1 Feb 12
Former RBS boss Fred Goodwin stripped of knighthoodComments (706) Mr Goodwin was in charge of RBS in the run-up to its near collapse in 2008 Continue reading the main story Related StoriesProfile: Fred Goodwin Douglas Fraser: A very British humiliationWho else has lost an honour?Former Royal Bank of Scotland boss Fred Goodwin has had his knighthood removed.Mr Goodwin, who was heavily criticised over his role in the bank's near-collapse......more > |
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Water bills in England and Wales to rise 5.7% in April
Wed, 1 Feb 12
Water bills in England and Wales to rise 5.7% in April Ofwat's Regina Finn explains the reasons behind the riseContinue reading the main story Related StoriesOfwat explains 5.7% rise in billsWelsh Water bills to rise by 3.8%Jersey water prices to rise 2.5%Average water and sewerage bills in England and Wales will rise by 5.7% from April to about £376 per household.The average figure disguises variations between water and sewerage......more > |
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