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JobCentre closures to be reviewed

There were calls for the Government to halt its JobCentre closure programme, after a minister said he was reviewing it in the light of the economic crisis. Read

Tanker owners in talks with pirates

The Saudi owners of the Sirius Star are reportedly negotiating with pirate hijackers despite pleas from British and Saudi governments not to pay the ransom. Read

RBS bail-out plan is approved

Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland approved a £20 billion bail-out plan which could put nearly 60% of the company in public hands. Read

Firms announce major job cuts

Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies. Read

RBS boss 'sorry' over bail-out plan

The chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland apologised to shareholders ahead of a vote on a £20 billion Government bail-out package. Read

Speeding plan 'too little and late'

The family of two boys killed by ex-Plymouth goalkeeper Luke McCormick in a crash on the M6 said measures to crack down on speeding motorists and drink-and-drug drivers were too little, too late. Read

Firms announce hundreds of job cuts

Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies. Read

Accused 'took girl on park trips'

The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews told police he took the schoolgirl on trips to the park, a court heard. Read

Shannon jury shown 'tether' strap

A police scenes of crime officer has shown a Leeds Crown Court jury an elasticated strap with a loop on the end which was taken from the flat where schoolgirl Shannon Matthews was eventually found. Read

Palace worker denies being in BNP

A worker in the Queen's household whose name appears on a list of British National Party members has denied being involved in the far-right party, Buckingham Palace said. Read

Tougher targets on saving water

Water companies must help customers save 40% more water from 2010 following a "lacklustre" performance by some suppliers, Ofwat has announced. Read

Baby P review will not be released

The Government has refused to release a detailed report into the mistakes made by authorities in the Baby P case. Read

Miliband stands firm over ransoms

Ransom payments to pirates will only encourage further hostage-taking, Foreign Secretary David Miliband has insisted. Read

Hundreds of jobs axed at UK firms

Hundreds more job losses have been announced at some of the UK's leading firms in the wake of the economic downturn. Read

Retail sales better than expected

Official sales figures from the UK high street have continued to defy expectations. Read

Mortgage lending increases by 7%

Mortgage lending rose by nearly 7% during October but it remained well down on 12 months ago, figures show. Read

Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,000 jobs

Rolls-Royce plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide, including 140 in the UK, after reviewing the impact of the current economic "uncertainties", the aerospace giant has announced. Read

House sparrow numbers 'falling'

Paving over front gardens and planting exotic ornamental plants could be contributing to the decline of one of Britain's best known birds, conservationists have warned. Read

RBS shareholders vote on bail-out

Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland are to vote on a £20 billion bail-out plan which could put nearly 60% of the company in public hands. Read

Retailers in pre-Christmas sales

Major retailers are slashing prices in a pre-Christmas bid to breathe life into the ailing high street. Read

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