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Hollywood stars out for Baftas Feb 12 2012

Some of Hollywood's biggest names are in town for the Bafta film awards.Read

Hunt warns over racism in football Feb 12 2012

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has warned that football must not return to the "bad old days" following high-profile racism rows.Read

Andrew Lansley must go, says Hughes Feb 12 2012

David Cameron's efforts to close down speculation over the future of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley have suffered a setback when a senior Liberal Democrat urged his removal.Read

Greek MPs begin vital cuts debate Feb 12 2012

Greek MPs have begun debating legislation introducing severe austerity measures necessary for the country to secure a 130 billion euro (£109 billion) bailout from the European Union and the International Monetary Fund and stave off bankruptcy.Read

BAE executives 'could net bonuses' Feb 12 2012

Bosses at BAE Systems are set to be rewarded with multimillion-pound bonuses, it has been reported, amid fears for the future of its Portsmouth shipyard and the failure of its Eurofighter consortium to land a large contract to supply fighter jets to India.Read

Staff to protest over DVLA closures Feb 12 2012

Transport staff will hold protests across the UK this week over plans to close dozens of Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency offices.Read

Hunt backs FA over Terry decision Feb 12 2012

The FA was right to strip John Terry of the England captaincy, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said as he accused Luis Suarez of "unsporting behaviour" by failing to shake Patrice Evra's hand.Read

RBS bankers arrested in tax probe Feb 12 2012

Bankers from the Royal Bank of Scotland have been arrested as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged tax fraud.Read

Sex change man 'first male mother' Feb 12 2012

A man is believed to have become Britain's first "male mother" by giving birth despite his sex change operation.Read

Lansley must go, says Lib Dem MP Feb 12 2012

David Cameron's efforts to quash speculation over the survival of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley have suffered a setback after a senior Liberal Democrat demanded his removal.Read

Press needs tougher regulatory body Feb 12 2012

There is public "consensus" the Press needs a tougher regulatory system independent of politicians, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt says.Read

Tributes pour in for tragic Houston Feb 12 2012

The death of singing legend Whitney Houston has prompted a worldwide outpouring of grief, with tributes paid by some of the biggest names in the music industry.Read

Arab League 'may return to Syria' Feb 12 2012

Arab League officials say the 22-member group is considering reviving its suspended observer mission in Syria, expanding it to include monitors from non-Arab, Muslim nations and maybe involvement by the United Nations.Read

PM quashes Lansley speculation Feb 12 2012

David Cameron has sought to quash speculation over the survival of health secretary Andrew Lansley and his controversial NHS shake-up.Read

Resurgent Romney is the Maine man Feb 12 2012

Mitt Romney eked out a narrow win in Maine's Republican caucuses, state party officials announced, providing his campaign for the party's presidential nomination a much-needed boost after three straight losses earlier this week.Read

Cowell leads tributes to Houston Feb 12 2012

Tributes have been pouring in for American singer and actress Whitney Houston, who has died at the age of 48.Read

End of bitter cold snap in sight Feb 12 2012

The end of the cold snap is in sight, with the mercury finally rising slightly after several days of record-breaking sub-zero temperatures, according to forecasters.Read

Carpet rolled out for Bafta awards Feb 12 2012

The champagne is on ice and the red carpet is being rolled out as some of the biggest names in Hollywood gather for the Bafta film awards.Read

Singer Whitney Houston dies aged 48 Feb 12 2012

Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music's queen until her majestic voice and regal image were ravaged by drug use, has died. She was 48.Read

Man charged with stabbing murder Feb 12 2012

A man has been charged with murder after another man was stabbed to death, police said.Read

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