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UK & World News for 22 March 2010

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'Party drug' probe after death Mar 22 2010

A 24-year-old woman is believed to be the latest victim of "party drug" mephedrone, police said.Read

MPs suspended amid lobbying row Mar 22 2010

Three former Cabinet ministers have been suspended by the Labour Party over allegations they were prepared to use their position to influence government policy for cash.Read

B&B row couple 'touched' by offers Mar 22 2010

A gay couple who claimed they were turned away from a bed and breakfast because of their sexuality have said they have been inundated with messages of support.Read

Sergeant mistook drink for weapon Mar 22 2010

A policeman struck a G20 protester twice with a metal baton after mistaking a carton of orange juice in her hand for a weapon, a court has heard.Read

Frank Bruno leads tributes to 'Arry Mar 22 2010

Tributes have been paid to BBC commentator Harry Carpenter - dubbed the Voice of Boxing.Read

Strike costing BA £7m a day Mar 22 2010

British Airways today said Unite's three-day strike would cost it around £21 million.Read

Barrister 'paid £1m from Legal Aid' Mar 22 2010

A barrister was paid nearly £1 million from the public purse for legal aid work last year, official figures have revealed.Read

G20 police trial missing 'victim' Mar 22 2010

The trial of a police officer accused of assaulting a G20 protester was hanging in the balance after the alleged victim failed to turn up to give evidence.Read

Cameron's wife expecting baby Mar 22 2010

Samantha Cameron is expecting a baby in September, it has been announced.Read

Boxing's Harry Carpenter dies Mar 22 2010

BBC boxing commentator Harry Carpenter has died, a spokesman for his family said.Read

Call to fine Albarn over cigarette Mar 22 2010

An anti-smoking charity has called for Gorillaz frontman Damon Albarn to be prosecuted for smoking a cigarette on stage on the first night of a tour.Read

G20 police trial missing 'vicitm' Mar 22 2010

The trial of a police officer accused of assaulting a G20 protester was hanging in the balance after the alleged victim failed to turn up to give evidence.Read

Matalan murderer jailed for life Mar 22 2010

A gang member who stabbed a store manager to death during a botched raid has been given a life sentence.Read

BA strike leader urges fresh talks Mar 22 2010

The leader of striking British Airways cabin crew has made a fresh appeal for talks to end their dispute, which he said had cost the airline tens of millions of pounds.Read

PM rejects lobbying inquiry calls Mar 22 2010

Downing Street has dismissed Conservative calls for a Government inquiry into alleged lobbying of Whitehall departments by former Cabinet ministers, including Stephen Byers.Read

2012 Olympics ticket register opens Mar 22 2010

Anyone wanting tickets for the Olympics can now register online.Read

Byers asks watchdog for lobby probe Mar 22 2010

One of the former ministers embroiled in the lobbying row said he had asked Parliament's sleaze watchdog to investigate his conduct.Read

Super-fast broadband for all pledge Mar 22 2010

Gordon Brown has set out plans to ensure super-fast broadband for every home, in a move he claimed could slash billions from public service costs and create more than 250,000 jobs.Read

Top officer urges policing review Mar 22 2010

The head of police chiefs in England and Wales has called for a fundamental review of all aspects of policing following the general election.Read

Businesses call for BA strike talks Mar 22 2010

The UK's reputation is being hit by the British Airways strike, business leaders warned, as both sides in the dispute continued to argue fiercely over the impact of the industrial action.Read

Disabled victims need more help Mar 22 2010

Prosecutors and police said they need to do more to help disabled victims of hate crime.Read

Huntley back in prison after attack Mar 22 2010

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is back in prison after an attack by a fellow inmate left him needing hospital treatment.Read

Pollution 'causing early deaths' Mar 22 2010

Air pollution is causing the early deaths of up to 50,000 people a year and making thousands more ill - but the Government is failing to take enough action to tackle the problem, MPs have said.Read

Obama healthcare overhaul approved Mar 22 2010

The US House of Representatives has approved historic healthcare legislation which has been at the heart of President Barack Obama's mission in the White House.Read

Pressure grows for lobbying probe Mar 22 2010

Pressure is mounting for a sleaze probe after several senior Labour MPs were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.Read

BA cabin crew strike for third day Mar 22 2010

British Airways cabin crew have begun their third day of strike action as airline management and union leaders continue their war of words.Read

Olivier triumph for Rachel Weisz Mar 22 2010

Oscar winners Rachel Weisz and Dame Maggie Smith have scooped two standout Laurence Olivier prizes at the glitzy theatre awards ceremony.Read

Huntley 'slashed' by fellow inmate Mar 22 2010

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is in hospital after reportedly having his throat slashed by a fellow prison inmate.Read

Tiger Woods tells of comeback fears Mar 22 2010

Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has revealed he is "nervous" about making his golf comeback next month as he admitted he had been "living a lie".Read

Households 'now £17,000 worse off' Mar 22 2010

The average household is more than £17,000 worse off than they were at the start of the recession, a research has shown.Read

PM offers universal fast broadband Mar 22 2010

Gordon Brown is setting out plans to ensure super-fast broadband for every home in a move he claims could slash billions from public service costs and create more than 250,000 jobs.Read

Seaweed bread 'key to obesity' Mar 22 2010

Seaweed bread could be the answer to the obesity epidemic, scientists have said.Read

Economic recovery 'remains fragile' Mar 22 2010

The UK's economic recovery will not pick up pace until the middle of next year, a business group has warned.Read

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