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U.K. Spy Leaves al Qaeda File on Train
Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:18:00 PM
LONDON—One of Britain's top intelligence officials left a file with secret documents about Iraq and al Qaeda on a train, in an embarrassing government security breach that was exposed on Wednesday ...   Full Story
 

Patients 'Not Benefiting' From NHS Reforms
Thursday, June 12, 2008 6:13:00 PM
Patients have yet to see significant benefits from the government's billion-pound overhaul to the National Health Service, say two independent watchdogs   Full Story
 

Public Urged to Avoid Panic Buying of Fuel
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 7:10:00 PM
The government urged the public to avoid panic buying of fuel after tanker drivers threatened a strike at Shell petrol stations across the country.   Full Story
 

Last-ditch Concession Offered on 42 days
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 7:14:00 AM
The government is to offer wavering Labour MPs a last-minute concession over the issue of pre-charge detention in an attempt to stave off a Commons defeat.   Full Story
 

Sources say UK Set to Auction Three Nuclear Sites
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 8:10:00 PM
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority is preparing to auction off three of its biggest plots of lands for potential new power stations, says an industry source   Full Story
 

MI5 Clarifies Its Stance in 42-Day Debate
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 6:12:00 PM
MI5 has taken the unusual step of clarifying its stance about the government proposal to increase the period terror suspects can be held without charge to 42 days.   Full Story
 

BoE's King Says Crisis Not Over, Offers No Succour
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 5:43:00 PM
LONDON—The financial market crisis is not over, Bank of England Governor Mervyn King warned on Tuesday, as yet more data pointed to Britain's housing market and wider economy suffering a long and ...   Full Story
 

London Tops List of Global Financial Centres
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 5:40:00 PM
London is the most influential financial centre in the world for the second year running, according to MasterCard's second annual survey.   Full Story
 

British Policeman Shot Dead During Training
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 8:15:00 AM
A policeman was shot dead on Monday during a firearms training exercise at a disused warehouse in Manchester   Full Story
 

UK Must Guard Against Drift into 'Surveillance Society'
Monday, June 09, 2008 8:35:00 PM
The government must guard against the drift into a "surveillance society", only keeping data on individuals as long as is absolutely necessary, a parliamentary committee said on Sunday.   Full Story
 

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