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Pledge to overturn prayers ruling

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:52:57 +0000

Christians and community figures have vowed that a High Court decision to outlaw the centuries-old tradition of formal prayers being said at the start of local council meetings is not be the end of the matter.

Bumped-up insurance claims 'surge'

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:09:14 +0000

Exaggerated home insurance claims have surged in the last year amid the tough economic backdrop, research has suggested.

Holden 'euphoric' over BGT return

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:09:14 +0000

Amanda Holden says she is "euphoric" about making her return to the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent, little over a fortnight after she was in a critical condition in hospital.

Redknapp hits out at CPS over trial

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:09:13 +0000

Harry Redknapp has criticised the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for putting him through a "farcical" tax evasion trial.

Alexander urges tax relief reform

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:09:13 +0000

Wealthier savers should be stripped of higher-rate tax relief on pensions, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has said.

Families 'set to lose tax credit'

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:09:13 +0000

More than 200,000 families will lose tax credits worth almost £4,000 a year unless they significantly increase their working hours, according to figures highlighted by Labour.

Man held after restaurant stand-off

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:03:13 +0000

A 38-year-old man is in custody after being arrested following an eight-hour stand-off with armed police at an Italian restaurant in Glasgow city centre.