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The government must act more quickly to cut Britain's huge budget deficit, a group of economists says.

The government must act more quickly to cut Britain's huge budget deficit, a group of economists says.

Olympic and world 100m and 200m champion Usain Bolt opens his 2010 season with victory in the 400m at the Camperdown Classic in Jamaica.

Military offensive against the Taliban focused on

Attempts at a cross-party deal on elderly care fall further apart amid angry exchanges on BBC One's Politics Show.

Health Secretary Andy Burnham challenges the Tories over plans to provide free care at home for elderly people in England.

Film footage dating from the 1920s rediscovered

The BNP votes to scrap its whites-only membership rules after an extraordinary general meeting.

The BNP is holding an extraordinary meeting to vote on amending its constitution to let black and Asian people join.

Somali community in UK supports pirates' captives

People with breathing problems have been offered some timely Valentine's Day advice to help them enjoy a fulfilling love life.

A biology professor charged with killing three staff at an Alabama university shot dead her brother 24 years ago, it is alleged.

A biology professor charged with killing three staff at an Alabama university shot dead her brother 24 years ago, it is alleged.

Police arrest nine people after drugs worth an estimated £2m are seized by officers in Northern Ireland and England.

Police arrest nine people after drugs worth £1m are seized by police in Northern Ireland and north-west England.

Some people joke the Winter Olympics should be moved to Washington, D.C. You know, somewhere where there is plenty of snow.

Southerners who dared to venture outside Saturday carefully inched their way along icy streets and sidewalks after a freak snowfall came calling Friday.

The Duke of York is the "best single dad", his daughter Princess Beatrice says in a television interview.

The Duke of York is the "best single dad", his daughter Princess Beatrice says in a television interview.

Thirteen spectators at a surfing contest in California are injured after large waves hit the seawall where they were standing.