Rotherham By-Election: Labour Secures Victory

Labour has held onto Rotherham in a parliamentary by-election which saw a surge towards the UK Independence Party and disastrous results for both coalition parties. The Conservatives finished fifth behind not only UKIP but also the British National...

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Leveson: Cameron Faces Political Fallout

David Cameron is facing one of the toughest challenges of his premiership as he wrestles with the political fallout triggered by Lord Justice Leveson's proposals to reform the press. The Prime Minister is on a collision course with his coalition partners,...

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Julian Assange 'Has Chronic Lung Problems'

The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is apparently suffering from a chronic lung condition after spending months inside a single-room office at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. The country's ambassador to the UK, Ana Alban, has said she will appeal...

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Leveson To Publish Report Into Press Ethics

Leveson Inquiry: The Options For Reform Updated: 1:35am UK, Thursday 29 November 2012 Lord Justice Leveson's recommendations could radically change the way media organisations operate in the UK. He has said he wants an independent body that could...

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Flooding Hits Welsh City As Woman Found Dead

Emergency services have been evacuating residents after 500 people were urged to leave their homes in North Wales as a river burst past flood defences. In the small city of St Asaph, the River Elwy reached a record high of 14ft 3in (4.35m), making it...

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Alcohol: Ministers To Propose Minimum Pricing

By Thomas Moore, Health Correspondent Cut-price alcohol deals could be banned in a new attempt by the Government to curb binge drinking. The Home Office is expected to outline plans including a new minimum price for alcohol and an end to bulk-buy...

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Weather: Northern England Hit By Flooding

The heavy rain that has brought misery to thousands has spread from the South West to North Wales and Northern England. There are almost 200 flood warnings in place across England and Wales and nearly 300 less serious flood alerts following a weekend...

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Eurozone And IMF Reach Greece Debt Deal

Eurozone finance ministers and the International Monetary Fund have reached an agreement on Greek debt, which paves the way for the release of much-needed loans. After nearly 10 hours of talks, it was agreed that the country's public debt should fall...

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Floods: Drivers Warned Against 'Risking Lives'

Rescue services have told drivers to stop motoring into flood waters as strong winds and heavy rains bring chaos to the country's roads. Emergency crews said that motorists must remember that while their vehicles may be four-wheel drives, they are not...

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'Austerity Era Could Last Up To Eight Years'

A key financial target of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement next week may have to be abandoned, according to a leading think tank. The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has said that the target that debt should be falling in the 2015-16 tax year may...

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PM 'Open-Minded' On Leveson's Media Report

David Cameron is said to be keeping an "open mind" about the future regulation of the press and will make no decisions before he has seen Lord Justice Leveson's much-anticipated report. Downing Street has rejected any suggestion that the Prime Minister...

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Wild Weather: Falling Tree Kills One In Devon

A woman has been killed by a falling tree in Exeter, Devon, after authorities warned of "serious threats to life and property" from flooding in southwest England. The 21-year-old woman was trapped by the fallen tree about 11:50pm on Saturday night near...

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Floods: Man Dies As More Rain Expected

Britain is bracing itself for more flooding this weekend as forecasters predict further heavy downpours. An elderly man died after becoming trapped in his 4x4 in floods after large parts of the UK were hit by strong winds and heavy rain. There has...

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Dallas Star Larry Hagman Dies

Larry Hagman, who starred in the hit TV series Dallas as the scheming oil baron J R Ewing, has died. His family said in a statement that the 81-year-old died of complications from his battle with cancer, the Dallas Morning News reported. He passed...

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Social Care Report: 'One In Four' Services Failing

Vulnerable people are at risk of receiving "poor or unsafe care" as pressures on care services take their toll, according to a new report. The ageing population and the rising tide of patients who suffer from complex or multiple illnesses mean that...

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Flooding: Weather Warnings As Britain Mops Up

The UK was mopping up today after widespread flooding forced many people to evacuate their homes. Forecasters predict more wet weather over the weekend, with dozens of flood warnings still in place. They expect today to be calmer, with some sunny spells....

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Cameron To Insist On Austerity In EU Budget

David Cameron travels to Brussels later insisting that austerity being enforced around Europe is reflected in the EU's budget. He will join leaders from all 27 countries at a special summit to set the European Union's spending limits from 2014 to 2020....

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Gaza: Israel And Hamas Ceasefire Under Way

A ceasefire between Hamas and Israel has come into effect after eight days of violence that has left more than 140 Palestinians and five Israelis dead. Egyptian foreign minister Mohamed Kamel Amr announced the breakthrough at a news conference in Cairo....

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Israel: Gaza Ceasefire Is 'Not There Yet'

An Israeli government spokesman has told Sky News a ceasefire with Gaza militants is "not there yet". Hamas official Ayman Taha said earlier that an Egyptian-brokered truce had been finalised and would take effect from 10pm UK time. But spokesman for...

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Report: Thousands Of Children Raped And Abused

By Richard Suchet, Sky News Reporter At least 2,409 children were raped or abused by gangs or groups in England between August 2010 and October 2011, according to the Office of the Children's Commissioner. Their interim report - the most in-depth...

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UN Chief To Meet Israeli And Palestinian Leaders

The UN secretary general will meet the Israeli and Palestinian leaders as part of a growing effort to stop the ongoing Gaza conflict. Ban Ki-moon will host talks with Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas...

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All Homes 'To Be Given Cheapest Energy Deal'

Energy Secretary Ed Davey will flesh out proposals later to ensure all households are on the cheapest gas and electricity tariffs available. After weeks of confusion about the Government's plans to simplify the market and reduce bills for hard-pressed...

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Gaza: Israel Prepares To Widen Offensive

At least 11 people have been killed by a strike on a home in Gaza, in the deadliest incident of Israel's offensive against Hamas militants. The airstrike targeted the home of the Dalou family in Gaza City's Nasser district, reducing it to rubble. Gaza...

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Obama's Landmark Visit To Burma

By Mark Stone, Asia Correspondent Barack Obama has landed in Burma for a landmark visit aimed at encouraging a string of political reforms in the former pariah state. The US President is meeting the country's reformist leader Thein Sein at Rangoon's...

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