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7th January

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23:55 LATESTTwo Americans working for the firm formerly known as Blackwater are charged with murder BREAKING NEWSIris Robinson broke the law by not declaring a financial interest in her teenage lover's cafe
LATESTThe rescue of Swedish carmaker Saab is in doubt as GM's deadline passes LATESTTwo Americans working for the firm formerly known as Blackwater are charged with murder
LATESTA woman in Newcastle is charged with the murder of a baby LATESTThe rescue of Swedish carmaker Saab is in doubt as GM's deadline passes
LATESTDetails emerge about the teenage lover of Iris Robinson, wife of NI First Minister LATESTA woman in Newcastle is charged with the murder of a baby
23:50 Barack Obama makes national address 7.01.10 Barack Obama makes national address 7.01.10
Obama rues 'intelligence failure' Obama targets intelligence lapses
Barack Obama says the US failed to "connect and understand" intelligence it had prior to the Detroit plane attack. Barack Obama orders a strengthening of US terrorist watch lists, saying the system failed over the Detroit plane plot.
The wife of NI's first minister broke the law by not declaring her financial interest in a public contract. The wife of N Ireland's first minister broke the law by not declaring a financial interest in her teenage lover's cafe.
23:45 Iris and Peter Robinson Irish Robinson
Iris Robinson had teenage lover Robinson broke law in cafe deal
The lover of Iris Robinson, wife of Northern Ireland's First Minister was 19 at the time of their affair, the BBC can reveal. The wife of NI's first minister broke the law by not declaring her financial interest in a public contract.
23:40 BREAKING NEWSDetails emerge about the teenage lover of Iris Robinson, wife of NI First Minister LATESTDetails emerge about the teenage lover of Iris Robinson, wife of NI First Minister
Sham marriages on the rise in UK Removed
Freeze on interest rates goes on Sham marriages on the rise in UK
23:20 Teen Boot Camp and smart dog: Odd Box / Teen boot camp and smart dog: Odd Box /
23:15 Gordon Brown Teenage bootcamp
Brown: "I didn't think I'd be here today" / Teen Boot Camp and smart dog: Odd Box /
22:30 BBC News at TenBBC NEWS CHANNEL
22:25 LATESTThe rescue of Swedish carmaker Saab is in doubt as GM's deadline passes LATESTTwo Americans working for the firm formerly known as Blackwater are charged with murder
LATESTA woman in Newcastle is charged with the murder of a baby LATESTThe rescue of Swedish carmaker Saab is in doubt as GM's deadline passes
LATESTThe Conservatives confirm a key aide to leader David Cameron was arrested in 2008 LATESTA woman in Newcastle is charged with the murder of a baby
Barack Obama says the US failed to "connect and understand" intelligence it had prior to an attempted airliner bombing. Barack Obama says the US failed to "connect and understand" intelligence it had prior to the Detroit plane attack.
22:20 The lover of DUP MP Iris Robinson was aged 19 at the time of their affair, the BBC can reveal. The lover of Iris Robinson, wife of Northern Ireland's First Minister was 19 at the time of their affair, the BBC can reveal.
22:15 LATESTA woman in Newcastle is charged with the murder of a baby LATESTThe rescue of Swedish carmaker Saab is in doubt as GM's deadline passes
LATESTThe Conservatives confirm a key aide to leader David Cameron was arrested in 2008 LATESTA woman in Newcastle is charged with the murder of a baby
BREAKING NEWSDetails emerge about the teenage lover of Iris Robinson, wife of NI First Minister LATESTThe Conservatives confirm a key aide to leader David Cameron was arrested in 2008
LATESTSailor Geoff Holt becomes first quadriplegic to sail Atlantic in catamaran BREAKING NEWSDetails emerge about the teenage lover of Iris Robinson, wife of NI First Minister
Breaking News Barack Obama makes national address 7.01.10
Wedding rings Iris and Peter Robinson
Sham marriages on the rise in UK Iris Robinson had teenage lover
Sham marriages to get around immigration laws are on the rise in the UK, a BBC investigation has revealed. The lover of DUP MP Iris Robinson was aged 19 at the time of their affair, the BBC can reveal.
Iris Robinson had teenage lover Two teens killed in Tyrone crash
St Louis factory gunman is 'dead' Sham marriages on the rise in UK
Ross to leave BBC after 13 years St Louis factory gunman is 'dead'
Generic pic of a Ferrari Jonathan Ross
Swiss man fined $290,000 for speeding in his Ferrari / So long and thanks for the cash - Ross to leave BBC /
Woman on her computer Generic pic of a Ferrari
Online dating soars as temperatures plunge / Swiss man fined $290,000 for speeding in his Ferrari /
22:00 BBC NEWS CHANNELBBC News at Ten
LATESTThe Conservatives confirm a key aide to leader David Cameron was arrested in 2008
  • LATESTFive members of the Government's official drugs advisory panel are to join a new independent group
  • LATESTA woman in Newcastle is charged with the murder of a baby
    LATESTSailor Geoff Holt becomes first quadriplegic to sail Atlantic in catamaran LATESTThe Conservatives confirm a key aide to leader David Cameron was arrested in 2008
    LATESTUS disgruntled worker goes on shooting rampage in St Louis, Missouri BREAKING NEWSDetails emerge about the teenage lover of Iris Robinson, wife of NI First Minister
    LATESTEngland cling on for draw with one wicket remaining in third Test against South Africa LATESTSailor Geoff Holt becomes first quadriplegic to sail Atlantic in catamaran
    Wedding rings Breaking News
    Sham marriages on the rise in UK Obama rues 'intelligence failure'
    Sham marriages to get around immigration laws are on the rise in the UK, a BBC investigation has revealed. Barack Obama says the US failed to "connect and understand" intelligence it had prior to an attempted airliner bombing.
    Jonathan Ross Wedding rings
    Ross to leave BBC after 13 years Sham marriages on the rise in UK
    Jonathan Ross announces he is leaving the BBC but says the decision is "not financially motivated". Sham marriages to get around immigration laws are on the rise in the UK, a BBC investigation has revealed.
    Two teens killed in Tyrone crash Iris Robinson had teenage lover
    Obama rues 'intelligence failure' Ex-Blackwater men's murder charge
    Gunman on rampage at US factory St Louis factory gunman is 'dead'
    Drugs advisers join 'rival' panel Ross to leave BBC after 13 years
    Plot is 'storm in teacup' - Brown Drugs advisers join 'rival' panel
    Expenses plans 'not watered down' Plot is 'storm in teacup' - Brown
    Freeze on interest rates goes on Expenses plans 'not watered down'
    Plane 'plotter recruited in London' Freeze on interest rates goes on
    21:55 Obama to unveil 'bombing' report Obama rues 'intelligence failure'
    Drugs advisers join 'rival' panel Gunman on rampage at US factory
    Plot is 'storm in teacup' - Brown Drugs advisers join 'rival' panel
    Expenses plans 'not watered down' Plot is 'storm in teacup' - Brown
    Freeze on interest rates goes on Expenses plans 'not watered down'
    Gunman on rampage at US factory Freeze on interest rates goes on
    Disabled sailor crosses Atlantic Removed
    21:50 LIVE NOWPresident Obama address on Christmas Day bomb plot
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    21:40 COMING UPObama address on Christmas Day bomb plot LIVE NOWPresident Obama address on Christmas Day bomb plot
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  • 21:20 Children offered swine flu jabs Ice warning with 'coldest night'
    21:15 Vieira undergoes Man City medical Vieira closes in on Man City move
    20:50 Car trapped in snow UK map
    Drivers rescued from Pennine white out / How big freeze fits global warming theory /
    20:40 Key Cameron aide arrested in 2008 Cameron aide Hilton was arrested
    20:35 Two men killed in Tyrone accident Two teens killed in Tyrone crash
    20:10 Britain shivers in sub zero cold
    Workers' rights and the snow
    PM in deep trouble, says Cameron Key Cameron aide arrested in 2008
    20:05 Added LATESTThe Conservatives confirm a key aide to leader David Cameron was arrested in 2008
  • LATESTThe UK is expected to use a record amount of gas on Thursday as the cold snap continues
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    Thousands of schools shut Airport chaos as Europe freezes
    Gas usage set for new record Thousands of schools shut
    Snow stories from around UK Gas usage set for new record
    Should you clear snow? Snow stories from around UK
    Britain shivers
    Britain shivers in sub zero cold
    19:55 Two killed in Tyrone road crash Two men killed in Tyrone accident
    19:45 Contracts for Galileo sat-nav Coral reefs are evolution hotspot
    19:35 Pilots 'did not see each other' Children offered swine flu jabs
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    19:30 Added LATESTFive members of the Government's official drugs advisory panel are to join a new independent group
  • Freeze hits schools, roads again Pilots 'did not see each other'
    19:15 Health warnings as freeze goes on Temperatures set to fall to -20C
    Pilots 'did not see each other' Freeze hits schools, roads again
    19:05 Freeze tightens grip on England Health warnings as freeze goes on
    18:45 Microsoft shows off 'slate' PC UK e-reader to challenge Kindle
    18:40 Snowy scene near Dorking, Surrey Dominic Love, from Ipswich, sledging
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    18:35 Icy conditions strike after snow 'Coldest night of winter' on way
    Snowy scene near Dorking, Surrey Snowy scene near Dorking, Surrey
    Temperatures as low as -18C have followed days of heavy snow to leave treacherous conditions across the UK. The UK is bracing itself for what could be the coldest night of the winter so far, with temperatures set to plummet as low as -20C.
    Gas usage set to hit new record Thousands of schools shut
    Thousands of schools shut Gas usage set for new record
    18:30 BBC News at SixBBC NEWS CHANNEL
    18:15 Motorway warning sign Man swimming in icey water
    Snow snapshot Feeling chilly?
    How snow spread captured in photos and on radio Spare a thought for some of the coldest places on Earth
    Hand held computer Matt Frei
    dot.Maggie Matt Frei's diary
    Mini-netbooks, slates, tablets... and utter confusion Why do affluent young men become suicide bombers?
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    Snow scenes: Your pictures Britain shivers
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    18:00 BBC NEWS CHANNELBBC News at Six
    17:55 LATESTSailor Geoff Holt becomes first quadriplegic to sail Atlantic in catamaran LATESTSailor Geoff Holt becomes first quadriplegic to sail Atlantic in catamaran
    LATESTUS disgruntled worker goes on shooting rampage in St Louis, Missouri LATESTUS disgruntled worker goes on shooting rampage in St Louis, Missouri
    Freeze hits schools, roads again Pilots 'did not see each other'
    Diversity in art awards shortlist Hasselhoff quits US talent show
    Decisions loom on rural broadband Microsoft shows off 'slate' PC
    Plane 'plotter recruited in London' Gunman on rampage at US factory
    South Sudan cattle raid kills 140 Pilots 'did not see each other' Plane 'plotter recruited in London'
    Annual car sales near two million South Sudan cattle raid kills 140
    Microsoft shows off 'slate' PC Disabled sailor crosses Atlantic
    Houses of Parliament clock face First Minister Alex Salmond answers questions from MSPs
    House of Commons: debate on the pre-Budget report / Alex Salmond defends government's reaction to big freeze /
    17:35
  • LATESTSuspected suicide bomb in eastern Afghanistan kills seven, reports say
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    17:30 Afghan market bomb 'kills nine' S Lanka execution video 'genuine'
    17:25 Gas usage set to hit new record Airport chaos as Europe freezes
    Thousands of schools shut Gas usage set to hit new record
    Snow stories from around UK Thousands of schools shut
    Should you clear snow? Snow stories from around UK
    Q&A: How to survive Should you clear snow?
    How to drive in snow Q&A: How to survive
    17:20 Added LATESTSailor Geoff Holt becomes first quadriplegic to sail Atlantic in catamaran
  • Polar bear tv Gordon Brown
    New gadgets unveiled at Vegas tech show / Brown: "I didn't think I'd be here today" /
    Robinson back to face colleagues Two killed in Tyrone road crash
    17:15 Gordon Brown Wedding rings
    Plot is 'storm in teacup' - Brown Sham marriages on the rise in UK
    Gordon Brown calls the attempt to force a vote on his future a "storm in a teacup" that was not "taking up much of my time". Sham marriages to get around immigration laws are on the rise in the UK, a BBC investigation has revealed.
    Obama to unveil bomb plot report Obama to unveil 'bombing' report
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    16:55 LATESTGeoff Holt becomes first quadriplegic to sail the Atlantic in a catamaran LATESTUS disgruntled worker goes on shooting rampage in St Louis, Missouri
    16:35 Vieira set for Man City medical Vieira undergoes Man City medical
    16:30 Added Generic pic of a Ferrari Swiss man fined $290,000 for speeding in his Ferrari /
    16:25 BREAKING NEWSEngland cling on for draw with one wicket remaining in third Test against South Africa LATESTGeoff Holt becomes first quadriplegic to sail the Atlantic in a catamaran
    LATESTThe UK is expected to use a record amount of gas on Thursday as the cold snap continues LATESTEngland cling on for draw with one wicket remaining in third Test against South Africa
    LATESTSuspected suicide bomb in eastern Afghanistan kills seven, reports say LATESTThe UK is expected to use a record amount of gas on Thursday as the cold snap continues
    LATESTThe manager of a Matalan store who was stabbed to death during a robbery had swapped shifts LATESTSuspected suicide bomb in eastern Afghanistan kills seven, reports say
    16:15 Obama to unveil bomb plot report Obama to unveil bomb plot report
    16:10 LATESTEngland battling to save third Test against South Africa, with just one wicket remaining BREAKING NEWSEngland cling on for draw with one wicket remaining in third Test against South Africa
    Ian Bell Paul Collingwood and Ian Bell
    Live - South Africa v England / England escape in thrilling draw /
    16:00 Schools shut again in big freeze Temperatures to plummet further
    15:55 Plastic electronics circuit Polar bear tv
    Nigerian charged over plane plot Obama to unveil bomb plot report
    15:50 Added Gas usage set to hit new record
    Your videos: Snowy days
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    15:45 LATESTThe UK is expected to use a record amount of gas on Thursday as the cold snap continues LATESTEngland battling to save third Test against South Africa, with just one wicket remaining
    LATESTEngland battling to save third Test against South Africa, with just three wickets remaining LATESTThe UK is expected to use a record amount of gas on Thursday as the cold snap continues
  • LATESTJonathan Ross says his decision to leave the BBC was not 'financially motivated'
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    Jonathan Ross: 'It's time to move on' / New gadgets unveiled at Vegas tech show /
    Freeze on interest rates goes on Expenses plans 'not watered down'
    Plane 'plotter recruited in London' Freeze on interest rates goes on
    Expenses plans 'not watered down' Plane 'plotter recruited in London'
    15:40 House prices 'up on a year ago' Gas usage set to hit new record
    15:25 Added LATESTThe UK is expected to use a record amount of gas on Thursday as the cold snap continues
  • 15:20 Afghan market bomb 'kills seven' Afghan market bomb 'kills nine'
    Jonathan Ross is to quit the BBC Jonathan Ross is to quit the BBC
    15:10 Added LATESTEngland battling to save third Test against South Africa, with just three wickets remaining
  • 'Strong' trading at Sainsbury's House prices 'up on a year ago'
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    15:05 Thousands of schools remain shut Thousands of schools shut
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    Plot is 'storm in teacup' - Brown Icy conditions strike after snow
    Breaking News Snowy scene near Dorking, Surrey
    Gordon Brown calls the attempt to force a vote on his future a "storm in a teacup" that was not "taking up much of my time". Temperatures as low as -18C have followed days of heavy snow to leave treacherous conditions across the UK.
    Nick Robinson: Why plot failed Thousands of schools remain shut
    PM in deep trouble - Cameron Snow stories from around UK
    Brown 'leading from the front'
    Should you clear snow?
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    Traffic in snow in Reading Gordon Brown
    Icy conditions strike after snow Plot is 'storm in teacup' - Brown
    Temperatures as low as -18C have followed days of heavy snow to leave treacherous conditions across the UK. Gordon Brown calls the attempt to force a vote on his future a "storm in a teacup" that was not "taking up much of my time".
    Pilots 'did not see each other' South Sudan cattle raid kills 140
    South Sudan cattle raid kills 140 Pilots 'did not see each other'
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    MPs may not face family jobs ban Expenses plans 'not watered down'
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  • LATESTEngland's cricket team are 230 for 5 at teatime in Test match against South Africa
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    How to drive in icy weather Weather and travel information BBC Local: Check your area Removed
    Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells stamp Woman on her computer
    Pop it in the post - classic album covers made into postage stamps / Online dating soars as temperatures plunge /
    14:45 Ice alert following days of snow Icy conditions strike after snow
    Egypt church attack kills Copts Egypt clashes after Copt killings
    British sport set for big freeze British sport hit by big freeze
    14:30 LATESTThe manager of a Matalan store who was stabbed to death during a robbery had swapped shifts
  • LATESTJonathan Ross says his decision to leave the BBC was not 'financially motivated'
  • LATESTSuspected suicide bomb in eastern Afghanistan kills seven, reports say
    LATESTGay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell says the NI First Minister's wife is a 'hypocrite' LATESTThe manager of a Matalan store who was stabbed to death during a robbery had swapped shifts
    LATESTTwo plane pilots who collided over south Wales did not see each other 'until it was too late' LATESTJonathan Ross says his decision to leave the BBC was not 'financially motivated'
    LATESTEngland's cricket team are 230 for 5 at teatime in their test match against South Africa LATESTEngland's cricket team are 230 for 5 at teatime in Test match against South Africa
    Downloads up as album sales drop Diversity in art awards shortlist
    14:05 Added LATESTThe manager of a Matalan store who was stabbed to death during a robbery had swapped shifts
  • 14:00 LATESTGay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell says the NI First Minister's wife is a 'hypocrite' LATESTJonathan Ross says his decision to leave the BBC was not 'financially motivated'
    LATESTTwo plane pilots who collided over south Wales did not see each other 'until it was too late' LATESTGay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell says the NI First Minister's wife is a 'hypocrite'
    LATESTEngland's cricket team are 230 for 5 at teatime in their test match against South Africa LATESTTwo plane pilots who collided over south Wales did not see each other 'until it was too late'
    LATESTGordon Brown tells BBC the attempted Labour coup was 'not taking up much of my time' LATESTEngland's cricket team are 230 for 5 at teatime in their test match against South Africa
    13:55 What's next for the BBC's highest paid presenter What's next for the BBC's highest paid presenter?
    13:50 LATESTTwo plane pilots who collided over south Wales did not see each other 'until it was too late' LATESTGay rights campaigner Peter Tatchell says the NI First Minister's wife is a 'hypocrite'
    LATESTEngland's cricket team are 230 for 5 at teatime in their test match against South Africa LATESTTwo plane pilots who collided over south Wales did not see each other 'until it was too late'
    LATESTGordon Brown tells BBC the attempted Labour coup was 'not taking up much of my time' LATESTEngland's cricket team are 230 for 5 at teatime in their test match against South Africa
    LATESTUK interest rates kept on hold at 0.5% by the Bank of England LATESTGordon Brown tells BBC the attempted Labour coup was 'not taking up much of my time'
    Severe ice causes more disruption Freeze tightens grip on England
    13:45 Plastic electronics circuit Jonathan Ross
    Gadgets and gizmos from Vegas tech show / Jonathan Ross: 'It's time to move on' /
    Marina Jonathan Ross and Sir Michael Caine
    Sound of 2010 Farewell Wossy
    Pop diva Marina and the Diamonds hopes to sparkle What's next for the BBC's highest paid presenter
    13:40 LATESTEngland's cricket team are 230 for 5 at teatime in their test match against South Africa LATESTTwo plane pilots who collided over south Wales did not see each other 'until it was too late'
    LATESTGordon Brown tells BBC the attempted Labour coup was 'not taking up much of my time' LATESTEngland's cricket team are 230 for 5 at teatime in their test match against South Africa
    LATESTUK interest rates kept on hold at 0.5% by the Bank of England LATESTGordon Brown tells BBC the attempted Labour coup was 'not taking up much of my time'
    LATESTJana Bennett, director of BBC Vision, says she 'understands' Jonathan Ross departure LATESTUK interest rates kept on hold at 0.5% by the Bank of England
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    Panoramic sky ride over snowy hill tops / Drivers rescued from Pennine white out /
    Pilots 'did not see each other' Freeze hits schools, roads again
    Bomb attack hits Afghan market Afghan market bomb 'kills seven'
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    13:35 Bring back WWII rationing to help stop obesity? Would a return to WWII rationing stop obesity?
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    13:25 Freeze hits schools, roads again Pilots 'did not see each other'
    13:20 LATESTGordon Brown tells BBC the attempted Labour coup was 'not taking up much of my time' LATESTEngland's cricket team are 230 for 5 at teatime in their test match against South Africa
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    13:15 Brown secure in job - Mandelson Brown 'leading from the front'
    A hangman's noose Overweight woman and man with megaphone
    Gallows humour Fat fight
    Public hangings and gossip - diary of a Victorian everyman Bring back WWII rationing to help stop obesity?
    BBC business editor Robert Peston A hangman's noose
    Robert Peston Gallows humour
    This banking saga means we’re all Icelanders now Public hangings and gossip - diary of a Victorian everyman
    13:10 Kenya 'deports cleric to Gambia' Nigeria leader signature 'forged'
    13:05 Hand held computer A hangman's noose
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    Sudanese cattle raid 'kills 140' Kenya 'deports cleric to Gambia'
    Militants killed in Kashmir gun battle Bomb attack hits Afghan market
    MPs may not face family jobs ban PM in deep trouble, says Cameron
    Breastfeeding 'down to hormones' Mobile use 'may help' Alzheimer's
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    Orthodox Christians begin celebrating Christmas Mini-netbooks, slates, tablets... and utter confusion
    Mobile use 'may help' Alzheimer's MPs may not face family jobs ban South Sudan cattle raid kills 140
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    PM in deep trouble, says Cameron Plot is 'storm in teacup' - Brown
    The attempted coup against Gordon Brown's leadership shows his government is "deeply divided", David Cameron says. Gordon Brown calls the attempt to force a vote on his future a "storm in a teacup" that was not "taking up much of my time".
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    12:35 BREAKING NEWSGordon Brown tells BBC the attempted Labour coup was 'not taking up much of my time' LATESTGordon Brown tells BBC the attempted Labour coup was 'not taking up much of my time'
    Cabinet backing Brown, says No 10 Plot is 'storm in teacup' - Brown
    Ofsted 'becoming unwieldy' - MPs Thousands of schools remain shut
    London unveils digital datastore Decisions loom on rural broadband
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    Freeze on interest rates goes on 'Strong' trading at Sainsbury's
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    12:10 BREAKING NEWSJana Bennett, director of BBC Vision, says she 'understands' Jonathan Ross departure LATESTJana Bennett, director of BBC Vision, says she 'understands' Jonathan Ross departure
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