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Changes to the proposed route of the HS2 line will "significantly mitigate" the impact on communities along the London-Birmingham line, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has claimed.

A temporary cap on the number of migrant workers will be reinstated after a previous limit was ruled illegal by the courts, minister Damian Green has told MPs.

Spectacular firework displays, parties and other celebrations are taking place around the world to mark the start of the new year.

Tens of thousands of revellers are gearing up to welcome in the new year at open-air parties around the UK.

Singer Annie Lennox is recognised in the New Year Honours, along with actors David Suchet and Sheila Hancock and BA chairman Martin Broughton.

A series of tornadoes in the south and mid-western US kill six people, injure several others and cause power outages for thousands in the region.

Shadow chancellor Alan Johnson claims Tuesday's 2.5% VAT increase could cost 250.000 jobs - but the Tories accuse him of "hypocrisy".

The government's spending cuts are difficult but vital to help the UK back onto its feet, the prime minister says in his new year message.

At least 11 people are killed as they celebrate New Year's Eve in a market in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, military sources tell the BBC.

At least 11 people are killed as they celebrate New Year's Eve at a bar in a market in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, military sources tell the BBC.

The Lords have voted to approve the government's plans to raise the cap on tuition fees for universities in England to as much as £9,000.

Changes to the proposed route of the HS2 line will "significantly mitigate" the impact on communities along the London-Birmingham line, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has claimed.

Spectacular firework displays and celebrations are being held around the world to mark the start of the new year.

Spectacular firework displays, parties and other celebrations are taking place around the world to mark the start of the new year.

At least 11 people are killed in an explosion in a market near a barracks in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, military sources tell the BBC.

At least 11 people are killed as they celebrate New Year's Eve in a market in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, military sources tell the BBC.

MEPs have discussed a report by the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee that calls for a rethink of the EU's strategy on Afghanistan.

The Lords have voted to approve the government's plans to raise the cap on tuition fees for universities in England to as much as £9,000.

Explosion shakes Nigerian capital

At least 11 people are killed in an explosion in a market near a barracks in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, military sources tell the BBC.

The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Baroness Ashton, has updated MEPs on the outcomes of the Nato summit.

MEPs have discussed a report by the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee that calls for a rethink of the EU's strategy on Afghanistan.

Sights and sounds from six decades in Ambridge

Rory Cellan-Jones asks what's coming in 2011

Kidnap and abuse of African migrants making journey to Israel

Sights and sounds from six decades in Ambridge

BBC correspondents on the possible headlines for 2011

Kidnap and abuse of African migrants making journey to Israel

Why were so many people left without running water in NI?

BBC correspondents on the possible headlines for 2011

Music experts pick the year's most underrated albums

Why were so many people left without running water in NI?

A look ahead to the next year in science and space exploration

Music experts pick the year's most underrated albums

Northern Ireland Water says it expects most homes in NI to have their water restored by the middle of next week.

Police are given until Friday evening to question the landlord of landscape architect Jo Yeates about her murder.

Police are given until Friday evening to question the landlord of landscape architect Jo Yeates about her murder.

Northern Ireland Water says it expects most homes in NI to have their water restored by the middle of next week.

Prime Minister David Cameron has been accused of breaking promises to increase NHS spending in real terms and keep the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Baroness Ashton, has updated MEPs on the outcomes of the Nato summit.

Attorney General Dominic Grieve is considering issuing a notice to remind the media that coverage of the arrest in the Jo Yeates murder inquiry must be fair.

Shadow chancellor Alan Johnson claims Tuesday's 2.5% VAT increase could cost 250.000 jobs - but the Tories accuse him of "hypocrisy".

Why were so many people left without running water in NI?

Why we need to keep a sense of proportion

A selection of the best readers' pictures of 2010

Why were so many people left without running water in NI?

The media watchdog submits its report on News Corporation's controversial takeover bid to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt but it remains confidential.

The chairman of British Airways, Martin Broughton, is among business leaders receiving knighthoods in the New Year Honours List.

Chancellor George Osborne has outlined details of the £3.25bn loan being offered to help bail out Ireland's economy.

Prime Minister David Cameron has been accused of breaking promises to increase NHS spending in real terms and keep the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

BBC correspondents on the possible headlines for 2011

Sights and sounds from six decades in Ambridge

Sights and sounds from six decades in Ambridge

BBC correspondents on the possible headlines for 2011

The chairman of British Airways, Martin Broughton, is among business leaders receiving knighthoods in the New Year Honours List.

The media watchdog submits its report on News Corporation's controversial takeover bid to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt but it remains confidential.

Police are given more time to question the landlord of Bristol landscape architect Jo Yeates about her murder.

Police are given until Friday evening to question the landlord of landscape architect Jo Yeates about her murder.

Police are given more time to question the landlord of Bristol landscape architect Jo Yeates about her murder.

Northern Ireland Water says it expects most homes in NI to have their water restored by the middle of next week.

Thousands more people are preparing to evacuate their homes as one of Australia's worst floods continues to inundate the state of Queensland.

Police are given more time to question the landlord of Bristol landscape architect Jo Yeates about her murder.

The government has announced that 93 magistrates' courts are to be closed in England and Wales.

Chancellor George Osborne has outlined details of the £3.25bn loan being offered to help bail out Ireland's economy.

Thousands more people are preparing to evacuate their homes as one of Australia's worst floods continues to inundate the state of Queensland.

Police are given more time to question the landlord of Bristol landscape architect Jo Yeates about her murder.

Police are given more time to question the landlord of Bristol landscape architect Jo Yeates about her murder.

Thousands more people are preparing to evacuate their homes as one of Australia's worst floods continues to inundate the state of Queensland.

Thousands more people are preparing to evacuate their homes as one of Australia's worst floods continues to inundate the state of Queensland.

Spectacular firework displays and celebrations are being held around the world to mark the start of the new year.

Spectacular firework displays and celebrations are being held around the world to mark the start of the new year.

Thousands more people are preparing to evacuate their homes as one of Australia's worst floods continues to inundate the state of Queensland.

Hong Kong celebrates 2011 Live

MEPs have voted in favour of a final compromise agreement on the EU's budget for 2011, after months of negotiations.

The government has announced that 93 magistrates' courts are to be closed in England and Wales.

Singer Annie Lennox is recognised in the New Year Honours, along with actors David Suchet and Sheila Hancock and BA chairman Martin Broughton.

Spectacular firework displays and celebrations are being held around the world to mark the start of the new year.

Brazil's President Lula refuses to extradite an Italian former left-wing militant wanted on murder charges, defying Italian government demands.

Singer Annie Lennox is recognised in the New Year Honours, along with actors David Suchet and Sheila Hancock and BA chairman Martin Broughton.

The government's spending cuts are difficult but vital to help the UK back onto its feet, the prime minister says in his new year message.

Thousands more people are preparing to evacuate their homes as one of Australia's worst floods continues to inundate the state of Queensland.

Shadow chancellor Alan Johnson claims Tuesday's 2.5% VAT increase could cost 250.000 jobs - but the Tories accuse him of "hypocrisy".

Attorney General Dominic Grieve is considering issuing a notice to remind the media that coverage of the arrest in the Jo Yeates murder inquiry must be fair.

A temporary cap on the number of migrant workers will be reinstated after a previous limit was ruled illegal by the courts, minister Damian Green has told MPs.

MEPs have voted in favour of a final compromise agreement on the EU's budget for 2011, after months of negotiations.

Attorney General Dominic Grieve is considering issuing a notice to remind the media that coverage of the arrest in the Jo Yeates murder inquiry must be fair.

Shadow chancellor Alan Johnson claims Tuesday's 2.5% VAT increase could cost 250.000 jobs - but the Tories accuse him of "hypocrisy".

Veteran Conservative MP Peter Bottomley is awarded a knighthood in the New Years Honours list.

Attorney General Dominic Grieve is considering issuing a notice to remind the media that coverage of the arrest in the Jo Yeates murder inquiry must be fair.

Changes to the proposed route of the HS2 line will "significantly mitigate" the impact on communities along the London-Birmingham line, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has claimed.

A temporary cap on the number of migrant workers will be reinstated after a previous limit was ruled illegal by the courts, minister Damian Green has told MPs.

House prices ended the year barely higher than they started, according to the latest survey from the Nationwide building society.

Brazil's President Lula refuses to extradite an Italian former left-wing militant wanted on murder charges, defying Italian government demands.

As 2010 draws to a close, a look at the stories that were among the most-read of the year, from the serious to the light-hearted.

Some of the men who made headlines this year, including much criticised BP boss Tony Hayward, epic tennis loser Nicholas Mahut and a miraculous survivor called Kiki.

A selection of the best readers' pictures of 2010

Why were so many people left without running water in NI?

The world's richest person and other notables

A selection of the best readers' pictures of 2010

The Lords have voted to approve the government's plans to raise the cap on tuition fees for universities in England to as much as £9,000.

Changes to the proposed route of the HS2 line will "significantly mitigate" the impact on communities along the London-Birmingham line, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has claimed.

Drivers applying for new licences from July will have to respond to a question about organ donation, as the government bids to increase donor numbers.

House prices ended the year barely higher than they started, according to the latest survey from the Nationwide building society.

MEPs have discussed a report by the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee that calls for a rethink of the EU's strategy on Afghanistan.

The Lords have voted to approve the government's plans to raise the cap on tuition fees for universities in England to as much as £9,000.

The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Baroness Ashton, has updated MEPs on the outcomes of the Nato summit.

MEPs have discussed a report by the European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee that calls for a rethink of the EU's strategy on Afghanistan.

Server overloads and a bug in Skype for Windows caused the two-day outage, the net phone firm says in its blog.

Security researchers show how to eavesdrop on any GSM call using cheap mobiles and open source software.

All things Ambridge - as the Radio 4 series celebrates six decades on the air.

As 2010 draws to a close, a look at the stories that were among the most-read of the year, from the serious to the light-hearted.

The world's richest person and other notables

Sights and sounds from six decades in Ambridge

Music experts pick the year's most underrated albums

The world's richest person and other notables

A look ahead to the next year in science and space exploration

Music experts pick the year's most underrated albums

Who will be the Republican hopefuls to watch in 2011?

A look ahead to the next year in science and space exploration

CBE reward for actress Sheila's many roles in life

Kidnap and abuse of African migrants making journey to Israel

Some of the women who made headlines this year, including Russian spy Anna Chapman, Peppa the Pig and X Factor's Gamu Nhengu.

All things Ambridge - as the Radio 4 series celebrates six decades on the air.

Prime Minister David Cameron has been accused of breaking promises to increase NHS spending in real terms and keep the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

The EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Baroness Ashton, has updated MEPs on the outcomes of the Nato summit.

World Cup final referee Howard Webb and Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell are made MBEs in the New Year Honours List while former England rugby player Mike Catt gets an OBE.

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson apologises to fans for any offence caused by his comments after the 1-0 home defeat by Wolves on Wednesday.

Chancellor George Osborne has outlined details of the £3.25bn loan being offered to help bail out Ireland's economy.

Prime Minister David Cameron has been accused of breaking promises to increase NHS spending in real terms and keep the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

The landlord of landscape architect Jo Yeates is continuing to be questioned on suspicion of her murder.

Police are given 12 more hours to question the landlord of Jo Yeates about her murder.

House prices ended the year barely higher than they started, according to the latest survey from the Nationwide building society.

The landlord of landscape architect Jo Yeates is continuing to be questioned on suspicion of her murder.

The government has announced that 93 magistrates' courts are to be closed in England and Wales.

Chancellor George Osborne has outlined details of the £3.25bn loan being offered to help bail out Ireland's economy.

The details of an investigation into Northern Ireland Water's response to the current water crisis are to be revealed later.

House prices ended the year barely higher than they started, according to the latest survey from the Nationwide building society.

House prices ended the year barely higher than they started, according to the latest survey from the Nationwide building society.

The chairman of British Airways, Martin Broughton, is among business leaders receiving knighthoods in the New Year Honours List.

The chairman of British Airways, Martin Broughton, is among business leaders receiving knighthoods in the New Year Honours List.

House prices ended the year barely higher than they started, according to the latest survey from the Nationwide building society.

The Northern Ireland Executive announces a full investigation of NI Water's response to the crisis that has left thousands without running water.

The details of an investigation into Northern Ireland Water's response to the current water crisis are to be revealed later.

Music experts pick the year's most underrated albums

CBE reward for actress Sheila's many roles in life

A look ahead to the next year in science and space exploration

Music experts pick the year's most underrated albums

New York set to update its signature vehicle

A look ahead to the next year in science and space exploration

World Cup final referee Howard Webb and Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell are both awarded MBEs in the New Year Honours List while former England rugby player Mike Catt gets an OBE.

World Cup final referee Howard Webb and Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell are made MBEs in the New Year Honours List while former England rugby player Mike Catt gets an OBE.

Music experts pick the year's most underrated albums

BBC correspondents on the possible headlines for 2011

The world's richest person and other notables

Music experts pick the year's most underrated albums

A look ahead to the next year in science and space exploration

The world's richest person and other notables

New York set to update its signature vehicle

A look ahead to the next year in science and space exploration

Who will be the Republican hopefuls to watch in 2011?

New York set to update its signature vehicle

Richard Ingrams on the changing face of the newsroom Today

Who will be the Republican hopefuls to watch in 2011?

London Mayor's Question Time Watch

Minister unveils England and Wales court closures Watch

Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, says he hopes to have more "clarity" in the new year over the timetable of tube closures for engineering works.

The government has announced that 93 magistrates' courts are to be closed in England and Wales.

Hits you missed?

Music experts pick the year's most underrated albums

New York set to update its signature vehicle

A selection of the best readers' pictures of 2010

Who will be the Republican hopefuls to watch in 2011?

New York set to update its signature vehicle

Tracking parties' popularity ratings in rollercoaster election year

Who will be the Republican hopefuls to watch in 2011?

As 2010 draws to a close, a look at the stories that were among the most-read of the year, from the serious to the light-hearted.

Some of the women who made headlines this year, including Russian spy Anna Chapman, Peppa the Pig and X Factor's Gamu Nhengu.

The singer, sailor, spy and others who were in the news

The world's richest person and other notables

How Harry Potter's sport is sweeping America

A look ahead to the next year in science and space exploration

Singer Annie Lennox is recognised in the New Year Honours, along with actors David Suchet and Sheila Hancock and BA chairman Martin Broughton.

The government's spending cuts are difficult but necessary to help the UK back onto its feet, the prime minister says in his new year message.

Lennox gets New Year Honours OBE

Singer Annie Lennox is recognised in the New Year Honours, along with actors David Suchet and Sheila Hancock and BA chairman Martin Broughton.

Probe into water crisis response

The Northern Ireland Executive announces a full investigation of NI Water's response to the crisis that has left thousands without running water.

Millions of pounds in parking fines have been written off by councils because they cannot trace drivers of foreign-registered vehicles, figures show.

The Northern Ireland Executive announces a full investigation of NI Water's response to the crisis that has left thousands without running water.

The UN warns supporters of Ivory Coast incumbent Laurent Gbagbo that an attack on rival Alassane Ouattara's HQ "could reignite civil war".

Drivers applying for new licences from July will have to respond to a question about organ donation, as the government bids to increase donor numbers.

The government's spending cuts are tough but necessary and will help the UK back onto its feet, the prime minister says in his new year message.

Veteran Conservative MP Peter Bottomley is awarded a knighthood in the New Years Honours list.

Veteran Conservative MP Peter Bottomley is awarded a knighthood in the New Years Honours list.

The government's spending cuts are tough but necessary and will help the UK back onto its feet, the prime minister says in his new year message.

MEPs approve EU 2011 budget Watch

London Mayor's Question Time Watch

MEPs have voted in favour of a final compromise agreement on the EU's budget for 2011, after months of negotiations.

Boris Johnson, the Mayor of London, says he hopes to have more "clarity" in the new year over the timetable of tube closures for engineering works.

The government details a university scholarship scheme for children of British servicemen and women from England, Scotland and Wales killed on active duty.

The founder of a school for teenage mothers is among those receiving New Year Honours for services to education.

Labour leader Ed Miliband forecasts a "year of consequences" for hard-working families, as he attacks government cuts in his new year message.

Veteran Conservative MP Peter Bottomley is awarded a knighthood in the New Years Honours list.

Nearly one in five people currently living in the UK will survive to celebrate their 100th birthday, according to government estimates.

The Birmingham-based doctor responsible for the care of soldiers wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq is knighted in the New Year Honours.

NI First Minister Peter Robinson describes NI Water's response to the ongoing water crisis as 'shambolic'.

The Northern Ireland Executive announces a full investigation of NI Water's response to the crisis that has left thousands without running water.

Bobby Farrell, front man of 1970s disco group Boney M, has died in St Petersburg at the age of 61, his agent announces.

Actors David Suchet and Sheila Hancock are among the stars of stage and screen recognised in the New Year Honours list.

Changes to the proposed route of the HS2 line will "significantly mitigate" the impact on communities along the London-Birmingham line, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has claimed.

MEPs have voted in favour of a final compromise agreement on the EU's budget for 2011, after months of negotiations.

Landlord held over Yeates murder

The 65-year-old landlord of the Bristol flat where landscape architect Jo Yeates lived is arrested on suspicion of her murder.

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The UN warns supporters of Ivory Coast incumbent Laurent Gbagbo that an attack on rival Alassane Ouattara's HQ "could reignite civil war".

Millions of pounds in parking fines have been written off by councils because they cannot trace drivers of foreign-registered vehicles, figures show.

Figures show 39 people in the UK have now died with flu-like illnesses this winter.

The UN warns supporters of Ivory Coast incumbent Laurent Gbagbo that an attack on rival Alassane Ouattara's HQ "could reignite civil war".

Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller's latest Meet the Parents sequel was the top film at the UK and Ireland box office this Christmas.

Bobby Farrell, front man of 1970s disco group Boney M, has died in St Petersburg at the age of 61, his agent announces.

British-born astronaut Piers Sellers is appointed an OBE in the New Year's Honours List for his services to science.

British-born astronaut Piers Sellers is appointed an OBE in the New Year Honours List for his services to science.

The secret lives of beavers within their lodges is revealed, including footage of beaver babies, known as kits.

British-born astronaut Piers Sellers is appointed an OBE in the New Year's Honours List for his services to science.

NI First Minister Peter Robinson describes NI Water's response to the ongoing water crisis as 'shambolic'.

Singer Annie Lennox is among stars recognised in the New Year Honours, along with actors David Suchet and Sheila Hancock and BA chairman Martin Broughton.

The 65-year-old landlord of the Bristol flat where landscape architect Jo Yeates lived is arrested on suspicion of her murder.

NI First Minister Peter Robinson describes NI Water's response to the ongoing water crisis as 'shambolic'.

The UN warns supporters of Ivory Coast incumbent Laurent Gbagbo that an attack on rival Alassane Ouattara's HQ "could reignite civil war".

The 65-year-old landlord of the Bristol flat where landscape architect Jo Yeates lived is arrested on suspicion of her murder.

Figures show 39 people in the UK have now died with flu-like illnesses this winter.

The UN warns supporters of Ivory Coast incumbent Laurent Gbagbo that an attack on rival Alassane Ouattara's HQ "could reignite civil war".

The US, UK and Germany deplore the sentencing of former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky to six more years in jail for fraud.

Figures show 39 people in the UK have now died with flu-like illnesses this winter.

The TUC general secretary, Brendan Barber, has said 2011 would be a "horrible" year of cuts in jobs and living standards for many.

The chairman of British Airways, Martin Broughton, is among business leaders receiving knighthoods in the New Year Honours List.

Russian ex-oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky is jailed for six more years in a verdict criticised internationally as politically motivated.

The US, UK and Germany deplore the sentencing of former Russian oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky to six more years in jail for fraud.

Manchester City assistant manager Brian Kidd plays down his side's Premier League hopes, saying Manchester United are title favourites.

World Cup final referee Howard Webb and Ryder Cup hero Graeme McDowell are both awarded MBEs in the New Year Honours List while former England rugby player Mike Catt gets an OBE.

A temporary cap on the number of migrant workers will be reinstated after a previous limit was ruled illegal by the courts, minister Damian Green has told MPs.

Changes to the proposed route of the HS2 line will "significantly mitigate" the impact on communities along the London-Birmingham line, Transport Secretary Philip Hammond has claimed.