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World & UK Sport: Nadal seals semi spot

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:45:15 GMT

Rafael Nadal moved a step closer to a potential Sunday showdown with Roger Federer after advancing to the semi-finals of the US Open for the third year in succession.

World & UK News: Pressure mounts on Cameron's aide

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:05:19 GMT

The pressure on David Cameron's communications chief Andy Coulson has intensified after MPs approved an investigation by a parliamentary sleaze watchdog.

World & UK News: Minister defends spying on aides

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:05:19 GMT

A Justice Minister has defended his decision to hire a firm of private detectives to carry out undercover investigations of his aides and colleagues.

World & UK News: Dowling favourite to win final BB

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:05:19 GMT

Air steward turned TV presenter Brian Dowling is the bookies' favourite to take the Ultimate Big Brother crown on Friday night as Channel 4 waves goodbye to the long-running reality show.

World & UK News: Osborne targets benefits lifestyle

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 03:05:20 GMT

Chancellor George Osborne signalled a renewed crackdown on the "out of control" welfare budget - announcing further cuts of £4 billion would be made in the spending review this autumn.

World & UK News: 9/11 Koran burning only 'suspended'

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 01:05:14 GMT

The anti-Muslim leader of a tiny Florida church says he was lied to and is rethinking his decision to cancel burning Korans to mark 9/11.

World & UK News: Handshake 'key sign of longer life'

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:05:17 GMT

A firm handshake and brisk walk could be indicators of a longer life expectancy, it has been claimed.

World & UK News: Academy schools 'achieving more'

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:05:17 GMT

Most academy schools are achieving greater rates of academic improvement than the schools they replaced, a report has found.

World & UK News: Jobs recovery 'will take 14 years'

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:05:17 GMT

Employment will not return to pre-recession levels for 14 years and could take longer in some parts of the country hardest-hit by Government spending cuts, according to new research.

World & UK News: Scheme to reduce reoffending rates

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:05:17 GMT

Private investors will be given a cash return of up to £8 million if they help cut reoffending rates among prisoners with short-term sentences, the Ministry of Justice has said.

World & UK News: Housing benefit cap 'to cost £120m'

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:05:16 GMT

Changes to housing benefit could lead to a surge in homelessness which would cost the Government £120 million a year, a housing charity has said.

World & UK News: Planned 9/11 Koran burning scrapped

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 23:05:15 GMT

A Florida minister who had created an international storm with his plan to burn the Koran on the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks has cancelled the event under intense pressure, saying he agreed to back off after reaching a deal to move the location of a controversial mosque near New York's Ground Zero.

World & UK News: Planned 9-11 Koran burning scrapped

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:05:17 GMT

The pastor who planned an "International Burn-a-Koran Day" on September 11 has called off the protest after his plans were widely condemned.

World & UK News: Welfare budget 'faces £4bn cuts'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 19:05:13 GMT

Chancellor George Osborne has signalled a renewed crackdown on the "out of control" welfare budget - announcing further cuts of £4 billion would be made in the spending review this autumn.

World & UK Sport: Williams to retire after World Cup

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:45:18 GMT

Shane Williams says his Wales career will come to an end following next year's World Cup.

World & UK Sport: Redknapp would take England job

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 17:45:17 GMT

Harry Redknapp hinted he would not turn down the England job if the Football Association come calling in two years' time.

World & UK Sport: Riaz to meet police next week

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:45:17 GMT

Wahab Riaz will be the fourth Pakistani player interviewed by police in connection with their spot-fixing investigations.

World & UK Sport: Redknapp would tale England job

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:45:16 GMT

Harry Redknapp hinted he would not turn down the England job if the Football Association come calling in two years' time.

World & UK Sport: Walcott out for up to six weeks

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:45:15 GMT

Arsenal have confirmed that winger Theo Walcott will be sidelined for up to six weeks with an ankle injury he sustained on international duty with England.

World & UK Sport: Parker commits future to West Ham

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:45:15 GMT

West Ham captain Scott Parker has ended speculation about his future by signing a new contract until the end of the 2013-14 season.

Latest news: Scott Davies rejoins Wycombe on loan

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:24:00 GMT

SCOTT Davies has rejoined Wycombe on a three-month loan deal.

World & UK News: New death linked to Legionnaires'

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:05:18 GMT

A second pensioner has died of suspected Legionnaires' disease, health officials have confirmed.

World & UK News: Policing Pope visit may cost £1.5m

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 16:05:18 GMT

The cost of policing the Pope's visit to Britain could reach £1.5 million, police chiefs have said.

World & UK Sport: Cooke released by Wildcats

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:45:25 GMT

Wakefield have released former Hull and Hull KR stand-off Paul Cooke.

World & UK Sport: Houllier gets Gerrard backing

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:45:25 GMT

Steven Gerrard is backing his former Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier to be successful at Aston Villa after revealing he was "desperate" to return to the Barclays Premier League.

World & UK Sport: Allardyce: Rovers takeover in doubt

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:45:25 GMT

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce believes it is now "doubtful" Ahsan Ali Syed's takeover of the club will be completed.

World & UK News: Obama wants Koran burning cancelled

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:05:18 GMT

US President Barack Obama has urged a Florida pastor to "listen to those better angels" and call off his plan to engage in a Koran-burning protest this weekend.

World & UK News: Lansley denies NHS Direct closure

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:05:17 GMT

The Health Secretary has been accused of a climbdown over plans to scrap NHS Direct.

World & UK News: Police reveal plans to protect Pope

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:05:17 GMT

The Pope's visit to Britain will be met with an unprecedented police operation across the country, police chiefs have said.

World & UK Sport: Toshack resigns as Wales manager

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:45:13 GMT

John Toshack has resigned as Wales manager.