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Interest rate cut to lowest level for 300 years
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 1.5 per cent - the lowest level in its 315-year history - as Gordon Brown came under growing pressure to do more to help the economy.
Mandelson warns of further car industry job cuts
As Nissan announces it is shedding 1,200 staff, the Business Secretary warns of further job losses in the UK car industry.
Gaza ceasefire hopes dashed amid more killing
UN forced to suspend relief operations in the Gaza Strip when Israeli troops killed two of its staff.
Russia sparks gas crisis as talks collapse
Russia has plunged Europe into an unprecedented energy crisis after refusing to turn gas supplies back on.
Obama urges Congress to pass rescue package
President-elect says the recession could last years if Congress fails to approve swiftly his $775 bn plan.
Princes William and Harry pay tribute to school friend
Princes become patrons of charity named after friend killed in car crash.
'Jett's death is horrific'
Tom Cruise shocked by the sudden death of his friend John Travolta's son.
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Energy firms 'must be investigated'
Energy firms must be investigated for their refusal to pass on price reductions to consumers in the UK, according to the Conservatives.
Rail passengers on West Coast Main Line hit by seventh day of disruption
Tens of thousands of rail passengers suffered their seventh successive day of disruption on the West Coast Main Line as the fiasco continued.
Imprisoned Gambia missionaries' friend to seek clemency
A friend of the British missionary couple jailed for sedition in Gambia is to make a personal approach to the authorities.
Madoff inquiry reaches UK
The SFO has launched an investigation into the UK activities of Bernard Madoff, the American fund manager accused of a £33 billion fraud.
US sets up new antipiracy naval force
America is to lead a new naval task force to fight pirates off the Horn of Africa.
Porn bosses seek $5bn rescue
Porn baron Larry Flynt is seeking a bailout from Washington to rejuvenate the industry, which he says is suffering because of the recession.
Plane powered by algae flies
An American airline has conducted the first test flight of a plane partly powered by biofuel made from algae.
Celebrity Big Brother housemates fail 'paparazzi' task
Celebrity Big Brother housemates have failed a task in which they had to pretend to be paparazzi.
Paying the price for over-60s' travel
Free bus travel is being used by so many pensioners that councils across Britain may be forced to cut other services to pay for it.
Woman has 'miracle' triplets
A woman who was told she could never have children has given birth, 14 weeks early, to two girls and a boy, each weighing just 2lb.
Colombian drug baron shot dead in Madrid hospital
Spanish police have said that a convicted Colombian drug baron has been shot dead in a Madrid hospital.
Christian sex therapist 'refused to counsel gay couples'
A relationship counsellor sacked after he refused to give sex therapy to homosexual couples has lost his case for unlawful discrimination.
One in six hospital trusts 'still uses mixed sex wards'
Almost one in six hospital trusts still uses mixed sex wards, despite ministers' claims they were in "touching distance" of abolishing them almost a year ago, according to the Conservatives.
Secret to long life and smooth skin
The chemical processes critical to ageing have been identified by scientists.
Rogue thriving in the credit crunch
Nick Leeson, the man who broke Barings Bank, is now lecturing others on the current recession.
Taxpayer faces £1m TV bill
One of the largest television screens in the country has cost the taxpayer £1 million despite never having been turned on.
'Britain to take Guantánamo inmates'
Britain has been formally asked by the US to receive foreign terrorist suspects when the controversial Guantánamo Bay detention centre is closed, it has emerged.
Plastic surgery to beat festive bulge
Record numbers of Britons are considering going under the knife in order to get rid of their Christmas bulge, new figures show.
Man demands wife 'return his kidney'
Surgeon so upset by wife's alleged infidelity that he has gone to court to get compensation for the kidney he gave her.
Drunk teenager steals bus
A drunken teenager stole two buses and drove a double-decker 60 miles in an attempt to visit his heavily-pregnant girlfriend.
Family of 69 live in one street
Family ties are binding for 69 relatives who all live on the same street.
'We need more surgeons'
A Gaza doctor says there are too many casualties to cope with and they need more surgeons.
Fatal helicopter crash footage
Shocking footage showing the moment a helicopter crashed, killing a wealthy businessman, has emerged.
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