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Rescue plan for UK banks unveiled

Chancellor Alistair Darling announces the details of a £50bn ($88bn) rescue plan for the UK banking system.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 07:46:13 GMT

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US voters put rivals to the test

The US presidential hopefuls spar over the financial crisis and foreign policy in a debate where voters put the questions.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:30:46 GMT

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Schools told to counter extremism

Schools in England are given advice on how to protect pupils from being recruited by supporters of violent extremism.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 01:00:20 GMT

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Fraudsters 'target bank accounts'

Credit restrictions in the financial crisis are causing identity fraudsters to target existing bank accounts, a report says.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:51:43 GMT

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NHS 'needs flying doctor network'

The NHS needs a network of flying doctors to cope with the closure of accident and emergency units, experts say.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:12:15 GMT

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'Tourists die' in Nepal air crash

Twelve German tourists are among 18 killed as a passenger plane crashes in Nepal's Everest region, airport officials say.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 05:15:44 GMT

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Anger over Guantanamo Bay ruling

The White House criticises a US judge who ruled 17 Chinese Muslims held at Guantanamo Bay should be freed into the US.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:16:02 GMT

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BAE firm in body armour pay-out

A subsidiary of UK defence giant BAE Systems has agreed to pay millions of dollars to the US government over defective body armour.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:21:26 GMT

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Canal plan to power 45,000 homes

Turbines along British canals and rivers could power 45,000 homes within five years under new plans.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:02:03 GMT

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'Cactus Kid' fruit drink advert spiked

A fruit drink TV advert which showed a girl running away from home with her "cactus" boyfriend has been ordered off the air.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:42:08 GMT

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'Deepest ever' living fish filmed - 7.5km down

The "deepest ever" living fish are discovered 7.5km down, scientists say.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 10:57:26 GMT

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Bank crisis hits Hammers spending

West Ham admit money will not be forthcoming for new players in the January transfer window as Icelandic bank Landsbanki is placed into receivership.

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:35:49 GMT

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Big-money England match in doubt

The $20m match between England and Sir Allen Stanford's Caribbean team is in doubt after a High Court ruling over sponsorship.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:53:58 GMT

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FA chief fears '£3bn' club debts

FA chairman Lord Triesman says the global credit crisis could pose a "terrible danger" to clubs with spiralling debts.

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 17:28:45 GMT

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Send your video, pictures and story ideas

Have you got a good story? BBC News wants to hear from you.

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:27:28 GMT

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No game-changer

How McCain failed to pull off the big win he needed

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:48:34 GMT

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Speed machines

How flying doctors are saving lives - at 145mph

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 23:12:44 GMT

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Last orders

Is it the bitter end for Ireland's love affair with the pub?

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:23:38 GMT

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Icesave worries

Financial expert answers readers' banking questions

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:17:21 GMT

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Your stories

UK customers of bank Icesave voice their concerns

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 14:29:03 GMT

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