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Hunt memo reveals BSkyB support Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt sent a note to David Cameron suggesting his support for News Corp's bid for BSkyB before he was put in charge of deciding the deal, the Leveson Inquiry hears.
UK police in Libya Fletcher probe A Metropolitan Police team is to fly to Libya to continue the investigation into the murder of PC Yvonne Fletcher, Prime Minister David Cameron says.
England to trial goal-line system Goal-line technology will be tested at Wembley when England entertain Belgium in a friendly on 2 June.
Hot weather to continue next week Forecasters say the warm UK weather, which has come soon after below-average temperatures, will continue into next week.
Economy shrank more than thought The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in the first three months of the year, more than previously estimated, revised figures show.
Shafilea sister talks of 'relief' Shafilea Ahmed's sister tells a court it was a "relief" to tell police after seven years that her parents had murdered the teenager.
Huhne partner loses privacy case Carina Trimingham, partner of former cabinet minister Chris Huhne, has lost her breach of privacy and harassment case against the Daily Mail.
Vatican sacks bank chief Tedeschi The Vatican sacks the director of its bank, Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, who is being investigated in a money laundering case.
Eurozone downturn 'accelerating' Activity at European businesses hits a near three-year low in May, according to the survey of purchasing managers by Markit.
MSPs pass Scots booze price plan Scotland will become the first place in the UK to introduce minimum drink pricing, after MSPs passed the plan at parliament.
Rabies woman turned away from A&E A woman who has been admitted to a London hospital with rabies was turned away twice from an A&E unit before she was diagnosed, it emerges.
Olympic torch takes train journey The Olympic torch travels on a Severn Valley Railway steam train during the journey from Gloucester to Worcester on day six.
Queen Victoria diaries put online The Queen unveils the complete collection of Queen Victoria's private diaries which are being made available to the public online for the first time.
Minogue movie the talk of Cannes A French film in which Kylie Minogue makes a cameo appearance emerges as a dark horse contender to win the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Free banking 'a dangerous myth' Free banking is a "dangerous myth", according to Andrew Bailey, who is due to become the chief regulator of the financial services industry.
US factory activity slows in May US manufacturing growth slowed in May, a survey indicates, while orders for long-lasting factory goods fall.
School buildings plans announced Fewer than half of the schools in England which applied for money for rebuilding work have been successful.
Mandarin 'angry' over cuts claims Cabinet Secretary Sir Jeremy Heywood says he was "angry" at briefings, reportedly from former No 10 aide Steve Hilton, suggesting huge cuts are being considered to the civil service.
NHS trusts 'ration eye surgery' A growing number of primary care trusts are placing restrictions on access to eye surgery, figures obtained by campaigners show.
Calcium pills pose 'heart risk' People who take calcium supplements could be increasing their risk of having a heart attack, according to researchers in Germany.
More young people without work Latest figures show an increase in the number of young people not in work, education or training.
Shake-up in child TV star rules Reality TV shows featuring child stars are made to apply for licences under the biggest overhaul of performance rules for 40 years.
Yahoo launches visual search app Yahoo tries to attract search queries via a new service which offers visual webpage previews rather than lists of links
Sir Jonathan reaffirms Apple role As he receives his knighthood, Apple's design head Sir Jonathan Ive stresses his desire to stay at the company.
Japan radiation levels are 'low' Radiation levels in most of Japan are below cancer-causing levels a year after the Fukushima plant accident, a World Health Organisation report says.
Butterflies spread in hot summers Once rare brown argus butterflies have been moving north due to a pattern of hot summers, say researchers.
'Don't win Eurovision' Spain told Spain's Eurovision entrant admits her country would struggle to host the event next year if it were to win the competition for the first time in 43 years.
Posh play gets political makeover Playwright Laura Wade updates her 2010 play Posh to reflect the changing political climate for its West End transfer.
The end of the Asbo era Ministers are scrapping the anti-social behaviour order, but its acronym will take longer to shift from common parlance.
Living with a Nazi name The names of Himmler and Goering still have the power to evoke the horrors of Nazi Germany, but what is it like to live with one of those surnames?
Martinez in talks with Liverpool Wigan owner Dave Whelan says Roberto Martinez is in Miami for talks with Liverpool over their manager's job.
Button heads Grosjean in Monaco Jenson Button is fastest in second practice for the Monaco GP, with Romain Grosjean second and Lewis Hamilton 11th.
Bolt not concerned about Chambers Usain Bolt has no qualms about competing against Dwain Chambers ahead of their 100m race in Ostrava on Friday.
VIDEO: PGA Championship at Wentworth Watch BBC coverage of the PGA Championship at Wentworth, where the all-star line-up includes defending champion Luke Donald, plus Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood and Justin Rose. (UK users only)
Co-op to create 3,000 legal jobs The Co-operative Group announces plans to create 3,000 new jobs, as part of an expansion of its legal services.
Hedgehog stuck in tin of carrots A hedgehog is recovering after becoming wedged in an empty carrot tin in King's Lynn.
Boy charged after school death A teenager is charged with assaulting a boy who died after an alleged fight at a Glasgow school.
Man admits restaurant bomb threat A man who sparked a siege at a Glasgow restaurant - bringing the city centre to a standstill - admits telling a waiter he had a bomb.
Carroll tariff to go to appeal The sentence given to one of Constable Stephen Carroll's killers is being referred to the Court of Appeal by the director of public prosecutions.
PSNI rehiring policy under fire NI's largest public sector union calls for an end to the PSNI's policy of rehiring retired officers for jobs that are not publicly advertised.
Final statements in murder trial Defence and prosecution barristers make their final statements to the jury in the trial of two men accused of murdering a take-away delivery driver.
Delays after train hits four cows Rail services between Bridgend and Cardiff face delays and cancellations after a train hit four cows at a level crossing in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Candidate spar as Egyptians vote Tensions rise between some of the leading contenders in Egypt's first free presidential election, as voting nears a close.
'Obscene' Zuma art case in court South Africa's ruling party takes legal action to try and remove a controversial painting of President Jacob Zuma from public view.
Brother of blind activist flees The older brother of blind activist Chen Guangcheng flees his closely-guarded village to seek legal help for his son in Beijing.
Fonseka prohibited political role Sri Lanka's ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka is barred from political office for the next seven years despite being freed from jail on Monday, his lawyer says.
EU plans to speed up closer union A top EU official is launching a plan to rescue the eurozone by binding its 17 nations closer together.
Police raid German Hell's Angels Police raid dozens of properties across northern Germany as part of a major investigation into Hell's Angels bikers, reports say.
Argentine 'Dirty War' body named Argentina identifies the remains of a body that washed ashore in Uruguay in 1976 as a "disappeared" victim of that era.
Mexico extradites 'drug kingpin' Alleged Mexican drug lord Sergio Villarreal, known as El Grande, is extradited to the United States for trial on charges of drug trafficking.
Syria army 'behind rights abuses' The Syrian army and security forces are responsible for most of the serious rights abuses committed since March, say UN-mandated investigators.
Fresh Iran talks called in Moscow Talks on Iran's nuclear programme end with "significant differences", EU officials in Baghdad say, but the two sides agree to meet again in Moscow in June.
Suspect held in Etan Patz death New York City police say they are holding a suspect in connection with the disappearance of local six-year-old boy Etan Patz in 1979.
700 protesters arrested in Quebec Nearly 700 people are held in two Quebec cities in the biggest single night of mass arrests since student protests over fees began in February.
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VIDEO: House of Commons A Labour MP has told the House of Commons that UK businesses need better management rather than deregulation.
VIDEO: 'A scorcher' for UK sun seekers High temperatures have been recorded across many parts of the UK and the hot weather is forecast to continue.
VIDEO: Australian woman 'worth A$29bn' Australian mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been declared the richest woman in the world, with a wealth of nearly A$30bn.
VIDEO: Does al-Qaeda have a foothold in Syria? There is growing concern among some Western officials about al-Qaeda's involvement in the Syrian uprising.
AUDIO: Father on 999 call of murdered Emily Mark Longley told 5 live that if people had taken his daughter's boyfriend's threats seriously she might still be alive.
VIDEO: Spaghetti Junction: A thing of beauty? Highways Patrol officer Steve Price on how Spaghetti Junction is managed and why it holds a special place in the hearts of many Midlands residents.
VIDEO: Michaela accused 'beaten by police' One of two men accused of murdering Michaela McAreavey was 'subjected to police brutality', the trial jury hears.
VIDEO: 'Relief' to speak of dead sister Shafilea Ahmed's sister has told a court it was a "relief" to tell police after seven years that her parents had murdered the teenager.
AUDIO: Apple's Jonathan Ive: 'Beauty works' Jonathan Ive says he is "fortunate" to be Apple's chief designer
How hard do you work? Find out how you compare with others
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Does the Queen do fashion? Do style trends ever follow the Queen?
10 of your Vidal Sassoon cuts Readers' recollections of 1960s haircuts
Europe dithers European project faces days of uncertainty, says Gavin Hewitt
Q&A: Rabies How common is rabies, in the wake of London case
Virtual patient under the knife How a giant touchscreen is teaching surgeons
The city that loves to grumble The beautiful European city where moaning is a way of life
The joylessness of shopping Will they regulate consumption at the Rio+20 summit?
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