New virus 'deadlier than Sars'

A mysterious new respiratory virus that originated in the Middle East spreads easily between people and appears more deadly than Sars, doctors have reported after investigating the biggest outbreak in Saudi Arabia.Read

Peer: Prosecute health regulators

Health regulators should face prosecution for covering up their failure to investigate a spate of baby deaths, a leading lawyer said.Read

Qatada deportation moves closer

The UK Government is expected to take its final steps towards ratifying a treaty designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada from the country.Read

Paterson to extol GM crops benefits

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is set to reopen the controversy over genetically modified crops with a speech extolling the benefits of the technology.Read

Tributes to 'genius' Gandolfini

Tributes have poured in for James Gandolfini, the American actor best known for his role as the mob boss in The Sopranos, who died on Wednesday at the age of 51.Read

Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies

James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.Read

Microsoft U-turn on Xbox limits

Microsoft has rolled back a much-criticised requirement that its forthcoming Xbox One gaming console be regularly connected to the internet, and made clear that there will be no limitations on sharing games.Read

Too many mental patients in cells

Too many people suffering from mental disorders are being locked up in police custody rather than being protected in hospitals, a joint inspection has found.Read

'National Service Teachers' call

An army of top teachers should be deployed in schools that are failing their poorest pupils, according to Sir Michael Wilshaw.Read

Baby antibiotics 'link to eczema'

The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.Read

Children 'bearing brunt' of war

Harrowing pictures of child refugees fleeing the civil war in Syria have been released by the charity Save the Children.Read

Treasury 'considering Lloyds sale'

The Treasury is "actively considering" steps to return partially state-owned Lloyds Bank to the private sector, and may offer some shares to the public, Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announced.Read

Life peerage for Sir Mervyn King

Outgoing Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King is being made a peer, Downing Street confirmed.Read

UK 'morally in very parlous state'

Britain is in a "very parlous state" morally because of a lack of vision about what kind of society we want, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.Read

RM staff back rivals' mail boycott

Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of boycotting competitors' mail and have massively rejected the Government's controversial plan to privatise the company.Read

Duchess opts for a natural birth

The Duchess of Cambridge is planning a natural birth for her baby but does not know if it will be a girl or a boy, sources have said.Read

Police urged to probe 'cover-up'

Police have been asked to launch an investigation into the allegations of a cover-up at the health regulator, it has emerged.Read

Deputy Speaker denies sex claims

Commons Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans has continued to deny sex crime allegations after being questioned by police over fresh claims.Read

Health cover-up staff face action

Individuals involved in a cover-up at a health watchdog could face disciplinary action and other sanctions, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt has told the House of Commons.Read

Brady still psychotic, says doctor

Moors Murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic" and should remain in a hospital setting for treatment, his mental health tribunal has heard.Read

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