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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Coroner raises rail safety fears (30.07.2010 18:26:39)A coroner raises ongoing safety fears as an inquest jury blames a points failure for the Potters Bar train crash.
Immigrant worker limit criticised (30.07.2010 19:31:13)Government plans to limit the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the UK are criticised by the Lord Mayor of London.
Prescott Iraq intelligence doubts (30.07.2010 13:27:43)The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says.
UK soldiers push to clear Taliban (30.07.2010 14:06:48)Hundreds of UK soldiers launch an operation to clear Taliban insurgents from a key stronghold in southern Afghanistan.
Balding complains over sex jibe (30.07.2010 19:10:49)Sports presenter Clare Balding makes an official complaint to the Press Complaints Commission over an article which mocked her sexuality.
Killers among prisoners at large (30.07.2010 21:23:26)A total of 22 killers remain at large in the UK despite having their licences revoked and being recalled to prison.
Benefits face 'radical' shake-up (30.07.2010 16:17:53)Ministers are to set out options for "radical reform" of the benefits system and moving people from welfare into work.
MoD 'to pay for Trident renewal' (30.07.2010 14:41:23)The chancellor says the MoD, not the Treasury, will have to pay £20bn to renew the nuclear deterrent, putting extra pressure on the defence budget.
Widow's relief as remains found (30.07.2010 21:59:34)The widow of a man believed to have been killed by the IRA in 1981 said she felt sad but relieved that her husband's remains appeared to have been found.
Expenses four in appeals defeat (30.07.2010 12:12:42)Three ex-Labour MPs and an ex-Tory peer lose appeals over a ruling that they are not protected from prosecution by parliamentary privilege over expenses fraud allegations.
Pair forced six children to beg (30.07.2010 20:44:32)A Romanian man and a woman are jailed for 30 months for forcing six children, the youngest aged two, to beg on London's streets.
Fugitive Nadir will stand trial (30.07.2010 17:59:17)Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, confirms he will come back to the UK to stand trail on theft charges.
Child, 3, drowned in garden pond (30.07.2010 17:01:42)A toddler drowned after falling into a garden pond during a visit to a house in Edinburgh, it has emerged.
Bishop backs 1971 killings probe (30.07.2010 22:38:03)A Catholic bishop calls for an independent inquiry into the deaths of 11 civilians killed by the Army in Ballymurphy in west Belfast in 1971.
IFA fails to halt player exodus (30.07.2010 16:02:53)The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules against the Irish Football Association in their bid to prevent more Northern-Ireland born players opting for the Republic.
Charges follow quad bike deaths (30.07.2010 16:04:16)Two men, 21 and 23, will face charges after a raid on a Cardiff shop ended with the deaths of two others on quad bikes.
Sisters detained over stab death (30.07.2010 21:01:09)Two sisters from north Manchester are detained after one stabbed her boyfriend and the other let him bleed to death.
Venables' identity must be secret (30.07.2010 17:58:03)The new identity of Jon Venables must be kept secret because there is "compelling evidence" of a threat to his safety, a judge says.
Turner leads GB Euro medal haul (30.07.2010 22:14:21)Andy Turner leads Great Britain's medal haul on the fourth day of the European Championships as he takes gold in the 110m hurdles.
Anderson puts England in command (30.07.2010 18:52:22)Birthday boy James Anderson produces a superb bowling display to put England on top in the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Quiz of the week's news (30.07.2010 11:20:50)The Magazine's weekly quiz of the news, 7 days 7 questions - plus the Weekly Bonus Question.
Choosing to be child-free (29.07.2010 12:50:59)More women in the developed world are choosing not to have children. So why do others think it's OK to question this decision?
The big cheese (28.07.2010 12:15:25)With thousands expected to flock to a major cheese fair, why are Britons taking this once-humble foodstuff so seriously?
No change after policy feedback (30.07.2010 18:12:47)The coalition government issues detailed responses to the public's policy suggestions but says there will be no changes.
Gove defends academy schools list (30.07.2010 15:40:02)The Education Secretary insists there no is rush for schools in England to become academies, after criticism over the number of schools coming forward.
Public to veto council tax rises (30.07.2010 11:37:12)The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce.
Widow's relief as remains found (30.07.2010 21:00:16)The widow of a man believed abducted and murdered by the IRA in 1981 said she felt sad but relieved that her husband's remains appeared to have been found. Kathleen Armstrong talks to the BBC's Paddy O'Flaherty about her "very mixed emotions".
BP boss scaling back oil effort (30.07.2010 20:46:21)Incoming BP chief executive Bob Dudley has said it is time to scale back some parts of the oil spill clean-up in the Gulf of Mexico.
Cameron's doubts on becoming PM (29.07.2010 08:27:19)David Cameron has confessed that, on the day before entering Downing Street, he told his wife Samantha he was sure he would not become prime minister.
Corey does Kerrang! - he's 'desperate' (29.07.2010 23:26:02)Slipknot's Corey Taylor says he has hope for the rock scene, based on the large number of new bands nominated for the Kerrang! Awards.
King's Troop enjoy seaside break (29.07.2010 19:15:14)The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery have made special plans to ensure that some of their most valuable members are rested over the summer break.
Grand finale (30.07.2010 16:54:09)Lord Prescott brings curtain down on Iraq hearings in style
On your bike (30.07.2010 13:39:03)Testing London's new hire bicycles
In Pictures (30.07.2010 12:34:16)Weston-super-Mare's Sand Sculpture Festival.
On the run (30.07.2010 15:34:30)Northern Cyprus is a "haven" for fugitives no longer
Rum ration (30.07.2010 08:26:22)What did they do with the drunken sailor?
Bad trip (30.07.2010 12:31:17)Are family holidays worth all the hassle?
Hoop dreams (30.07.2010 13:27:00)Did they really play croquet at the Olympics?
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Turner leads GB Euro medal haul (30.07.2010 22:14:31)Andy Turner leads Great Britain's medal haul on the fourth day of the European Championships as he takes gold in the 110m hurdles.
Anderson puts England in command (30.07.2010 18:52:22)Birthday boy James Anderson produces a superb bowling display to put England on top in the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Vettel heads Alonso in practice (30.07.2010 15:37:40)Red Bull appear to be in control as McLaren struggle during second practice for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Leeds v Wigan latest score (12.07.2009 15:49:13)Live score from Headingley as defending champions Leeds entertain Super League leaders Wigan.
Redknapp defends Parker pursuit (30.07.2010 11:04:05)Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp defends the club's pursuit of West Ham's Scott Parker insisting the Hammers are guilty of unsettling the midfielder.
Lennon confirms bid for McGeady (30.07.2010 19:00:46)Celtic manager Neil Lennon confirms the club have received "a big offer" for midfielder Aiden McGeady.
Robinson back for love of rugby (30.07.2010 13:53:14)Jason Robinson says his love of rugby union is the reason he has come out of retirement at the age of 36.
Fisher misses out on historic 59 (30.07.2010 21:41:37)England's Ross Fisher misses out on carding the European Tour's first-ever 59 by two shots during the second round of the Irish Open.
Baltacha bows out of Istanbul Cup (30.07.2010 19:09:05)Elena Baltacha fails to build on her win over top seed Francesca Schiavone as she loses 6-4 6-0 to Germany's Andrea Petkovic at the Istanbul Cup.
Kirkham appointed England captain (29.07.2010 18:31:59)East Grinstead midfielder Glenn Kirkham is named as captain for England's Champions Trophy campaign after Barry Middleton was ruled out through injury.
Sea Lord charges to Goodwood win (30.07.2010 17:03:33)Sea Lord edges out Invisible Man in a dash for the post to win the Totesport Mile on day four at Goodwood.
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