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British girl, 8, claims she was raped by two 10-year-old boys
Two 10-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of raping an eight-year-old girl in her local park. The alleged victim, who cannot be named, returned from playing near her home in Hayes, west London, on Tuesday afternoon to tell her mother th...
Tony Blair suffers dual blow in EU presidency stakes
LUXEMBOURG — Tony Blair's prospects of leading a new-look European Union took a double hit on Tuesday as a serious rival became the first to declare his intentions and Italy backtracked on earlier support.
The throne clones: How the British Royal Family inherited more than just their titles
You may think that Princess Beatrice has her father's face and her mother's hair. But as the pictures below show, she also bears a striking resemblance to a young Queen Victoria. And she's not the only royal to share an uncanny similarity with a r...
Eight Lockerbie suspects were never interviewed, says former police chief
A detective who headed the original Lockerbie investigation has revealed that eight other potential suspects in the bombing were identified at the time but they were never interviewed.
At least 30 anti-British National Party protesters break into BBC Television Centre
Anti-BNP protesters breached security and broke into BBC Television Centre tonight ahead of Nick Griffin’s controversial appearance on Question Time.
British MPs expenses: 'largest repayments' due over second homes
MPs who rented their designated second home from a close relative or company they own face having to repay some of the largest sums following Sir Thomas Legg’s inquiry.
Brown announces 500 more UK troops for Afghanistan
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will raise troop numbers in Afghanistan to 9,500, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Wednesday, an increase of 500, providing key conditions were met.
'Naked' scanner in Manchester airport trial
A trial of a scanner that produces "naked" images of passengers has begun at Manchester Airport.
MPs' expenses: Gordon Brown may ban MPs if they fail to pay back money
Gordon Brown has said he will consider banning MPs who refuse to pay back excessive expenses claims from standing for the Labour party at the next election.
Parliament rooftop protesters arrested in London
LONDON (Reuters) - British police arrested 20 environmental protesters who climbed onto the roof of the Houses of Parliament, the latest in a series of security breaches at the London landmark.
Everton hope for Thai capture
Everton's academy chief Ray Hall has revealed that they are looking to become the first Premier League club to sign a Thai player.
I'm ready for power: David Cameron
MANCHESTER, England — Conservative leader David Cameron would Thursday declare himself "ready" to take power, closing his party's annual conference for what he hopes will be its last time in opposition.
Father has 48-hour memory after suffering with stress
A former policeman, Andy Wray, does not recognise his own wife and daughter if he is parted from them for more than 48 hours after suffering severe trauma brought on by the stress of his job.
UK Tories may offer voters a 'consultation' on EU instead of referendum
Boris Johnson today suggested the Tories could offer voters a "consultation" on relations with Europe after it emerged that David Cameron is to rule out a referendum on the Lisbon treaty if the measure is ratified by all 27 members of the EU befor...
New TV will raise status of teachers
The devalued status of Thai teachers has been a significant and growing problem for years. A similar phenomenon was once a problem in England, but according to a British educational innovator, things have changed and the quality of teachers in Eng...
Rupert Murdoch’s Sun backs UK Conservatives; Gordon Brown downplays tabloid's switch
The British people, not the Sun newspaper, will decide the outcome of the general election said Gordon Brown today after Rupert Murdoch's flagship newspaper delivered a psychological blow to Labour by declaring it is backing the Tories.
This is your lucky day: What masked gun raider told terrified woman who was seven months pregnant as he raped her
A heavily pregnant woman was raped at gunpoint by a burglar who told her it was her 'lucky day'. The 33-year-old victim was only two months away from giving birth when masked raiders burst into her home and held a sawn-off shotgun to her partner's...
Are you 00 or Oh no? MI6 puts test for would-be spies online
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to complete the quiz below – without peeking at the answers. If you pass, you might be suited to a job at MI6.
Gordon Brown tells Labour Party: 'Never stop believing' we can win next election
Gordon Brown has told Labour Party members not to give in and “never stop believing” that they can win the next election. With Labour trailing the Conservatives in the polls and the Government facing accusation of having run out of steam, the Prim...
Voters reject Gordon Brown's handling of economic crisis
Gordon Brown will get "little credit" if Britain's economy is clearly recovering in the run-up to the general election, an exclusive new poll for The Times reveals.