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LIVE: BA strike day two
Posted from The Guardian World News 2 hours 24 minutes ago
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As the strike enters its second day there are conflicting claims from BA and Unite on the level of disruption. Meanwhile, the government is trying to end the dispute and the Tories continue to highlight Labour's links with the union. Follow live updates2.36pm: I've just had a chat with Dan Milmo our... (original story)
Labour responds after MPs targeted in lobbying sting
Posted from The Guardian World News 2 hours 39 minutes ago
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Former ministers Stephen Byers, Patricia Hewitt and Geoff Hoon caught on camera claiming they could influence governmentThe Labour party today promised a crackdown on lobbying by former ministers after a group of MPs, including former cabinet members, were targeted in an elaborate sting operation in... (original story)
24 hours in pictures
Posted from The Guardian World News 16 hours ago
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A selection of the best images from around the world (original story)
MPs targeted in undercover sting
Posted from The Guardian World News 16 hours ago
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Former ministers said to have been caught on camera by journalistsA group of MPs, including former ministers, have been targeted in an elaborate sting operation in which journalists set up a bogus lobbying company and offered to pay them in return for political influence.Among the politicians approa... (original story)
Plastic surgery in decline in America
Posted from The Guardian World News 17 hours ago
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Surgeons say the recession has cut demand in America for cosmetic procedures that are not covered by health insuranceAmericans appear to be finally falling out of love with cosmetic surgery after a new report revealed that the number of operations dropped by 18% last year.The new reluctance to have ... (original story)
Labour desperate to end BA strike
Posted from The Guardian World News 17 hours ago
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Gordon Brown's officials in close contact with union chiefs as Tories try to stoke row over party's fundingDesperate attempts to end the BA cabin crew strike were being mounted by government ministers last night as Labour battled to prevent the dispute from wrecking its preparations for the general ... (original story)
'Day of Wrath' brings Russians on to the streets
Posted from The Guardian World News 17 hours ago
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Nationwide protests sparked by falling living standards and demanding the prime minister's resignation have taken Kremlin by surpriseThousands of people across Russia took to the streets yesterday demanding the resignation of Vladimir Putin, in the largest show of discontent since he came to power m... (original story)
GPs demand end to therapy delays
Posted from The Guardian World News 17 hours ago
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Survey shows that patients face long waits for psychological 'talking' treatments, with children worse off than adultsBritain's GPs are increasingly angry and frustrated at not being able to get the right therapy for people with mental illnesses – especially for children, who face unacceptable del... (original story)
Treasury calls in Cable for talks about hung parliament
Posted from The Guardian World News 17 hours ago
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• Liberal Democrat 'ready to be chancellor'• Whitehall mandarins prepare for coalitionVince Cable has held unprecedented and detailed talks with the top official at the Treasury about the Liberal Democrats' economic policies – and declared himself willing to serve as chancellor after the next ... (original story)
TV academic attacks 'junk history'
Posted from The Guardian World News 17 hours ago
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TV historian Niall Ferguson says that teaching should focus on chronology and the ascent of EuropeA leading British historian has called for a Jamie Oliver-style campaign to purge schools of what he calls "junk history".Niall Ferguson, who teaches at Harvard and presented a Channel 4 series on the w... (original story)
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