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24 May 2013 Last updated at 06:46 ET

Calls grow for 'snoopers' charter'

London Mayor Boris Johnson adds his voice to suggestions the Communications Data Bill could be revived after the murder of a soldier in a London street.

'Poor response' to Iraq abuse claims

The UK government's response to claims that British troops abused and unlawfully killed civilians in Iraq is inadequate, the High Court rules, but it stops short of ordering a public inquiry.

Bercow's McAlpine tweet libellous

Sally Bercow says she is "surprised and disappointed" that the High Court has ruled a tweet by her about Lord McAlpine to be libellous.

BBC abandons £100m digital project

The BBC is to close its Digital Media Initiative, with director general Tony Hall saying it had "wasted a huge amount of licence fee payers' money".
Cabinet Office to fly rainbow flag

The rainbow flag will fly from the Cabinet Office during gay Pride week to show the government's commitment to same sex marriage.
UKIP MEP Bufton to stand down
Euro bank chief sees UK improvements
Woolwich: Security services defended
Net immigration 'down by a third'
UK first quarter growth unchanged
Cleared diplomat criticises FCO
GPs 'will not shore up unsafe NHS'
Mandelson appointed to ancient post

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