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18 June 2013 Last updated at 19:08 ET

Jail reckless bankers, report urges

The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards calls for new measures, including criminal sanctions, to make bankers responsible for their own failings.

G8 leaders agree deal on tax evasion

Leaders of the G8 major economies agree plan to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders.

US to open direct Taliban talks

The US is to open direct peace talks with the Taliban after more than 10 years of war in Afghanistan, senior White House officials announce.

Minister hails 'web porn' progress

Ministers say agreements reached with internet firms will lead to a "fundamental change" in how images of child abuse are dealt with online.
UK minister says no to pre-Yes talks

UK minister Michael Moore tells the BBC it would be "nonsensical" to negotiate the exit terms of Scottish independence ahead of the historic referendum.
Cameron plea on UK Guantanamo man
G8 'to stamp out ransom payments'
Cut court costs, says top judge
UK inflation rate rises to 2.7%
Osborne vows tax avoidance crackdown
Abu Qatada treaty endorsed by King
Soldiers selected for redundancy

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New unionist party tweets in Irish

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Call for earlier sex education

Sex education at a younger age and free contraception for people as young as 13 are needed to cut teenage pregnancy rates, according to a Holyrood inquiry.
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'Cut a third' of education services

The 22 education services running schools in Wales should be cut by a third, a review recommends.
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The UKIP members pushing for change

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Prescott's 'Nimby' wind farm attack
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The government is urged by Labour to support the principle of a financial transaction tax.

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MPs warn on Syria

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Court controversy

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UKIP and younger voters

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