8 February 2012 Last updated at 17:02 ET

Government defeat over NHS billNurses using a hand held computer (Photo SPL)

The government loses the first of a series of votes in the House of Lords on its controversial plans to overhaul the NHS in England.

Tax returnNudge theory trials 'are working'

Initial trials suggest millions of pounds could be saved by using "nudge" theories to encourage people to pay taxes and fines, UK officials say.

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