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The business secretary condemns proposals to make it easier for firms to sack under-performing staff as "the wrong approach" to boosting the economy.
Body parts kept by police forces
Police forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have stored almost 500 body parts and human organs, a report says.
Olympic torch goes out during relay
The Olympic torch has been carried by a man with Parkinson's Disease, who managed to get out of his wheelchair and walk the last few paces.
Article written by Mark Easton
Mark Easton
Home editor
10:32 UK time, Friday, 18 May 2012
Whenever there is some incident of juvenile delinquency or youth crime, you hear the same refrain: "Well, I blame the parents." So should the state intervene in the upbringing of the nation's children, offering intensive support and advice to all parents?
England v West Indies as it happened
Alastair Cook and Ian Bell steer England to a five-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first Test at Lord's.
Is it OK to celebrate next to someone crestfallen?
David Cameron celebrated Chelsea's win over Bayern Munich with arms aloft next to Germany's Angela Merkel. Does this break etiquette rules?
US-Pakistan rift hits Nato summit
A US-Pakistan row over supply routes to Afghanistan is casting a cloud over the Nato summit in Chicago, as leaders discuss troop withdrawals.
Live: Home Office questions
Home Secretary Theresa May and Home Office ministers are answering questions from MPs
Why torch relay tests 3G to the limit03:29
Skipper frees trapped humpback whale00:38
Chopper bike was designer's 'favourite'01:14
North-west 'poorest' area of England01:38
'Had to fight our way out' - Iraq black ops03:34
What cuts can the police forces take?02:53
How has child care changed? 05:18
How Chelsea Flower Show got 'water-wise'02:08
Spaghetti's shadow
People speak of living and working by the famous M6 junction
Growing pains
How drought, floods and cold snap hit Chelsea Flower Show
Ultimate puzzle
The appeal of the locked room mystery
Search for answers
Why Abdelbaset al-Megrahi's death resolves little
Why the US is falling in love again with British pop
What are you your rights to take Jubilee Day off?
Haul of vintage health and safety posters found in warehouse
Al-Megrahi death on front pages
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Needing stitches? Dog eats needle and thread
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Olympic Torch Relay