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Much of Britain braced for snow
Heavy snow is forecast for most of England and Wales later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail services and on the roads.
Article written by Mark Easton
Mark Easton
Home editor
16:14 UK time, Monday, 30 January 2012
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Ed Davey is new energy secretary
Lib Dem minister Ed Davey is named the new energy and climate change secretary following Chris Huhne's resignation, while Norman Lamb takes over his role as business minister.
Government to crack down on tax avoidance
Ministers will "unwind" any tax avoidance schemes being used by public sector employees, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has announced.
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