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21 May 2013 Last updated at 02:05 ET

UK governments 'hold back Scotland'

The policies of past and present Westminster governments have held back Scotland, Holyrood's SNP administration claims in an economic document on independence.

Bed-sharing 'raises cot death risk'

Sharing a bed with your newborn baby increases the risk of sudden death syndrome - commonly known as cot death - fivefold, research suggests.

Murder prompts police inquiry call

The family of a woman murdered by her ex-partner call for a public inquiry into how complaints of domestic violence are handled by police.

'We will move forward in Mum's name'

Final reading for gay marriage bill

The government's same-sex marriage bill will receive its third and final Commons reading later after surviving resistance from Conservative opponents.
NHS urged to improve use of drips

The lives of hospital patients who are put on a drip are being placed at risk by poor attention by staff to intravenous fluid care, experts warn.
Ferguson is named Manager of Year

Sir Alex Ferguson is named Manager of the Year after guiding Manchester United to a 20th Premier League title in his final season before retiring. BBC Sport
Back-to-work scheme failing, say MPs
Multi-buy ban 'cuts alcohol sales'
School cuts 'no harm to standards'
Chief inspector of GPs to be appointed
FE college teaching 'must improve'
We're not sneering, says Cameron
Vaccine developed for farm disease
London shares reach 12-year high
Grounded cruise ship refloated
Irish potato famine mystery solved

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