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24 May 2012 Last updated at 16:28 ET

Hunt memo reveals BSkyB support

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt sent a note to David Cameron suggesting his support for News Corp's bid for BSkyB before he was put in charge of deciding on the deal, the Leveson Inquiry hears.

UK police in Libya Fletcher probe

A Metropolitan Police team is to fly to Libya to continue the investigation into the murder of PC Yvonne Fletcher, Prime Minister David Cameron says.

Hot weather to continue next week

Forecasters say the warm UK weather, which has come soon after below-average temperatures, will continue into next week.

Economy shrank more than thought

The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in the first three months of the year, more than previously estimated, revised figures show.
Boy charged after school death

A teenager is charged with assaulting a boy who died after an alleged fight at a Glasgow school.
MSPs pass Scots booze price plan

Scotland will become the first place in the UK to introduce minimum drink pricing, after MSPs passed the plan at parliament.
Rabies woman turned away from A&E
Spanish fishing row off Gibraltar
Shake-up in child TV star rules
School buildings plans announced
Huhne partner loses privacy case
Shafilea sister talks of 'relief'
Clegg: Greek exit 'false hope'
No 10 denies gay marriage rethink
Council bans Jubilee lamppost bunting

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