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MP Kumar found dead, aged 53

2:33pm Monday 15th March 2010

Labour MP Ashok Kumar has died, his office has said.

Children 'face annual fitness test'

1:28pm Monday 15th March 2010

Schoolchildren could face annual fitness tests under plans laid out by the Government's chief medical officer.

Balls wades into Bulger killers row

1:28pm Monday 15th March 2010

James Bulger's killers were not "intrinsically evil", Ed Balls has said, as he waded into the row over trying youngsters in adult courts.

I'll keep going as leader - Brown

11:33am Monday 15th March 2010

Gordon Brown has fuelled speculation that he will seek to stay on as Labour leader even if he is beaten at the general election.

Mills' leg sets off airport alarm

10:42am Monday 15th March 2010

Heather Mills had to have her artificial leg swabbed for explosives at Heathrow after it set off a security alarm.

Brown slams 'deplorable' BA strike

10:42am Monday 15th March 2010

The planned strike by British Airways cabin crew is "unjustified" and "deplorable" and should be called off, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said.

Credit card changes 'to save £300m'

9:39am Monday 15th March 2010

Consumers could save around £300 million a year in a crackdown on the cost of credit card borrowing, Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said.

Hungarian Vizsla 'Yogi' wins Crufts

8:10am Monday 15th March 2010

A Hungarian Vizsla has taken the coveted title of Best in Show at the world famous Crufts dog show.

Bulger killer may avoid prosecution

7:44am Monday 15th March 2010

Pressure has been mounting on the Government to clarify whether James Bulger killer Jon Venables will escape prosecution for the alleged breach which landed him back in jail.

Rethink on work and commute urged

7:35am Monday 15th March 2010

Radical changes to the way staff work and commute are needed to avoid future gridlock on the roads, the CBI has said.