Teacher's Strike Possible If Talks Break Down

Teachers are considering a fresh walkout just weeks after strike action forced schools across England and Wales to close. Members of the National Union of Teachers (NUT) meeting for their annual conference today will debate the possibility of industrial...

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British Gas Bonus Claims To Be Investigated

Claims that British Gas workers have been paid large bonuses to inflate customer bills are to be investigated by the energy regulator, Ofgem. It comes after a former employee claimed the energy company encouraged its sales staff to sign up charities,...

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Axelrod Role Is 'Seriously Bad News For Tories'

The man credited with masterminding Barack Obama's back-to-back presidential victories will play a key role in Ed Miliband's General Election campaign. David Axelrod's appointment has been described by the Labour party as "seriously bad news for the...

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House Price Increases Create 'Generation Rent'

By Siobhan Robbins, Sky News Reporter The booming housing market is causing a generation of young people to become inreasingly pessimistic about their chances of getting on the property ladder, according to a new study. Halifax's 'Generation Rent'...

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School Places: Parents Warned About 'Crisis'

Families are facing a "growing crisis" when it comes to getting their children into primary schools, the head of a teaching union has said. The warning comes as figures indicate tens of thousands of youngsters have missed out on their first choice of...

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Co-op To Unveil £2.5bn Losses As Crisis Deepens

By Mike McCarthy, Sky News Correspondent The Co-operative Group is set to announce losses of up to £2.5bn after a series of "catastrophically inept decisions". It is coming under increasing pressure to reform as it faces the biggest crisis in its...

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Security Before Camp Bastion Raid Criticised

By Alistair Bunkall, Defence Correspondent British commanders must take some blame for inadequate security at Camp Bastion when it was attacked in 2012, a parliamentary report has concluded. Fifteen Taliban insurgents broke through the perimeter...

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Thousands To Miss Out On First Choice School

Thousands of children will miss out on their preferred primary school place in the first National Offer Day. Emails and letters will be sent to parents across England but increasing pressure on schools mean many will be left disappointed. Education...

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'Scotland Split Would Damage Britain's Defences'

Scottish independence would damage the "very heart" of Britain's maritime defence force, according to the head of the Royal Navy. Admiral Sir George Zambellas wrote in the Daily Telegraph: "I believe that independence would fundamentally change maritime...

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Councils Accused Of Cashing In On CCTV Fines

Councils have been accused of using CCTV cameras to collect millions of pounds in parking and traffic fines. Big Brother Watch disputes claims by many local authorities who say the cameras are used to ensure the safety of the public and not to raise...

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Boy Critical After Falling From Moving Coach

A nine-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after falling from a moving coach near King's Lynn in Norfolk. The boy fell from a side door as the 71-seater double-decker travelled along the A47 trunk road. On board were 20 children...

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Man Dies After Finishing London Marathon

A 42-year-old man has died after running the London Marathon. The unnamed man collapsed after crossing the finishing line and received medical attention. But he was pronounced dead when he arrived at hospital. In a statement, the event's organisers...

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UKIP Poll Boost: Tory And Lib Dem Support Falls

Nigel Farage's UKIP has been given a boost in a new poll which puts support for the party at 20%, four points higher than last month. It comes after he was said to have come out top in the head-to-head clashes with Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg...

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Nigel Evans' Defence Cost £130K Life Savings

Former Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans says the cost of defending himself against sex charges over a five-week trial has deprived him of his life savings. Speaking to The Mail On Sunday, the 56-year-old politician called for an investigation into the way...

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