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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Welfare reform options outlined (29.07.2010 23:00:35)Ministers are to set out options for "radical reform" of the benefits system and moving people from welfare into work.
Strikes and ash extend BA losses (30.07.2010 08:33:06)BA reveals a steep quarterly loss after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
MoD 'to pay for Trident renewal' (30.07.2010 04:32:41)The chancellor says the MoD, not the Treasury, will have to pay £20bn to renew the nuclear deterrent, putting extra pressure on the defence budget.
UK author's Singapore trial delayed (30.07.2010 07:46:23)The singapore trial of UK author Alan Shadrake - for defamation and contempt of court over a book on the death penaly - opens and is adjourned.
Lockerbie inquiry 'may visit UK' (30.07.2010 02:04:48)The US senator who will chair a congressional inquiry into the Lockerbie bomber release says he may send investigators to the UK.
Public to veto council tax rises (30.07.2010 08:58:13)The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce.
Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk (30.07.2010 00:59:08)Calcium supplements taken by many older people in the UK could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.
Maths fears over A-level reforms (30.07.2010 03:20:44)Plans to reform A-levels could put students off maths and lead to university department closures, an academic body warns.
Fugitive tycoon Nadir seeks bail (30.07.2010 06:04:07)Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.
Warburtons bakery closed by fire (29.07.2010 22:21:20)Firefighters are damping down a blaze that has forced the temporary closure of Warburtons' bakery in Bolton.
Maze site set to be redeveloped (29.07.2010 23:17:29)An agreement on the future of the Maze Prison site is reached by the NI first and deputy first ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.
Victim's remains taken to Dublin (30.07.2010 07:21:51)Human remains found during a search for one of the disappeared in County Monaghan are taken to Dublin for post mortem examination.
Army shootings report is released (30.07.2010 07:23:45)Previously undisclosed eyewitness reports on 11 people killed by the Army almost 39 years ago are to be released later.
Family funeral tribute to soldier (30.07.2010 07:55:12)The family of a soldier killed in Afghanistan pay tribute ahead of his funeral, calling him "brave, courageous and loyal".
Boys and teenager saved from sea (30.07.2010 08:45:29)Two 12-year-old boys who were swept out to sea and an 18-year-old who tried to rescue them are pulled to safety.
Ministers ordered to release data (30.07.2010 01:16:42)The Scottish government is told to release more details on the staging of meetings of its Council of Economic Advisers.
Review warns of 60,000 job cuts (29.07.2010 14:49:37)Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.
Review of 'happy-slap' sentence (29.07.2010 20:58:36)The Attorney General is to review the sentences given to two teenage members of a "happy slapping" gang who fatally injured a man.
Man cleared of murder three times (29.07.2010 19:55:06)A Cheshire businessman accused of killing a man has charges against him dropped - the third time he has been cleared of murder.
Idowu wins Euro triple jump gold (29.07.2010 21:34:11)Triple jumper Phillips Idowu wins GB's second gold of the European Championships while Martyn Bernard claims high jump bronze.
Morgan shines as England dominate (29.07.2010 20:06:09)Eoin Morgan makes a superb maiden Test century as England reach an imposing 331-4 after day one of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Child-free by choice (29.07.2010 12:50:59)More women in the developed world are choosing not to have children. So why do others think it's OK to question this decision?
The big cheese (28.07.2010 12:15:25)With thousands expected to flock to a major cheese fair, why are Britons taking this once-humble foodstuff so seriously?
Cameron defends Pakistan comments (29.07.2010 21:20:14)David Cameron says it is important to "speak frankly" after criticism of his comments about Pakistan's record on tackling terrorism.
UKIP wins £367,000 donation case (29.07.2010 13:59:00)The UK Independence Party wins its court battle against having to pay back all of a £367,697 "impermissible donation".
Fixed retirement age to be axed (29.07.2010 12:59:50)People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.
Corey does Kerrang! - he's 'desperate' (29.07.2010 23:26:02)Slipknot's Corey Taylor says he has hope for the rock scene, based on the large number of new bands nominated for the Kerrang! Awards.
Cameron's doubts on becoming PM (29.07.2010 08:27:19)David Cameron has confessed that, on the day before entering Downing Street, he told his wife Samantha he was sure he would not become prime minister.
King's Troop enjoy seaside break (29.07.2010 19:15:14)The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery have made special plans to ensure that some of their most valuable members are rested over the summer break.
A walk-in cow wash - it's Odd Box (29.07.2010 20:55:56)The world of doggy ice cream, a huge waterfight in Russia and a walk-in cow wash. It's the week's weird and wonderful video stories in Newsbeat's Odd Box with Dominic Byrne.
Everything, including the kitchen sink (29.07.2010 05:37:23)A team of divers - known as Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners - are stepping up efforts to keep Britain's coastline clean and litter free.
Pick up a Penguin (30.07.2010 01:14:02)Colourful 75-year history of the famous book publisher
Odd auctions (29.07.2010 15:31:14)X-rays, teeth and cat's ashes - strange items under the hammer
Torn apart (29.07.2010 12:51:58)Mother's heartbreak over her abducted child
New face (29.07.2010 15:26:04)Can the Metro Bank really shake up the High Street?
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Idowu wins European triple jump gold (29.07.2010 21:34:11)Triple jumper Phillips Idowu wins Great Britain's second gold of the European Championships as Martyn Bernard takes high jump bronze.
Proud Morgan revels in maiden ton (29.07.2010 22:19:26)Eoin Morgan says he feels deeply proud after scoring a first Test century against Pakistan and pays tribute to team-mate Paul Collingwood.
Liverpool win European opener (29.07.2010 22:48:36)David Ngog's double strike eases an inexperienced Liverpool side to victory over Rabotnicki in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg.
Murray battles through LA opener (30.07.2010 07:46:54)Andy Murray survives a second-set wobble to beat Tim Smyczek 6-1 4-6 6-2 and book his place in the Farmers Classic quarter-finals in Los Angeles.
Baltacha beats champion Schiavone (29.07.2010 23:30:37)British number one Elena Baltacha causes a major upset at the Istanbul Cup by beating French Open champion Francesca Schiavone.
I am not a number two, says Massa (29.07.2010 17:51:18)Felipe Massa insists he is not playing second fiddle to Fernando Alonso, despite controversy surrounding the Ferrari drivers in last weekend's German Grand Prix.
Fit-again Ennis ready for Euros (29.07.2010 17:43:54)World champion Jessica Ennis tells BBC Sport how a virus disrupted her preparations on her assault for European heptathlon gold.
Irish Open leaderboard (16.07.2009 11:28:51)This week's European Tour event is taking place at the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club.
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