NHS waiting time target is cut
Hospital waiting times for patients in Wales are to be cut, but not to the same extent as those in…
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Belle named ‘best Scottish band’
Belle & Sebastian have been named the best Scottish band of all time after a three month-long public poll. The…
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US interest rates increased to 2%
US interest rates are to rise for the fourth time in five months, in a widely anticipated move. The Federal…
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Gadget growth fuels eco concerns
Technology firms and gadget lovers are being urged to think more about the environment when buying and disposing of the…
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Running around the Olympics
It was back to official duties last week in my role as an ambassador to London’s 2012 Olympic bid. But…
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‘No more concessions’ on terror
Charles Clarke says he has “no desire” to offer more concessions on his controversial anti-terror plans to get them on…
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Box office blow for Alexander
Director Oliver Stone’s historical epic Alexander has failed in its bid to conquer the box office, entering the US film…
Read MoreS Korean consumers spending again
South Korea looks set to sustain its revival thanks to renewed private consumption, its central bank says. The country’s economy…
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The future in your pocket
If you are a geek or gadget fan, the next 12 months look like they are going to be a…
Read MoreCostin aims for comeback in 2006
Jamie Costin should be paralysed. He says so himself in a matter-of-fact way as he recalls the car accident which…
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