Howard dismisses Tory tax fears
Michael Howard has dismissed fears from some Conservatives that his plans for £4bn tax cuts are too modest. He defended…
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The Producers scoops stage awards
The Producers has beaten Mary Poppins in the battle of the blockbuster West End musicals at the Olivier Awards. The…
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Five million Germans out of work
Germany’s unemployment figure rose above the psychologically important level of five million last month. On Wednesday, the German Federal Labour…
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Google’s toolbar sparks concern
Search engine firm Google has released a trial tool which is concerning some net users because it directs people to…
Read MoreCollins to compete in Birmingham
World and Commonwealth 100m champion Kim Collins will compete in the 60m at the Norwich Union Grand Prix in Birmingham…
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Crucial decision on super-casinos
A decision on whether to allow Westminster to legislate on super-casinos is set to be made by the Scottish Parliament.…
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Uganda bans Vagina Monologues
Uganda’s authorities have banned the play The Vagina Monologues, due to open in the capital, Kampala this weekend. The Ugandan…
Read MoreCourt rejects $280bn tobacco case
A US government claim accusing the country’s biggest tobacco companies of covering up the effects of smoking has been thrown…
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ECB holds rates amid growth fears
The European Central Bank has left its key interest rate unchanged at 2% for the 19th month in succession. Borrowing…
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Microsoft debuts security tools
Microsoft is releasing tools that clean up PCs harbouring viruses and spyware. The virus-fighting program will be updated monthly and…
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