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Last updated 3 minutes ago | Thursday 21 June 2012
Two thirds of doctors retreat from strike as public backlash grows
Two thirds of GP surgeries expect to have all their doctors working and will be open for business as usual on Thursday, as public backlash causes many who voted for action to have second thoughts.
GCSEs to be scrapped in standards drive
Government to introduce range of tough new qualifications modelled on the old O-level to stretch pupils further.
Comic 'morally wrong' to avoid tax, says Cameron
Prime Minister David Cameron brands Jimmy Carr's tax arrangements "completely wrong".
Assange: Ecuador to rule on asylum today
Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, is expected to find out whether Ecuador will offer him political asylum today.
Duke set to inherit £10m, but country pile must wait
Royal aides insist Prince William will not be going on a spending spree.
'Why George Osborne spells trouble'
Chancellor George Osborne should be made to choose between his two jobs, writes Peter Oborne.
Royal Ascot: Washout expected for Ladies' Day
Racegoers face downpours while vying for fashion stakes with rain forecast for south of England.
Germany could be dragged down with everyone else
Jeremy Warner: Rottenness of periphery is already infecting the core.
Farepak case collapses
Legal case against directors of Christmas saving scheme collapses.
Queen's income boosted by record Crown Estate profits
Rise means 16pc increase to £36.1m for the Queen to fund official duties.
Banker admits taking Bernie Ecclestone bribe
Bribes accepted in exchange for selling F1 to private equity firm CVC.
Beecroft vs Barber debate: Britain's jobs crisis
Put your questions to the venture capitalist and the union boss.
Hodgson prepares England for penalties
Manager aims to avoid the fate of his predecessors by ensuring penalty-takers fully rehearse their routine .
Ecclestone defiant over bribery twist
F1 chief executive forced to dismiss allegations again after German banker admits guilt in court.
Yorkshire hit out as Flower rotates ODI squad
Hosts of third one-day international are unhappy that England will rest their three strike bowlers.
Let’s be softer on our youngsters
The best way to stop children using drugs is to remove the need for them to deal with criminals, argues James Delingpole
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