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George Osborne slashes welfare and extends austerity in autumn statement
Cuts in corporation tax, higher infrastructure spending and delay to fuel duty rise among measures announced by chancellor
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Leveson report: newspaper editors to back 'most' suggestions
Progress made towards creation of new regulator, but group refuses to sign up to recommendations proposing role for Ofcom -
Egypt erupts as Muslim Brotherhood supporters clash with protesters
President Morsi accused of 'vicious and deliberate' attack as activists killed in Cairo and more than 300 injured -
John McAfee arrested in Guatemala
Software millionaire had fled there from Belize where he claimed corrupt officials were framing him for neighbour's murder -
New Zealand tornado: freak storm hits Auckland suburb
Twister springs up in Hobsonville area, with at least three people reportedly killed and widespread damage
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North Sea collision kills four after cargo carrier hits container ship
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Typhoon Bopha: Philippines death toll worsens
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Royal baby hoax call leaves Duchess's hospital unamused
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Afghan gunmen kill polio vaccination worker in latest attack on women
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Stuart Hall charged with indecent assault against young girls
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Autumn statement: blues in the black, yellows in the red
Editorial: In narrow party political terms, at least Mr Osborne produced a plan. The same cannot be said of the Liberal Democrats -
A dead Christmas tree – and still George Osborne smirked
Simon Hoggart: From the bare, Cratchitesque branches of the chancellor's autumn statement a few baubles hung limply down -
George Osborne's autumn statement: a bit of carrot, but not very much stick
The chancellor is having to shower gifts in a desperate attempt to generate confidence in boardrooms
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India v England – live!
Over-by-over report: Will England capitalise on a good opening day? Rob Smyth has the latest news
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Kris Commons penalty propels Celtic past Spartak Moscow into last 16
A second-half penalty by Kris Commons sent Celtic through to the last 16 of the Champions League with victory over Spartak Moscow -
Fernando Torres scores two but Chelsea thrash Nordsjaelland in vain
Fernando Torres scored twice as Chelsea thrashed Nordsjaelland 6-1 but ultimately crashed out of the Champions League -
Manchester United stunned by Luis Alberto's thunderbolt for Cluj
Manchester United had already qualified but a 25-yard strike by Cluj's Luis Alberto made sure they had an uncomfortable night at Old Trafford -
Frankie Dettori 'ashamed and embarrassed' over six-month drugs ban
Frankie Dettori admitted he was 'ashamed and embarrassed' after being banned for six months over a positive drugs test
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Great Britain's 4x100m relay men will go 'back to basics' says new coach
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BHA defend drugs testing procedures in wake of Frankie Dettori case
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Frankie Dettori vows to rebuild career following six-month drugs ban
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Why Uefa is set to boost the Europa League in the future, not scrap it
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Washington Wizards shock Heat despite LeBron James triple double
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Dave Brubeck obituary
American jazz pianist and composer who annoyed the purists by finding global fame
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Corporation rate cut to nearly half of US level as Osborne ignores tax row
Chancellor's autumn statement also raises tax allowance for plant investment and encourages pension funds to invest in PFI
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Making a meal of starters
Do you still dance to the rhythm of starter, main course and dessert, or favour a more free-form tapas-type meal?
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What the autumn statement means to you
Whether you're a first-time buyer, on benefits, a parent, a saver or a high earner, we run through what the chancellor's announcements will mean for you
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Food and restaurant tour of Montreal: old school v new school
Top Chef judge Gail Simmons takes a tour of Montreal, Canada's foodie capital, comparing the traditional, old school haunts with restaurants at the cutting edge
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