Cameron promises voters 'real choice' over Europe
Voters should be "in no doubt" they will be offered a "real choice" on Europe at the next election, Prime Minister David Cameron said.
Anger as rail fares minister uses chauffeur-driven car for work
Rail fares minister Simon Burns is under fire after it emerged he shuns commuting by train in favour of a chauffeur-driven government car.
Man charged with murder of south London mother of two Janelle Duncan-Bailey
A man has been charged with the murder of a mother after her body was found in a parked vehicle, Scotland Yard said today.
PM defends child benefit cut as 'fundamentally fair'
David Cameron has defended the coalition's controversial cuts to child benefit, insisting the reforms are "fundamentally fair".
David Cameron: We will fight to defend Falkland Islands if necessary
David Cameron today vowed to fight to keep the Falklands in the face of mounting Argentinian rhetoric over the future of the islands.
Sepp Blatter: Walking off pitch not the way to fight racism
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has warned players they risk forfeiting matches if they walk off the pitch after receiving racist abuse.
Morrisons expected to reveal Christmas sales slump
Supermarket chain Morrisons will come under more pressure tomorrow amid expectations it fared badly over the Christmas trading period.
Assad peace plan for Syria branded 'beyond hypocritical'
Syrian President Bashar Assad's speech claiming he is ready with a new peace initiative was denounced by William Hague today as "beyond hypocritical".
Interest rates expected to be held at 0.5% amid triple dip recession fears
Policymakers gather for the first interest rates decision of the year this week amid mounting fears that Britain is heading for a triple dip recession.
Tom Parker Bowles evacuated from Bayswater home as firefighters tackle mansion blaze
The Duchess of Cornwall's son was woken in the early hours of this morning when a blaze ripped through a five-storey property on his street.
Coleen Rooney's 14-year-old sister Rosie dies at home
Coleen Rooney's 14-year-old sister Rosie McLoughlin, who had fought a lifelong battle with ill health, died at home this morning, her family said.
Labour calls for laws to limit sugar, salt and fat in food
A Labour politician has called for laws limiting the amount of sugar, salt and fat in food.
Nepalese army officer accused of torture appears in court
A Nepalese army officer appeared in court today charged with two counts of torture.
Eighteen people arrested after loyalist violence in Northern Ireland
Eighteen people have been arrested after nine police officers were injured during the latest outburst of loyalist violence in Northern Ireland.
Call to make gay clergyman bishop
A clergyman who campaigns for gay rights has called for a leading gay cleric to be made a bishop in Wales.
Wife who got food poisoning and died after Xmas lunch was sent home by hospital
The husband of a woman who suffered food poisoning and died after a Christmas Day pub lunch told today of his grief and anger against the hospital that sent her home hours before her death.
Going home: shot schoolgirl Malala's amazing recovery
VIDEO: The 15-year-old who narrowly escaped death after being shot in the head by the Taliban has been discharged from hospital to continue her remarkable progress with the help of her family.
An offal mess... top British artists lose thousands in chef’s hotel venture
A roll-call of top British artists including Tracey Emin, Peter Doig and Sarah Lucas have lost tens of thousands of pounds in an ill-fated West End hotel venture.
Child Soldiers Appeal: I want to tell them they have a second chance
Oliver Poole meets Ishmael Beah, the inspirational former child soldier turned author who offers a beacon of hope for those boys still being forced to fight by African warlords.
Arsenal frustrated as Swansea snatch replay after FA Cup fightback
Danny Graham was Swansea's last-gasp hero as his late equaliser ensured a replay will be needed to settle their FA Cup third-round tie against Arsenal.
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart 'looking for house in London'
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have been house-hunting in London.
Frankie Dettori faces eviction from Celebrity Big Brother
Frankie Dettori is the first Celebrity Big Brother housemate up for eviction.
Luis Suarez hands FA Cup victory to Liverpool
Liverpool new-boy Daniel Sturridge made an immediate impact and Luis Suarez score a controversial second as Liverpool saw off a spirited Mansfield in the FA Cup.
FA Cup fourth round draw: Chelsea to play Southend or Brentford
Holders Chelsea were handed an away tie against lower-league opposition in the draw for the FA Cup fourth round.
Wish we were there: life's a beach all year long
Who wants mulled wine when you can have Mexico, Mustique or the Maldives? Every day is bikini day for the stars - and they all take to Twitter and Tumblr to tell us so...
Exit stage left: all work and now some play for Anna Friel
Time for a night on the town for the actress who is starring as Yelena in Uncle Vanya at the Vaudeville in the West End.
Total emotional immersion: our verdict on The Impossible
It's a simple story brilliantly told, says film critic David Sexton, and Ewan McGregor gives his best ever performance as a father caught in the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami.
Time to come out of your shell: a baby turtle takes its first look at the world
It has been four years in the making, but these amazing pictures from the BBC's new nature documentary Africa show it has been worth the wait. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the series explores the continent's remote corners of mountains, deserts and sea.
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Sepp Blatter: Walking off pitch not the way to fight racism
Sepp Blatter has warned players they risk forfeiting matches if they walk off the pitch after receiving racist abuse from fans.
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Sisters doing it for themselves... meet BBC Sound of 2013 winners Haim
Following in Adele’s footsteps, three sisters from California who grew up playing in a band with their parents have won the prestigious BBC Sound of 2013 award.
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Mansfield Town 1 Liverpool 2: Luis Suarez hands FA Cup victory to Reds
Nestled next to Mansfield Town's ground is a shop called Dreams and over its door was a sign announcing it was closing down. It was a metaphor of sorts.
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Morrisons expected to reveal Christmas sales slump
Supermarket chain Morrisons will come under more pressure tomorrow amid expectations it fared badly over the Christmas trading period.
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Hot tickets: theatre and exhibitions in London this weekend
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Frankie Dettori first to face eviction from Celebrity Big Brother
Frankie Dettori is the first Celebrity Big Brother housemate up for eviction.
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Labour's new scheme for the long-term unemployed is in part an intervention on an issue where polling suggests the party is perceived as weak: welfare.
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Road test: XF estate makes smooth moves
There's a new estate version of Jaguar’s successful XF model — only it isn’t an estate. Jaguar insists it is a Sportbrake. Whatever.
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Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson 'looking for house in London'
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Frank Lampard's message of thanks to Chelsea fans as future remains uncertain
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Westminster council's bid to slash benefits from overweight people sparks backlash from doctors
Theo Walcott wins his battle over new Arsenal contract 
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Student stabbed over stolen BlackBerry bled to death in his brother's arms 
Winners announced in the Beefeater #MyLondon competition
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