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British Gas workers back strike action new
Claims of "macho management" at the company raise the threat of walkouts by employees.
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Diplomat expelled in passports row new
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Britain has expelled an Israeli diplomat over the use of fake UK passports by suspected Mossad agents in the assassination of a Hamas commander in Dubai, it was announced today.
BA to run more flights during next strike new
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
The firm said 55% of short-haul and 70% of long-haul flights will operate from Heathrow.
Mephedrone 'likely to become Class B drug' new
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Putting it in Class B would mean carrying the drug would be punishable with five-year jail term.
As passengers fly through Terminal 5, cabin crew talk tactics at local football club
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Bedfont FC has become the ad hoc headquarters for Unite bosses and BA's non-flying pickets. Simon Calder joins their latest meeting
Britain at risk from al-Qa'ida 'dirty' nuclear bomb
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Downing Street issued an update to the National Security Strategy, which stated "the UK does face nuclear threats now".
Red Arrows pilot in hospital after mid-air crash new
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
A Red Arrows pilot was taken to hospital after ejecting from a plane during a training exercise in Crete, the Foreign Office said today.
Staffordshire Hoard 'saved for the nation' new
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
The Staffordshire Hoard has been "saved for the nation" after a cash boost from a Government heritage fund, it was announced today.
Family's tribute to 'lovely' mephedrone death woman
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
The family of a 24-year-old woman whose death police have linked to the party drug mephedrone today paid tribute to a "really lovely girl".
Child asylum seekers 'denied food and medicine'
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
Child asylum seekers arriving in Dover, some suffering from illness or serious injuries, are being denied basics such as rest, food and medicine before they complete "oppressive" interviews with the UK Border Agency, it was claimed today.
Safety row ahead of talks on rail strike
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
A row over rail safety flared today ahead of crucial talks aimed at averting a strike over Easter.
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