Credit crunch warning for schools
The economic downturn could be about to hit funding for schools and children's services, a government committee warns.
Millions to get weather pay-outs
The cold snap has triggered pay-outs to millions of eligible people, including Londoners for the first time in a decade.
Bosses slam 'throw a sickie' ad
An advert for a cold and flu medicine is criticised by bosses for encouraging workers to "throw a sickie".
Staff recruitment falling sharply
The number of new workers being recruited is falling sharply due to the worsening economic downturn, a survey finds.
Record high for videogaming sales
Sales of videogame software and hardware in the UK hit an all time high, figures from the industry trade body show.
Blackwater guards plead innocence
Five employees of US security firm Blackwater plead not guilty in a US court to the manslaughter of 17 Iraqis in 2007.
Rabies victim dies of infection
A Northern Ireland woman who contracted the rabies virus while she was abroad dies, her family says.
Doubts raised on eradicating measles
Plans to wipe out measles by 2010 may be dashed after high levels of the disease are recorded in European countries.
First out the door? Ulrika and Lucy face Big Brother's eviction vote
Ulrika Jonsson and Lucy Pinder are nominated for eviction from the Celebrity Big Brother house on Friday.
Blocking it out - why Tetris can help combat traumatic stress
Playing the computer puzzle game Tetris might help reduce the effects of traumatic stress, say UK researchers.
Tottenham hit back to hammer Burnley
Spurs take a huge stride towards the Carling Cup final by thrashing Burnley 4-1 in the semi-final first leg at White Hart Lane.
Clough takes over as Derby boss
Nigel Clough leaves Burton Albion after 10 years in charge to become the new manager of Derby.
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