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Prisoners still on the run

Prisoners still on the run

Three prisoners who absconded on Friday morning remain at large, police said.

Ad says 'workers must speak Polish'

Ad says 'workers must speak Polish'

The Government's equality watchdog has said it will write to a major sliced meat manufacturer over allegations of discrimination against British job seekers after the firm advertised for workers who "must speak Polish".

Coalition talk dominates Lib Dems

Coalition talk dominates Lib Dems

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg sought to kill talk of a post-election deal with the Tories amid signs it would provoke an angry backlash from his party.

PM: Wife not trivialising campaign

PM: Wife not trivialising campaign

Gordon Brown has dismissed criticism that he was "trivialising" politics by using his family to garner votes.

Bikers in tribute to fallen troops

Bikers in tribute to fallen troops

Around 15,000 bikers have roared through a market town on Mothering Sunday to honour troops killed in Afghanistan in the biggest ride of its kind.

Budget 'is critical to election'

Budget 'is critical to election'

Alistair Darling insists next week's Budget will be "critical" in determining the result of the general election.

Adonis in warning over BA's future

Adonis in warning over BA's future

A threatened strike by British Airways cabin crew could put the future of the airline at risk, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis warned.

Briton found dead in ski resort

Briton found dead in ski resort

A 24-year-old British man has been found dead in a ski resort, the Foreign Office said.

Parents 'postponing retirement'

Parents 'postponing retirement'

Parents in Britain are being forced to postpone their retirement to meet the rising costs of supporting their adult offspring, a new study suggested.

UK 'heading for hung parliament'

UK 'heading for hung parliament'

There was more worrying news for David Cameron as two more polls suggested the country is on course for a hung parliament.

Kate McCann tells of her faith

Kate McCann tells of her faith

Kate McCann prays for the people who took her daughter Madeleine, she has revealed.






World Sport

Reds in talks with investment group

Reds in talks with investment group

Liverpool are in talks with private equity firm the Rhone Group over a proposed £118.5million deal to buy a significant share of the club.

France stay on track

France stay on track

France remain firmly on course for the Grand Slam after cruising to a 46-20 victory in their RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Paris.

Simpson-Daniel treble sends Gloucester through

Simpson-Daniel treble sends Gloucester through

A hat-trick of tries from wing James Simpson-Daniel saw Gloucester advance to a second-straight LV=Cup final with a 29-18 victory over Cardiff Blues.



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