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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Fixed retirement age to be axed (29.07.2010 12:59:50)People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.
Fugitive tycoon Nadir seeks bail (29.07.2010 18:24:02)Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.
Child heart op ban 'should stay' (29.07.2010 18:17:11)Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
Cameron defends Pakistan comments (29.07.2010 17:45:57)David Cameron says it is important to "speak frankly" after criticism of his comments about Pakistan's record on tackling terrorism.
Vicar guilty of sham wedding scam (29.07.2010 17:43:41)A Sussex vicar is found guilty of carrying out hundreds of sham marriages over four years to bypass immigration law.
Scottish review warns of major job cuts (29.07.2010 14:49:37)Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.
Review of 'happy-slap' sentence (29.07.2010 19:38:04)The Attorney General is to review the sentences given to two teenage members of a "happy slapping" gang who fatally injured a man.
Man cleared of murder three times (29.07.2010 19:55:06)A Cheshire businessman accused of killing a man has charges against him dropped - the third time he has been cleared of murder.
'Mocking' toddler killers jailed (29.07.2010 14:19:12)A couple who murdered a three-year-old boy in their care, inflicting more than 70 injuries on him, are jailed for life.
Tobin questioned over sex crimes (29.07.2010 13:45:53)Convicted serial killer Peter Tobin is questioned by police in Edinburgh in connection with serious sexual crimes.
UKIP wins £367,000 donation case (29.07.2010 13:59:00)The UK Independence Party wins its court battle against having to pay back all of a £367,697 "impermissible donation".
Landmark ruling on divorce money (29.07.2010 18:51:29)A "ground-breaking" Court of Appeal judgement removes the protection previously given to thousands of people in divorce proceedings.
Man who threw egg at peer jailed (29.07.2010 14:12:02)A man who threw an egg at Conservative peer Baroness Warsi when she was on a visit to Bedfordshire is jailed for six weeks.
Maze site set to be redeveloped (29.07.2010 19:18:06)An agreement on the future of the Maze Prison site is reached by the NI first and deputy first ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.
Human remains found in Monaghan (29.07.2010 20:06:36)Human remains are found in County Monaghan by a group searching for one of the Disappeared, Charles Armstrong.
Big S4C changes as chief leaves (29.07.2010 19:17:26)Fundamental changes will be made in the way S4C is run after the sudden departure of chief executive Iona Jones, says the chair of the board which oversees it.
Jobs boost at solar panel factory (29.07.2010 19:23:48)Electronics giant Sharp says a "substantial" number of jobs will be created following a £30m expansion of its Wrexham factory.
Missing man buried 25 years ago (29.07.2010 18:18:33)A man who went missing on Christmas Eve in Glasgow in 1984 is traced to an unmarked grave more than 25 years later.
Man injured in explosion in city (29.07.2010 18:49:07)A man is treated for minor injuries after explosions in a container believed to be storing detonators in Inverness.
Woman 'killed by crossbow bolt' (29.07.2010 12:37:55)One of three women killed in Bradford died from severe head injuries caused by a knife and the bolt from a crossbow, an inquest hears.
Teacher guilty of under-age sex (29.07.2010 19:01:08)A sex education teacher is found guilty of having an unlawful relationship with a 15-year-old female pupil in Worcestershire.
Morgan stars as England dominate (29.07.2010 20:06:09)Eoin Morgan makes a superb maiden Test century as England reach an imposing 331-4 after day one of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
GB duo reach 110m hurdles semis (29.07.2010 19:32:31)Great Britain's Andy Turner and Will Sharman both qualify for the semi-finals of the men's 110m hurdles at the European Athletics Championships in Barcelona.
Child-free by choice (29.07.2010 12:50:59)More women in the developed world are choosing not to have children. So why do others think it's OK to question this decision?
The big cheese (28.07.2010 12:15:25)With thousands expected to flock to a major cheese fair, why are Britons taking this once-humble foodstuff so seriously?
PM reveals coalition uncertainty (29.07.2010 06:07:41)David Cameron reveals he told the Queen he was not "totally sure" what sort of government he was going to form as he became prime minister.
Government's £6m web search bill (29.07.2010 16:29:17)Four government departments spent almost £6m ensuring their websites appeared on search engine results pages, new figures show.
'Reduce rubbish' call by minister (29.07.2010 12:29:38)Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman says she wants a dramatic cut in the amount of rubbish thrown away by households in England.
Cameron's doubts on becoming PM (29.07.2010 08:27:19)David Cameron has confessed that, on the day before entering Downing Street, he told his wife Samantha he was sure he would not become prime minister.
Everything, including the kitchen sink (29.07.2010 05:37:23)A team of divers - known as Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners - are stepping up efforts to keep Britain's coastline clean and litter free.
King's Troop enjoy seaside break (29.07.2010 19:15:14)The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery have made special plans to ensure that some of their most valuable members are rested over the summer break.
Can your doctor call you 'fat'? (29.07.2010 11:38:56)Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister.
Royal couple visit new hospital (29.07.2010 18:41:47)The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have visited Birmingham to take a look around the city's new "super-hospital".
Why 'pampered' pigs are optimistic (28.07.2010 17:04:47)Pigs feel optimistic or pessimistic about life depending on how pleasant their environment is, researchers at Newcastle University have discovered.
Odd auctions (29.07.2010 15:31:14)X-rays, teeth and cat's ashes - strange items under the hammer
Torn apart (29.07.2010 12:51:58)Mother's heartbreak over her abducted child
New face (29.07.2010 15:26:04)Can the new Metro Bank really shake up High Street banking?
Profile: Gen Sir Peter Wall (29.07.2010 15:10:09)Profile of Gen Sir Peter Wall, who has been named as the next head of the British Army.
Newspaper review (29.07.2010 06:54:46)David Cameron's 'export of terror' Pakistan warning
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Live - European Championships day three (29.07.2010 18:01:03)Britain's Phillips Idowu goes for triple jump gold as Martyn Bernard wins high jump bronze at the European Championships in Barcelona.
Morgan stars as England dominate (29.07.2010 20:06:16)Eoin Morgan makes a superb maiden Test century as England reach an imposing 331-4 after day one of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
I am not a number two, says Massa (29.07.2010 17:51:18)Felipe Massa insists he is not playing second fiddle to Fernando Alonso, despite controversy surrounding the Ferrari drivers in last weekend's German Grand Prix.
Fit-again Ennis ready for Euros (29.07.2010 17:43:54)World champion Jessica Ennis tells BBC Sport how a virus disrupted her preparations on her assault for European heptathlon gold.
Campbell backs 'changed' Chambers (29.07.2010 13:46:49)Darren Campbell says he has forgiven Dwain Chambers for the doping saga that cost the former European 100m champion two major medals.
Maradona hits out at 'betrayal' (29.07.2010 00:56:12)Diego Maradona accuses the Argentine Football Association of "lies and betrayal" after his reign as national coach ends.
Rabotnicki v Liverpool (1945) (28.07.2010 16:06:41)Liverpool travel to Macedonia to take on Rabotnicki Skopje in their Europa League third qualifying round tie.
Murray looking for new direction (29.07.2010 08:21:25)Andy Murray says sacking his coach Miles Maclagan came as a result of the pair differing in their view of his game.
Briggs lines up fight with Vitali (29.07.2010 15:20:38)Former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs will face current WBC title holder Vitali Klitschko in October.
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