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Queen to outline Brown's agenda

Crime and finance measures are set to feature in the Queen's Speech as the government outlines bills for the next year.

Protest threat to Speaker address

The House of Commons Speaker could face a protest over the police search of MP Damian Green's offices.

Staff 'too timid' on child abuse

Professionals should not shy away from removing children from abusive parents and putting them in care, a group of experts says.

Thai demonstrators leave airports

The first flight lands at Bangkok airport as anti-government protesters end an eight-day blockade.

Cluster bomb treaty to be signed

The first of more than 100 countries are due to sign a treaty that will ban the use and stockpiling of cluster bombs.