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Clampdown on excessive speeders

A raft of measures is suggested to target anti-social drivers, including those who speed excessively or use drugs.

October UK retail sales fall 0.1%

Sales on the UK's high streets fell by a lower-than-expected 0.1% in October, Office for National Statistics figures show.

Recession fears hit stock markets

European and Asian markets fall sharply amid growing concerns that the world economy will enter a protracted slump.

Jackson to appear at High Court

Singer Michael Jackson is to give evidence at London's High Court to counter allegations that he breached a music contract with an Arab Sheik.

Somali tanker pirates 'want $25m'

Somali pirates who hijacked a Saudi oil tanker are reported to have demanded a $25m ransom.