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Top Thai court bans ruling party

Thailand's constitutional court dissolves the party of PM Somchai Wongsawat, amid an escalating political crisis.

Closer watch on children's care

Children's services in England are to be more closely monitored following a "damning" report into the Baby P case.

Patients going 'private' on NHS

Thousands of patients a month are using a government reform to get what is effectively private care paid for by the taxpayer.

Tories warn of leaks 'stitch-up'

The Conservatives are protesting at having been excluded from a Commons meeting on the Damian Green leak row.

Sales growth slows down at Tesco

Growth in UK sales, excluding new stores and petrol sales, slows down to 2% in the three months to 22 November.