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UK bank rescue package imminent

Details of a £50bn rescue package for the banking system are set to be announced by the chancellor.

US voters put rivals to the test

The US presidential hopefuls spar over the financial crisis and foreign policy in a debate where voters put the questions.

Schools told to counter extremism

Schools in England are given advice on how to protect pupils from being recruited by supporters of violent extremism.

Fraudsters 'target bank accounts'

Credit restrictions in the financial crisis are causing identity fraudsters to target existing bank accounts, a report says.

NHS 'needs flying doctor network'

The NHS needs a network of flying doctors to cope with the closure of accident and emergency units, experts say.