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Ministers attack 'MPs for hire'

Ministers condemn ex-colleagues, including Stephen Byers, for apparently offering to influence government policy for cash.

Union urges BA board to intervene

Unite calls on the British Airways board to resolve the increasingly bitter dispute between the airline and its cabin crew.

Democrats 'have votes on health'

Senior Democrats say they are confident they have the votes to pass landmark health reform in the US House of Representatives.

Darling says no Budget 'giveaway'

Chancellor Alistair Darling tells the BBC there will be no "giveaways" and no rise in VAT in next Wednesday's Budget.

Girl, 4, killed by car on beach

A Nottingham youngster on holiday with her family in Florida is killed by a car on Daytona beach.