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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.

US House set for key health vote

Top Democrats believe they have the votes to pass landmark health reform, as debate starts in the US House of Representatives.

Huntley attacked by jail inmate

Soham murderer Ian Huntley has been attacked by a fellow prisoner in jail, the Ministry of Justice says.

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.

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.