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UK Lt Colonel dies in Afghanistan

The highest ranking Army officer to be killed since the Falklands War is one of the two latest casualties in Afghanistan.

Patient safety 'still threatened'

Changes recommended after a fatal drug slip-up eight years ago have not been implemented, MPs say in a review of patient safety.

School place 'fraud' case dropped

A London council withdraws its action against a mother it accused of lying to gain a school place.

UN chief set for mission in Burma

The UN secretary general will visit Burma to seek the release of political prisoners including Aung San Suu Kyi.

Darling issues warning to bankers

Chancellor Alistair Darling warns bankers it would be "disastrous" if they return to their old ways and repeat past mistakes.