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Canoe couple jailed for fraud

A canoeist and his wife are jailed for fraudulently claiming insurance and pension money after faking his death in an accident.

Karadzic 'aims to defend himself'

War crimes suspect Radovan Karadzic plans to conduct his own defence in his trial at The Hague, his lawyer says.

Grenade hero wins George Cross

A Royal Marine who threw himself on a grenade in Afghanistan to save his comrades' lives is to receive the George Cross.

UK soldier dies in Afghanistan

A British soldier has died and two were injured after their patrol came under fire in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence confirms.

Three-way split on rate decision

The majority of Bank of England policymakers voted to keep rates at 5% this month, but one voted for a cut and another for a rise.