The big issues facing the TUC
As the TUC prepares for its annual congress, what are the major issues facing unions?
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Crown buyout 'good for business'
The buyout of Crown Paints heralds an exciting time for everyone in the Lancashire-based business, its new chairman says.
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Bike used in robbery at jewellers
Two thieves ride into a busy shopping centre on a motorbike and break into a jewellers.
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Hutton shrugs off sacking report
Business Secretary John Hutton shrugs off a newspaper report suggesting union bosses are calling for him to be sacked.
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Pupils and driver hurt in crash
Eight children and a driver are injured when their coach is involved in a collision with a lorry on a busy road.
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Profile: David Davis
A profile of shadow home secretary David Davis, who has resigned as an MP over the 42-day terror detention issue.
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Watchdog: Degree grades arbitrary
The universities' watchdog has warned of problems with degree grades and overseas student over-recruitment, reports Sean Coughlan.
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North-south poverty gap 'growing'
The gap between north and south Warwickshire is widening, despite county initiatives to close it, a report finds.
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Fuel demo adds to road taxes row
Lorry drivers protest at the rising cost of fuel, as speculation mounts about a government rethink on road tax.
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Reporter's log: Cannes 2008
BBC News entertainment reporter Mark Savage goes behind the scenes at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Time to leave the comfort zone
Civic leaders must be willing to make tough choices if we are going to live in green cities.
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So who needs scientists?
Dr Mark Miodownik says UK science is going the same way as football - with world-beating universities employing sublime talent, much of it foreign.
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Who gains most as Tata buys UK legends?
As Ford says ta-ta to its British luxury marques, Jaguar and Land Rover, BBC News explains why everyone is a winner.
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Tata: A growing global giant
Tata, set to buy Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford, is not only India's largest industrial group but an automotive giant with global ambitions.
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Jools Holland's love for Later...
As Jools Holland marks his 200th Later... show, the pianist shares his love for music.
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Firms bid to win Olympic business
Firms in the West Midlands are hearing about how they can win contracts to supply the 2012 Olympic Games.
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Bypassing the blockage of nations
Solving the world's environmental ills may mean re-thinking the role of nations and national governments.
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'Our special moments on QE2'
Sam Warwick's family has a strong link to the QE2 liner and he shares some favourite memories.
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City leader welcomes Tata talks
A council leader welcomes Ford's announcement that Tata is its preferred bidder for Jaguar.
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What price for Jaguar and Land Rover?
Ford will not confirm it, but it seems a deal has been struck and Tata is about to take over Jaguar and Land Rover. But how much should a buyer pay?
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