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Ashcroft peerage subject of probes

Two parliamentary committees are beginning inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the award of a peerage to major Conservative donor Lord Ashcroft.Read

Kidnap boy's father paid ransom

The father of a five-year-old British boy kidnapped in Pakistan paid a £110,000 ransom for his release, according to dramatic details that have emerged about the abduction.Read

Nissan to build electric car in UK

Motor giant Nissan has confirmed plans to build its new electric car in the UK.Read

Many female students suffer assault

One in seven female students has been the victim of a serious sexual or physical assault, a damning report has found.Read

Hunt for chef's 'mystery boyfriend'

Police investigating the disappearance of university chef Claudia Lawrence have revealed she spent the night with a mystery boyfriend just two days before she went missing.Read

War aftermath plans 'essential'

Preparing for the aftermath of conflict is essential in planning for future overseas military operations involving British troops, MPs have warned.Read

BA staff boosted by global support

The union representing British Airways' cabin crews is gathering international support from across Europe and the US, including the Teamsters' union, ahead of a walkout due to begin this weekend.Read

Factory awaits news on electric car

Motor giant Nissan is reportedly planning to build its new electric car at its plant in Sunderland.Read

Five held after kidnap cash traced

Dramatic new details have emerged about the kidnapping and release of a five-year-old British boy in Pakistan.Read

Police recover kidnap ransom money

Spanish police have confirmed they have recovered more than £100,000 in ransom money after arrests were made in the case of a five-year-old British boy's kidnapping in Pakistan.Read

Cameron in pledge to black voters

David Cameron has reached out to black voters telling them that the Conservative Party had come "a long way" when it came to opening itself up to ethnic minorities.Read

Afghan victim's family heartbroken

The family of a British Army officer who died in hospital three weeks after being wounded in Afghanistan said they were "heartbroken" by their loss.Read

Bid to ban mephedrone within weeks

The Government's drugs advisers could recommend a ban on mephedrone within weeks following the deaths of two teenagers thought to have taken the drug.Read

Pilot cleared over gyrocopter death

An animal rights enthusiast who piloted a gyrocopter which killed a hunt supporter has been cleared of manslaughter.Read

BA adds more flights during strike

British Airways is to increase its flying schedule during a three-day strike by its cabin crew after more staff volunteered to work.Read

Three face court over boy's kidnap

Three people arrested in Spain in connection with the kidnap of a five-year-old boy in Pakistan will appear in court on Thursday.Read

Illegal downloading 'cost £1.4bn'

Illegal downloading of music, films and television programmes cost Britain 39,000 jobs and retail losses of £1.4 billion in 2008, a report has claimed.Read

Colman in court over child porn

The former head of Wales's public spending watchdog has appeared in court accused of possessing hundreds of indecent images of children.Read

Ashcroft snubs select committee

Lord Ashcroft has been accused of "terrible discourtesy" for failing to respond to an inquiry into the controversial circumstances surrounding his peerage.Read

Deaths spark 'legal high' warnings

Police investigating the deaths of two teenagers believed to have taken the legal drug mephedrone issued further warnings after a man was arrested in a separate incident.Read

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