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Scrap Trident, urges union leader

Billions of pounds could be spent on public services and helping hard-working people through the recession if the Government scrapped Trident and ID cards, a union leader will declare. Read

Bankers warned over risk taking

Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling has promised tighter regulation of the financial system as he warned that bankers who return to excessive risk-taking will be "brought back to Earth". Read

Commanding officer shot in Helmand

The most senior British serviceman to be killed in action in Afghanistan has been described as "a superb Commanding Officer" who was "destined for greatness". Read

Touts are cashing in on Murraymania

Wimbledon finals tickets are going on sale for thousands of pounds as touts try to cash in on Murraymania. Read

Commander among Afghanistan victims

The most senior British officer to be killed in action in Afghanistan was one of the two latest casualties in the country, the Ministry of Defence has said. Read

Jackson 'healthy' at last rehearsal

Footage of Michael Jackson performing some of his most famous hits for the final time has been released. Read

Mother plans Jackson custody battle

The mother of Michael Jackson's two eldest children has indicated she will fight for custody. Read

Drug experts to probe Jackson death

America's anti-drugs agency is investigating the death of pop star Michael Jackson, it has emerged. Read

Dog deaths: Officer may be charged

A police officer could be prosecuted after two dogs died when they were left in a car, it has emerged. Read

Downpours signal end of UK heatwave

Forecasters have signalled the end of Britain's hottest spell for years after half the country sweltered while the other half of the north-south divide was soaked. Read

Crew killed as RAF Tornado crashes

Two RAF crew have died when their Tornado fighter jet crashed near a beauty spot, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed. Read

Gang rape pair get longer sentences

Two men involved in the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl who was doused in caustic soda at the end of her "nightmare ordeal" have had their jail sentences increased by the Court of Appeal. Read

Touts cashing in on Murray's final

Wimbledon finals tickets are going on sale for thousands of pounds as touts try to cash in on Murraymania. Read

Airbus plunged vertically into sea

The Air France Airbus which crashed off Brazil, killing 228 people, did not break up in flight but plunged vertically into the Atlantic, experts have said. Read

Straw refuses pardon for jailed fan

Justice Secretary Jack Straw has refused an appeal for a pardon by jailed football fan Michael Shields. Read

Osborne faces expenses sleaze probe

Shadow chancellor George Osborne will be investigated by a sleaze watchdog over his second home allowance claims. Read

Touts cashing in on finals tickets

Wimbledon finals tickets are going on sale for thousands of pounds as touts try to cash in on Murraymania. Read

Credit card industry to be reformed

The Government has set out wide-ranging reforms for the credit card industry in a bid to reduce the number of people struggling with unsustainable debts. Read

RAF Tornado crashes into hillside

An RAF Tornado jet has crashed in remote countryside in Scotland. Read

Swine flu 'could top 100,000 a day'

The number of swine flu cases could reach more than 100,000 per day by the end of next month, Health Secretary Andy Burnham has told the Commons. Read

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