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Cameron learns 'Alun Michael lesson'

DAVID Cameron has been studying the “disastrous” way Tony Blair tried to handle Alun Michael in the early days of Welsh devolution, the Tory leader admitted yesterday. Read

Burrell will not face perjury probe

Paul Burrell will not be formally investigated for perjury following claims he did not tell the "whole truth" to the inquest into the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Read

Erhahon killers handed life terms

Three teenage gang members have been given life sentences for murdering an innocent 14-year-old boy to "earn their spurs". Read

Charities in plea to Burma generals

The Burmese government is delaying efforts by aid agencies to help those affected by the cyclone, charities have warned. Read

Blast house mystery liquid attack

The house at the centre of a mystery explosion was the target of a vandalism attack hours earlier when a purple liquid was poured through the letterbox, police have said. Read

NHS error widower cannot stay in UK

A Filipino man has lost his right to remain in Britain - because his wife was killed by an NHS blunder. Read

Aid agencies step up relief efforts

Aid agencies are stepping up their relief efforts to help those caught in the devastation wrought by the Burma cyclone. Read

BBC failed to pass on charity cash

The BBC failed to pay £106,000 to charity from phone votes in over 20 programmes, including last year's UK Eurovision final, it said. Read

New date for T5 long-haul flights

British Airways will start transferring its Heathrow long-haul flights to the ill-starred new Terminal 5 (T5) on June 5. Read

Data security breached at DWP

Government staff have been sending out highly sensitive data in packages that include the passwords. Read

Kodjo killers given life sentences

Two teenagers have been given life sentences for the murder of a schoolboy. Read

Mayors exchange novelty gifts

Boris Johnson, London's new Conservative mayor, has handed his New York counterpart Michael Bloomberg a novelty shirt of the London Underground, as the pair met to discuss the challenges of running a world class city. Read

Police seek cause of death blast

Police are working to establish the cause of an explosion that killed a man. Read

Siege man hit at least five times

Barrister Mark Saunders was hit at least five times by police marksmen during a shoot-out at his home, an inquest has heard. Read

Mortgage repossession orders up 17%

The number of homeowners at risk of losing their homes has risen by nearly a fifth in the past year. Read

Ramsay's seasonal fruit and veg call

Chef Gordon Ramsay has called for legislation to ban restaurants from selling fruit and vegetables which are out of season. Read

Bid to calm fears over NHS overhaul

The Government has made five pledges to calm fears about an overhaul of the way the NHS provides health services. Read

Roads worse despite anti-jam pledge

Traffic jams on Britain's major roads have got worse despite a Government pledge to ease congestion. Read

Johnson's crime talks with US mayor

Boris Johnson, London's new Mayor, is meeting the Mayor of New York to discuss the challenges of running a world class city. Read

Gun siege barrister inquest to open

An inquest into the death of an armed barrister at the hands of police marksmen is due to open. Read

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