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The emissions-lowering recession is masking failures on carbon-cutting, and new policies are needed, say government advisors.

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A blood test during pregnancy could one day replace more invasive tests for Down’s syndrome, say researchers.

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The Justice Secretary Ken Clarke is to outline measures he says will tackle the “amazing” growth in the prison population.

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Medical experts say a devastating brain condition is at least twice as common as was previously thought.

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A lack of control over the quality of locum doctors is putting patient safety at risk, a senior clinician warns.

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A man claiming to be an Iranian nuclear scientist kidnapped by the US says he has escaped from custody, in a video shown on Iranian TV.

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Tougher measures are needed to tackle alcohol abuse – including a clampdown on supermarket loyalty points, doctors say.

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The man chosen to take charge of the US military in Afghanistan warns of an escalation of violence in the coming months.

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The new net audience in the UK is largely made up of over-50s, research from the UK Online Measurement Company has found.

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Half of all fatal road crashes occur on just one-tenth of UK roads, the Road Safety Foundation says.

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The £20 English banknote featuring the image of composer Edward Elgar will be accepted in shops for the last time on Wednesday.

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Finance opportunities have bounced back for graduates but there are tougher times in the public sector, a survey suggests.

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Russian PM Vladimir Putin says he hopes arrests in the US over an alleged spy ring will not harm US-Russian relations.

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What the planned changes mean for you

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A cross-border search is underway for the driver of a lorry which struck two police officers in South Armagh.

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