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George Osborne bullish over UK's credit ratings downgrade

Chancellor welcomes markets’ response to rating downgrade, insisting Britain’s economy has “not been found wanting”.

Chancellor: Moody's downgrading a 'clear message'

Osborne needs to 'develop' his economic plan, Tory MP warns

Does it matter that the UK has been stripped of its AAA rating?

Cardinal resigns over 'inappropriate behaviour'

Cardinal Keith O’Brien resigns as Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh amid claims of “inappropriate” behaviour with priests.

Damian Thompson: this is a shocking crisis for the Church

Why don't we like Germany?

It has great food and scenery – why do so few Britons head to Germany, wonders Bee Rowlatt on a trip to the Black Forest.

German holidays aren't just about beer, sausages and nudist beaches. So why do so few Britons head there, wonders Bee Rowlatt, after taking a family trip to the Black Forest.

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Underrated places around the world

Which starlets got it right or wrong at the Oscars?

From Anne Hathaway to Jennifer Lawrence, we reveal the Oscars fashion hits and misses.

Inside glimpse at Vanity Fair party

Day-Lewis: 'daft to call me best ever'

Bowie's new album: 'bold, beautiful and baffling'

Album 'The Next Day' is an absolute wonder, says Neil McCormick.

Labour is responsible for loss of AAA rating

The UK deserves its downgrade, says Ambrose Evans-Pritchard.

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Dear National Trust, I quit

Claiming wind turbines are beautiful is too much, says James Delingpole.

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Lib Dems bring in private firm to run whistle blowing system

Liberal Democrats hit by new raft of sex pest claims

Lib Dems remove control of whistleblowing system from wife of one of Nick Clegg’s key aides and hand it to independent company.

Sir Ranulph Fiennes pulls out of Antarctica trek due to frostbite

Explorer suffered fall and attempted to fix broken ski binding in -30C temperatures using his bare hands.

Horse meat found in Ikea meatballs

Ikea has withdrawn a batch meatballs from sale in its British stores after they were found to contain with horse meat.

Horse meat found in frozen meatballs packs used by Ikea shops around the world, says Czech state veterinary administration.

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Catherine Gowing: vet's killer previously jailed for rape

The man who admitted murdering Irish vet Catherine Gowing has previously been jailed twice for rape and sexual assaults, it emerged today at his sentencing.

The man who admitted murdering Irish vet has twice been jailed for rape and sexual assaults, it emerged today at his sentencing.

Boris Johnson berates London Assembly's 'invertebrate jellies'

Mayor of London Boris Johnson calls London Assembly members

Mayor of London calls Assembly members "great supine protoplasmic invertebrate jellies" after vote against a two hour grilling.

Jurors at Vicky Price retrial urged to 'wipe the slate clean'

Jurors urged to ignore anything they knew about the case and to "wipe the slate clean".

Finance »

Osborne says easing austerity will mean more downgrades for Britain

Many currency strategists now expect the pound to reverse its weakness

The Chancellor tells MPs he will stand firm on his plan to cut Britain's massive deficit despite the loss of the country's AAA rating.

Italian shares retreat as Berlusconi pulls ahead in Senate

Italy's MIB index rose 4pc at one stage on hopes that Bersani would win the election but tumbled after reports that Berlusconi was leading the race for the Senate.

The FTSE MIB index has reversed earlier gains made amid hopes that Bersani would win the election as latest indicators show a split result.

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Ten jobs of the future

Roles of the future could include body part makers and child designers.

From 'vertical farmer' to 'body part maker', futurologists predict lucrative careers your children should pursue.

Trade protectionism looms next as central banks exhaust QE

A Evans-Pritchard: US Fed officals may be more worried than they have let on about the treacherous task of extricating America from QE.

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Value of money slides 30pc in 30 years

Yahoo! boss bans working from home

North Sea oil investment to give George Osborne a £25bn boost

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West Ham - West Ham owners warn fans of a 'zero tolerance' approach to racist behaviour ahead of Tottenham clash

West Ham warn fans 'no tolerance' of racism

West Ham's owners issue warning to fans ahead of Tottenham game that they will not tolerate any 'inappropriate' chanting.

West Ham await 'anti-Semitic' chants verdict

West Ham v Tottenham: match preview

Villas-Boas says value of statistical analysis is overplayed

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says top-two finish in Premier League not out of reach this season

Wenger: top-two finish not out of reach for Arsenal

Arsenal manager claims side could overhaul Spurs, Chelsea and Man City and finish as league runners-up.

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Cazorla relieves Arsenal pressure

Michu pleads with Laudrup to stay at Swansea

Swansea striker wants Michael Laudrup to lead club into Europe and ignore interest from Real Madrid.

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Bradford City 0 Swansea City 5

Inter face sanctions over Balotelli abuse

Wenger: top-two finish not out of reach

James: I'm just a normal girl and that won't change

David Beckham eyes starting spot for PSG after impressive debut

BT aquire ESPN's UK channels ahead of Premier League rights switch

Tuilagi revels in blood and guts of win over France

Manchester United's Rafael says Giggs' excellence is 'boring'

It does not matter whether it is Benítez or Mourinho in charge, Chelsea are lacking right type of player, particularly in defence

Alan Hansen

Rugby Union »

Manu Tuilagi not the first sportsman to shed blood for the England cause

Warning ahead of tonight's match of zero-tolerance approach to racism.

The BBC’s money-spinner ploughs on entertainingly, writes Andrew Marszal.

Crystal Dynamics' reboot of the Tomb Raider series is as surprising as it is brilliant.

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As John Kerry, America’s new secretary of state, arrives in London, what does his appointment mean for Anglo-US relations – and for peace in the Middle East? Peter Foster and Jon Swaine report from Washington

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Are you a Good or a Leadbetter?

The man they wanted for the Met

Matt: 25 years of a gentle genius

Maria Hutchings: 'I say exactly what I think'

Albania, in the footsteps of Byron

Oscars 2013: from the red carpet

Amy Adams on the red carpet at the Oscars.

Oscars 2013 fashion highlights

Argo praised by real Iran hostages

Culture »

A still from the film Argo, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival

The Academy shunned worthiness for crowd-pleasing

Oscars

David Gritten concludes last night's Oscars ceremony was a commercially minded night.

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'A lamely nasty Oscars host'

Oscars 2013: 10 top quotes

Oscars 2013: as it happened

Oscars 2013 winners list

Kanye West, Hammersmith Apollo

Kanye West performing at the Hammersmith Apollo

Pop

In his solo show Kanye West was weird, extraordinary and oddly disturbing, says Neil McCormick.

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Comic Con London 2013

'Captain America' needs a break at the London Super Comic Convention at the Excel Centre

Cosplay fans' costumes at the London Super Comic Convention 2013.

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Oscars 2013 winners list

Oscars 2013: Life of Pi – a book in numbers

Shaun the Sheep: series three in pictures

Doctor Who's Dalek creator Ray Cusick dies aged 84

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Film

Let's Dance for Comic Relief

Nicole Kidman as Grace Kelly in Grace of Monaco: first look

Film

The first images of Nicole Kidman playing Grace Kelly in the upcoming film, Grace of Monaco, have been released.

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The Grace Kelly years

Grace Kelly in pictures

David Bowie's new album: review

Pop

David Bowie's new album The Next Day is 'an absolute wonder', says Neil McCormick.

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Travel »

Underrated destinations around the world

Underrated places around the world

Spectacular holiday destinations that receive far fewer visitors than they ought to.

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Why don't we like Germany?

Freiburg, Germany: Europe's huge secret gem

It has great food and scenery – so why do so few Britons head to Germany, wonders Bee Rowlatt.

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German wine: beyond Liebfraumilch

Celebrity-owned hotels

Andy Murray has purchased a £2m hotel in Scotland. Here is a selection of other places to stay that are owned by celebrities.

Andy Murray buys £2m luxury hotel in Dunblane

Weekending around the world

How people around the world spent their weekends, from naked races to Russian body art shows.

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Flamenco on the streets of Jerez

Holiday deals of the week

Late deals on UK cottages, hotel stays, package holidays, flights, cruises and luxury breaks.

Where your money will go further

As the pound slumps to a 17-month low against the euro and the dollar, we highlight 10 places where you can still expect to get more for your money.

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Found: the fluffiest hotel towels

Forget the Oscars, 'The Fluffies' is an award that celebrates the existence of the plushest, softest towels in hotels around the UK.

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'$1m offered' for berth on Titanic II

Pictures »

Infographics »

A warm welcome from the Queen

Audience Room picture shows Queen's careful budgeting – and her favourite family snaps.

How an artificial ear is created

Scientists at Cornell University in the US claim that they can grow a new ear within days by using 3D computer printers and living-cell gels.

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Video »

Mayor berates 'invertebrate jellies' on Assembly

China official's airport rampage goes viral

Jennifer Lawrence collects her Best Actress Oscar.

Oscars highlights in 60 seconds

Jennifer Lawrence falls over as she collects her best actress award at the 2013 Oscars.

Jennifer Lawrence falls over at Oscars

Adele performs Skyfall at Oscars

Matt: my first front page

Technology »

Nokia chief executive Stephen Elop unveils the new Nokia handsets at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

MWC 2013 day one: as it happened

News and announcements live from day one of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

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Sony launches waterproof tablet

Samsung confirms launch of Galaxy S IV

Food and drink »

Cauliflower, anchovy and chilli conchiglie with breadcrumbs

Stevie Parle's perfect pasta dishes

How to cook perfect pasta, without the stodge.

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Recipe on a budget: swineherd's pie

My Day on a Plate: Lydia Bright

Fashion »

Oscars Fashion No-nos

There's more to getting it right on Oscar night than just picking the right dress, herewith, 10 lessons to be learned...

Oscars: fashion hits and misses

Jennifer Lawrence takes a tumble

Oscars beauty highlights

Personal Finance »

Lionel Blair: 'Panto paid £15k a week'

The seasoned entertainer on his own wealth, his highest paying jobs and a night of gambling with Brian Epstein.

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How prices changed over 30 years

10 well paid jobs for 2030

Motoring »

The 88mpg Volkswagen Golf

The new VW Golf Bluemotion can travel almost 1,000 miles on a tank of diesel, achieving 88mpg.

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Top Gear: series 19, episode five

Driven: Dacia's Sandero

Obituaries »

Sir Denis Forman

Chairman of Granada Television whose mission to make quality popular programmes was best exemplified by Jewel in the Crown

Wolfgang Sawallisch

Raymond Cusick

Property »

Breathtaking basement conversions

We've rounded up some of the best properties with underground lairs on the market.

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20 homes with inspirational interiors

London developments revamping the skyline

Gardening »

A civil war of the roses has broken out amongst a floral committee in a sleepy Devon town - culminating in a greenhouse stand-off.

'War of the roses' in Devon

A "war of the roses" has broken out amongst a floral committee in a sleepy Devon town.

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Amazing topiary: in pictures

Men 'use shed to avoid family arguments'

Science »

Sir Ranulph Fiennes abandons Antarctic crossing after frostbite

Ranulph Fiennes Antarctic trek over

Sir Ranulph Fiennes has abandoned his winter crossing of the Antarctic due to frostbite.

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Otters' shrinking genitals cause fertility scare

Edinburgh pandas' mating training

Education »

Students over 60: top degree subjects

The Government suggests over-60s should go to university to retrain. We look at the top 10 subjects for mature students.

Revision: how to break down complex concepts

GCSE? EBacc? Confused?

Women »

Is the iPad saving lads' mags?

Lads’ mags are enjoying renewed popularity on digital devices. Could the top shelf row finally end?

Bloodied but unbowed

West Ham warning

Review: Top Gear

Tomb Raider review

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