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21 July 2011 Last updated at 14:47 ET

Illsley had second highest claims

A former Labour MP, jailed in February for expenses fraud, had the second highest amount of claims in the past year, according to new figures.

James Murdoch evidence questioned

News International chairman James Murdoch's evidence to MPs on phone hacking is called into question by two former company executives.

Police 'plan to cut 14% of jobs'

More than 34,000 police jobs - including 16,200 officers - will be lost by 2015, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary research suggests.

Clegg urges BSkyB stake scrutiny

Nick Clegg says media regulators must consider "very seriously" whether News Corporation is a suitable business to remain a shareholder in BSkyB.
Osborne: Eurozone must get a grip

George Osborne tells eurozone members holding a crunch meeting they must "get a grip" on the debt crisis gripping Europe to prevent it spreading.
Prince to quit UK trade envoy job
Mau Mau Kenyans allowed to sue UK
Call for all-school scholarships
Labour seize on BSkyB 'admission'
Police expand hacking probe team
Jailed ex-Tory peer loses appeal
PM's 'regret' over hiring Coulson
Piers Morgan demands MP apology

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DUP MP Jim Shannon calls for changes to immigration rules to keep Filipino fishermen working on local boats.
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Moray leaders meet Scots minister

Moray's business leaders meet Finance Secretary John Swinney in the wake of the defence review.
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Vyrnwy estate sale inquiry call

A leading assembly member calls for an inquiry into the sale of the 23,000-acre (93 sq km) Lake Vyrnwy estate.
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