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19 May 2014 Last updated at 04:18

New Pfizer offer for AstraZenecaAstraZeneca has shunned Pfizer's previous approaches

US drugs giant Pfizer makes an improved £69bn offer, worth £55 per share, for British firm AstraZeneca.

Arnold Pickering (left) and Thomas MoffettMan held in missing prisoners hunt

Police searching for two prisoners who absconded while out on day release from prison arrest a 51-year-old man for being unlawfully at large.

Olivia ColmanBroadchurch wins three TV Baftas

ITV's Broadchurch leads the TV Baftas awards with three, for best drama, best actress for Olivia Colman and best supporting actor for David Bradley.

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