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UK Afghan deaths top Falklands war

9:29pm Monday 8th February 2010

The UK death toll in Afghanistan has topped that of the Falklands war following the death of the 256th British soldier.

Fraud charge MPs' exit cash frozen

7:44pm Monday 8th February 2010

The "golden goodbye" payments for three MPs facing criminal charges over their expenses will be suspended until legal proceedings are over, Commons Speaker John Bercow has said.

Man tried to cut off ex-wife's head

6:53pm Monday 8th February 2010

A man attempted to cut off the head of his ex-wife after he had psychotic delusions that she was planning to murder him, a court has been told.

Brown 'out of touch' over expenses

5:37pm Monday 8th February 2010

Gordon Brown has been accused of being out of touch on the expenses scandal after Labour withdrew the party whip from the three MPs being prosecuted.

Afghan deaths reach Falklands level

5:37pm Monday 8th February 2010

Britain must hold its resolve in Afghanistan, the Defence Secretary has insisted, as the UK death toll equalled that of the Falklands War.

Gazza bailed over takeaway row

5:03pm Monday 8th February 2010

Former England football star Paul Gascoigne has been released on police bail after being questioned on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle.

Gazza arrested over takeaway row

4:57pm Monday 8th February 2010

Former England football star Paul Gascoigne is being quizzed by police after he was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle.

Met commander jailed for misconduct

4:57pm Monday 8th February 2010

A top Scotland Yard officer has been jailed for assaulting and falsely arresting a man in a petty row over money.

I didn't block Iraq debate: Straw

4:42pm Monday 8th February 2010

Former foreign secretary Jack Straw has denied blocking detailed cabinet discussion on the attorney general's advice on the legality of military action against Iraq.

I didn't ignore Iraq advice: Straw

4:31pm Monday 8th February 2010

Jack Straw has hit back at claims he ignored legal advice that the Iraq war would be unlawful without further United Nations backing.