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UK unemployment rose by a record 281,000 to 2.38 million, in the three months to May, official figures show.
Pressure rises on school places
A fifth of local authorities in England are reporting increased pressure on school places, which they blame on the recession.
Missing backpacker is found alive
A 19-year-old backpacker from London who went missing in the Australian bush for 12 days, is found alive.
Israel soldiers speak out on Gaza
A group of soldiers who took part in Israel's offensive in Gaza say widespread abuses were committed against civilians.
'Better data needed' on swine flu
The government must map the spread of swine flu more accurately in order to predict the number of likely deaths, scientists say.
Government to map low-carbon road
Ministers are to publish plans for a low-carbon future, which they say can help the economy while tackling climate change.
Army head calls for more troops
More soldiers are essential to provide security in Afghanistan, the outgoing head of the British Army says.
Less spending needed - Mandelson
Britain needs a decade of public spending "constraint" in order to "rebalance" its finances, the business secretary says.
Tell it straight on debt - Clarke
The shadow business secretary will accuse Gordon Brown of a "lack of candour" on public spending, in a speech to business leaders.
Microsoft 'is king of UK brands'
Microsoft regains its number one position in the latest top 500 Superbrands survey, while Krispy Kreme is the highest new entry.
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