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Also entertainment, business, science, technology and health news.en-gbSun, 20 Jul 2008 16:42:29 GMTCopyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reusehttp://www.bbc.co.uk/syndication/15http://news.bbc.co.uk/nol/shared/img/bbc_news_120x60.gifhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/default.stmTory leader David Cameron refuses to reveal whether he would raise taxes if he becomes prime minister.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7516046.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7516046.stmSun, 20 Jul 2008 10:58:41 GMTPoliticsWelfare reforms to be unveiled - including ending incapacity benefits - will "transform lives", says minister James Purnell.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7515985.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7515985.stmSun, 20 Jul 2008 11:09:46 GMTPoliticsGordon Brown announces £30m of British support for the Palestinian Authority for development in the territories.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/middle_east/7515786.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7515786.stmSun, 20 Jul 2008 11:57:50 GMTMiddle EastThe Conservative election candidate in Watford resigns after police launched an inquiry into claims of harassment.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7516237.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7516237.stmSun, 20 Jul 2008 14:25:08 GMTPoliticsThe British government should no longer rely on US assurances it does not use torture, a parliamentary report says.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7515517.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7515517.stmSat, 19 Jul 2008 23:01:29 GMTPoliticsChancellor Alistair Darling tells Cabinet colleagues not to expect more cash for the public sector.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7515066.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7515066.stmSat, 19 Jul 2008 11:01:00 GMTPoliticsOver 100 USB memory sticks, some with secret data, have been lost or stolen from defence officials since 2004, it emerges.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/7514281.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7514281.stmFri, 18 Jul 2008 17:52:16 GMTUKMinisters are urged to do more to help UK hauliers compete against those based in continental Europe.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/7515073.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7515073.stmSat, 19 Jul 2008 13:28:20 GMTUKA charity is cleared of furthering Gordon Brown's "political aspirations" but warned over not being politically neutral enough.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7513369.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7513369.stmFri, 18 Jul 2008 15:25:20 GMTPoliticsMinisters are considering plans to force long-term jobless to work for benefits, a leaked document says.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7514513.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7514513.stmFri, 18 Jul 2008 19:03:03 GMTPoliticsGordon Brown is reportedly planning a British bucket and spade holiday - in a break from his predecessor's lavish foreign breaks.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7507065.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7507065.stmTue, 15 Jul 2008 10:15:09 GMTPoliticsWhat impact will rewriting the fiscal rules have on us?http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/blogs/nickrobinson/http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/nickrobinson/Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:17:10 GMTPoliticsIt's recess, but can workaholic Brown take time off?http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7514311.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7514311.stmFri, 18 Jul 2008 14:41:30 GMTPoliticsFive reasons to be cheerful amid the gloom and doomhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/magazine/7513563.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7513563.stmFri, 18 Jul 2008 11:33:22 GMTMagazineWhy board may be a step too far in the battle of ideashttp://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/7512782.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7512782.stmFri, 18 Jul 2008 12:53:02 GMTUKWhy Nick Clegg changed tack on tax and 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leader Nick Clegg outlines plans to bring down the overall level of taxation - with cuts for lower earners.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7510909.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7510909.stmThu, 17 Jul 2008 12:25:12 GMTPoliticsThe head of the Army, Gen Sir Richard Dannatt, welcomes moves by ministers to increase support for soldiers and their families.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk/7510490.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7510490.stmThu, 17 Jul 2008 21:25:24 GMTUKThe UK has officially ratified the controversial EU treaty - despite doubts over its future after the Irish "no" vote.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7511281.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7511281.stmThu, 17 Jul 2008 17:31:56 GMTPoliticsNo decision has been taken on whether to gather details of all phone calls, e-mails and internet use, a security minister 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by-election.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7490596.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7490596.stmWed, 09 Jul 2008 16:31:44 GMTPoliticsMinisters are told to set up a compensation fund for Equitable Life policyholders and apologise for past regulatory failures.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/business/7510129.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7510129.stmThu, 17 Jul 2008 07:21:41 GMTBusinessA report finds that MPs and staff are being exposed to dangerous asbestos in the Houses of Parliament.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/7511756.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/newsnight/7511756.stmThu, 17 Jul 2008 12:51:26 GMTNewsnightThe key points, expert reaction and your comments as Gordon Brown faces his last PM's questions before the summer.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/uk_politics/7509245.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/7509245.stmWed, 16 Jul 2008 13:40:20 GMTPoliticsThe UK's armed forces minister says he has "serious concerns" about Scottish Government plans for a local income tax.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/7515699.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7515699.stmSat, 19 Jul 2008 23:36:42 GMTScotlandDummy puff/betsan bloghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/blogs/thereporters/briantaylor/http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/briantaylor/Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:42:44 GMTPoliticsPassport office staff in Northern Ireland become the latest public sector workers to vote for strike action over pay.http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/northern_ireland/7512907.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/northern_ireland/7512907.stmFri, 18 Jul 2008 18:01:01 GMTNorthern IrelandDummy puff/betsan bloghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/blogs/thereporters/markdevenport/http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markdevenport/Mon, 19 Nov 2007 10:52:05 GMTPoliticsSpeculation over who will take over the role as Culture Minister begins after Rhodri Glyn Thomas quits over pub smoking 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