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UK 'failing troops' claims mother
The UK government has been accused by a soldier's parents of "failing miserably" to help injured and traumatised troops to recover. Hazel Hunt spoke after the inquest on her son, Richard Hunt, the 200th member of British forces in Afghanistan to die after he was fatally wounded in August 2009. Pte Hunt, 21 from Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, died two days after being airlifted back to the UK.
UK risks losing broadband lead
The UK risked squandering its lead in broadband access, speed and pricing because of delays in formulating long terms broadband policy, former communications minister Stephen Carter said on Thursday.
UK backs new corruption-fighting academy
The UK is to back a new international anti-corruption academy aimed at boosting the fight against fraud, bribery and theft across the world, International Development Secretary, Andrew Mitchell, announced today.
Reuters UK WRAPUP 10-Bomb kills 54 in Pakistan, Taliban threaten U.S. 1 hr ago
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has described radical Islam as the greatest threat facing the world today. He made the remark in a BBC interview marking the publication of his memoirs.
UK sees biggest fall in drinking for 60 years
The UK has seen its biggest fall in alcohol consumption in 60 years, according to new figures from an industry body.
UK faces branded medicines shortage
The UK is facing a serious shortage of branded medicines and the problem has got worse in the last year experts have warned.
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Drinkers in the UK are consuming less alcohol, the latest industry figures have revealed. New figures released by the British Beer & Pub Association, showed that there had been a six per cent decline..
UK Schools Must Balance Ethos With Equality
Faith based schools are on the rise in the UK, apparently boosting educational standards. But are religious values at odds with legislation on equality? Research that appears in the journal Education Management Administration and Leadership published by SAGE shows what happens when school values and those of the state diverge, with unfortunate consequences for gay students and staff. The UK ...
UK museum chief makes a splash
A UK museum director has decided to don her bathing costume, pop on the goggles and swim across the ...
Warner strikes UK deal with John de Mol's Talpa
Formats of Big Brother founder's Dutch venture to be developed for UK broadcasters, in echo of US Warner deal Warner Bros has struck a deal with Talpa Media, the company run by Big Brother creator John de Mol, to develop and produce its formats for UK broadcasters. Warner Bros International Television Production, which is based in London, will have the exclusive UK rights to sell, adapt and ...