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Ross keeps job after calls scandal
Jonathan Ross is set to keep his job as a BBC presenter, despite the Andrew Sachs obscene phone calls scandal, after the corporation's governing body agreed the "right action" had been taken against him. (21/11/2008 18:21:54)

Buy-to-let arrears rate rockets 50%
The number of landlords falling behind on their mortgage repayments has soared by 50% as the buy-to-let boom turns to bust. (21/11/2008 18:21:54)

Doctor denies role in bomb campaign
A high-flying NHS doctor denied conspiring to kill hundreds of people in a terrorist car bombing campaign. (21/11/2008 18:21:54)

Government U-turn on Baby P report
Ministers have agreed to release a detailed report into the mistakes made by authorities in the Baby P case to a select group of MPs. (21/11/2008 18:21:54)

PM plays down election speculation
Prime Minister Gordon Brown tried to put a lid on speculation about a spring general election, insisting that reports he was considering going to the polls in June could be discounted. (21/11/2008 18:21:54)

Rail passengers face big fare rises
Rail passengers will face big fare rises in the new year with some tickets going up by more than double the rate of inflation. (21/11/2008 18:21:54)

'All options' considered over loans
The Government is looking at "all options" to try to ensure that loans become more easily available to businesses and families, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's spokesman has said. (21/11/2008 18:21:54)

Huge fines if ID card details wrong
Women who change their names after marriage could face fines of up to Â£1,000 if they fail to tell the Government, it was revealed. (21/11/2008 18:21:54)

Madonna granted 'quickie divorce'
Pop queen Madonna was granted a divorce on the grounds of her husband Guy Ritchie's "unreasonable behaviour". (21/11/2008 18:21:54)

Car fire near BNP-list man's home
Police are investigating after a car was set on fire near the house of a man whose details were published on a leaked BNP membership list. (21/11/2008 18:21:54)

BBC National News & Sport

'No justification' for Brand show
Lewd calls to actor Andrew Sachs were a "deplorable intrusion with no editorial justification", the BBC Trust says.

Darling 'cannot avoid tax rises'
Alistair Darling may be forced to set out future taxes rises to pay for a short-term boost to the economy, the BBC understands.

'Superglue' brain op for toddler
The parents of a 17-month-old girl have told how surgeons used glue to seal brain blood vessels that were threatening her life.

Brown rejects June election talk
Gordon Brown dismisses talk of a summer general election telling the BBC he is "100% focused" on the economy.

Baby P report is released to MPs
Ministers agree to release a detailed report into mistakes made by authorities in the case of Baby P to a select group of MPs.

Repossession of homes up by 12%
The number of properties repossessed by mortgage lenders rose by 12% to 11,300 in the third quarter of the year.

Car bomb accused 'is a pacifist'
An NHS doctor accused of masterminding car bomb attacks in London and Glasgow is a peaceful man, a court hears.

Train fares to go up in new year
Rail passengers will face big fare rises in January - with some tickets going up by double the rate of inflation.

Vicky's purse 'hampered' search
The jury in the Vicky Hamilton murder trial hears that the discovery of her purse had a "dramatic effect" on the inquiry.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie granted quick divorce
Madonna and Guy Ritchie are granted a divorce at London's High Court with the singer citing unreasonable behaviour.

Jail comedy course? You must be joking, says minister
A stand-up comedy course at a top security prison is cancelled by the justice minister.

Kinnear keen to work with Shearer
Manager Joe Kinnear tells the BBC's Football Focus "the door is always open" for Alan Shearer to work at Newcastle.

Berbatov & Brown out for Man Utd
Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov will miss two games, while defender Wes Brown is out for up to five weeks.

Haye says Hatton must win or quit
Ricky Hatton must beat Paulie Malignaggi in their light-welterweight contest in Las Vegas on Saturday or face quitting says British heavyweight star David Haye.

Welfare changes
Lone parent work reforms set to cause division

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