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Couple celebrate £45m lottery win

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:56:17 GMT

A young couple are celebrating winning a rollover jackpot of more than £45 million in the EuroMillions draw.

Record number of children into care

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:25:26 GMT

A record number of children were taken into care in England last month, it has emerged.

'Outstanding' schools rating review

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:55:49 GMT

Hundreds of outstanding schools could see their status reviewed because their teaching was not given the top grade, Ofsted has announced.

School rating 'to make heads focus'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:55:49 GMT

The head of Ofsted has said that scrapping the "satisfactory" rating given to schools during inspections would help "focus" the minds of head teachers.

Britain braced for further snow

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:55:26 GMT

Areas of the UK could be blanketed by up to 3in (8cm) of snow as the country continues to shiver in the Arctic freeze.

Results reveal cost of hack probe

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:25:28 GMT

Ongoing investigations surrounding the closure of the News of the World cost News Corporation 87 million US dollars (£55 million) in the final three months of last year, the media giant has revealed.

Bank set to add £50bn economy boost

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:55:33 GMT

The Bank of England is expected to unleash another multi-billion round of emergency support for the UK economy despite signs that the UK's financial health may be starting to improve.

Redknapp tipped to replace Capello

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:54:45 GMT

The Football Association is beginning its search for the next England manager after Fabio Capello sensationally quit the top job over the John Terry race row.

Brand and Perry divorce finalised

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:25:32 GMT

A US judge has finalised Katy Perry and Russell Brand's divorce, although the pair will not legally split up until July.

BBC boss backs more 'older' women

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:25:20 GMT

The head of the BBC has admitted there are not enough older women appearing in television's top programmes and presenting roles.

PM urges more women in boardrooms

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:28 GMT

Britain's economic recovery is being held back by a lack of women in the boardroom, David Cameron has warned.

PM, Osborne 'wedded to old rules'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:23 GMT

George Osborne is failing British businesses and families because he is the "last bastion of the old mindset", Ed Miliband is to claim.

Watchdog warning over defence cuts

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:17 GMT

The armed forces risk losing vital skills because of the speed of the Government's defence cuts, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.

Award for Harry the Apache pilot

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:25:00 GMT

Prince Harry has qualified as an Apache helicopter pilot - and scooped a prize for his shooting skills.

BBC: Qatada's not an extremist

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

POLITICALLY correct BBC bosses have warned corporation journalists not to call Abu Qatada an "extremist".

18 babies die in hospital after Syrian army attack

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SYRIAN forces yesterday unleashed their bloodiest assault yet on the rebel city of Homs, slaughtering more than 100 civilians as the clamour grew for President Bashar Assad to quit.

High Street Kate goes solo

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IF she was nervous it certainly didn't show. Instead the Duchess of Cambridge dazzled on her first solo royal engagement last night.

Harry set for Afghan return after winning top gun prize

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PRINCE Harry cleared a major hurdle in his quest to return to the front line yesterday after being declared an Apache helicopter top gun.

8 inches of snow in next 24 hours

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FROZEN Britain is braced for up to eight inches of snow today as temperatures fall to -15C (5F).

Cash boost in race for a drug to fix' arteries

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

SCIENTISTS are working on a new wonder drug that could save thousands of lives every year and billions of pounds for the NHS.

Swinney dangles £382m carrot to pass his Budget

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE Scottish Government's £30billion Budget was voted through Holyrood yesterday after an extra £382million was earmarked to support students, transport, housing and health.

Nicola Sturgeon left red-faced after EU booze blunder

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NICOLA Sturgeon was yesterday accused of "misrepresenting" a senior Eurocrat over claims her plans to raise the price of booze would be legal under strict competition laws.

Cream star Jack's sex abuse hell at music academy

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

FORMER Cream singer and bass player Jack Bruce has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a teacher.

Charges dropped against Big Man'

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE father of a vigilante dubbed "The Big Man" after he threw a student off a train told yesterday of their relief at the decision not to prosecute him for assault.

Elderly man dies after dog attack

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:55:06 GMT

An 83-year-old man has died after being attacked by a pitbull-type dog that had escaped from a neighbour's garden, Scotland Yard said.

Daily Express :: UK News Feed

Couple celebrate £45m lottery win

Record number of children into care

'Outstanding' schools rating review

School rating 'to make heads focus'

Britain braced for further snow

Results reveal cost of hack probe

Bank set to add £50bn economy boost

Redknapp tipped to replace Capello

Brand and Perry divorce finalised

BBC boss backs more 'older' women

PM urges more women in boardrooms

PM, Osborne 'wedded to old rules'

Watchdog warning over defence cuts

Award for Harry the Apache pilot

BBC: Qatada's not an extremist

18 babies die in hospital after Syrian army attack

High Street Kate goes solo

Harry set for Afghan return after winning top gun prize

8 inches of snow in next 24 hours

Cash boost in race for a drug to fix' arteries

Swinney dangles £382m carrot to pass his Budget

Nicola Sturgeon left red-faced after EU booze blunder

Cream star Jack's sex abuse hell at music academy

Charges dropped against Big Man'

Elderly man dies after dog attack

Cash boost in race for a drug to fix' arteries

Charges dropped against Big Man'