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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Fixed retirement age to be axed (29.07.2010 12:59:50)People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.
Lockerbie inquiry 'may visit UK' (30.07.2010 02:04:48)The US senator, who is to chair a congressional inquiry into the Lockerbie bomber release, says he may send investigators to the UK.
Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk (30.07.2010 00:59:08)Calcium supplements taken by many older people in the UK could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.
Industry toasts beer sales rise (30.07.2010 01:05:58)Good weather and football's World Cup is thought to have given a boost to beer sales in the UK, industry figures suggest.
Public to veto council tax rises (30.07.2010 01:15:02)The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce.
Welfare reform options outlined (29.07.2010 23:00:35)Ministers are to set out options for "radical reform" of the benefits system and moving people from welfare into work.
Warburtons bakery closed by fire (29.07.2010 22:21:20)Firefighters are damping down a blaze that has forced the temporary closure of Warburtons' bakery in Bolton.
Child heart op ban 'should stay' (29.07.2010 18:17:11)Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
Fugitive tycoon Nadir seeks bail (29.07.2010 18:24:02)Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.
Scottish review warns of major job cuts (29.07.2010 14:49:37)Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.
Man cleared of murder three times (29.07.2010 19:55:06)A Cheshire businessman accused of killing a man has charges against him dropped - the third time he has been cleared of murder.
Cameron defends Pakistan comments (29.07.2010 21:20:14)David Cameron says it is important to "speak frankly" after criticism of his comments about Pakistan's record on tackling terrorism.
Vicar guilty of sham wedding scam (29.07.2010 17:43:41)A Sussex vicar is found guilty of carrying out hundreds of sham marriages over four years to bypass immigration law.
Review of 'happy-slap' sentence (29.07.2010 20:58:36)The Attorney General is to review the sentences given to two teenage members of a "happy slapping" gang who fatally injured a man.
Maze site set to be redeveloped (29.07.2010 23:17:29)An agreement on the future of the Maze Prison site is reached by the NI first and deputy first ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.
Human remains found in Monaghan (30.07.2010 01:02:45)Human remains are found in County Monaghan by a group searching for one of the Disappeared, Charles Armstrong.
Big S4C changes as chief leaves (29.07.2010 22:17:15)Fundamental changes will be made in the way S4C is run after the sudden departure of chief executive Iona Jones, says the chair of the board which oversees it.
Jobs boost at solar panel factory (29.07.2010 19:23:48)Electronics giant Sharp says a "substantial" number of jobs will be created following a £30m expansion of its Wrexham factory.
Ministers ordered to release data (30.07.2010 01:16:42)The Scottish government is told to release more details on the staging of meetings of its Council of Economic Advisers.
Missing man buried 25 years ago (29.07.2010 18:18:33)A man who went missing on Christmas Eve in Glasgow in 1984 is traced to an unmarked grave more than 25 years later.
Man recorded children undressing (29.07.2010 23:07:02)A Sussex teaching assistant is jailed for secretly filming schoolchildren as young as five as they changed for sports lessons.
'Mocking' toddler killers jailed (29.07.2010 14:19:12)A couple who murdered a three-year-old boy in their care, inflicting more than 70 injuries on him, are jailed for life.
Idowu wins Euro triple jump gold (29.07.2010 21:34:11)Triple jumper Phillips Idowu wins GB's second gold of the European Championships while Martyn Bernard claims high jump bronze.
Rabotnicki 0-2 Liverpool (29.07.2010 22:48:32)David Ngog's double strike eases an inexperienced Liverpool side to victory over Rabotnicki in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg.
Child-free by choice (29.07.2010 12:50:59)More women in the developed world are choosing not to have children. So why do others think it's OK to question this decision?
The big cheese (28.07.2010 12:15:25)With thousands expected to flock to a major cheese fair, why are Britons taking this once-humble foodstuff so seriously?
UKIP wins £367,000 donation case (29.07.2010 13:59:00)The UK Independence Party wins its court battle against having to pay back all of a £367,697 "impermissible donation".
Cable TUC invitation 'withdrawn' (29.07.2010 20:46:14)Business Secretary Vince Cable will not address the TUC's annual congress after his invitation to speak was withdrawn.
PM reveals coalition uncertainty (29.07.2010 06:07:41)David Cameron reveals he told the Queen he was not "totally sure" what sort of government he was going to form as he became prime minister.
Cameron's doubts on becoming PM (29.07.2010 08:27:19)David Cameron has confessed that, on the day before entering Downing Street, he told his wife Samantha he was sure he would not become prime minister.
Corey does Kerrang! - he's 'desperate' (29.07.2010 23:26:02)Slipknot's Corey Taylor says he has hope for the rock scene, based on the large number of new bands nominated for the Kerrang! Awards.
King's Troop enjoy seaside break (29.07.2010 19:15:14)The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery have made special plans to ensure that some of their most valuable members are rested over the summer break.
A walk-in cow wash - it's Odd Box (29.07.2010 20:55:56)The world of doggy ice cream, a huge waterfight in Russia and a walk-in cow wash. It's the week's weird and wonderful video stories in Newsbeat's Odd Box with Dominic Byrne.
Everything, including the kitchen sink (29.07.2010 05:37:23)A team of divers - known as Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners - are stepping up efforts to keep Britain's coastline clean and litter free.
Can your doctor call you 'fat'? (29.07.2010 11:38:56)Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister.
Odd auctions (29.07.2010 15:31:14)X-rays, teeth and cat's ashes - strange items under the hammer
Torn apart (29.07.2010 12:51:58)Mother's heartbreak over her abducted child
New face (29.07.2010 15:26:04)Can the new Metro Bank really shake up High Street banking?
Wall's wars (29.07.2010 15:10:09)Profile of new head of British army, Gen Sir Peter Wall
Newspaper review (29.07.2010 06:54:46)David Cameron's 'export of terror' Pakistan warning
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Idowu wins European triple jump gold (29.07.2010 21:34:11)Triple jumper Phillips Idowu wins Great Britain's second gold of the European Championships as Martyn Bernard takes high jump bronze.
Morgan stars as England dominate (29.07.2010 20:06:16)Eoin Morgan makes a superb maiden Test century as England reach an imposing 331-4 after day one of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Liverpool win European opener (29.07.2010 22:48:36)David Ngog's double strike eases an inexperienced Liverpool side to victory over Rabotnicki in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg.
I am not a number two, says Massa (29.07.2010 17:51:18)Felipe Massa insists he is not playing second fiddle to Fernando Alonso, despite controversy surrounding the Ferrari drivers in last weekend's German Grand Prix.
Fit-again Ennis ready for Euros (29.07.2010 17:43:54)World champion Jessica Ennis tells BBC Sport how a virus disrupted her preparations on her assault for European heptathlon gold.
Maradona hits out at 'betrayal' (29.07.2010 00:56:12)Diego Maradona accuses the Argentine Football Association of "lies and betrayal" after his reign as national coach ends.
Baltacha beats champion Schiavone (29.07.2010 23:30:37)British number one Elena Baltacha causes a major upset at the Istanbul Cup by beating French Open champion Francesca Schiavone.
Briggs lines up fight with Vitali (29.07.2010 15:20:38)Former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs will face current WBC title holder Vitali Klitschko in October.
Illustrious Blue wins at Goodwood (29.07.2010 16:54:50)Illustrious Blue pips Electrolyser to win the 2010 Goodwood Cup after odds-on favourite Age of Aquarius pulls up with half a mile to go.
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