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New wave of fuel protests loom
Britain is facing a new wave of fuel protests, as the Government urged the oil-producing cartel Opec to step up production to ease fears of a worldwide crisis.

Tube workers in election strike
London Underground workers are to stage a 24-hour strike on the day of the European, Mayoral and Council elections in a dispute over pay.

Fire union accepts peace deal
Union leaders have accepted a peace deal aimed at ending the renewed fire fighters' dispute.

New twist in battle for M&S
The battle for Marks & Spencer took a new twist after the retailer won an injunction against potential bidder Philip Green's legal team.

All ballot papers ready for posting
All the postal ballot papers for next week's European and local elections have now been issued to the Royal Mail after a desperate rush to get them ready.

Lib Dem held over papers theft
A candidate for the upcoming local elections has been arrested in connection with allegations of election irregularities.

Jet searched after bomb threat
A London bound jet was searched at Boston airport after officials received a phoned bomb threat against two American Airlines flights.

Network Rail makes £758m loss
Rail infrastructure operator Network Rail said it had fallen into the red - but said its debt levels were better than expected.

Pianist jailed for child sex bid
An international concert pianist has been jailed for two years for child sex offences.

Fans go £5m potty for Harry
Harry Potter has worked his magic on cinema sales by smashing box office records.