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RBS bankers arrested in tax probe

Bankers from the Royal Bank of Scotland have been arrested as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged tax fraud

11:38am Sunday 12th February 2012

Bankers from the Royal Bank of Scotland have been arrested as part of an ongoing probe into an alleged tax fraud.


Tank marks charity eggstravaganza

Sculptor Stuart Murdoch with the Challenger II tank he built using Eggs for Soldiers egg boxes

1:01pm Sunday 12th February 2012

This tank might look like a sturdy piece of military kit but it wouldn't be much use in battle.

Lansley must go, says Lib Dem MP

Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has come under increasing pressure over NHS reform proposals

12:47pm Sunday 12th February 2012

David Cameron's efforts to quash speculation over the survival of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley have suffered a setback after a senior Liberal Democrat demanded his removal.

Sex change man 'first male mother'

A man is believed to have become Britain's first 'male mother' by giving birth despite his sex change operation

12:06pm Sunday 12th February 2012

A man is believed to have become Britain's first "male mother" by giving birth despite his sex change operation.

BAE executives 'could net bonuses'

Bosses at BAE Systems are set to be rewarded with multimillion-pound bonuses, it has been reported

11:41am Sunday 12th February 2012

Bosses at BAE Systems are set to be rewarded with multimillion-pound bonuses, it has been reported, amid fears for the future of its Portsmouth shipyard and the failure of its Eurofighter consortium to land a large contract to supply fighter jets to India.

Hunt backs FA over Terry decision

Jeremy Hunt says the FA was right to strip John Terry of the England captaincy

11:17am Sunday 12th February 2012

The FA was right to strip John Terry of the England captaincy, Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt said as he accused Luis Suarez of "unsporting behaviour" by failing to shake Patrice Evra's hand.

Tributes pour in for tragic Houston

Award-winning singer Whitney Houston has died aged 48 (AP/Matt Sayles)

11:07am Sunday 12th February 2012

The death of singing legend Whitney Houston has prompted a worldwide outpouring of grief, with tributes paid by some of the biggest names in the music industry.

British and Irish 'least romantic'

British and Irish couples are the least romantic about Valentine's Day judging by how much they spend, according to a survey

8:58am Sunday 12th February 2012

British and Irish couples are the least romantic about Valentine's Day judging by how much they spend, according to a survey.

Cowell leads tributes to Houston

Award-winning singer Whitney Houston has died aged 48 (AP/Matt Sayles)

3:53am Sunday 12th February 2012

Tributes have been pouring in for American singer and actress Whitney Houston, who has died at the age of 48.

Holden cheered on return to BGT

Judge Amanda Holden said she was 'euphoric' about returning to the Britain's Got Talent panel

3:13am Sunday 12th February 2012

Amanda Holden was greeted by cheering fans as she rejoined the judging panel of Britain's Got Talent after the birth of her daughter left her in a critical condition in hospital.



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