Wales have received a significant double boost ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland, with World Cup stars Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts both declared fit.
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Owen Farrell vowed not be fazed by the prospect of making his England debut in the inhospitable cauldron of Murrayfield.
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Owen Farrell, Brad Barritt and Phil Dowson will make their Test debuts in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland as part of a new-look and inexperienced England team.
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Charlie Hodgson is set to make his first England start since his international career was effectively declared over in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland.
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England's interim head coach Stuart Lancaster will name at least eight uncapped players in his 22-man squad to face Scotland in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown.
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The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to lead celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens.
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A new offence of stalking should be brought in immediately to stop harassment and intimidation turning to murder, an inquiry has said.
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The decision to release a radical Muslim cleric described as "Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe" on bail has been branded "a disgrace".
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The editors of The Sun and The Times and the former chair of the Press Complaints Commission are to give evidence to the inquiry into press standards.
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The majority of Brits were so cynical when it came to accepting a genuine offer of goodwill that they turned down free money, research has revealed.
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Schools Minister Nick Gibb has said that children should "always have a book on the go" as he announced plans for a new national reading competition.
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Hundreds of thousands of young people are being subjected to cyberbullying, with many being victimised for a year or more, new research suggests.
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One in seven shops on the UK's high streets stood empty in 2011 and further closures are expected this year as more people shop online and in out-of-town centres.
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More than one in four youngsters in the UK are growing up in families facing multiple challenges such as parental depression and financial hardship, according to new research.
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The Treasury was "surprised" to learn that £10.9 billion of unpaid tax had been written off by HM Revenue & Customs in one year, according to an influential group of MPs.
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The Rev Ian Paisley is in intensive care after suffering acute cardiac problems.
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Journalists who do not abide to a code of conduct should run the risk of being "struck off" from their profession, the editor of the Daily Mail has said.
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A radical Muslim cleric once described as "Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe" will be freed within days.
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The Rev Ian Paisley is in intensive care after suffering from acute heart problems.
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The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned that changes to the law to allow assisted suicide would spell "disaster" and a shift in society's attitude to the sanctity of life.
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The chief executive and other directors of Network Rail became the latest top bosses to waive lucrative bonuses when they decided to give the money to safety improvements instead.
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Syria's ambassador in London has been summoned to the Foreign Office for a rebuke over the "utterly unacceptable" violence being inflicted on civilians in the country as President Bashar Assad's regime cracks down on dissent.
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Syria's ambassador in London has been summoned to the Foreign Office for the Government to make clear its "abhorrence" at the violence in the country, William Hague told MPs.
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Rising numbers of children are starting school without being toilet trained, a survey of teachers has suggested.
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The chief executive and other directors of Network Rail have decided not to take any bonuses and to allocate the money to safety improvements instead.
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The Rev Ian Paisley, the former Northern Ireland First Minister, has been admitted to hospital.
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A radical Muslim cleric accused of posing a grave threat to Britain's national security will be released on bail within days, an immigration judge has ruled.
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The editor of the Daily Mail was aware the newspaper was using search agencies but not the extent to which it was doing so, he has told the inquiry into press standards.
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The Co-operative Group has received a staggering 64,000 enquiries for 800 apprenticeship posts, the company has announced.
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Police are investigating racist emails sent to the Archbishop of York following controversial comments he made about same-sex marriage.
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Ed Miliband has claimed that 6,000 under-threat nursing jobs could be protected with the money saved from abandoning the Government's NHS reforms.
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Mass killer Anders Breivik has told a court he deserved a medal of honour for the murder of 77 people and demanded to be set free.
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Downing Street has condemned as "incomprehensible and inexcusable" the decision of China and Russia to veto a United Nations resolution demanding an end to bloodshed in Syria.
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Allegations that a Surrey police officer gave information to journalists during the investigation into the disappearance of Milly Dowler in 2002 are not supported by any "substantive or factual evidence", The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said.
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The scale of Scotland Yard's investigation into alleged illegal activity by newspapers has been revealed by the police chief in charge.
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New Energy Secretary Ed Davey has said that British companies are "leading the world" in creating green jobs and improving energy efficiency.
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David Miliband has said he would stay off the Labour front benches to avoid creating a "soap opera".
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William Hague will make a statement to MPs on Syria after the United Nations failed to agree a resolution demanding an end to the bloodshed.
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A radical Muslim cleric accused of posing a grave threat to Britain's national security should be released regardless of the risk he poses, his lawyers have said.
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Youth unemployment has become an "emergency", which has been described as a £28 billion "timebomb" under the UK's finances.
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The Queen's visits to rural towns and communities on her Diamond Jubilee has been hailed as a special occasion.
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The continuing low level of interest rates has led to little movement in house prices for eight months, despite a 0.6% increase last month, lender Halifax has said.
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Freezing temperatures have continued to cause travel chaos, with police already dealing with a series of accidents in North Yorkshire caused by "treacherous" conditions.
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The internet is a "fertile breeding ground for terrorism" and plays a part in most, if not all, cases of violent radicalisation, MPs have said.
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Forecasters have warned of icy conditions as many Britons head back to work after a weekend of snow.
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Government focus on alleged fraud and over-claiming to justify cuts in benefits is fuelling abuse against disabled people, charities have warned.
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Britain's railways are at the bottom of the league for fares, efficiency and comfort compared with other European countries, according to a union-commissioned study.
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Union leaders have stepped up their attack on bankers' bonuses by claiming that changes to the tax system could raise £1.7 billion a year.
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Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to new research.
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New Energy Secretary Ed Davey will seek to establish his green credentials, declaring there will be "no change in direction or ambition" after the departure of Chris Huhne.
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William Hague faces pressure to set out the UK's strategy on Syria to MPs after the United Nations failed to agree a resolution seeking an end to the mounting violence.
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The Queen has marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne by renewing her pledge to serve the nation and its people.
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Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
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Money earmarked for the costs of reorganising the National Health Service could pay to prevent the loss of 6,000 nursing jobs, Labour claims.
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Travellers expressed disbelief as Britain's busiest airport axed half of all flights amid forecasts of dry weather following a nationwide blanket of snow.
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Opposition leaders have called for Alex Salmond to apologise after he used a term linked to officials in Nazi Germany to describe a BBC adviser.
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Highly vulnerable households risk being harmed by the Government's "populist" benefit cap, the woman appointed by David Cameron to get families back into work has warned.
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Plans to give up to 60,000 EU nationals living in Scotland a vote in the independence referendum have been defended by the country's Finance Secretary.
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Almost 400 transatlantic airline passengers bound for London have been stranded overnight in Ireland.
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Disgraced banker Fred Goodwin has resigned as a trustee of a prestigious charity which has close links with the Queen.
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Barclays will reportedly attempt to defend itself against "banker bashing" this week by revealing that it has cut pay and met targets for lending to businesses.
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Half of all flights have been axed at Britain's busiest airport - hours after it stopped snowing.
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A Pakistani billionaire is reported to be working on a surprise bid to rescue fashion chain Peacocks from administration.
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A summit of top cabinet ministers are to discuss ways to slash the number of whiplash claims forcing up car insurance premiums in Britain.
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Arab countries should push ahead with action to end the violence in Syria, William Hague urged, promising the backing of Western countries after Russia and China blocked United Nations support.
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The Transport Secretary is to vote against bonuses for top Network Rail executives at the firm's AGM this week, she revealed.
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A legal bid to free five orcas from captivity on the grounds they are enslaved in violation of the US constitution is a "strategic error", conservationists warned.
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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh braved the cold and snow on Sunday to attend a church service on the eve of the monarch's Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
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Liberal Democrat president Tim Farron has compared the legitimacy of the British Government to the brutal Syrian regime because of the unelected House of Lords.
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The Bank of England is widely expected to pump billions of pounds into the UK economy this week despite signs that the UK's financial health may be starting to improve.
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Heavy overnight snow has brought severe disruption to road, rail and air travel with motorists being urged to take extra care in treacherous conditions.
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Deployments of a warship and Prince William to the Falkland Islands are "entirely routine", the Foreign Secretary said.
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The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will attend a church service on the eve of the monarch's Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
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Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney has cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses, notching a second straight triumph over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.
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Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 265 apprentices across the UK this year, it has been announced.
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Much of Britain will wake up to snow after the first widespread big freeze of the winter brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.
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Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney has jumped to a strong lead in the Nevada caucuses, reaching for a second straight campaign victory over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.
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Regularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth cancer, a new Government campaign will say.
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More than 100 Tory MPs have written to David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut in subsidies to onshore wind farms and more influence for local people to stop them being built.
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Russia and China have faced international outrage for blocking attempts to end the violence in Syria as 22 people were arrested and two police officers injured in London protests.
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Ed Miliband has called for a concerted effort to force the Government to abandon its health reforms, warning critics had only three months to halt a "dangerous leap in the dark" for the NHS.
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Heavy snow has blanketed Britain as the first widespread big freeze of the winter brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.
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A dozen protesters have been arrested amid violent scenes at the Syrian embassy in London as the United Nations failed to agree a resolution despite a new wave of killing by the Damascus regime.
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Labour leaders past and present are mourning the death of millionaire Nigel Doughty, the owner of Nottingham Forest and a major party donor.
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Footballer Joey Barton could be in trouble with the Attorney General after posting a series of comments online about John Terry ahead of his trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.
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Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty has been found dead at his home.
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Britain accused Russia and China of encouraging the Syrian regime's "killing regime" after they vetoed a United Nations resolution seeking an end to the violent repression.
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Snow showers have swept the UK as the first widespread big freeze of the winter threatened to cripple much of the country.
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Russia and China have vetoed a Security Council resolution backing an Arab League peace plan that calls for Syrian president Bashar Assad to step down.
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Hundreds of protesters have taken part in two marches by the English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism.
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A British passenger who disappeared from the world's biggest cruise ship in waters near Mexico can be seen jumping overboard in CCTV footage, the cruise line said.
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A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a retired schoolteacher.
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Angry scenes erupted outside the Syrian embassy in London just hours after a number of demonstrators were arrested for storming into the building.
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Tens of thousands of Russians have flooded Moscow city centre to demand an end to Vladimir Putin's rule.
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Syrian forces have unleashed a barrage of artillery on the battered city of Homs for hours before dawn, killing more than 200 people in what appeared to be the bloodiest episode in the 11-month-old uprising, activists said.
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Britain shivered through the coldest night of the winter so far as temperatures plunged lower than minus 12C and the country braced itself for up to 15cm of snow.
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The Royal Navy is sending a nuclear submarine to the Falkland Islands amid heightened tensions between Britain and Argentina over the disputed islands, it has been reported.
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Thousands of Russians are taking to the streets of Moscow to demand an end to prime minister Vladimir Putin's rule, challenging his bid to reclaim the presidency in March.
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A couple who scooped a £10.2 million lottery jackpot have defended their right to claim benefits more than six years later.
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Last year was the deadliest on record for Afghan civilians, a UN report said, with 3,021 killed in the war.
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