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Report: Bank to delay repossessions

Borrowers who fail to keep up with mortgage repayments will be given a six-month breathing space by the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS), according to reports. Read

Community service vests idea begins

High visibility vests for criminals on community service are being introduced today. Read

Mumbai to top Miliband talks agenda

The Mumbai terror attacks will be high on the agenda as US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice holds talks with Foreign Secretary David Miliband. Read

'Olderpreneurial' spirit targeted

The over 50s are being encouraged to tap into their "olderpreneurial" spirit. Read

Government to receive Baby P report

Inspectors are to hand Government ministers their first report into the council criticised over Baby P's death. Read

Police launch drink drive campaign

Police forces across the UK will step up their fight against drink and drug drivers as part of a new campaign in the run up to Christmas. Read

Speaker in 'raid on MP' probe

Commons Speaker Michael Martin is under mounting pressure from MPs to explain why police were allowed to raid the Parliamentary office of Tory frontbencher Damian Green. Read

Olympic hero dodges Thai protesters

Triple Olympic gold medallist Chris Hoy was among thousands of Britons stranded in Thailand, it has emerged. Read

Climate change committee report due

The committee set up to advise ministers on climate change will make recommendations on a series of emissions cuts, amid calls to further toughen UK action on global warming. Read

Attack on soldier caught on CCTV

An investigation has been launched into two police officers and a special constable who were caught on camera attacking a soldier. Read

Man shot dead by police

A man has been shot dead by armed police, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said. Read

'UK must reassess terror response'

Britain must reassess its ability to respond to terrorists attacks in the wake of the massacre in Mumbai, the Home Secretary said. Read

Couple had been battered to death

Two pensioners murdered in their home were battered to death, it has emerged. Read

Close UK borders, says 'curry king'

Britain should close its borders to all immigrants for up to 10 years to prevent potential racial unrest, says one of the country's highest-profile Indian-born businessmen. Read

Man fights for life after gas blast

A man is fighting for his life after a gas explosion "like an earthquake" destroyed three flats. Read

Smith defends police over MP arrest

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith has defended the right of police to arrest a Tory MP over alleged Home Office leaks - suggesting the case was more serious than reported. Read

Road users 'needlessly killed'

Road users are still being "needlessly killed" through the flouting of mobile phone rules five years after they were introduced, accident prevention chiefs have said. Read

Situation 'tense' for trapped Brits

The Government is doing a tremendous amount to help Britons trapped in Thailand by anti-government protests that have closed Bangkok's international airport, Foreign Office minister Bill Rammell said. Read

Two fight for life after gas blast

Two people are in a critical condition in hospital after a gas explosion destroyed three flats. Read

MPs want clarity on Aids package

The Government has been criticised for failing to explain how it would spend £6 billion on tackling the spread of HIV and Aids in developing countries. Read

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