BBC News

20 February 2011 Last updated at 23:54 ET

Thousands at alcohol 'death risk'

Poor alcohol regulation could cost up to 250,000 lives in England and Wales over the next 20 years unless there is better industry regulation, leading doctors warn.

MI5 officer to give 7/7 evidence

A senior member of MI5 will give evidence later at the inquests into the deaths of 52 people killed in the 7/7 terrorist bombings.

Appeal over UK suspects in Spain

A new Crimestoppers' campaign targeting UK suspects thought to be hiding in Spain is being launched in Alicante.

Britons in Libya 'helped to move'

British nationals in eastern Libya are being helped to reach a "place of safety", according to the Foreign Office.
Women find glass ceiling 'intact'

Nearly three quarters of women say they still face barriers to top-level promotion, a survey of managers finds.
Census awareness push under way
GPs get child flu vaccine warning
Warning over cuts to support fund
Iceland calls Icesave referendum
Record set in Scots crime cash seizures
Parking costs 'rely on postcode'
New blood pressure device hailed

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