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Secret papers show extent of senior royals' veto over bills
Court order reveals how approval of Queen and Prince Charles is sought on range of bills
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HMV prepares to call in administrators
About 4,500 jobs at risk as music and film retailer becomes highest profile chain to collapse during economic downturn -
Mali conflict: France has opened gates of hell, say rebels
Islamist militant leader warns French government as fighter jets continue assault on rebel camps and convoys in central Mali -
EU justice opt-outs are a security risk, PM warned
Plans to repatriate powers expected to be unveiled in delayed speech by David Cameron on Friday -
Tory fury as Lib Dem peers join Labour to delay boundary review
Review delayed for five years, seriously damaging David Cameron's chances of winning overall majority in 2015
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Lance Armstrong says sorry during emotional meeting with Livestrong staff
Associated Press reports that disgraced cyclist 'choked up' and apologised to staff of cancer foundation before going on Oprah
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Colin Montgomerie rivals Paul McGinley for Ryder Cup captaincy
Colin Montgomerie has said leading the European team at Gleneagles would be 'a dream come true' but Rory McIlroy has reiterated his backing for Paul McGinley -
Sepp Blatter reveals retirement ambition to work as TV football pundit
The Fifa president, Sepp Blatter, has said he fancies being a radio or television match analyst once he retires from his current job in 2015 -
José Mourinho puts Chelsea on alert over desire to return to England
The Real Madrid coach has said that England's passion for football is the reason why he would like to come back to the Premier League -
Sarah Taylor has the potential to perform well above her current level
Mike Selvey: Sarah Taylor has the technique but to bat in the men's four-day game but she will need to reacquaint herself with the concept of building an innings
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Justin Timberlake v Destiny's Child: battle of the comeback singles
Two new songs from two of the biggest acts of the noughties have just hit the web. So which is best? -
Golden Globes 2013 video review
Guardian film critics Xan Brooks, Catherine Shoard, Andrew Pulver and Henry Barnes argue that the Oscar race is again wide open after a Golden Globes ceremony that gave the big prizes to Les Misérables and Argo and was notable for Jodie Foster's 'coming out' speech -
John McAfee movie in the works
Film rights to strange story of technology maven and his flight to Guatemala bought by Warner Brothers
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Government under pressure to stop banks deferring bonuses
Shadow Treasury minister calls on chancellor and prime minister to prevent bankers benefiting from cut to top income tax rate
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Golden Globes 2013: fashion on the red carpet – in pictures
Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and Ben Affleck were among the worthy winners at the Golden Globes, but who who got their look right on the red carpet?
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Apple shares dip below $500 following reports it cut iPhone 5 screen orders
Investors take fright after Wall Street Journal suggests move indicates weakening of demand. By Charles Arthur
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State pension reform unveils future £144 per week flat payment
Consolidation of benefits helps solve pensions crisis, claim experts, with most women and low earners deemed better off
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Steamy scenes: British spa breaks
Need a little winter bliss? The editor of the Good Spa Guide picks little-known or new British spas for those on a post-Christmas budget
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And the winners at media manipulation are: Jodie Foster and Lance Armstrong
The bombing of Mali highlights all the lessons of western intervention
Decriminalise drugs – it would reduce the level of harm in Britain