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06/08/2012
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Charts Boost For Olympics Artists
Music artists who had a part in the Olympics opening ceremony have seen a boost in their sales, nudging them into the charts.
Mike Oldfield, Emeli Sande, the Arctic Monkeys and Underworld are among those who benefited from extra post-ceremony sales.
Benefit Shake-Up 'Could Close Women's Refuges'
A charity that runs refuges for victims of domestic violence has warned it will have to close all its centres because of plans to change benefit rules.
The charity - Refuge - said the new universal credit will disadvantage them compared to how housing benefit currently works, leading to "the loss of 297 units of refuge accommodation across the country".
It said women will be more at risk of being harmed or killed because they cannot afford to leave the homes they share with abusive partners.
Coalition Is 'United' On Carbon Cuts - Clegg
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today dismissed claims of rifts within the coalition government over how to cut carbon emissions.
Mr Clegg was unveiling a £100m investment in energy efficiency, and said the UK was "leading from the front" in attempts to decarbonise energy production and fight climate change.
He said: "The coalition government is unreservedly committed to helping our low-carbon sector thrive - no ifs, no buts. It is sometimes presented in the press as if it is riddled with debate and division with regard to greening the economy. That isn't the case."
(NE)
Music artists who had a part in the Olympics opening ceremony have seen a boost in their sales, nudging them into the charts.
Mike Oldfield, Emeli Sande, the Arctic Monkeys and Underworld are among those who benefited from extra post-ceremony sales.
Benefit Shake-Up 'Could Close Women's Refuges'
A charity that runs refuges for victims of domestic violence has warned it will have to close all its centres because of plans to change benefit rules.
The charity - Refuge - said the new universal credit will disadvantage them compared to how housing benefit currently works, leading to "the loss of 297 units of refuge accommodation across the country".
It said women will be more at risk of being harmed or killed because they cannot afford to leave the homes they share with abusive partners.
Coalition Is 'United' On Carbon Cuts - Clegg
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today dismissed claims of rifts within the coalition government over how to cut carbon emissions.
Mr Clegg was unveiling a £100m investment in energy efficiency, and said the UK was "leading from the front" in attempts to decarbonise energy production and fight climate change.
He said: "The coalition government is unreservedly committed to helping our low-carbon sector thrive - no ifs, no buts. It is sometimes presented in the press as if it is riddled with debate and division with regard to greening the economy. That isn't the case."
(NE)
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07 September 2007
British Soldier Killed In Iraq
A British soldier has been killed while serving in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. The soldier, from the Parachute Regiment, is reported to have died on Wednesday 5 September. The MoD said he sustained fatal injuries while conducting routine operations in support of ongoing Coalition activity.
British Soldier Killed In Iraq
A British soldier has been killed while serving in Iraq, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced. The soldier, from the Parachute Regiment, is reported to have died on Wednesday 5 September. The MoD said he sustained fatal injuries while conducting routine operations in support of ongoing Coalition activity.
31 March 2004
Five Coalition soldiers killed in Iraq bomb attack
Five Coalition soldiers have been killed in an area west of Baghdad today when the vehicle they were travelling in was destroyed by a roadside bomb, it has been reported today. The nationalities of the soldiers has not yet been confirmed. However, Bloomberg has reported that the five were US military personnel.
Five Coalition soldiers killed in Iraq bomb attack
Five Coalition soldiers have been killed in an area west of Baghdad today when the vehicle they were travelling in was destroyed by a roadside bomb, it has been reported today. The nationalities of the soldiers has not yet been confirmed. However, Bloomberg has reported that the five were US military personnel.
24 March 2004
Baghdad hotel hit in missile attack
A hotel used by Western journalists and contractors in central Baghdad has been hit by a missile, according to reports emerging today. The sixth floor of the Sheraton Hotel was hit early this morning by a missile, but there were no injuries.
Baghdad hotel hit in missile attack
A hotel used by Western journalists and contractors in central Baghdad has been hit by a missile, according to reports emerging today. The sixth floor of the Sheraton Hotel was hit early this morning by a missile, but there were no injuries.
13 November 2012
New Proposals Reveal Parental Leave Plan
Both parents of a new child will now be able to take advantage of the mother’s maternity leave, under new plans. From 2015, a fully flexible system of parental leave in England, Scotland and Wales will give women a clearer "route back" to work, ministers have said.
New Proposals Reveal Parental Leave Plan
Both parents of a new child will now be able to take advantage of the mother’s maternity leave, under new plans. From 2015, a fully flexible system of parental leave in England, Scotland and Wales will give women a clearer "route back" to work, ministers have said.
16 August 2010
Nick Clegg In Charge During PM's Holiday
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will be in charge of the coalition government for the next two weeks while Prime Minister David Cameron takes his summer holiday. Downing Street has stressed that Mr Cameron will remain in overall control, while the Liberal Democrat leader will stand in for him at some events.
Nick Clegg In Charge During PM's Holiday
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg will be in charge of the coalition government for the next two weeks while Prime Minister David Cameron takes his summer holiday. Downing Street has stressed that Mr Cameron will remain in overall control, while the Liberal Democrat leader will stand in for him at some events.
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