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Fixed retirement age to be axed People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.
Child heart op ban 'should stay' Children's heart surgery should remain suspended at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital where four babies died, a report says.
French couple face babies charges A French couple are placed under investigation over the deaths of eight newborn babies after remains are found in a village in northern France.
Cameron defends Pakistan comments David Cameron says it is important to "speak frankly" after criticism of his comments about Pakistan's record on tackling terrorism.
Couple jailed over boy's murder A couple who murdered a three-year-old boy in their care, inflicting more than 70 injuries on him, are jailed for life.
Tobin questioned over sex crimes Convicted serial killer Peter Tobin is questioned by police in Edinburgh in connection with serious sexual crimes.
Scottish review warns of major job cuts Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.
Landmark ruling on divorce money A "ground-breaking" Court of Appeal judgement removes the protection previously given to thousands of people in divorce proceedings.
MoD names next head of the Army The next professional head of the British Army will be General Sir Peter Wall, the Ministry of Defence says.
Facebook data hoarder speaks out Security researcher Ron Bowes tells BBC News why he collected and published the personal details of 100m Facebook users.
