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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Immigrant worker limit criticised (30.07.2010 17:07:39)Government plans to limit the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into the UK are criticised by the Lord Mayor of London.
Prescott Iraq intelligence doubts (30.07.2010 13:27:43)The intelligence on Iraq's weapons threat was "not very substantial", former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott says.
Benefits face 'radical' shake-up (30.07.2010 16:17:53)Ministers are to set out options for "radical reform" of the benefits system and moving people from welfare into work.
UK soldiers push to clear Taliban (30.07.2010 14:06:48)Hundreds of UK soldiers launch an operation to clear Taliban insurgents from a key stronghold in southern Afghanistan.
Gove defends academy schools list (30.07.2010 15:40:02)The Education Secretary insists there no is rush for schools in England to become academies, after criticism over the number of schools coming forward.
Fugitive Nadir will stand trial (30.07.2010 17:59:17)Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, confirms he will come back to the UK to stand trail on theft charges.
Strikes and ash extend BA losses (30.07.2010 13:22:45)BA reveals a steep quarterly loss of £164m after being hit by cabin crew strikes and disruption caused by the volcanic ash cloud.
Expenses four in appeals defeat (30.07.2010 12:12:42)Three ex-Labour MPs and an ex-Tory peer lose appeals over a ruling that they are not protected from prosecution by parliamentary privilege over expenses fraud allegations.
MoD 'to pay for Trident renewal' (30.07.2010 14:41:23)The chancellor says the MoD, not the Treasury, will have to pay £20bn to renew the nuclear deterrent, putting extra pressure on the defence budget.
'Dirty protest' hits jail staff (30.07.2010 14:14:16)The Northern Ireland Prison Service says it has had to issue staff with protective clothing after urine was "aimed at them" in a jail protest.
Widow's relief as remains found (30.07.2010 17:46:00)The widow of a man believed to have been killed by the IRA in 1981 said she felt sad but relieved that her husband's remains appeared to have been found.
IFA fails to halt player exodus (30.07.2010 16:02:53)The Court of Arbitration for Sport rules against the Irish Football Association in their bid to prevent more Northern-Ireland born players opting for the Republic.
Charges follow quad bike deaths (30.07.2010 16:04:16)Two men, 21 and 23, will face charges after a raid on a Cardiff shop ended with the deaths of two others on quad bikes.
Child, 3, drowned in garden pond (30.07.2010 17:01:42)A toddler drowned after falling into a garden pond during a visit to a house in Edinburgh, it has emerged.
Venables' identity must be secret (30.07.2010 17:58:03)The new identity of Jon Venables must be kept secret because there is "compelling evidence" of a threat to his safety, a judge says.
Sex parties banned at London home (30.07.2010 16:40:39)The High Court bans a man from staging sex parties and pole-dancing classes at the mansion he owns in central London.
Live - England v Pakistan (30.07.2010 11:27:24)James Anderson completes a five-wicket haul on his 28th birthday but bad light stops play with Pakistan 147-9 in reply to England's 354.
Ennis makes strong start at Euros (30.07.2010 13:55:40)Britain's Jessica Ennis gets her bid for European heptathlon gold off to a strong start by winning the 100m hurdles and the high jump events in Barcelona.
Child-free by choice (29.07.2010 12:50:59)More women in the developed world are choosing not to have children. So why do others think it's OK to question this decision?
The big cheese (28.07.2010 12:15:25)With thousands expected to flock to a major cheese fair, why are Britons taking this once-humble foodstuff so seriously?
Was Dr Crippen really innocent? (29.07.2010 12:47:14)Hawley Crippen is one of the most infamous killers in British history. But was he really innocent of murdering his wife?
No change after policy feedback (30.07.2010 18:12:47)The coalition government issues detailed responses to the public's policy suggestions but says there will be no changes.
Public to veto council tax rises (30.07.2010 11:37:12)The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce.
Coalition deal 'untruths' claim (30.07.2010 11:42:43)Labour's Ed Miliband claims the coalition government was "built on a series of untruths" after revelations in a BBC documentary.
Corey does Kerrang! - he's 'desperate' (29.07.2010 23:26:02)Slipknot's Corey Taylor says he has hope for the rock scene, based on the large number of new bands nominated for the Kerrang! Awards.
Cameron's doubts on becoming PM (29.07.2010 08:27:19)David Cameron has confessed that, on the day before entering Downing Street, he told his wife Samantha he was sure he would not become prime minister.
King's Troop enjoy seaside break (29.07.2010 19:15:14)The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery have made special plans to ensure that some of their most valuable members are rested over the summer break.
A walk-in cow wash - it's Odd Box (29.07.2010 20:55:56)The world of doggy ice cream, a huge waterfight in Russia and a walk-in cow wash. It's the week's weird and wonderful video stories in Newsbeat's Odd Box with Dominic Byrne.
Everything, including the kitchen sink (29.07.2010 05:37:23)A team of divers - known as Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners - are stepping up efforts to keep Britain's coastline clean and litter free.
Bad trip (30.07.2010 12:31:17)Are family holidays worth all the hassle?
Hoop dreams (30.07.2010 13:27:00)Did they really play croquet at the Olympics?
On your bike (30.07.2010 13:39:03)Testing London's new hire bicycles
Rum ration (30.07.2010 08:26:22)What did they do with the drunken sailor?
On the run (30.07.2010 15:34:30)Northern Cyprus is a "haven" for fugitives no longer
7 days quiz (30.07.2010 11:20:50)Who's the 'good lad'? Crisps boy, Massa or Dr Watson?
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Live - England v Pakistan (30.07.2010 11:27:24)James Anderson completes a five-wicket haul on his 28th birthday but bad light stops play with Pakistan 147-9 in reply to England's 354.
Ennis makes strong start at Euros (30.07.2010 13:55:47)Britain's Jessica Ennis gets her bid for European heptathlon gold off to a strong start by winning the 100m hurdles and the high jump events in Barcelona.
Vettel heads Alonso in practice (30.07.2010 15:37:40)Red Bull appear to be in control as McLaren struggle during second practice for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Redknapp defends Parker pursuit (30.07.2010 11:04:05)Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp defends the club's pursuit of West Ham's Scott Parker insisting the Hammers are guilty of unsettling the midfielder.
Lennon confirms bid for McGeady (30.07.2010 17:09:52)Celtic manager Neil Lennon confirms the club have received "a big offer" for midfielder Aiden McGeady.
Robinson back for love of rugby (30.07.2010 13:53:14)Jason Robinson says his love of rugby union is the reason he has come out of retirement at the age of 36.
Murray battles through LA opener (30.07.2010 07:46:54)Andy Murray survives a second-set wobble to beat Tim Smyczek 6-1 4-6 6-2 and book his place in the Farmers Classic quarter-finals in Los Angeles.
Fisher misses out on historic 59 (30.07.2010 15:19:32)England's Ross Fisher misses out on carding the European Tour's first-ever 59 by two shots during the second round of the Irish Open.
Kirkham appointed England captain (29.07.2010 18:31:59)East Grinstead midfielder Glenn Kirkham is named as captain for England's Champions Trophy campaign after Barry Middleton was ruled out through injury.
Klitschko announces Peter defence (30.07.2010 13:20:10)Wladimir Klitschko will defend his IBF, WBO and IBO heavyweight titles against Nigeria's Samuel Peter in Frankfurt.
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