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last updated: Sep 02 2010 11:48 PM
- Pakistan trio hit by ICC charges
The three Pakistan cricketers accused of corruption - Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir - have been charged, and provisionally suspended, by the International Cricket Council.
- PM backs Hague over aide rumours
David Cameron supports William Hague "100%" following speculation about the foreign secretary's private life, the PM's spokeswoman says.
- Man beat wife and daughter to death
A florist beat his wife and daughter to death with a rubber mallet before hanging himself amid fears he would lose his biggest customer, an inquest hears.
- Pair held over 'honour killing'
The parents of so-called "honour killing" victim Shafilea Ahmed are arrested on suspicion of her murder, sources say.
- Labour defends leader vote rules
Labour defends its leadership election rules amid evidence some people can cast multiple votes.
- Clue to egg flaws in older women
British scientists say they are closer to knowing why older women trying to fall pregnant are more likely to produce abnormal eggs.
- Tube strikes on as talks collapse
Thousands of Tube workers will strike next week as talks between London Underground bosses and two unions break down.
- Ministers propose 45p drink price
The Scottish government says drinkers should be charged a minimum of 45p for every unit of alcohol as part of efforts to cut consumption.
- Blair memoirs 'break sale record'
Tony Blair's memoirs, based on his time as the prime minister, break sales records, booksellers say.
- Plans for more £5 notes in ATMs
All banks and building societies have put in place plans to begin dispensing £5 notes from the cash machines, a report reveals.
- Brown focus on schools and Africa
Gordon Brown is to devote time to unpaid education and internet projects, his spokesman says.
- Four power firms face sales probe
Four of the "big six" UK energy suppliers are to be investigated amid concerns of mis-selling to customers, the regulator says.
- Priest jailed for abusing sisters
A Catholic priest convicted of sexually abusing three young sisters is jailed for four years.
- RBS to cut a further 3,500 jobs
Royal Bank of Scotland is planning to cut 3,500 jobs from its technical and back office division.
- Arrests in assisted suicide probe
A man and woman are arrested on suspicion of helping a disabled man from South Tyneside take his own life.