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Confusion in Pakistan kidnap probe

8:40am Thursday 11th March 2010

The five-year-old British boy allegedly kidnapped by gunmen in Pakistan has been found, it has been reported.

Kidnap boy 'found' - report probed

7:50am Thursday 11th March 2010

The five-year-old British boy allegedly kidnapped by gunmen in Pakistan has been found, it has been reported.

Sales boom lifts Morrisons' profits

7:36am Thursday 11th March 2010

High street retailer Morrisons has hailed "another good year" as profits climbed 21% and sales hit record levels.

Care levy may hit estates by 10%

7:06am Thursday 11th March 2010

A levy to pay for the Government's proposed National Care Service could take 10% off people's estates after they died, Health Secretary Andy Burnham has suggested.

Nottinghamshire police ranked worst

7:06am Thursday 11th March 2010

Nottinghamshire Police is the worst performing force in England and Wales, according to new figures.

MPs and peer in court over expenses

7:06am Thursday 11th March 2010

Three Labour MPs and a Conservative peer will appear in court accused of theft by false accounting.

PM hits back on military criticism

5:56am Thursday 11th March 2010

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has rejected as "wrong" the criticisms of former military chiefs who accused him of starving the armed forces of funds when he was Chancellor.

Pakistan hunt for boy continues

4:51am Thursday 11th March 2010

The search for a five-year-old British boy held captive in Pakistan is continuing after his father returned to the UK.

Union to discuss BA strike moves

4:44am Thursday 11th March 2010

British Airways is facing the prospect of crippling strikes by its cabin crew as union bosses meet to decide their next move after talks aimed at resolving a bitter row over cost-cutting broke down.

Pair sentenced over Khyra death

4:00am Thursday 11th March 2010

The mother and stepfather of a seven-year-old girl who starved to death are due to be sentenced.