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Peer: Prosecute health regulators
Concerns about the maternity unit at Furness General Hospital in Cumbria came to light in 2008

Peer: Prosecute health regulators

Health regulators should face prosecution for covering up their failure to investigate a spate of baby deaths, a leading lawyer said.

World news

13 killed in assault on UN compound

13 killed in assault on UN compound

Seven al Qaida-linked militants on a suicide mission attacked have a UN compound in Somalia with a truck bomb and then poured inside, killing at least 13 people before dying in the assault.

Sport news

Wimbledon seeding system under fire

Wimbledon seeding system under fire

Wimbledon's clinical procedure for determining its men's seeds was called into question as Rafael Nadal was afforded scant grace for his stunning career record on grass or his world-leading seven titles this year.

Business news

Lenders told to plug £27bn hole

Lenders told to plug £27bn hole

Five of Britain's biggest lenders must plug a combined £27.1 billion hole in their finances, with Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland accounting for more than 90% of the shortfall, the City regulator revealed.

Technology news

Microsoft U-turn on Xbox limits

Microsoft U-turn on Xbox limits

Microsoft has rolled back a much-criticised requirement that its forthcoming Xbox One gaming console be regularly connected to the internet, and made clear that there will be no limitations on sharing games.

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Earn £17,000 tax free

Earn £17,000 tax free

Save up to 50% on your electricity bills with solar panels in 2013.

5 good reasons to open an ISA

5 good reasons to open an ISA

Now is the time to up this year’s ISA allowance.

Showbiz news

Price planning fifth autobiography

Price planning fifth autobiography

Katie Price has revealed she is planning to release her fifth autobiography later this year - at the age of just 35.

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