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MPs to debate gay marriage plans
The coalition's controversial gay marriage legislation is returning to the Commons

MPs to debate gay marriage plans

The coalition's controversial gay marriage legislation returns to the Commons with Tory MPs and activists deeply split over the issue.

World news

Man in court after two children die

Man in court after two children die

A British father is due to appear in court in France, where he is expected to be formally charged with slitting the throats of his two young children.

Sport news

Broad heroics steer England to win

Broad heroics steer England to win

Stuart Broad produced an irresistible spell of new-ball bowling to kick-start New Zealand's collapse to 68 all out as England won the first Investec Test by 170 runs.

Business news

Empty shops reach new high of 11.9%

Empty shops reach new high of 11.9%

Shop vacancies have surged to a new high of 11.9% as retail failures including Comet and Jessops knock holes in shopping centres.

Technology news

'Casual' police website wins fans

'Casual' police website wins fans

A Facebook page which uses jokey language and describes criminals as "numpties" and "Billy Burglar" has gained a popular following from the public.

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Earn £17,000 tax free

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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.

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