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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

England coast into final

England coast into final

England had their bowlers and faulty South Africa batting to thank as they cruised into the Champions Trophy final with a seven-wicket win at The Oval.

Business news

Bonds announcement hits US stocks

Bonds announcement hits US stocks

US financial markets shuddered after the Federal Reserve said it could start scaling back its huge bond-buying programme later this year and end it by the middle of 2014.

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

Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies

Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies

James Gandolfini, the actor famous for his lead role in mob drama The Sopranos, has died in Italy, according to his managers.

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