Probe into sex-selection abortions
12:09am Thursday 23rd February 2012
An investigation into claims that some doctors are granting women illegal abortions based on the sex of their unborn baby has been launched by the Department of Health.
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Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
12:08am Thursday 23rd February 2012
Tourists face "rip-off charges" being imposed by some travel organisations, according to Which? Travel magazine.
Fast-track asylum delays criticised
12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012
More than a third of asylum seekers detained while their claims are being assessed are held for longer than three months before being removed, inspectors have said.
'Sharp drop' in degree courses
12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012
The number of degree courses on offer at UK universities has been slashed by more than a quarter in the past six years, new research suggests.
Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012
An extra £1 billion is being made available to businesses seeking support to create new jobs, the Government has announced.
UK urged to support tar sands ban
12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012
The UK must not block moves which would effectively ban polluting "tar sands" for use as transport fuels in Europe, green groups have warned ahead of a key EU vote.
Action urged on hip fracture costs
12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012
The cost of treating and caring for patients with hip fractures could rise dramatically in the UK unless action is taken, according to a new report.
GPs 'over-paid for ghost patients'
12:05am Thursday 23rd February 2012
GPs have been over-paid millions of pounds for patients who have moved practice, died or been forced to leave the country, according to a new report.
Tributes paid to funnyman Carson
11:24pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Tributes have been paid to comedian Frank Carson, best known for his catchphrase "It's a cracker", who died has aged 85.
Comedian Frank Carson dies aged 85
9:31pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012
Comedian Frank Carson, best known for his catchphrase "It's a cracker", has died, his family has said.