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Side by side in dock, Chris Huhne and his ex-wife

Former minister Chris Huhne and his ex-wife refuse to exchange a glance as they are sent for trial for perverting the course of justice

Politics: Stay in UK and I'll give you more power, David Cameron tells Scotland

The Prime Minister has made a major offer to the Scottish people of more devolution if they vote against breaking up the UK in the coming referendum on independence Comments (14)

Public 'priced out of best Games seats'

Ordinary Londoners may have been priced out of buying the best seats at the Olympics, an official report said Comments (14)

Mayor: Boris Johnson pledges to slash council tax every year

Boris Johnson will cut council tax every year if he is re-elected as Mayor, the Standard can reveal Comments (12)

Family left mourning 'our most beautiful, intelligent, bright girl'

The parents of a 13-year-old girl stabbed to death in a park pay tribute to "the most beautiful, intelligent and bright young girl" Comments

Technology & Gadgets: Apple's software revolution is the legacy of Jobs

Exclusive: Apple has launched new software which designed to bring the iPad to its desktop and laptop computers Comments

Whitehall accused of covering up sky-high pay

Whitehall departments are accused of using controversial arrangements to cover up the huge pay of top mandarins Comments (17)

I'll set prison on fire, said inmate before 350 burnt to death

The prisoner who started the devastating blaze that tore through a Honduras jail killing more than 350 inmates warned authorities he would start a fire, it has emerged Comments

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Football: There's no way back as bemused Arsene Wenger wrestles with Euro crisis

Manager's unswerving faith in his stumbling players is designed to foster team spirit but it seemed complacency was the only consequence in Milan Comments (4)

Football: Chelsea want Petr Cech and Daniel Sturridge to stay at Stamford Bridge

Chelsea insist Petr Cech and Daniel Sturridge are part of their long-term plans and will not be leaving Stamford Bridge Comments

Football: Money is only thing that finally brought barking Carlos Tevez to heel

Dan Jones: Carlos Tevez's absurd reaction to that night in Munich last September has been to undertake a one-man strike against his club that makes Prince's war with Warner Bros in the early 1990s look dignified Comments (1)

Football: Ryan Giggs could learn the job at Jose Mourinho's side

Patrick Barclay: The argument for Giggs as Mourinho's Old Trafford assistant is attractive. Jose often has a link with the past Comments

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Moody's threat to Europe's banks sparks fury in City

Moody's has sent shockwaves through the global banking system and sparked fury in the City, as the ratings agency threatened to slash the credit scores of more than 100 banks in the wake of Europe's debt crisis Comments (4)

Greek impasse hits euro

European stock markets were jittery and the euro has dropped to its lowest level in four weeks as the brinksmanship between Greece and its bailout funders continue Comments (6)

Kingfisher bonus time as targets are smashed

Ian Cheshire, B&Q owner Kingfisher's chief executive, and his top team are set for bumper payouts after smashing its bonus scheme's targets Comments

Bank's China bond call

One of London's most senior bankers is calling on the government to issue a renminbi-denominated bond as part of a charm offensive to boost the capital's chances of becoming a key trading post for China's currency Comments

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Theatre: Singin' in the Rain, Palace Theatre - review

It's crowd-pleasing stuff. The memory of Gene Kelly may not be banished, but this is a buoyant revival Comments

Art: Picasso & Modern British Art - review

Tate Britain's exhibition is an exploration of Picasso's influence on seven English contemporaries Comments

Comedy: Adam Riches, Soho Theatre - review

Riches pushes audience participation to its ultimate limit, crafting a gloriously stupid and unique event which literally puts the public centre-stage Comments

Theatre: A Few Man Fridays, Riverside Studios - review

The script spins out in all sorts of intriguing ways, some more fruitful than others Comments

Restaurants: 10 Greek Street - review

Independent restaurants with gifted cooks, benign service, revelatory wine lists, reasonable pricing: bring 'em on. There can never be enough Comments

Showbiz: Whitney Houston's funeral to be streamed online

Whitney Houston's funeral is going to be screened on the internet Comments

Restaurants: Angel and Crown - review

The duck livers in my starter were soft and sanguinary but served on a wodge of sappingly bland white toast Comments

Showbiz: Cheryl Cole hits back at Cher Lloyd over mime dig

Cheryl Cole has launched a veiled attack against her former X Factor prot�g� Cher Lloyd Comments

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