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Prime Minister David Cameron and First Minister Alex Salmond will meet to discuss Scottish independence

PM to make case for retaining union

David Cameron is to vow to fight to keep the United Kingdom together, just hours before a key meeting with Scotland's First Minister on an independence referendum.

Woman to face court over girl death

A woman is due to appear in court charged with the murder of a 13-year-old girl who was found fatally stabbed in a park.

Police close off a road in Gloucestershire after a man was found dead at a vicarage

Man arrested over vicar's murder

Police have been given more time to question a 43-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after a clergyman was stabbed to death at his vicarage.

Yobs 'costing firms �9.8bn a year'

Yob culture is a growing issue for British business, causing losses of £9.8 billion last year alone, according to new research.

Many families are teetering on the brink of poverty, a Netmums study found

Families 'battle to make ends meet'

More than 70% of families are financially "on the edge", according to new research.

Gunners mauled in Milan

Arsenal's Champions League dreams were shattered by a humiliating 4-0 defeat to AC Milan in the first leg of their last 16 clash at the San Siro.

Cook stars again in England victory

Alastair Cook's second hundred in successive one-day internationals once more underpinned victory as England went 2-0 up with two to play against Pakistan following their 20-run success in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Mancini refutes Tevez claims

Roberto Mancini has dismissed Carlos Tevez's claims that he was "treated like a dog" by the Manchester City manager.

Ferguson gives Evra a break

Patrice Evra has been left out of Manchester United's Europa League trip to Amsterdam as a result of his "emotional week".

Wolves 'to interview Curbishley'

The managerial vacancy at Wolves is a role that finally whetted the appetite of Alan Curbishley, according to his agent.

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Riot axeman terror at McDonald's

A rioter who terrorised diners with an axe at McDonald's has been jailed for five years and three months - one of the toughest sentences for last summer's disturbances Comments (28)

Terror of boy exposed as gang witness

A boy and his family had to flee their London home after a blunder by the Met and Crown Prosecution Service gave his name to gang members he had agreed to give evidence against Comments (7)

Phone-hack private eye can appeal over human rights ruling

The private investigator at the centre of the phone hacking scandal was today granted the right by the Supreme Court to appeal against a ruling that he cannot refuse to answer questions that might incriminate him further Comments (3)

Jobless total jumps by 48,000 with UK facing 'zig-zag year'

Bank of England Governor Sir Mervyn King warned Britain faces a "zig-zag" year of growth and gloom today as unemployment rose by 48,000 Comments (23)

Mayor: Greens and Ukip could test Paddick in fight for mayor poll third place

Brian Paddick could struggle even to finish third in this year's mayoral election, as smaller parties look set to capitalise on Lib-Dem woes in national opinion polls Comments (10)

Soho 'field hospital' for drunks reopens

A field hospital set up to deal with London's drunks is being extended as the binge-drinking crisis deepens in the capital Comments (33)

Mayor of poverty-hit council hires adviser in �1,000-a-day deal

One of the poorest boroughs in London is under fire for spending �1,000 a day on a personal aide for its mayor Comments (20)

Hyde Park mega-concerts at risk after neighbours complain about the noise

Major music concerts in Hyde Park could be axed because Westminster council believes they are too noisy Comments (14)

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Football: Chelsea stars say 'get Guus �Hiddink in now'

Senior Chelsea players want Guus �Hiddink to return to Stamford Bridge as manager and save the club's season Comments (15)

Football: Robin Van Persie has score to settle on his return to big stage

Arsenal striker was harshly sent off this time last year but a brilliant run of form since has put him in a perfect position to put his European record straight Comments (1)

Football: West Ham must stop seeing red, insists James Tomkins

West Ham defender says his team-mates need to keep their heads in difficult situations if they are to win the title Comments (1)

Rugby Union: England's luck is in as Charlie Hodgson leads the charge

Fly-half never gave up on Test career and that spirit is serving the team well Comments

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Slump looms in eurozone as economy takes a dive

Europe's lingering debt crisis has pushed the eurozone closer to recession as the beleaguered single currency bloc's economy shrank for the first time in nearly three years Comments (2)

Sports Direct is on right track

Sports Direct is on track to hit its "super-stretch" profit targets this year, passing the first hurdle that could see it hand founder Mike Ashley a bundle of shares worth nearly �17 million Comments

French banks face battering on exposure to Greek debt

French banks look set to take one of the biggest haircuts on Greek debt as the country's largest, BNP Paribas, has said it had raised its provisions on Greek sovereign bonds to 75% Comments (1)

Online orders on mobiles lift Domino's

Domino's Pizza UK said its online sales have powered ahead to account for more than half of delivered sales Comments (1)

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Theatre: The Recruiting Officer, Donmar Warehouse - review

Josie Rourke's tenure as artistic director of the Donmar Warehouse gets off to a bright start with this classy, enjoyable production of George Farquhar's 1706 play Comments

Music: Winterreise, Mark Padmore/Paul Lewis, Wigmore Hall - review

A chill wind blows through Wigmore Hall as this partnership of equals wander through Schubert's tear-stained musical landscape Comments

Film: The Flowers of War - review

Berlin Film Festival: Christian Bale took a risk accepting the starring role in this, the latest historical epic from Chinese director Zhang Yimou Comments

Showbiz: Russell Brand moves on with mystery woman

Russell Brand has moved on from Katy Perry with a mystery woman Comments

Showbiz: Cheryl Cole wants new home in Malibu

Cheryl Cole keen to relocate to California on a permanent basis in a bid to crack the States Comments (8)

Film: Superstar rising: Riz Ahmed

Coming soon from 29-year-old Londoner Riz Ahmed are four major movie roles - from a sultan's son to an urban gangster, a reluctant fundamentalist and a Thomas Hardy hero. Variety, he tells Nick Roddick, is the name of his game Comments

Theatre: The Shallow End, Southwark Playhouse - review

Doug Lucie's stinging if baggy media satire was seen as an over-reaction when premi�red in 1997. Today it seems like an eerily ominous portent Comments (1)

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Fashion: One stylish affair: Matthew Williamson

With London Fashion Week kicking off on Friday, British designer Matthew Williamson tells Rosamund Urwin about breaking up with his ex, post-show partying and his new model man Comments

Health & Beauty: Morning after make-up

Throw away the wet wipes and embrace partied-out glamour, says Emma McCarthy Comments

Supersize superport: London Gateway

London Gateway, the �1.5bn container port under construction on the Thames at Thurrock, will have capacity to unload six of the world's largest ships at one time and have as much impact on the capital as a new airport or half a dozen Westfield shopping centres Comments (3)

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