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The HMS Dauntless is being sent to the Falkland Islands

Argentina goes to UN over Falklands

Argentina's president Cristina Fernandez said she will formally complain to the UN Security Council about Britain sending one of its most modern warships to the Falkland Islands.

Elderly suffering from care cuts

Elderly patients are suffering a "diminished quality of life" because social care funding pressures mean services are being reduced, a powerful committee has warned.

Andrew Lansley is under pressure over NHS reforms

More scrutiny for Lansley reforms

Embattled Health Secretary Andrew Lansley is facing yet more pressure over his controversial NHS reforms.

Scepticism over Syria action claim

The Government has given a sceptical response to claims that Syrian president Bashar Assad is ready to end bloodshed and stage a referendum on a new constitution.

A Royal Air Force Typhoon pilot entering his cockpit as the sun sets over Gioia del Colle, southern Italy

MPs warn over Libyan operation

Britain could struggle to mount another military operation on the scale of the intervention in Libya, MPs have warned.

Parks calls time on Scotland career

Scotland fly-half Dan Parks has retired from international rugby with immediate effect, the Scottish Rugby Union have announced.

Wales braced to lose Davies

Wales look destined to lose lock Bradley Davies from their RBS 6 Nations plans on Wednesday - but two other World Cup forwards could return for next Sunday's clash against Scotland.

Bresnan named in England squads

Tim Bresnan has been named in England's one-day international and Twenty20 squads to play Pakistan, but his participation is still subject to ongoing fitness checks.

Seasiders crush Owls

Blackpool earned an FA Cup fifth-round trip to Everton after a scintillating 3-0 demolition of Sheffield Wednesday in their fourth-round replay at Hillsborough.

Feeney sends Lions through

Substitute Liam Feeney propelled Millwall into the FA Cup fifth round by netting a superb stoppage-time goal in a 3-2 replay victory at Southampton

EXCLUSIVE: An American firm has been handed the multi-million-pound contract to print the tickets for the London Olympics, sparking fury among British companies, the Standard reveals Comments (31)

Mayor: I'll reverse Boris cuts and boost police to 33,200 officers, says Ken

Crime became the new battleground in the race for City Hall today, as Ken Livingstone pledged to reverse Boris Johnson's cuts to police numbers Comments (45)

200 London headteachers earn more than �100,000 a year

Soaring numbers of London heads are being paid more than �100,000 a year despite Government orders for "restraint", the Standard can reveal Comments (22)

Film: We Need to Talk About Kevin takes best film at Evening Standard Film Awards

Co-writing couple take our best film gong - and tell of creative tension Comments (1)

Met says sorry to hacking victims

Scotland Yard has been forced into a humiliating apology to victims of the News of the World phone hacking scandal Comments (1)

Horrified jury watches CCTV shooting that left five-year-old Thusha paralysed

The horrific moment a five-year-old girl was gunned down as she played in her uncle's shop was captured and played to a stunned Old Bailey courtroom

Politics: GPs, MPs and peers gang up on Lansley over NHS reform 'chaos'

Andrew Lansley came under more fire today as the crisis deepened over the Government's NHS reforms Comments (16)

Three musical knights headline free concert for Diamond Jubilee

Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John and Sir Tom Jones are to headline a free concert at Buckingham Palace to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Comments (1)

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Cricket: The heat's back on Saeed Ajmal as new storm brews over bowling action

Saeed Ajmal has risked causing a new storm about his bowling action by claiming he has been allowed to flex his arm beyond the limit set by cricket's lawmakers Comments (3)

Football: Chelsea are winning the race to sign Willian

Chelsea appear to have clinched a deal for 23-year-old Brazil international after transfer rivals Santos admit defeat Comments (1)

Football: Spurs dig deep but they miss the pace of Aaron Lennon

Manager Harry Redknapp was absent for tough trip to Anfield but winger was the man they really needed to maintain their pursuit of Manchester's title challengers Comments (13)

Rugby Union: Brad Barritt's ready for the next step after taking giant stride

Brad Barritt craved the chance to prove he was more than just a solid Premiership centre and after just one cap he heads into Saturday's clash with Italy in Rome as the key man in England's reshaped midfield Comments

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Big shareholders come out against mining mega-deal

The much-anticipated merger between Xstrata and Glencore has been thrown into jeopardy when two leading shareholders promised to oppose the $90 billion (�57 billion) deal Comments

Milestone for BP with first dividend rise since spill

BP has brought some much-needed cheer to Britain's pension funds as the oil giant hiked its quarterly dividend by 14% Comments (3)

Electricals retailers avoid inquiry on warranty selling

Electrical goods retailers Dixons Retail, Comet and Argos appear to have averted a potentially damaging and protracted competition investigation Comments (1)

Clydesdale jobs on the line as NAB considers options

Hundreds more banking jobs could be at risk after National Australia Bank (NAB) said it was taking a much more pessimistic view of the UK economy Comments

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Film: Britain's big talent: Evening Standard Film Awards winners

From first-class film-makers to polished performers, the best of this country's cinematic talent was recognised at last night's Evening Standard British Film Awards. Our judges report on what made the winners triumphant Comments (1)

Film: Olivia Colman on winning Best Actress at the Evening Standard Film Awards

Fresh from winning Best Actress for her gritty performance in Tyrannosaur, Olivia Colman talks to Nick Curtis about her career gear change and making the move from comedy to tragedy Comments

Art: Ai Weiwei goes underground in London

Dissident artist and 'bird's nest' co-creators dig 5ft hole in park Comments (1)

Theatre: Sex With a Stranger, Trafalgar Studios - review

First night: Phillip Breen's intimate production is absorbing and the committed performances make this a satisfying, unsettling experience Comments

Film: Tyrannosaur star named best actress

Television comedy star Olivia Colman beat the best in Hollywood as she was named best actress in a shortlist that included Vanessa Redgrave, Rachel Weisz, Carey Mulligan and Tilda Swinton Comments

Film: Noel Coward inspired my 50-year career, says John Hurt

Veteran actor John Hurt modestly attributed his glittering 50-year career to simply "pressing on" as he was honoured for his contribution to British cinema Comments

Art: David Shrigley: Brain Activity - review

Shrigley's drawings, paintings, sculpture and animations often look as if they are thrashed out in seconds yet reflect a precisely honed aesthetic Comments