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David Cameron visited the Quaker Oats site in Scotland before discussions with Alex Salmond on the independence referendum

Cameron urges voters to keep Union

David Cameron has defended the political union between Scotland and England, urging voters north of the border to reject independence in exchange for more powers.

Tribute paid to teenage stab victim

The parents of a 13-year-old girl who died after being stabbed have paid tribute to her as "the most beautiful, intelligent and bright young girl".

Ashraf Rossli had been in Britain for just a month when he was attacked during the London riots

Teenager faces jail for riot attack

A teenager is facing jail for attacking a Malaysian student in an "exceptional" act of violence during the summer riots.

Ailing Rangers 'attracts interest'

Rangers' administrators have received "several expressions of interest from parties not connected to the club" since taking over the running of the Scottish league champions.

Abu Qatada has been released on bail as he fights deportation to Jordan

No assurances offered over Qatada

A Jordanian prince has refused to give assurances over whether radical cleric Abu Qatada would get a fair trial if he were deported to Jordan.

Judge jails 'evil' killer for life

A judge has said he was close to tears as he jailed a murderer who he branded "cold-blooded" and "evil beyond belief" for a brutal hammer and knife attack on an elderly couple in their own home.

Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab admitted trying to blow up an aircraft near Detroit on behalf of al Qaida

Underwear bomber jailed for life

A Nigerian who tried to blow up an international flight near Detroit on behalf of al Qaida has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

EU seeks to defuse Greek debt row

The EU has sought to defuse the row between Greece and some eurozone countries over its bailout bid.

Professor John Walker-Smith has taken his case against the General Medical Council to the High Court

MMR row doctor decision 'fair'

The decision to strike off an eminent doctor over the MMR jab controversy has been defended at the High Court as "just and fair - not wrong".

Strike ballot challenge dismissed

A legal challenge by a leading construction firm against a strike ballot in a long-running row over pay and conditions has been dismissed.

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

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

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 (24)

Towie Lauren Goodger's beauty salon is petrol-bombed

A petrol bomb attack has forced the closure of a beauty salon belonging to The Only Way Is Essex star Lauren Goodger, just hours after its launch Comments (14)

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 (28)

Man hit by lorry in first crash on 'shared space' of Exhibition Road

A man suffered head injuries when he became the first to be knocked down in Exhibition Road since it was turned into a "shared space" for pedestrians and drivers Comments (36)

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 (9)

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 (40)

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 (4)

Named: man who sank stadium deal

The identity of the man behind an anonymous legal challenge that led to the collapse of West Ham's purchase of the Olympic stadium has been revealed Comments (3)

In pictures

Gallery: Victoria Beckham's collection goes on show at New York Fashion Week

Start making things again

Manufacturing is still key to the economy but its health is being threatened by the scarcity of skilled workers

Discounts axed for empty home owners

Westminster council is set to abolish council tax discounts for people who list expensive flats as their second homes, the Evening Standard has learned Comments (6)

Ken's friends in the East

The Mayor of Tower Hamlets defeated Labour to be elected. Livingstone not only backed him but some of Ken's key players are now at the heart of running the council. Stephen Robinson reports Comments (14)

Police roll out internet CCTV to cut theft in shops and bars

An online crime-fighting database could dramatically cut low-level offending such as shoplifting and thefts after being backed by police Comments (11)

Give facts to public after shootings to stop riots, watchdog tells police

The police watchdog has declared that it was a "myth" that the Met was gagged from speaking to the public after the killing of Mark Duggan, as it issued new rules to prevent riots breaking out after future shootings Comments (10)

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 (18)

Maternity unit 'still fails' after deaths of five mothers-to-be

A hospital maternity unit is continuing to fail mothers months after the deaths of five women, a health watchdog has said Comments

World News

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

International Headlines

Money to burn: Battersea power station

Beefeaters: We must remember British history

Emma Thompson and the Tricycle theatre

Crash helicopter pilot's wife is sued by widow

The family of a man killed in a horrific helicopter crash are suing the widow of the pilot at the controls Comments

I adore being a freak, says Lady Gaga's favourite corpse

A rough-sleeper turned avant-garde model whose top-to-toe tattoos have been copied by Lady Gaga today declared he enjoys being a freak Comments (1)

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 (1)

Kazakh billionaire may have fled Britain over �3 billion fraud case

The billionaire accused of being the world's biggest fraudster was found guilty of contempt of court - but may have already fled the country Comments (1)

Camden starts HS2 legal battle

A London council announced plans to launch legal action against the Government in an attempt to halt the High Speed 2 rail scheme Comments (3)

Baroness Warsi keeps faith by giving Pope a Koran

Baroness Warsi has handed over a copy of the Koran and a gold-plated cube inscribed with references to Allah as personal gifts to the Pope Comments (4)

Keeping MPs feeling green costs taxpayer �80,000 for plants

Taxpayers are footing a bill of more than �80,000 a year for gardening and plants in Parliament Comments

�20,000 reward to find Valentine killer

Police have announced a �20,000 reward to find the killer of a builder apparently stabbed to death at random in the street Comments

Staff 'reacted too slowly as blood pressure rose'

A mother who died hours after giving birth had had to wait for three days on an overcrowded ward before having an emergency Caesarean section, an inquest was told Comments

Anya, 10, finds home for the hamster left out in the cold

A hamster found abandoned in freezing weather behind bins in a wealthy London square has been adopted by a 10-year-old girl who lives around the corner Comments

Student loan repayment penalty plan scrapped

Plans to impose penalties on students who pay off university loans early are being ditched, the Government is expected to announce next week Comments (5)

Gun gang thug gets 30 years for murder of teenage athlete

A gang member who murdered a teenage athlete and tried to kill two other youths in acts of "mindless and appalling violence" was jailed for a minimum of 30 years Comments (1)

Camilla's booked to help teach Tube staff how to read

The Duchess of Cornwall joins best-selling novelist Tony Parsons to help teach Tube staff how to read Comments (2)

Libya militias 'torture Gaddafi supporters to death in camps'

Lawless armed militia now rule much of Libya and are forcing whole communities to flee as they impose a regime of torture and violence, Amnesty International said today Comments (3)

Chanel and Burberry to open Paris-style maisons in capital

Chanel has been given the go-ahead to open a huge flagship London store with a raft of luxury brands set to follow suit with Paris-style "maisons" Comments (2)

Yard and CPS pledge to protect witnesses

An anonymous witness held the key to solving the gang murder of 16-year-old Agnes Sina-Inakoju, a senior police officer has said as he defended Scotland Yard's record of protecting witnesses Comments

BMX star: My sport can help cut youth crime

BMX star Shanaze Reade told how her sport can steer youths away from crime by giving them "something to get up in the morning for" Comments (1)

Anything is possible, says ex-gang member awarded OBE at Palace

A former gang member told how he had turned his life around as he met the Queen to receive an OBE for his "outstanding contribution to youth work" Comments (3)

Schools take on private tutors as volunteers to boost GCSE grades

Some of London's most sought-after "super tutors" are working free in state schools to help boost grades Comments (2)

The home that costs �100,000 a week

Record rent beats sum footballer Sol asked for his home Comments (2)

2,100 women seek treatment for mutilation

More than 2,100 women and girls in London have sought hospital treatment for genital mutilation over the past six years, figures have revealed Comments (1)

2012 javelin trains just ain't got rhythm

The seven-minute journey of a javelin train from St Pancras to Stratford is the inspiration behind a new piece of music to be premiered next month Comments (2)