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Chancellor George Osborne said Britain must keep dealing with its level of debt

Britain gets credit rating warning

Britain has been threatened with the loss of its AAA credit rating amid fears over weaker growth prospects and potential shocks from the eurozone crisis.

Qatada freed with tough bail curbs

A radical cleric who poses a serious risk to the UK's national security is on bail after spending six-and-a-half years in prison.

The UK's jobless total could be higher than six million if an American measure of unemployment was used, the TUC said

True jobless total '6.3 million'

Unemployment could be as high as 6.3 million in the UK if a different counting measure was used, highlighting the true scale of joblessness, according to a new report.

PM to vow action on whiplash claims

Action will be taken to reduce the £2 billion-a-year cost of insurance claims for whiplash to help deal with the UK's "compensation culture", David Cameron will say.

David Cameron and Barack Obama discussed the situation in Syria during a transatlantic telephone call

PM and Obama discuss Syria curbs

David Cameron and Barack Obama could tighten sanctions against Syria to increase the pressure on president Bashar Assad, Downing Street has said.

'Arena funeral' for tragic Whitney

Whitney Houston's body has arrived in her home state of New Jersey as her family discussed plans for a funeral at one of America's busiest entertainment venues.

The Department of Work and Pensions is targeting single parents who commit benefit fraud by secretly living with someone else

Crackdown on 'lone' parents benefit

Single parents who commit benefit fraud by secretly living with someone as husband and wife are to face "tough" new sanctions, the Government has announced.

Stand up for faith, says peer Warsi

Religion must be given a greater role in public life to push back a wave of "intolerant secularisation", a Cabinet minister will argue during an official visit to the Vatican.

Banning smoking in public places also leads to cuts in the amount people who smoke at home, research suggests

Public ban 'reduces home smoking'

Banning smoking in public places also leads to cuts in the amount people smoke at home, research suggests.

Actor Penn urges Falklands talks

Hollywood actor Sean Penn has weighed into the Falklands dispute amid growing tension between Britain and Argentina.

UK's AAA credit rating threatened by Moody's 'negative outlook'

Britain has been threatened with the loss of its AAA credit rating amid fears over weaker growth prospects and potential shocks from the eurozone crisis. George Osborne said it was a 'reality check' for Britain's debts Comments

Londoners urged to get out and vote in neck-and-neck contest

Poll results: Every Londoner has been urged to register to vote in the mayoral election on May 3 to take the turnout above 50 per cent Comments (16)

Greek vote for more cuts boosts share prices over Europe

Shares surged across Europe after Greece pushed through a fresh package of austerity measures needed to secure fresh bailout cash and save it from bankruptcy Comments (19)

In pursuit of glory, women cyclists aim to be fastest ever

Two Team GB cyclists today pledged to go "faster than anyone has ever gone" in the Olympics Comments (3)

Olympic rents four times higher than last summer

Brick Lane, not Tarmac Lane!

A council has been accused of ruining the character of Brick Lane by laying tarmac over its famous cobbles Comments (30)

Ali Dizaei facing jail after second corruption conviction

One of Scotland Yard's most senior officers is facing prison after being convicted for a second time of trying to frame an innocent man Comments (19)

Whitney Houston was dead before she went under the water

Singer Whitney Houston died from a mix of drugs and alcohol - and did not drown in her hotel bath, according to reports Comments (8)

Triumph for Adele as she finds her voice on tragic night at the Grammys

Adele made a triumphant return after vocal cord surgery to win a record six Grammy Awards Comments (5)

Radical cleric Abu Qatada banned from school run

A radical cleric described as Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe will be banned from taking his youngest child to school when he is released from prison, sources say Comments (22)

We must tread carefully in Syria

Civil war in a volatile region that includes Israel, Iraq and Lebanon could spark a resurrection of ancient divisions

In pictures

Gallery: Katy Perry was among the music stars to turn out for the 2012 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles

I was scared, says 'target' in shooting that paralysed girl

The suspected target of a shooting that left a five-year-old girl paralysed for life today told a court he was "scared" before the attack

Thousands stranded as half the Tube network is shut or delayed

Hundreds of thousands of commuters were left without a service on the Tube today because of signal failures and late engineering work on the worst day on the Underground this year Comments (39)

Crossrail chaos as work begins at Paddington

Commuters were thrown into confusion as work on the new Crossrail project got under way at Paddington Comments (3)

A Hackney hero scoops his first Bafta

Adam Deacon, the east London star of gritty low-budget dramas spoke of his thrill at officially hitting the big time Comments (3)

Commentary: The Artist may be self-regarding but it is a joy

Let's all make it a bumper year for good causes, says man who gave away �30m

Interview: Philanthropist Trevor Pears breaks the habit of a lifetime by giving an interview. It's in the best of causes - publicising a new drive to get us all pledging more to charity, writes David Cohen Comments (6)

Senior Murdoch man hits at 'too close' co-operation with police

One of The Sun's most senior journalists has become the first News International employee to openly question the company's close co-operation with police Comments (4)

World News

Sniper lockdown in Homs

International Headlines

Money to burn: Battersea power station

Beefeaters: We must remember British history

Emma Thompson and the Tricycle theatre

Blair returns with plea for Labour to be pro-business

Tony Blair has made a return to British politics by giving private briefings to Labour MPs on the need to be pro- business Comments (8)

Winehouse saves a home for young people

A shelter for the homeless has been saved from closure by money from Amy Winehouse's legacy Comments

Hague seeks world support to send peace force to Syria

William Hague has paved the way for an international peacekeeping force to be sent into Syria Comments (6)

The politician who wants to bring down the SW1 set

Some say he's the future of British politics, others think he is nuts. Meet Douglas Carswell: radical Conservative MP, outspoken blogger and self-confessed scourge of big government Comments (2)

Owner of bull terrier that ripped off girl's ear walks free from court

A man whose Staffordshire bull terrier ripped the ear off a six-year-old girl was today given a suspended sentence and ordered to pay the child �250 compensation Comments (2)

Transplant surgeon: Plan to keep patients alive just for organs is unethical

A top transplant surgeon today slammed "bizarre and unethical" plans by doctors' leaders to keep brain-dead patients alive on ventilators to harvest their organs Comments (3)

Poor get Dorchester leftovers in bid to cut food waste

London's poor could be given food from top hotels and restaurants to cut waste Comments

Headteacher in academies battle with Gove quits

A popular headteacher of a school at the centre of a row with Education Secretary Michael Gove over academies has stepped down Comments

Council's prayers are illegal, rules judge

A bid to outlaw prayers at council meetings was won today by the National Secular Society and an atheist councillo Comments (10)

Benefits cap to hit London homes hardest with 3,300 in Brent alone

More than twice as many families in one London borough will be hit by the �26,000 benefits cap as in the whole of Birmingham, it has been revealed Comments (11)

Patient fears as three hospitals set to merge

The merger of three London hospitals was given the go-ahead today despite concerns over the effect on patient care Comments (2)

Baby P council 'blundered' on mother's abuse of 10 children

The council that failed Baby P was today accused of blunders in another child protection case Comments (1)

Sit-in bid to scupper council house sales

Campaigners have staged an audacious occupation of 15 council houses to halt a London borough's "knock-down" sale of its properties Comments (6)

Simon Cowell's flying start for the BGT baby

Simon Cowell came to the rescue of a father-to-be by giving him a lift on his private jet when his girlfriend went into labour Comments

Class war over couscous on park caf�'s new menu

A change of menu at Stoke Newington's Clissold House caf� has started a row Comments (7)

Police appeal to student murder witnesses

Passers-by filmed on CCTV near a London railway station could hold vital clues to the unsolved murder of Sam Guidera a year ago Comments (1)

Picasso's The Source Henry Moore's Reclining Figure

British artists hold their own at Picasso show

The best British artists hold their own against Pablo Picasso even though he remains the single most influential figure of 20th century art Comments (1)