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Further IT embarrassment for RBS
RBS was hit by another embarrassing IT failure that left customers using its popular mobile app unable to access their accounts online.
William welcomes football chiefs
The Duke of Cambridge said London's staging of the Champions League final would inspire a generation through its "excellence" as he welcomed delegates to Uefa's 37th annual congress.
Warning over child access to porn
Children who access pornography are more likely to have sex at a younger age and engage in "risky behaviours", a report by the Office of the Children's Commissioner has warned.
Court: Bercow tweet was libellous
A tweet by Commons Speaker's wife Sally Bercow about Tory peer Lord McAlpine was libellous, the High Court has ruled.
Police killer's prison van crashes
A prison van containing Dale Cregan - the killer of Police Constables Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone - has been involved in a road collision on the way to court, sources said.
Bridger denies lying about April
The man accused of abducting and murdering April Jones told a jury he has "no answer" as to what he did with her body.
Pair bailed over 'Woolwich tweets'
Two men have been released on bail following their arrest for making alleged offensive comments on Twitter about the murder of a British soldier in London.
Smoking plane in emergency landing
A British Airways plane has had to return to Heathrow with smoke billowing from the aircraft.
Mother and girl 'killed by fumes'
A woman and her 10-year-old daughter died after being poisoned by carbon monoxide fumes as they slept on a moored motor cruiser on Lake Windermere, initial findings of a marine accident investigation have indicated.
Charity warns of 'bailiff boom'
Fears of a "bailiff boom" as soaring numbers of people struggle to cope with council tax benefit cuts have been raised by a debt advice charity.
Donation surge crashes Heroes site
The charity Help For Heroes has been swamped with donations, leading to its website crashing after Drummer Lee Rigby was murdered while wearing one of its tops.
Superb tops car owners' favourites
The aptly-named Skoda Superb is the car that owners are most satisfied with, according to a survey.
'Smart shoppers' cutting food bills
Shoppers are visiting two or more supermarkets in the same trip and almost half are reducing food waste in efforts to save money, according to a study.
Richard III was in 'untidy' grave
The remains of King Richard III, which were discovered under a city car park, were found in a hastily dug, untidy grave, researchers have revealed.
Briton found hanged in French jail
A Briton arrested on suspicion of organised fraud has been found hanged in a French jail.
Support surges for Help For Heroes
The charity Help For Heroes has been swamped with donations, leading to its website crashing, after Drummer Lee Rigby was murdered while wearing one of its tops.
Prayers offered for Woolwich victim
Mourners have gathered to pay their respects to the soldier killed in the brutal terrorist attack in London.
Neet numbers 'lowest for decade'
The number of 16 to 18-year-olds not in school, work or training is at its lowest level for a decade, official figures show.
Net migration to Britain falls
Net migration into Britain has fallen by more than a third, according to fresh figures, as the number of immigrants arriving in the country dropped ''significantly''.
Gas supply ruled out over blast
The domestic gas supply has been ruled out as the cause for a deadly blast which demolished a house.
Mother guilty of benefit fraud
A mother-of-eight has been found guilty of fraudulently receiving more than £350,000 in benefits and tax credits by claiming some of her children had disabilities and conditions.
Bridger 'cannot recall April moves'
The man accused of abducting and murdering schoolgirl April Jones in a sexually motivated attack has told a jury he put her body "somewhere where it has not been found".
Groups condemn 'un-Islamic' attack
Muslim groups have united in condemning the attack in Woolwich as un-Islamic.
How I confronted soldier's killers
A woman who risked her life to confront an armed man suspected of slaughtering a British soldier in broad daylight has described how she tried to calm him moments after the barbaric attack.
12-year sentence for sex abuse GP
A family doctor who filmed himself sexually abusing female patients with his James Bond-style wristwatch has been jailed for 12 years.
Brit stars vying for US TV awards
Damian Lewis and Benedict Cumberbatch are among the British stars flying the flag at the 2013 American Critics' Choice Television Awards.
Holiday weather warms up - a bit
Warmer weather will make a welcome return over the bank holiday weekend.
Pair jailed for gangland murder
Two men have been jailed for life for shooting the stepson of gangland celebrity and author Dave Courtney.
Stewardess charged after drugs find
An air stewardess has been charged following the seizure of around six kilos of cocaine at Heathrow Airport.
Call for compulsory sex education
Sex and relationships education should be compulsory in secondary schools as ministers are failing to take action to protect children and women, a damning report has claimed.
Police chief defends response time
Scotland Yard has hit back after questions were raised about how long it took officers to reach the scene of the terrorist murder in Woolwich.
Dog attack boy, two, has surgery
A two-year-old boy has undergone surgery on his face after he was savaged by a family dog.
Police commissioner scrutiny urged
Stronger scrutiny is required of elected police commissioners to prevent "maverick decision making", a damning report by MPs has warned.
Eight held over family fire deaths
Eight people have been arrested by police investigating an arson attack that left eight members of the same family dead more than a decade ago.
Call for child abduction UK 'hub'
Experts are calling for better recording and sharing of information to help tackle child abduction in the UK.
Two arrested after mosque attacks
Two men have been arrested after separate attacks on mosques following the terrorist incident in Woolwich.
Nissan in safety recall on Micras
Motor company Nissan is recalling thousands of cars in the UK due to a potential steering wheel problem.
Mandelson takes on ceremonial role
Lord Mandelson is to be installed in the ceremonial role of High Steward of Kingston Upon Hull.
Woman 'confronted Woolwich pair'
A mother confronted the Woolwich attackers, asking them to hand over their weapons and warning them: "It is only you versus many people, you are going to lose", it has been reported.
Tandem couple killer drive jailed
Relatives of a "perfect couple" killed by a disqualified driver fleeing police have called for tougher sentences for motorists who kill.
Cross-dressing spy 'embarrassed' UK
Spies might be supposed to be masters of disguise, but a British intelligence officer caused embarrassment to his political masters through his penchant for dressing up, according to official papers made public on Thursday.
Boy, two, attacked by family dog
A two-year-old boy was badly hurt when he was attacked by the family dog, police said.
Mark Bridger denies 'web of lies'
The former slaughterman accused of abducting and murdering schoolgirl April Jones has denied "weaving a complex web of lies" when "fabrications" about his life history were revealed to a jury.
Olympians enjoy royal garden party
The Queen has hosted the first Buckingham Palace garden party of the summer for Olympians, Paralympians and London 2012 officials.
UK 'will never buckle over terror'
Britain will "never buckle" in the face of terrorist incidents, David Cameron vowed, as he condemned the "absolutely sickening" killing of a man in a street in London.
It's an eye for an eye - attacker
Shocking footage has emerged of one of the Woolwich attackers, heavily bloodied and saying: "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."
'Crazed' attackers 'hacked victim'
Eyewitnesses have described seeing the "crazed" Woolwich attackers "hacking" at their victim and posing for pictures before charging at police wielding meat cleavers.
Police killer admits double murder
Police killer Dale Cregan has admitted the murders of a father and son.
Pair in 'barbaric' terror attack
One of the men behind a barbaric terror attack on the streets of London was filmed wielding a bloodied meat cleaver and saying, "We swear by almighty Allah we will never stop fighting you."
Duke joins Kohima veterans service
The Duke of York has joined veterans of what Earl Mountbatten described as "probably one of the greatest battles in history" for their annual memorial service and wreath-laying.
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Friday 24 May 2013
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