UK & World News for 23 October 2010

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Cameron insists cuts 'are fair' Oct 23 2010

David Cameron has insisted that the Government was administering its programme of spending cuts in a "fair" way, with the richest in society shouldering the greatest burden.Read

Submarine probe 'could take days' Oct 23 2010

An investigation to find out how a nuclear-powered submarine ran aground on a shingle bank could last several days, the Ministry of Defence has said.Read

Iraq war leaks 'put lives at risk' Oct 23 2010

A whistleblowing group has insisted its decision to publish secret US military documents was to reveal the truth about the war in Iraq despite criticism it could put the lives of British armed forces in danger.Read

Emergency fire crews 'intimidated' Oct 23 2010

Emergency fire crews driving appliances as part of a contingency plan to cover for a firefighters strike in London have been subjected to intimidation, harassment and violence, the brigade has claimed.Read

Baroness Thatcher 'a lot brighter' Oct 23 2010

Baroness Thatcher is said to be a "lot brighter" following her admission to hospital earlier this week after she failed to recover from a bout of flu.Read

Council leader dressed up as Hitler Oct 23 2010

The leader of a borough council has defended his decision to go to a fancy dress party dressed as Adolf Hitler.Read

Editor help for Jane Austen novels Oct 23 2010

One of English Literature's greatest novelists, Jane Austen, had her work polished up by a male editor who took out her bad grammar and spelling, an Oxford academic has revealed.Read

'Assault victim' crash death probed Oct 23 2010

Police are investigating the death of a motorist who was hit by two cars shortly after getting out of his vehicle and being involved in an altercation with another driver.Read

Firefighters walk out on strike Oct 23 2010

Thousands of London firefighters have walked out on strike in a bitter row over new contracts, forcing the capital's brigade to roll out contingency plans to deal with any emergencies.Read

Iraq war leaks 'reveal the truth' Oct 23 2010

The man behind the posting of 400,000 leaked classified US military reports on the internet said that he wanted to reveal the truth behind the Iraq war.Read

Teenager shot dead in city attack Oct 23 2010

A murder inquiry is under way after a teenager was shot dead, police said.Read

Cuts 'will see hospital beds fill' Oct 23 2010

Hospital beds will be filled by the elderly and the vulnerable because of cuts to local government care, a senior health service figure has warned.Read

Assault victim killed in road crash Oct 23 2010

Police are hunting two vehicles which failed to stop after hitting a man.Read

More children in hospital for drink Oct 23 2010

The number of under-18s admitted to hospital because of drinking has increased by a third, according to a new report.Read

Campaigners seek Iraq abuses probe Oct 23 2010

Human rights campaigners have called on the United States to investigate how much its officials knew about alleged torture and other ill-treatment of detainees held by Iraqi security forces.Read

Judge urges court closures rethink Oct 23 2010

The country's most senior judge has called on Justice Secretary Kenneth Clarke to reconsider plans to close more than 100 courts.Read

Experts assess grounded submarine Oct 23 2010

A nuclear-powered submarine which ran aground on a shingle bank, embarrassing the Royal Navy, will be checked for damage today.Read

Aid worker tells of Somalia kidnap Oct 23 2010

A British aid worker abducted by masked gunmen in Somalia has spoken publicly about his ordeal for the first time.Read

Two-thirds of Britons without will Oct 23 2010

Nearly two-thirds of Britons do not have a will despite the majority of people having a clear idea of who they want to receive their money when they die, a survey has suggested.Read

Unions to stage UK-wide protests Oct 23 2010

Union activists will take part in a series of rallies and protests across the UK next year as part of a campaign against the Government's spending cuts.Read

Cameron looking to curb EU budget Oct 23 2010

Prime Minister David Cameron will lead a revolt next week to try to force the European Union to make cuts, he has said.Read

UK troops in leaked Iraq documents Oct 23 2010

The actions of British forces were back in the spotlight after thousands of US military documents on Iraq were leaked.Read

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