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BT staff get free time for pay cuts
BT employees have been offered the chance of long-term holidays if they agree to huge pay cuts, the company said tonight.

'Double jeopardy' killer is jailed
A violent footballer has been given two life sentences after he admitted killing his ex-girlfriend seven years after being cleared of the crime.

Miliband defends Iran embassy staff
The Foreign Office is defending British Embassy staff in Iran against threats to put them on trial for alleged involvement in anti-government protests.

Visa checks 'inadequate' - Tories
Officials are spending an average of just 11 minutes checking visa applications from Afghanistan and Pakistan, the Tories have claimed.

Britons join queue for Jackson show
Organisers of Michael Jackson's public memorial have announced that British fans will be able to apply for tickets.

N Korea 'fires mid-range missiles'
North Korea has reportedly fired two mid-range missiles off it eastern coast.

I'll be back, says defeated Murray
British hopes for a home-grown Wimbledon champion have been crushed after Andy Murray crashed out of the tournament.

Thatcher rebate deal 'was a defeat'
Margaret Thatcher's famous budget rebate "victory" in Europe 25 years ago was actually a defeat which left her broken and in tears, it has been claimed.

Pensioner bankruptcy level soaring
The number of pensioners being declared bankrupt has soared by 164% during the past five years, research has shown.