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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Welfare reform options outlined (29.07.2010 23:00:35)Ministers are to set out options for "radical reform" of the benefits system and moving people from welfare into work.
MoD 'to pay for Trident renewal' (30.07.2010 04:32:41)The chancellor says the MoD, not the Treasury, will have to pay £20bn to renew the nuclear deterrent, putting extra pressure on the defence budget.
Lockerbie inquiry 'may visit UK' (30.07.2010 02:04:48)The US senator, who is to chair a congressional inquiry into the Lockerbie bomber release, tells the BBC he may send investigators to the UK.
Public to veto council tax rises (30.07.2010 01:15:02)The public will be able to veto their council tax bills in England if charges are above an agreed limit, ministers will announce.
Calcium pills 'raise' heart risk (30.07.2010 00:59:08)Calcium supplements taken by many older people in the UK could be increasing their risk of a heart attack, research shows.
Industry toasts beer sales rise (30.07.2010 01:05:58)Good weather and football's World Cup is thought to have given a boost to beer sales in the UK, industry figures suggest.
London saddles up for bike scheme (30.07.2010 05:23:13)A bike hire scheme designed to encourage thousands more cycle journeys in central London is being launched later.
Maths fears over A-level reforms (30.07.2010 03:20:44)Plans to reform A-levels could put students off maths and lead to university department closures, an academic body warns.
Warburtons bakery closed by fire (29.07.2010 22:21:20)Firefighters are damping down a blaze that has forced the temporary closure of Warburtons' bakery in Bolton.
Fugitive tycoon Nadir seeks bail (30.07.2010 06:04:07)Fugitive Polly Peck tycoon Asil Nadir, who fled to northern Cyprus in 1993, begins a legal bid to be granted bail ahead of a UK theft trial.
Man cleared of murder three times (29.07.2010 19:55:06)A Cheshire businessman accused of killing a man has charges against him dropped - the third time he has been cleared of murder.
Maze site set to be redeveloped (29.07.2010 23:17:29)An agreement on the future of the Maze Prison site is reached by the NI first and deputy first ministers, Peter Robinson and Martin McGuinness.
Cameron defends Pakistan comments (29.07.2010 21:20:14)David Cameron says it is important to "speak frankly" after criticism of his comments about Pakistan's record on tackling terrorism.
90-year-old heads family swim team (29.07.2010 17:15:48)Three generations of the same family - including a 90-year-old grandfather - will take part in the FINA World Masters Swimming Championships.
Human remains found in Monaghan (30.07.2010 01:02:45)Human remains are found in County Monaghan by a group searching for one of the Disappeared, Charles Armstrong.
Church to report on 1971 killings (29.07.2010 17:44:58)The Catholic Church is to release eyewitness accounts of how 11 people were killed by the Army in west Belfast in 1971.
Big S4C changes as chief leaves (29.07.2010 22:17:15)Fundamental changes will be made in the way S4C is run after the sudden departure of chief executive Iona Jones, says the chair of the board which oversees it.
Jobs boost at solar panel factory (29.07.2010 19:23:48)Electronics giant Sharp says a "substantial" number of jobs will be created following a £30m expansion of its Wrexham factory.
Ministers ordered to release data (30.07.2010 01:16:42)The Scottish government is told to release more details on the staging of meetings of its Council of Economic Advisers.
Review warns of 60,000 job cuts (29.07.2010 14:49:37)Up to 60,000 people working in the public sector in Scotland could lose their jobs, according to an independent review commissioned by ministers.
Review of 'happy-slap' sentence (29.07.2010 20:58:36)The Attorney General is to review the sentences given to two teenage members of a "happy slapping" gang who fatally injured a man.
Vicar guilty of sham wedding scam (29.07.2010 17:43:41)A Sussex vicar is found guilty of carrying out hundreds of sham marriages over four years to bypass immigration law.
Idowu wins Euro triple jump gold (29.07.2010 21:34:11)Triple jumper Phillips Idowu wins GB's second gold of the European Championships while Martyn Bernard claims high jump bronze.
Morgan shines as England dominate (29.07.2010 20:06:09)Eoin Morgan makes a superb maiden Test century as England reach an imposing 331-4 after day one of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Child-free by choice (29.07.2010 12:50:59)More women in the developed world are choosing not to have children. So why do others think it's OK to question this decision?
The big cheese (28.07.2010 12:15:25)With thousands expected to flock to a major cheese fair, why are Britons taking this once-humble foodstuff so seriously?
UKIP wins £367,000 donation case (29.07.2010 13:59:00)The UK Independence Party wins its court battle against having to pay back all of a £367,697 "impermissible donation".
Fixed retirement age to be axed (29.07.2010 12:59:50)People reaching the age of 65 will no longer be forced to retire from October next year, under plans announced by the government.
Cable TUC invitation 'withdrawn' (29.07.2010 20:46:14)Business Secretary Vince Cable will not address the TUC's annual congress after his invitation to speak was withdrawn.
Cameron's doubts on becoming PM (29.07.2010 08:27:19)David Cameron has confessed that, on the day before entering Downing Street, he told his wife Samantha he was sure he would not become prime minister.
Corey does Kerrang! - he's 'desperate' (29.07.2010 23:26:02)Slipknot's Corey Taylor says he has hope for the rock scene, based on the large number of new bands nominated for the Kerrang! Awards.
King's Troop enjoy seaside break (29.07.2010 19:15:14)The Kings Troop Royal Horse Artillery have made special plans to ensure that some of their most valuable members are rested over the summer break.
A walk-in cow wash - it's Odd Box (29.07.2010 20:55:56)The world of doggy ice cream, a huge waterfight in Russia and a walk-in cow wash. It's the week's weird and wonderful video stories in Newsbeat's Odd Box with Dominic Byrne.
Everything, including the kitchen sink (29.07.2010 05:37:23)A team of divers - known as Neptune's Army of Rubbish Cleaners - are stepping up efforts to keep Britain's coastline clean and litter free.
Can your doctor call you 'fat'? (29.07.2010 11:38:56)Doctors need to be more direct when they are dealing with overweight patients, according to the government's health minister.
Pick up a Penguin (30.07.2010 01:14:02)Colourful 75-year history of the famous book publisher
Odd auctions (29.07.2010 15:31:14)X-rays, teeth and cat's ashes - strange items under the hammer
Torn apart (29.07.2010 12:51:58)Mother's heartbreak over her abducted child
New face (29.07.2010 15:26:04)Can the Metro Bank really shake up the High Street?
Wall's wars (29.07.2010 15:10:09)Profile of new head of British army, Gen Sir Peter Wall
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Idowu wins European triple jump gold (29.07.2010 21:34:11)Triple jumper Phillips Idowu wins Great Britain's second gold of the European Championships as Martyn Bernard takes high jump bronze.
Morgan stars as England dominate (29.07.2010 20:06:16)Eoin Morgan makes a superb maiden Test century as England reach an imposing 331-4 after day one of the first Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.
Liverpool win European opener (29.07.2010 22:48:36)David Ngog's double strike eases an inexperienced Liverpool side to victory over Rabotnicki in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg.
I am not a number two, says Massa (29.07.2010 17:51:18)Felipe Massa insists he is not playing second fiddle to Fernando Alonso, despite controversy surrounding the Ferrari drivers in last weekend's German Grand Prix.
Fit-again Ennis ready for Euros (29.07.2010 17:43:54)World champion Jessica Ennis tells BBC Sport how a virus disrupted her preparations on her assault for European heptathlon gold.
Maradona hits out at 'betrayal' (29.07.2010 00:56:12)Diego Maradona accuses the Argentine Football Association of "lies and betrayal" after his reign as national coach ends.
Baltacha beats champion Schiavone (29.07.2010 23:30:37)British number one Elena Baltacha causes a major upset at the Istanbul Cup by beating French Open champion Francesca Schiavone.
Briggs lines up fight with Vitali (29.07.2010 15:20:38)Former WBO heavyweight champion Shannon Briggs will face current WBC title holder Vitali Klitschko in October.
Illustrious Blue wins at Goodwood (29.07.2010 16:54:50)Illustrious Blue pips Electrolyser to win the 2010 Goodwood Cup after odds-on favourite Age of Aquarius pulls up with half a mile to go.
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