Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney has cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses, notching a second straight triumph over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.

BAE to recruit 265 apprentices

Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 265 apprentices across the UK this year, it has been announced.

Snow brings Britain to a standstill

Much of Britain will wake up to snow after the first widespread big freeze of the winter brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.

Romney leads in Nevada caucuses

Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney has jumped to a strong lead in the Nevada caucuses, reaching for a second straight campaign victory over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.

Excess alcohol 'raises cancer risk'

Regularly drinking two large glasses of wine or two strong pints of beer a day triples the risk of developing mouth cancer, a new Government campaign will say.

Tory MPs rebel against wind farms

More than 100 Tory MPs have written to David Cameron calling for a dramatic cut in subsidies to onshore wind farms and more influence for local people to stop them being built.

Syria veto shames UN, says Hague

Russia and China have faced international outrage for blocking attempts to end the violence in Syria as 22 people were arrested and two police officers injured in London protests.

Miliband in call over NHS reforms

Ed Miliband has called for a concerted effort to force the Government to abandon its health reforms, warning critics had only three months to halt a "dangerous leap in the dark" for the NHS.

UK snowbound as big freeze begins

Heavy snow has blanketed Britain as the first widespread big freeze of the winter brought dumps of up to 16cm, grounded planes and raised fears of transport chaos.

12 held after day of Syria protests

A dozen protesters have been arrested amid violent scenes at the Syrian embassy in London as the United Nations failed to agree a resolution despite a new wave of killing by the Damascus regime.

Labour chiefs in Doughty tribute

Labour leaders past and present are mourning the death of millionaire Nigel Doughty, the owner of Nottingham Forest and a major party donor.

Barton's Terry tweets under review

Footballer Joey Barton could be in trouble with the Attorney General after posting a series of comments online about John Terry ahead of his trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

Police control rival demonstrations

Hundreds of protesters have taken part in two marches by the English Defence League and Unite Against Fascism.

Forest owner Doughty found dead

Nottingham Forest owner Nigel Doughty has been found dead at his home.

UN condemns Syria resolution veto

Britain accused Russia and China of encouraging the Syrian regime's "killing regime" after they vetoed a United Nations resolution seeking an end to the violent repression.

Warning as heavy snow hits the UK

Snow showers have swept the UK as the first widespread big freeze of the winter threatened to cripple much of the country.

Russia and China veto UN resolution

Russia and China have vetoed a Security Council resolution backing an Arab League peace plan that calls for Syrian president Bashar Assad to step down.

CCTV shows man 'jump' from ship

A British passenger who disappeared from the world's biggest cruise ship in waters near Mexico can be seen jumping overboard in CCTV footage, the cruise line said.

Man arrested over teacher murder

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of a retired schoolteacher.


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