Archive for August 9th, 2008

PM is festival mystery guest

Gordon Brown was quizzed by Ian Rankin in a surprise guest appearance at the Edinburgh Book Festival.
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Georgia conflict escalates

There are reports that scores of civilians have been killed in fighting between Georgia and Russia.
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FSA chief warns of recession

The head of the Financial Services Authority has voiced fears about the severity of the UK economic downturn.
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Arrests at power plant protest

Kent Police detained 50 people during a day of action to voice opposition to new coal-fired power plants.
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Stamp duty rumours ‘hit sales’

A quarter of estate agents say sales have fallen through amid speculation stamp duty may be cut, a survey shows.
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Murdered father remembered

Friends and family of a father killed outside his home have attended a memorial service, a year after his death.
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World urges restraint in Georgia

The international community is urging restraint between Georgia and Russia before the situation grows any worse.
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