Public sector goes back to work
Public services begin to get back to normal after the biggest one-day strike since 1979, while the unions and government dispute the numbers of those who took industrial action. Related Blogs
Iran likely to dominate EU talks
Discussion of new moves against Iran is expected to dominate a meeting of EU foreign ministers, in the wake of the UK’s expulsion of Iranian diplomats. Related Blogs
Dry months raise drought concern
The drought affecting parts of England could last into next summer if there is insufficient winter rain, a new assessment from the Environment Agency warns. Related Blogs
BBC to review SPOTY list process
The BBC is to review the shortlisting process for the Sports Personality of the Year award after no women was on the 10-person shortlist for this year’s event. Related Blogs
Lord Mayor must resign: Unionists
Unionist councillors in Belfast call for the Lord Mayor to publicly apologise, for failing to present an award to a teenage girl, or resign. Related Blogs
Saudis accused of new repression
Amnesty International accuses Saudi Arabia of reacting to the Arab Spring by launching a new wave of repression, with thousands of people arrested. Related Blogs
Incomes to fall by 7.4%, says IFS
The independent Institute for Fiscal Studies says George Osborne’s economic plans will mean a sharp drop in household income. Related Blogs
Spy centre seeking code breakers
GCHQ is trying to recruit new spies by asking social network users and bloggers to crack an online code. Related Blogs
Asian shares jump in global rally
Asian markets jump, following a rally in the US and Europe, after a group of central banks move to boost global lending. Related Blogs
Serial killer linked to NY bodies
Police in New York believe a lone serial killer was responsible for 10 unsolved murders in Long Island. Related Blogs
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