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23% of MPs 'would escape politics'

A quarter of MPs would not go into politics if they could start their careers again, a poll found

4:09am Thursday 18th March 2010

A quarter of MPs (23%) would not go into politics if they were starting their careers again, according to a poll which uncovered low morale at Westminster in the wake of the expenses scandal.

Used car dealers shamed in report

As many as 20% of consumers who buy used cars from dealers end up having a problem with the vehicle

3:24am Thursday 18th March 2010

As many as 20% of consumers who buy used cars from dealers end up having a problem with the vehicle, a report by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has said.

Survey shows used car problems

As many as 20% of consumers who buy used cars from dealers end up having a problem with the vehicle

3:17am Thursday 18th March 2010

As many as 20% of consumers who buy used cars from dealers end up having a problem with the vehicle, a report by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has said.

Universities will see funding cut

The majority of England's universities will have their funding slashed next year

3:17am Thursday 18th March 2010

The vast majority of England's universities will see their public funding slashed next year.

Ashcroft peerage subject of probes

Two parliamentary committees are examining the award of a peerage to Lord Ashcroft

2:59am Thursday 18th March 2010

Two parliamentary committees are beginning inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the award of a peerage to major Conservative donor Lord Ashcroft.

Kidnap boy's father paid ransom

Sahil Saeed was found safe and well after his father paid a ransom, which was then traced

2:59am Thursday 18th March 2010

The father of a five-year-old British boy kidnapped in Pakistan paid a £110,000 ransom for his release, according to dramatic details that have emerged about the abduction.

Nissan to build electric car in UK

Nissan will build its new electric car at its Sunderland plant

1:21am Thursday 18th March 2010

Motor giant Nissan has confirmed plans to build its new electric car in the UK.

Hunt for chef's 'mystery boyfriend'

Police are hunting for Claudia Lawrence's mystery boyfriend

12:38am Thursday 18th March 2010

Police investigating the disappearance of university chef Claudia Lawrence have revealed she spent the night with a mystery boyfriend just two days before she went missing.

Many female students suffer assault

One in seven female students has been the victim of a serious sexual or physical assault

12:38am Thursday 18th March 2010

One in seven female students has been the victim of a serious sexual or physical assault, a damning report has found.

War aftermath plans 'essential'

MPs have said the UK must prepare for the aftermath of war

12:38am Thursday 18th March 2010

Preparing for the aftermath of conflict is essential in planning for future overseas military operations involving British troops, MPs have warned.


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