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Blair recalled for second round of Iraq inquiry
Tony Blair is to be recalled before the Iraq inquiry.

Women in their twenties smash glass ceiling to reverse pay gap
British women in their twenties have smashed the glass ceiling and are now being paid more than their male counterparts.

The fertility specialist who does things his own way
Mohamed Taranissi, the so-called 'bad boy of the fertility world' is still Britain's most successful IVF specialist.

Kiwi soldier had been 'a rising star'
Tributes to Private John 'Jack' Howard, reveal a brave man known to his British mates as 'Kiwi'.

No escaping long arm of the law
A speeding driver has been ticketed by the same policeman on both sides of the world.

Dealing with fame, fortune
Actor-turned-writer David Walliams talks to Stephen Jewell about his third children’s book and the truth behind his anarchic tales for kids.

Aspirin - the little pill with a big impact on cancer
It is not yet a panacea for all ills, but it is getting close.

British MP says assistant 'not a spy'
A Russian woman who works for a British MP has been arrested, reportedly on suspicion of espionage.

Let me give you some advice ...
The proliferation of household focused magazines has brought housekeeping professionalism to the fore.

Theatre Review: Gagarin Way
Gagarin Way is about current political apathy; nonetheless it expects its audience to have a wee bit of political awareness, particularly vis-a-vis 20th century British history.

True to his Brand
Controversial comedian and film star Russell Brand talks to Stephen Jewell about his latest autobiography, Shakespeare and how he was born for fame.

Study challenges genetic link to anti-social behaviour
An Otago University study has challenged the idea that depression and anti-social behaviour are primarily influenced by genes.

She was not amused
The real life story that inspired the film, The King's Speech, is one of the most extraordinary involving the British royal family in recent years.

Words fit for a king
The little-known tale of an Australian 'quack' who helped save the British throne from embarrassment is soon to be released.

So, you're not a morning person...
Are you a 'lark' or an 'owl'? And is it possible to change your sleep patterns? Kate Hilpern investigates.

Tube strike, icy weather, cripples London
A strike by London Underground workers has added to the woes of commuters in Britain, already hit by freezing weather.

Plain parents less likely to have girls - study
Good-looking couples are more likely to have daughters than plainer parents, according to a study.