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The latest stories from the UK section of the BBC News web site.
Six million facing new tax bills (04.09.2010 14:20:07)HM Revenue and Customs says some 1.4 million people each owe about £1,500 in tax, while 4.3 million will get an average rebate of £418.
Tory defects over schools scheme (04.09.2010 13:56:22)A Tory councillor defects to Labour over cuts to the government's schools building programme, saying she was "ashamed to be a Conservative".
Nine die in New Zealand air crash (04.09.2010 09:05:04)Nine people, including one Briton, are killed when a light aircraft crashes after taking off from Fox Glacier in New Zealand, say reports.
Coulson 'safe' over phone claims (04.09.2010 06:10:21)Downing Street's head of communications, Andy Coulson, is safe in his job despite phone hacking claims surrounding the News of the World newspaper, says a senior government source.
Afghan violence 'will get worse' (04.09.2010 10:53:26)Violence in Afghanistan will get worse before it gets better, the UK's most senior military commander in the country tells the BBC.
Taxpayers 'should not fund Pope' (04.09.2010 13:33:15)Some 77% of Britons think taxpayers should not help pay for Pope Benedict XVI's visit to Scotland and England, a survey suggests.
Bank customers in 'dire poverty' (04.09.2010 01:02:20)Banks are accused of leaving some customers in "dire poverty" after taking money out of their accounts without permission.
Poll 'backs move from New Labour' (04.09.2010 03:44:57)A poll commissioned by Ed Miliband's leadership campaign finds voters are less likely to vote Labour if there is not a shift from New Labour policies.
Pakistan trio keen to see row end (04.09.2010 12:27:20)A lawyer for the three Pakistan players at the centre of allegations of corruption says they are keen for a "timely and satisfactory outcome" to the affair.
Father and son die in bike crash (04.09.2010 12:05:27)A father and his 15-year-old son are killed in a motorbike accident outside Galashiels in the Scottish Borders.
Girl hurt in barbecue explosion (04.09.2010 11:30:26)A 13-year-old girl and her uncle suffer serious burns when a gas cylinder explodes during her birthday barbecue in Wiltshire.
More cuts in councillors proposed (04.09.2010 14:47:59)More plans to reduce the number of councillors in Wales are put forward to create what ministers say would be greater fairness for voters.
Council head stays in £270k job (04.09.2010 09:26:16)The interim managing director brought in to run a crisis-hit authority is to stay on for the forseeable future.
Murder inquiry over man's death (04.09.2010 14:03:57)Police say they are treating the death of a man in Glasgow's east end as murder, following a post mortem examination.
Man saved after lighthouse plunge (04.09.2010 11:38:10)A man is rescued after he reportedly fell from a lighthouse and plunged into the sea off the coast of Dumfries and Galloway.
Trapped horse cut free from cab (04.09.2010 11:18:52)Firefighters rescue a horse and its groom after the animal kicked its way out of a horse box and into the front cab.
Dawson out of Switzerland match (04.09.2010 13:46:41)England and Tottenham defender Michael Dawson is ruled out of Tuesday's game against Switzerland because of an injury suffered against Bulgaria.
Murray sees off flamboyant Brown (03.09.2010 22:13:25)Britain's Andy Murray overcomes the unorthodox style of Jamaica's Dustin Brown to reach the third round of the US Open.
England boss happy with Mushtaq (04.09.2010 12:58:52)England coach Andy Flower says he is satisfied with spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed's role within the team despite previous links with illegal bookmakers.
Don't let the bed bugs bite (03.09.2010 01:42:04)The world is on the verge of a bed-bug pandemic, according to a report - how did the tiny biting insects come to pose such a threat?
Propping up a prime minister (02.09.2010 11:57:23)Tony Blair used alcohol as a 'prop' during his time in power but how many of us do the same?
Blair in 'radical Islam' warning (04.09.2010 01:41:31)Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair tells the BBC that radical Islam is the greatest threat facing the world.
Fox rules out French 'ship share' (03.09.2010 13:32:48)Defence Secretary Liam Fox rules out the UK sharing aircraft carriers with France as part of closer defence co-operation.
Raphael's works 'reunited' in London (03.09.2010 23:56:45)Priceless tapestries designed by the Renaissance artist Raphael have arrived at the Victoria and Albert Museum as part of Pope Benedict XVI's state visit.
'I was nearly six foot at 11 years old' (03.09.2010 10:48:57)President Barack Obama's daughter, Malia, is now 12 years old and 5ft 9in (1.75m). But what's it like to be a young girl who's taller than the rest?
'I made Camerons' baby shawl' (03.09.2010 15:02:47)The Camerons' baby daughter Florence has made her debut on the steps of 10 Downing Streedt. She was swaddled in a white shawl which was sent to the family by a member of the public, Jane Fraser-Cross.
Tea and biscuits with Led Zeppelin? (03.09.2010 12:59:13)Robert Plant speaks to BBC Breakfast about the artists he works with on his new album, what he thinks of Led Zeppelin covers, and the possibility of the legendary band reforming again.
'Star Chamber' (04.09.2010 06:56:48)The spending review's political arm-wrestling contest
Five Minutes (04.09.2010 08:25:47)Author Ian McEwan on writing, walking and quantum mechanics
Eddie who? (04.09.2010 03:10:21)The most famous comic you've never heard of
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Dawson out of Switzerland match (04.09.2010 13:46:44)England and Tottenham defender Michael Dawson is ruled out of Tuesday's game against Switzerland because of an injury suffered against Bulgaria.
Murray sees off flamboyant Brown (03.09.2010 22:13:31)Britain's Andy Murray overcomes the unorthodox style of Jamaica's Dustin Brown to reach the third round of the US Open.
Premiership rugby - latest scores (21.03.2009 14:51:59)London Irish face Saracens, Exeter host Gloucester and Wasps take on Harlequins as the opening weekend of the new Premiership season continues.
Flower comfortable with Mushtaq role (04.09.2010 12:58:52)England coach Andy Flower says he is satisfied with spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed's role within the team despite previous links with illegal bookmakers.
Pakistan trio keen to see row end (04.09.2010 12:27:24)Police are questioning the three Pakistan players accused of corruption, while the ICC says that the players implicated have a disciplinary case to answer.
Chandhok impressed by Korea track (04.09.2010 14:09:28)Hispania Racing's Karun Chandhok gives the Korean Grand Prix venue the thumbs-up after being the first F1 driver to drive it.
Toshack fears over Wales future (04.09.2010 13:58:02)John Toshack says Wales' October clash with Bulgaria is a must-win after the Montenegro loss as his managerial future is queried.
NI display superb - Worthington (03.09.2010 23:35:42)Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington hails the "superb" performance of his team in the 1-0 Euro 2012 qualifier win over Slovenia in Maribor.
Levein angry at referee display (04.09.2010 00:41:22)Craig Levein criticises Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakira after Scotland start their Euro 2012 campaign with a 0-0 draw in Lithuania.
GB secure world silver (04.09.2010 15:18:01)GB prefer a trio of youngsters to the experienced Katy Livingston and Mhairi Spence for next week's World Championships in China.
Investor secures Quins future (04.09.2010 13:35:07)Chairman David Hughes ends fears about Harlequins' future by revealing he is to take total control of the club.
McIlroy & Davis in hunt in Boston (04.09.2010 11:13:51)Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy and England's Brian Davis are one shot off the lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship after first-round 64s.
European Masters leaderboard (03.09.2009 08:38:41)The third round of the European Masters is under way in Crans-sur-Sierre in Switzerland. (external site)
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