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The RAF flag comes down in Iraq. Today's session will hear from the only civil servant to resign over the war.
Ministers warned of Iraq legal risk

By Ian Dunt Ministers were warned before the invasion of Iraq that the war was legally risky, according to new documents released today. The revelation came as the Iraq inquiry underwent what may become the most explosive day of evidence so far, as the Foreign Office’s advice on the legality of the war came into… Read more »

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The bankers' recession may finally be drawing to a close
UK out of recession – probably

By Alex Stevenson Britain’s economy has emerged from recession – but only by registering growth of just 0.1% in 2009’s final quarter. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed its preliminary estimate was that the economy had returned to growth. But the ONS’ Joe Grice admitted its calculations for the essentially stagnant economy could be… Read more »