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Miliband and Cameron woo women voters

Both parties view women as key vote to win

The political battleground shifted to women voters today as both Ed Miliband and David Cameron made bids to court the female vote.

Clarkson apologises for 'shooting strikers' comment

Jeremy Clarkson's comments have sparked outrage

Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson has apologised after his comments on the public sector strike say him criticised across Westminster.

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Strike aftermath: Unions and government pick up the pieces

A day after the marches, the war of words continues.

Unions and government ministers are trying to present themselves the victors of yesterday's historic strike action, as the war of words continued into this morning.

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After the strike, back to the drawing board?

Danny Alexander watches the prime minister during a recent speech. The chief secretary to the Treasury insisted there was more to discuss.

Unions and ministers are even disagreeing over whether they are still negotiating this morning, a day after a nationwide public sector strike.

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Autumn statement will hit the poor to help the rich, experts warn

An unprecedented period of hardship: The report paints a depressing picture for Britain.

The working poor will be the hardest-hit group from the autumn statement, a respected thinktank has warned.

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Bruised UK seeks more Iran sanctions

Britain is calling on European foreign ministers to intensify economic sanctions against Iran, one day after expelling the country's diplomats from the UK.

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