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3:57am Friday 10th February 2012

Argentina's foreign minister is due to arrive at the United Nations to officially protest about Britain's "militarisation" of the seas around the disputed Falkland Islands.

3:57am Friday 10th February 2012

Britain has no plans to arm Syrian rebels trying to overthrow President Bashar Assad, the Foreign Secretary has said.

3:09am Friday 10th February 2012

Prince Harry has become the patron of an expedition to climb Everest being staged by a group of war-wounded soldiers.

3:09am Friday 10th February 2012

Banking giant Barclays is expected to report another multibillion-pound profit haul, despite a turbulent year for its powerhouse investment arm.

12:25am Friday 10th February 2012

Being lonely in old age will propel you to the grave more quickly than smoking, a senior Downing Street adviser said as part of an effort to encourage people to retire later.

12:05am Friday 10th February 2012

David Cameron and other senior ministers have been criticised for backing away from public sector reforms amid heavy political pressure.

12:05am Friday 10th February 2012

Three million background checks were carried out in England and Wales last year, figures show.

12:05am Friday 10th February 2012

British Gas customers will be able to talk face-to-face with staff when they telephone call centres through a new video service, the company has announced.

12:05am Friday 10th February 2012

Girls involved with gangs are often raped by male members, teenagers have been warned, as the Government announced £1.2 million funding to help victims.

12:05am Friday 10th February 2012

Claims the Ministry of Defence has finally got to grips with its equipment budget after years of cost overruns and delays may be "over-optimistic", MPs have warned.