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The amount borrowed by people cashing in on the increased value of their homes has fallen.

US pundits and bloggers debate whether Hillary Clinton's victory in Pennsylvania gives her a real chance of winning the Democratic nomination.

Pro- and anti-whaling nations open some possible avenues to compromise at a meeting in London.

Smaller vehicles with a reduced carbon footprints will be prominent at this week's Geneva motor show.

Suggestions and hints emerge in Tokyo that an end to the impasse on whaling might be in sight.

South Africa's Gold Fields says that power cuts will cut production by 20% to 25% and threaten 6,900 jobs.

The full text of Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg's first big speech in the job - on public services.

Richard Black assesses the hurdles facing ministers at the UN climate conference in Bali, Indonesia.

Alex Salmond says the Scottish Government should handle offshore safety, as a fire inquiry gets under way.

A walkout by more than 200 day care staff has closed 12 drop in centres for adults with learning difficulties.

Britain may increase the number of troops it has in Afghanistan, according to a Nato spokesman.

Tensions are high in DR Congo with a deadline for guards loyal to a former rebel leader to disarm set to expire.

Microsoft defends the digital rights management systems integrated into its new Vista operating system.

Director Paul Weiland has turned an after-dinner speech about his childhood into a film with Helena Bonham Carter.

Hospitals could be stripped of services in the run up to the next general election, the new NHS chief says.

The company behind plans for a massive wind farm is further reducing its size amid concerns over bird life.

Washington is like a giant beehive in which the buzz comes from lobbyists seeking access to the queen bee - the US Congress and government.

A free telephone service offering careers advice has been launched by the adult learning service, Learndirect.

Salford City Reds rugby league club are given the go-ahead for a new 20,000 seater stadium.

Salford City Reds rugby league club are expected to get the go ahead for a new stadium.

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