Phil Woolas rejects criticism from the Archbishop of York about recent comments on immigration and asylum.

The UK's Climate Change Bill could cost each family in the UK up to £10,000, warns Conservative MP Peter Lilley.

US President-elect Barack Obama vows to rebuild his country's "moral stature" in his first TV interview since the election.

A boost is needed to restore islanders' belief that Jersey can weather the economic downturn, a minister says.

It's now as easy to open a lap dancing club as it is a coffee shop, in large parts of Britain. But there are growing objections among residents and women's rights campaigners.

Tottenham striker Darren Bent says Harry Redknapp's arrival as manager has lifted the club after morale dropped under former boss Juande Ramos.

Bolivia's President Morales says he is suspending "indefinitely" the operations of the US anti-drug officials in his country.

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Elaborate bra straps. Designer trunks riding above low-slung jeans. The fashion for flaunting one's underwear may have more to do with conspicuous consumption than a decline in decency, says Lisa Jardine.

The government has said schools in England will have to give pupils sex and relationship lessons from the age of five.

Bolivia's Congress approves holding a referendum on a new constitution that enshrines wide-ranging reforms.

Bolivian President Evo Morales and his opponents agree terms for holding a referendum on a new constitution.

A plan is needed to tackle low staff morale and other issues affecting ambulance staff in Wales, says a report.

How is Islamic finance surviving in the current global economic climate? asks BBC religious affairs correspondent Christopher Landau.

Bolivian President Evo Morales joins the start of a march to push congress to call a referendum on a new constitution.

Gordon Brown says markets must abide by a system of "morals", including responsible risk-taking and a work ethic.

Oxford United manager Darren Patterson insists his side must continue to get results after a morale boosting win over Rushden.

President Evo Morales rejects a US request to fly anti-narcotics missions over Bolivia, state media reports.

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Walsall keeper Clayton Ince believes the nine-man win at Brighton has boosted team morale.