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Site: BBC News | UK News | UK Politics | World EditionMarkets need morals, says Brown
Gordon Brown says markets must abide by a system of "morals", including responsible risk-taking and a work ethic.
Glenrothes by-election date set
The Glenrothes by-election - caused by the death of the previous MP - is to take place on 6 November.
Clark made shadow energy minister
Tory leader David Cameron appoints Greg Clark as shadow energy and climate secretary, in a Conservative reshuffle.
Mandelson to have kidney stone op
Peter Mandelson will have a kidney stone removed later, after experiencing pain for the past few days.
Academy fears on Adonis reshuffle
Opposition parties claim that the removal of Lord Adonis as schools minister will undermine the future of academies.
PM 'warned not to force 42 days'
No 10 says it will push ahead with its plan for 42-day detention, as ministers warn Gordon Brown not to use the Parliament Act.
Lower drink-drive limit rejected
The government decides against lowering the legal limit for alcohol in a driver's blood despite suggestions it would save lives.
Brown seeks clarity from Merkel
Gordon Brown will speak to German counterpart Angela Merkel to clarify her stance on protecting bank accounts.
Sex laws are 'unfair to teachers'
Teachers should not be prosecuted for having affairs with their sixth-form pupils, a union leader says.
No job for Cruddas in reshuffle
Gordon Brown completes his ministerial reshuffle and there is no job for prominent backbencher Jon Cruddas.
Government facing fuel court case
Charities are taking the government to court because they say not enough is being done to tackle fuel poverty.
What message was John Prescott trying to give to SNP activists?
The former deputy prime minister is caught on camera giving a two-fingered salute to SNP activists.
End of an era
Mike Baker's take on the moving of Lord Adonis
Nick Robinson
42 days is dead - defeat by three figure margin?
Northern soul
The music minister on his heroes and his plans
Martha's week
I detect Alastair Campbell's hand in Mandelson move
Mardell's Europe
Mandelson's cabinet return stuns Brussels too
Man with a plan
Cameron is not first opposition leader to use that slogan
Darling pledges more bank action
Alistair Darling says he is willing to take "some pretty big steps" to stabilise the banking system, amid fears of more bank failures.
Blair advised Mandelson on return
Peter Mandelson reveals he consulted Tony Blair before accepting a job in Gordon Brown's cabinet.
'No precedent set' over Blair row
London Mayor Boris Johnson denies a precedent has been set by the resignation of Met commissioner Sir Ian Blair.
Brown continues cabinet reshuffle
Gordon Brown is completing his ministerial reshuffle, after bringing Peter Mandelson back into the cabinet.
Bank aid may be needed - Cameron
Further state support may be needed to help bolster the UK's fragile banking system, David Cameron says.
McConnell post averts by-election
Jack McConnell is appointed to a diplomatic post, a move which gets Labour out of a potentially challenging by-election.
Former minister Lord Thomson dies
Lord George Thomson, a minister in Harold Wilson's government and chair of the Independent Broadcasting Authority, dies.
Salmond upbeat over HBOS takeover
First Minister Alex Salmond says there could be "a positive result for Scotland" from the £12.2bn HBOS takeover.
EU heads seek early fund release - PM
Gordon Brown says European leaders will request early release of funds to help small firms cope with the global financial crisis.
MP backing for 'Holocaust denier'
A Holocaust denier should not be sent to Germany for trial, according to a senior Lib Dem.
Police chief rules out Met role
West Yorkshire's chief constable says he will not consider the post of Met commissioner because of "political interference".
As it happened: Brown reshuffle
The key events and reaction as Gordon Brown shuffles his pack - including Peter Mandelson and Margaret Beckett's returns.
'Proud' Mandelson back in cabinet
Peter Mandelson says he is surprised but proud to be invited into the government for a third time.
Brown hails 'brilliant' Olympians
The prime minister praises the success of Britain's "brilliant" Olympians at a reception for them in central London.
Lord Drayson takes science brief
Racing driver and businessman Lord Drayson becomes the UK's third science minister in two years.
Greens welcome new climate dept
Green groups welcome the creation of a new energy and climate department in Gordon Brown's government reshuffle.
UK diplomat 'says Obama aloof'
The UK ambassador to Washington describes Barack Obama as "highly intelligent" but at times "aloof", reports say.
Rail strike on after talks fail
Talks aimed at averting strike action by Network Rail signalling workers break down without agreement.
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Violent offender watchdog set up
A new multi-agency team is set up in Northern Ireland to monitor the most dangerous offenders when they leave prison.
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Tory apology over Morgan mockery
The leader of the Welsh Conservatives apologises for parts of a dossier which ridiculed First Minister Rhodri Morgan.
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