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Labour hammered in local elections..

Research suggests that Labour were 'hammered' in the local elections, slipping to third place beneath both the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats. BBC. The Telegraph.

The results for the London Mayoral Election will be revealed today. BBC. The Guardian.

Tony Blair has made his first appearance on Time Magazine's list of 100 Most Influential People. The Guardian.

Police have reported that women in The UK are 50% more inebriated than they used to be. The Guardian.

UK supermarkets have threatened to put their prices up if they are forced to offer a fairer deal to suppliers. This Is Money.

UK mortgages are set to increase by £230 per month. This is Money.

The UK dairy industry is to look at new ways of being more environmentally friendly. BBC.

Plans to legalise production of opium in Afghanistan could have unforeseen effects on the UK. BBC.

George W Bush has offered $770m worth of aid in order to ameliorate the world food shortage. BBC. Channel 4 News.

Condoleezza Rice has claimed that Arab states could do more to help out the Palestinians. BBC.

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