Warning: theft of manhole covers on the rise...

As metal prices increase, the theft of manhole covers is seen to be on the rise. Newsweek.

Ofsted has revealed that about 20% of UK kids leave primary school being unable to read properly. The Guardian.

UK house sales could drop by up to 40% this year. This is Money.

A study has claimed that Gordon Brown's 2% inflation target would cost 60,000 jobs. The Guardian.

The Dalai Lama is to arrive in London today for the start of his 10 day UK visit. BBC.

MPs who want to keep their expense details secret have finally abandoned the idea all together. BBC. The Guardian.

MPs are to vote on whether or not the abortion limit should be cut from 24 to 20 weeks. BBC.

The EU looks like it may be about to cut farming subsidies. BBC.

Warnings of an aftershock in China have caused citizens to panic. IHT.

Barack Obama has had to warn Republicans to 'lay off' his wife. The Guardian.

Written by Oli Anderson on 20 May 2008 7:43 AM. Permalink

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