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PM to rally Cabinet in Birmingham
Gordon Brown is taking the Cabinet to Birmingham for its first meeting since the summer break.
Unions demand public pay protest
Seven unions are asking the TUC to organise a protest campaign against the government's public sector pay policy.
Balls hints at end to Sats tests
The Sats tests could end next year and be replaced by individual level tests, Schools Secretary Ed Balls has hinted.
Minister rejects migrant cap plan
Immigration minister Liam Byrne casts doubt on calls for a cap on the number of foreign workers allowed to settle in the UK.
Data on 5,000 justice staff lost
Jack Straw has ordered an inquiry into the loss of a computer hard drive containing the details of up to 5,000 justice system staff.
Cameron: Back Brown or sack him
Conservative party leader David Cameron calls on Labour to support or reject Gordon Brown as leader.
Minister's apology to female aide
Junior health minister Ivan Lewis apologises to a civil servant who said she was unhappy with the nature of their relationship.
UK eyes stronger Pakistan links
The UK government says it hopes to work with Pakistan's new president to combat extremism and strengthen democracy.
Greens coming of age, says Lucas
New Green leader Caroline Lucas says she wants to raise the party's profile in non-environmental areas.
Tax rich at higher rate, says TUC
People earning more than Â£100,000 a year should pay higher tax rates, the Trades Union Congress says.

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