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Telegraph, 12.03.10 10:11 UTC

NHS investigated: the Australian health service

The Australian public health care system, Medicare, offers free or low-cost medical, optometric and hospital care to resident citizens and permanent residents.

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Telegraph, 12.03.10 07:39 UTC

Girlfriend of soldier killed in Afghanistan tells of her 'pride and honour'

The girlfriend of a soldier killed in Afghanistan told of her "pride and honour" today, as she stood on the streets of Wootton Bassett to watch the bodies of five servicemen return home.

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Times Online World News, 11.03.10 23:29 UTC

BA terror suspect Rajib Karim offered advice to overseas militants

A British Airways computer specialist charged with planning a suicide bombing had volunteered to work as cabin crew during strike action at the airline, a court heard yesterday. Rajib Karim, 30, from ...

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The Independent, 11.03.10 17:37 UTC

Ambitious £30bn high-speed rail network proposed

An ambitious Â£30 billion plan for a high-speed rail (HSR) network was proposed today by the Government. But the first stage of the project, a London to Birmingham HSR line, will not be completed ...

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Daily Mail, 11.03.10 15:34 UTC

Route unveiled for £30billion rail link with 250mph trains that will plough through heart of England

A controversial £30billion high-speed rail link that will whisk travellers at up to 250mph from the capital to the Midlands and the North was announced today by the Government - just weeks before the ...

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Belfast Telegraph, 11.03.10 13:14 UTC

High-speed rail link plan unveiled

Plans for a new Â£30 billion high-speed rail (HSR) network, with 250mph trains, have been announced by the Government. Transport Secretary Lord Adonis gave Labour's backing to a new 335-mile London ...

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The Independent, 11.03.10 12:52 UTC

£30bn high-speed rail network gets go-ahead

A new Â£30 billion high-speed rail (HSR) network, with 250mph trains, was announced today by the Government. Transport Secretary Lord Adonis gave Labour's backing to a new 335-mile London to Scotland ...

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Belfast Telegraph, 11.03.10 11:41 UTC

Kenwright desperate for investment

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is still hopeful there is a billionaire somewhere who wants to invest in the club. With manager David Moyes working on a tight budget and the pressing need for a new ...

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Times Online Business, 11.03.10 00:03 UTC

Our staff have earned their bonuses, says Northern Rock chief executive

Northern Rock s boss yesterday defended the decision to pay staff almost £15 million in bonuses despite the state-owned bank s loss of more than £250 million last year. Gary Hoffman said that he was ...

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