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Drivers Warned As More Snow Hits Britain Icon: Arrow
Commuters face treacherous conditions today after fresh snow fell across much of Britain and added to the danger of ice on the roads.

Chilling Account Of Syrian People's Terror Icon: Arrow
A chilling insight into the brutal crackdown by the Assad regime has been revealed by Sky's chief correspondent Stuart Ramsay.

Barclays Set To Unveil Massive Profits Icon: Arrow
Banking giant Barclays is set to report another multibillion-pound profit today and reveal its total pay and bonus pot for 2011.

Greek Politicians Strike Deal Over New Cuts Icon: Arrow
Greek politicians have reached a deal over new austerity measures, the indebted country's prime minister has announced.

Redknapp: I Haven't Thought About England Job Icon: Arrow
Harry Redknapp has insisted he has "not even thought" about replacing Fabio Capello as England manager.

FBI Files Reveal Steve Jobs' Dark Side Icon: Arrow
Newly released FBI background interviews on Apple founder Steve Jobs have revealed some unfavourable details about the technology tycoon's character.

Safe To Treat Pregnant Cancer Patients Icon: Arrow
Women can be safely treated for cancer while they are still pregnant, according to new research.

PM Mulls Tax Breaks For Career Women Icon: Arrow
Prime Minister David Cameron has been criticised by Labour for suggesting he might look at a scheme offering tax breaks to working women who employ domestic staff.

Kodak To Bring Down Shutters On Cameras Icon: Arrow
The iconic photography brand Kodak has announced it will stop making digital cameras, pocket video cameras and digital picture frames in the first half of 2012 in a bid to cut costs.

Girl Kept In Cellar For A Decade, Court Hears Icon: Arrow
A deaf girl was kept in a cellar for almost a decade and repeatedly raped after being trafficked from Pakistan when she was about 10 years old, a court has been told.

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