Hit the banks where it hurts

The Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, is set to impose huge fines on lenders who overcharge their customers.
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More than 21,000 Berliners have signed a petition demanding that Knut
be allowed to remain

Knut bears brunt of financial crisis

The world's most famous polar bear is to be banished from Berlin zoo because of lack of cash – the first ursine victim of the credit crunch.

Leading article: Bear necessities

Fear of Mumbai-style attack prompts UK security review

MPs are to carry out a review of national security policy amid fears that Britain is exposed to a Mumbai-style attack, The Independent has learnt.

India demands Pakistan hand over 20 fugitives

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Speaker faces showdown over raid on Tory's office

Michael Martin, the Commons Speaker, faces an unprecedented revolt from some of Britain's most senior politicians as the row over the arrest of Damian Green threatens to overshadow today's Queen's Speech.

Police raid that sparked a constitutional crisis

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