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29-08 The Guardian Millions more face big energy price increases Government urged to act on fuel poverty as last two big suppliers raise prices by 34%
29-08 The Guardian Shahid Malik: Face to faith Ramadan, with its spirit of giving, is the time to renew our pledge to fight global poverty, says Shahid Malik
29-08 The Guardian As 51 academy schools prepare for first day, GCSEs show work still to be done Quarter of government's prized academy schools see results slip back, latest figures show
29-08 The Guardian Environment: Boris Johnson announces plans to soak up rainwater Mayor announces adaptation strategy to prepare London for the effects of climate change
29-08 The Guardian Miliband gets further week over terror case disclosure Judgment gives foreign minister chance to make further submissions after concessions made by UK and US
29-08 The Guardian Muslim man jailed for killing BNP neighbour Man endured years of racial abuse before stabbing neighbour with a kitchen knife during a violent row
29-08 The Guardian Alistair Darling says economy is at a 60-year low and will get worse In an exclusive interview, chancellor says Labour failing to communicate with voters
29-08 The Guardian Boris Johnson outlines London's defences against global warming The mayor of London has outlined his strategy to protect the city from the effects of global warming, including turning the rooftops of the city into gardens to soak up downpours
29-08 The Guardian DUP and Sinn Féin clash over document's mention of 'the North' First minister accuses Sinn Féin politician of bad faith in latest sign of friction between parties
29-08 The Guardian MPs call for overhaul of carers' benefits Select committee calls for radical changes to 'outdated' benefits system for unpaid carers
29-08 The Guardian Boris Johnson distances himself as Tory politician attacks Olympic athletes Brian Coleman accuses British sportspeople of being tainted with the blood of Tibetans for attending Beijing Games
29-08 The Guardian Court remands 'al-Qaida member' over alleged Brown and Blair death threat ? Man accused of assassination plot and being a member of 'al-Qaida in Britain'? Two others remanded on terrorist charges
29-08 The Guardian Manchester's sporting success led to Team GB's Olympic glory Weather and economics aside, it's been a golden summer for Britain. It's also been a golden summer for Manchester
29-08 The Guardian Brown to unveil new council housing plans, report says Gordon Brown is set to unveil plans to provide cash and new powers to help councils buy repossessed and unsold properties, according to today's Times
29-08 The Guardian Media Talk podcast: Democratic convention and Skins creator Brian Elsley The panel tie up the loose ends of the Edinburgh TV Festival, the creator of hit teen drama Skins is interviewed and Ben Green reports from the Democratic convention. With Matt Wells, Maggie Brown, Steve Hewlett and Gareth McLean
29-08 The Guardian Boris Johnson under fire over skyscraper policy Cries of betrayal over mayor's attitude to two new high-rise developments
29-08 The Guardian Samia Rahman: Racial and religious profiling is counterproductive, as Adam Khan knows only too well. Samia Rahman: Adam Khan has done nothing wrong – but he's struggling to convince the British authorities
29-08 The Guardian Burnham sets out sport plans in run-up to 2012 Olympics Culture secretary sets out plans to offer young people five hours of sport a week
29-08 The Guardian Mayor Boris Johnson's global warming plan aims to cool London Urban greening, flood risk management and cooler buildings are part of the mayor's strategy to cope with climate change
29-08 The Guardian Ireland: Catholic attacks on EU are misplaced Despite church fears, European Union has never threatened place of faith in Irish life and politics
29-08 The Guardian Response: Ex-diplomats should not be subject to lifelong censorship Response: Informed debate on matters of foreign policy will suffer if former officials cannot speak out, says Edward Clay
29-08 The Guardian Government plans to help millions pay fuel bills Ministers have come under pressure to act after the latest price increases from Britain's energy suppliers
28-08 The Guardian Top Asian officer sets out race case and directly blames Met police chief Met will 'robustly challenge' allegations of racism and ageism from assistant commissioner
28-08 The Guardian Police may be given powers to question child suspects alone Ministers also announce their intention to push ahead with plans for 'shopping centre jails'
28-08 The Guardian Letter: Benefits of rail Letter: Only a government with an unhealthy attachment to the aviation industry
28-08 The Guardian Letters: Tax changes to meet the downturn Letters: Every day one hears pleas for the government to provide more money for good causes
28-08 The Guardian Education: Seven-year-olds' progress in three Rs 'flatlining' Lack of improvement leads to government calls to drive up standards amid criticism from opposition
28-08 The Guardian Tories have touched a nerve with public, admits David Lammy David Lammy calls on Labour to do more to 'refresh our core story' and expose Tory weaknesses
28-08 The Guardian Labour trims reliance on cash donations from the unions Gordon Brown fights Tory charges that he is ushering in a return to the 'beer and sandwich' era
28-08 The Guardian Three in court today over alleged plot to kill Brown The suspects, all from Blackburn, have been charged with terror offences
28-08 The Guardian House price plunge fuels recession fear Warning that two million may be out of work by Christmas
28-08 The Guardian Patrick Barkham talks to the woman on course to become the Tories' first black female MP Helen Grant talks to Patrick Barkham about her bid to become the first black woman Tory MP
28-08 The Guardian Mark Lawson: Never before have I been so moved, or enraged, by a play Mark Lawson: I came out of Deep Cut feeling rage and guilt. It points to a failure of journalism, and demands a government response
28-08 The Guardian Editorial: Belligerent bluster Editorial: When the Georgian artillery opened up with a barrage on Tskhinvali, it wasn't just the Russian tanks that were shattered
28-08 The Guardian Letters: Warm support for energy windfall tax Letters: According to Deborah Hargreaves a 'windfall tax would only scare off investors'
28-08 The Guardian Two more firms join flight from UK tax Henderson and Charter to seek refuge in Ireland but employees will stay put
28-08 The Guardian Tarique Ghaffur case: Met police vows to challenge Asian officer's race discrimination claims Deputy commissioner tells Asian officer to 'shut up' and get on with his job
28-08 The Guardian Gordon Brown-Tony Blair assassination threats: three men charged Three men being questioned over an alleged plot to assassinate prime minister Gordon Brown have been charged with terror offences
28-08 The Guardian Peter Facey: The problem of fraud facing the electoral system means that urgent action is now needed Peter Facey: The problem of fraud facing the electoral system means that urgent action – not piecemeal reform – is now needed
28-08 The Guardian Demos thinktank shuns party conferences Influential thinktank linked to New Labour will not hold debates or events at Labour, Tory or Lib Dem jamborees this year
28-08 The Guardian Launch of controversial child database delayed £224m government ContactPoint system carrying information about under-18s was due to come online in April this year
28-08 The Guardian Marianne Kirby: Fatness is not a disease Marianne Kirby: What Andrew Lansley doesn't seem to realise is that fatness is a physical characteristic, not a disease
28-08 The Guardian Labour reduces dependence on union donations Latest figures show that the proportion of Labour funding from unions has fallen but the party still has heavy debts
28-08 The Guardian Conor Foley: Compass isn't making a good case for a windfall tax on energy companies Conor Foley: There might be a case for a windfall tax on the energy companies, but the pressure group is not making it very well
28-08 The Guardian Acas staff to strike in dispute over pay Industrial action ballot at conciliation service follows delay in settling pay with Treasury
28-08 The Guardian Head of Gordon Brown's former school tipped for Labour candidacy Lindsay Roy regarded by local Labour party figures as a strong candidate to take on the SNP in crucial poll
28-08 The Guardian Hospitals and care homes ignoring older people's human rights Hospitals and care homes are ignoring older people's human rights, despite a report a year ago calling for a "culture change" in the NHS, says Age Concern
28-08 The Guardian Let the people have a say over bills in the Commons If 1 million voters rejected an act within 60 days of its being passed, a referendum would be held, under a Lib Dem proposal
28-08 The Guardian Commercial forces are putting the NHS under pressure There's no evidence that private sector involvement in the NHS benefits healthcare, argues Dr Kailash Chand
28-08 The Guardian Why Boris Johnson refused to button up for Olympics Boris Johnson's notes on his trip to Beijing in today's Spectator explain why he looked a tad awkward when he waving the flag for Britain over the weekend. It appears the mayor of London got caught up in a mini diplomatic incident