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The end of stay-at-homes?
It seems hard to escape the conclusion that the UK government has opted, in effect, to end any fiscal advantage to staying at home with young kids.
Cure for common cold?
Scientists are hailing a breakthrough that could lead to a cure for the common cold.
<i>Made in Dagenham</i> a stitch in time
The story of seamstresses' fight for pay parity still resonates 40 years on, Stephen Jewell discovers.
Do the dangers of codeine outweigh the benefits?
Scientists have raised serious concerns about the widespread use of one of the world's most common painkillers.
Aussie dollar hits parity with US
The Australian dollar has finally hit parity with the US dollar.
Dad speaks up for drink-row swimmer
Swimmer Daniel Bell, sent home from the Commonwealth Games for having two beers, has been defended by his father.
UK cops tweet every incident over 24-hour period
One of England's biggest police forces is tweeting every incident it deals with over a 24-hour period to give the public an idea of the workload officers face.
Lessons in birds and bees from boys in blue
Secondary school sex education lessons have certainly undergone a change over the years.
Buying up baby: The IVF journey
No area of medicine has advanced more rapidly, nor created more controversy, than the treatment of infertility.
England: Timing crucial at home of league
Pilgrimage to the home of rugby league a must for any fan, writes David Leggat.
Gymnastics: NZ team fourth in rhythmic
New Zealand finished fourth among five nations tonight in the rhythmic gymnastics teams competition at the Commonwealth Games.
London: Back to reality after a 27,000km journey
As the 51st Traverse team complete their epic journey, Rob Gray looks ahead to new adventures.
A tale of two heartthrobs
Born one day apart, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth both turned 50 this month. From Jane Austen to Notting Hill, their careers have run in parallel, but their film characters, finds Vanessa Thorpe, tell a subtly different story.
The curious relationships between people and animals
Hal Herzog, one of America's foremost psychologists, is dedicated to understanding our often contradictory behaviour towards different species.
Soccer: Terry's injury adds to England defensive woes
Fabio Capello's bad luck with injuries to his key defenders continued when it emerged that John Terry is likely to miss tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro with an injury aggravated in training yesterday.
UK fashion company wins brand battle with Lacoste
A British clothing supplier has won a four-year trademark battle against the fashion giant Lacoste.
Kiwis in action - Day 8
Competition schedule for New Zealand athletes on the seventh day of the Delhi Commonwealth Games on Monday, October 11:
And God created Nigella
On-screen, she's the queen of food porn. But off-screen Nigella Lawson is much messier, grumpier and shyer, she tells Stephen Jewell.
<i>Success:</i> Pieman with a healthy obsession
Phil Pollett's love affair with pies helped him make two big decisions.
Secrets of the story hunters
The Independent looks at a vanishing breed - the investigative journalist.
Hamill adds another silver to NZ tally
Jess Hamill added to New Zealand's medal tally overnight when she finished second in the parasport shot put.