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Brown faces another by-election test Thursday, 14 Aug 2008

LONDON (Reuters) - Prime Minister Gordon Brown faces a fresh test of Labour's fading popularity after the death on Wednesday of a Scottish member of parliament.  Full Article

 
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Industry wants top pupils to study extra sciences Monday, 11 Aug 2008 

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's brightest schoolchildren should be required to study three sciences from the age of 14 to counter a shortage in suitably qualified employees, the country's leading industry body says.  Full Article 

FOCUS ON BROWN'S ANNIVERSARY

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Timeline: Year in power

Gordon Brown celebrates his first anniversary as prime minister, after a roller-coaster ride that has seen him fly high in the polls before a slump in his popularity.     Full Article 

 
 
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After Labour's crushing defeat in the Glasgow East by-election, is it time for Gordon Brown to step down as prime minister?  Go to Blog