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Poll test for Brown in Labour's Scottish heartland
GLASGOW (Reuters) - Puffing on a cigarette outside a Glasgow pub in the winter chill, Nick Perry says his family has always voted Labour and he plans to stick to that tradition next week -- despite recession and an expenses scandal. Full Article
Britons not convinced Afghan war can be won - Stirrup
LONDON (Reuters) - Britons are not convinced the war in Afghanistan can be won, Britain's chief of defence staff said on Sunday, as two new polls showed support for the war was dwindling. Full Article | Video
"Apprentice" boss considers firing himself
LONDON (Reuters) - Tycoon Alan Sugar, famous for his putdown "you're fired" on hit TV show "The Apprentice," said he was considering firing himself from his government job after a backlash at comments he made about struggling small businesses. Full Article
Brown warns Karzai he could lose backing
LONDON (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai, winner of a fraud-tainted election, risks losing British and international support unless he acts decisively to fight corruption, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said on Friday. Full Article | Video
FACTBOX - Five tests for Afghanistan's Karzai
LONDON (Reuters) - Afghan President Hamid Karzai's new government risks losing international support unless it meets five key tests, Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Friday. Brown outlined the tests in a speech in London. Full Article
Postal workers suspend strike action
LONDON (Reuters) - Postal workers said on Thursday they would suspend strike action until at least after Christmas under an interim agreement reached between unions and state-owned Royal Mail. Full Article
Mandelson calls for strong EU leadership
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Business Secretary Peter Mandelson will call Friday for strong leadership of the European Union and outline his vision for revamping its economic policies. Full Article
Postal workers suspend strike action
LONDON (Reuters) - Postal workers said on Thursday they would suspend strike action until at least after Christmas under an interim agreement reached between unions and Royal Mail. Full Article
UK to tighten Afghan police vetting after attack
LONDON (Reuters) - The government said Thursday it was working to tighten up vetting of Afghan police recruits after a policeman shot dead five British soldiers, but faced growing calls to bring its 9,000 troops home. Full Article | Video
Ministers deride Conservatives' EU plan
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - British and French government ministers criticised the Conservatives' policy plan for Europe on Thursday, saying it would leave Britain isolated in the European Union. Full Article
