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Grid bosses issue gas supply alert
The National Grid is warning power suppliers to use less gas after a 30% rise on normal seasonal demand during the continued wintry weather.

Retail giant Asda to slash prices
Supermarket chain Asda is to cut prices on thousands of products by an average of 13%.

Google to unveil new mobile phone
Internet giant Google is set to launch its latest mobile phone.

Islam group refuses to scrap march
Wootton Bassett is preparing to honour two more fallen British soldiers as a controversial Islamic group pressed ahead with plans for a march through the town.

Report backs depression approach
Meditation should be routinely available on the NHS to treat recurring bouts of depression, a mental health charity has said.

Cameron denies U-turn on tax break
David Cameron has denied abandoning a headline pledge to recognise marriage through the tax system as Labour claimed the Tories' tax and spending plans were in disarray.

Boiler scrappage deal to cut carbon
Thousands of households will be able to apply for vouchers giving them £400 off the price of a new boiler under a "scrappage" scheme to cut carbon and help people save money on bills.

Teenager gets life for fire murder
A teenager who poured a can of petrol over his girlfriend and set her on fire has been locked up for life for her murder.

Happy Christmas for major retailers
Two of the high street's biggest names have emerged as early winners from the festive season as shoppers shrugged off the recession.

Snow causes havoc for travellers
Britain was in the grip of snow chaos as Arctic conditions forced the closure of schools, roads and airports.