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Pension blunders to be explained

Tens of thousands of retired public sector staff will learn later how their pensions came to be overpaid for decades.

Public sector pensions probe call

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UK soldier killed in Afghanistan

A British soldier from 29 Commando Royal Artillery has died in enemy fire in Afghanistan.

Strictly voters can claim refund

The BBC is to offer refunds to viewers who are unhappy with the result of Saturday's Strictly Come Dancing semi-final.

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