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Bank of England Governor has warned that Britons face higher inflation for longer and suggested that British consumers should prepare for lingering higher inflation, as latest figures show a sharp jump in food prices. Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed a 3.4pc increase in the cost of food. The Bank is 'surprised' at inflation strength. Inflation slows but Bank must still explain overshoot. Inflation rate falls to 3.1%.

David Cameron tops Twitter trends list. David Cameron has been the most discussed political subject among UK Twitter users during the coalition's first 100 days, a study suggests. Tweetminster, which follows trends on the social networking site, found there had been 11470 tweets mentioning David cameron. Lib Dem Support Slumps To 8% The coalition government 100 days in... Cracks show as Clegg takes helm

Tony Blair could save £2.3m tax on British Legion donation Tony Blair stands to become one of the biggest winners from tax reforms his government introduced more than a decade ago. The former Prime Minister's is entitled to full tax relief on his estimated £4.6 million donation of proceeds from his memoirs. 'He can't buy forgiveness': Fury as Blair pledges to donate book proceeds. Booksellers say Blair's charity gesture will help push sales. Tony Blair's journey? I just care about the soldiers!

Cannabis farm boom fuelling rise of violence in Britain. A rising tide of violence is accompanying a boom in illegal cannabis farms and factories in Britain, according to senior police officers. Nearly 7000 cannabis farms and factories were uncovered by the police in the past 12 months. 20 cannabis factories found a day North Yorks sees massive rise in cannabis farms.

World Bank to Provide $900 Million for Pakistan Flood Relief. Pakistani flood victims jostle to get relief food distributed by volunteers in Shekarpur, Pakistan. Angry flood survivors in Pakistan blocked a highway to protest slow delivery of aid and heavy rain lashed makeshift housing Monday. Flood aid slow to reach Pakistan Aid `Trickling In,' and must Increase as Pakistan Tackles Floods. UN says millions without help in Pakistan floods.

Suicide Bomber Kills 51 at Army Recruitment Center in Baghdad. Iraqi officials say at least 51 people have been killed and more than 100 others wounded in a suicide bomb blast outside an army recruitment center in Baghdad. An interior ministry official said the bomber targeted army recruits.

'Not good enough' Ukip leader quits UK Independence Party (Ukip) leader Lord Pearson of Rannoch has announced he is stepping down - after admitting he is not good enough at the job. The peer, who only took charge in November, said the party 'deserved someone better'.

Arms sale accused 'sting victim' A golf club president from south London, who is battling extradition to the US, said he was 'the victim of unlawful conduct by US agents'. Christopher Tappin, 63, from Orpington, has denied allegations he sold arms to Iran. ... UK retiree 'sold arms to Iran' Briton denies selling arms to Iran Briton will fight US extradition over Iran sale.

George Osborne claims spending cuts will help create more progressive society George Osborne today defended the coalition government's planned spending cuts, claiming they would help create a more progressive society and that income distribution was not the only measure of fairness. George Osborne signals backing for welfare reform Osborne signals his backing for radical welfare reforms as he warns off ... George Osborne to talk of public spending 'refocus'.


Wheel clampers are to be banned from operating on private land in England and Wales, the government has said. Wheel-clamping on private land to be banned Car clamping to be banned on private land.