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Civil servants in the money

Bureaucrats are three times more likely to earn six-figure salaries than other workers, a study reveals.

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Greeks push through tough cuts to secure bailout cash

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Brits left fuming after voting station log-jam

They came in their millions hoping to vote in the most closely fought general election in decades - but many weren't able to vote.

Architects of financial bailout make case for regulatory overhaul

UK's top parties locked in election standoff

The Conservatives and Labour jockeyed for the support of Britain's smaller parties after a close-fought, confusing election.

UK election - latest updates

Conservative Michael Gove says the swing towards his party in terms of seats gained is bigger than that achieved under Margaret Thatcher.

Legal challenges to UK poll result likely

Crowds of British voters turned away from polling stations have staged sit-ins and tried to block officials from taking ballot boxes.

Weak tax take contributes to NZ fiscal deficit

Hutt Valley DHB appoints new chief

Exit polls suggest Tories short of majority

UK vote draws to close

As UK polling booths closed, Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg could do no more than anxiously await the results.