The father of Jeremy Forrest, the teacher accused of abducting a schoolgirl and taking her to France, has collapsed while waiting for his son's trial to restart.

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South Wales School Car Crash: Several Casualties

A car has overturned after smashing into children and adults outside a primary school in South Wales, injuring nine people.

'Chancellor Jeffrey Osborne': Obama Makes Gaffe

George Osborne suffered an embarrassing case of mistaken identity this week when US President Barack Obama confused him with a black soul singer.

UK Retail Sales Jump On Discounting

UK retail sales jumped in May as supermarket discounting and online business drove a better-than-expected performance for the sector.

NHS 'Cover-Up' Staff Could Be Named

A decision not to name those accused of covering-up failures by an NHS watchdog to properly investigate baby deaths could be reversed.

GM Crops 'Safe And Beneficial', Says Minister

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson has called on the Government, scientists and industry leaders to join forces to allay the public's fears on the use of genetically modified crops.

Billing Errors Cost Families Up To £400 A Year

Millions of families are being left up to £400 out of pocket due to errors in calculating their household bills.

Poor Children Are Being 'Failed By Schools'

Poor children at schools in "leafy suburbs, market towns or seaside resorts" are being failed by the education system, according to the chief inspector of schools.

Mentally Ill Locked Up In Police Custody

Too many people suffering from mental health issues are being locked up in police custody rather than being protected in hospitals, a joint inspection has found.

Moors Murderer Brady 'Should Stay In Hospital'

Moors murderer Ian Brady remains "chronically psychotic" and should stay in a hospital for treatment, his mental health tribunal has heard.