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Freedom of Information requests led to revelations that former deputy PM John Prescott claimed £4,000 for food in a single year
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Commons considers expenses appeal

The House of Commons is considering whether to launch an urgent appeal after losing its High Court battle to keep secret details of MPs' expenses.


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Thursday 15 May
Police were 'sickened' by violence following the Uefa Cup final
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Inquiry after violent Cup rampage

An inquiry was under way after football fans went on the rampage, marring the Uefa Cup final.


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Wednesday 14 May
Alistair Darling announced a £2.7bn tax compensation package
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Experts question tax rescue package

Economic experts are questioning the impact of Chancellor Alistair Darling's surprise announcement of £2.7 billion to compensate people who lost out from the abolition of the 10p income tax rate.


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Tuesday 13 May
Nineteen Britons visiting China are unaccounted for, officials said
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Britons missing after China quake

At least 19 British tourists are unaccounted for after the devastating China earthquake, it was announced.


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