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Welfare director removed over baby's death

LONDON, Dec. 1 (UPI) -- British authorities say the head of a child welfare service was removed from her job Monday after an inquiry into the beating death of a baby in London.

Baby P's sister also allegedly abused

LONDON, Nov. 16 (UPI) -- The sister of Baby P, a British boy who died after being abused by adults, also was allegedly abused while under government protection, it has been revealed.

Poll: Ditching Brown would not help Labor

LONDON, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- A new poll finds no likely replacement for British Prime Minister Gordon Brown would improve the Labor Party's electoral prospects.

Britain will offer limited tax rebate

LONDON, May 13 (UPI) -- Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling is close to announcing a tax rebate for low-income taxpayers, sources said Tuesday.

'Excessive' student testing criticized

LONDON, May 10 (UPI) -- A report claiming students are "excessively" tested is expected to put extra pressure on Britain's Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families.

Official: British school abused admissions

LONDON, March 11 (UPI) -- The British schools secretary revealed Tuesday that secondary schools have been charging parents to obtain a spot at a school of their choosing.

Tory leader's Auschwitz comment sparks row

LONDON, Feb. 22 (UPI) -- British Conservative Party Leader David Cameron has drawn sharp criticism for describing a program involving school trips to Auschwitz as a "gimmick."

Child obesity epidemic growing in Britain

LONDON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- The British government has acknowledged a severe obesity epidemic, with almost half of all British children predicted to be dangerously overweight by 2050.

Brown overhauls British Cabinet

LONDON, June 28 (UPI) -- British Prime Minister Gordon Brown Thursday announced his new Labor Cabinet in London, including the first female home secretary.