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A logo bearing an image of Britannia is seen in the Bank's reception hall, in London in this March 25, 2008 file photograph.  REUTERS/Luke MacGregor

Bank slashes rates to 2 percent 4:06pm GMT

The Bank of England cuts interest rates from 3 to 2 percent, their lowest in more than half a century, amid mounting concerns over the economy.  Full Article 

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Shannon's "evil" mum guilty in kidnap case 2:50pm GMT 

LONDON (Reuters) - The mother of Shannon Matthews was branded "pure evil" after being found guilty on Thursday of a plot to kidnap her daughter to claim a large newspaper reward for the girl's recovery.  Full Article 

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Pakistan vows to hunt Mumbai attack plotters 2:36pm GMT 

ISLAMABAD (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Thursday Pakistan had given assurances of its commitment to root out terrorism and round up anyone connected to last week's attack in the Indian city of Mumbai.  Full Article 

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Grammy nods
3:53pm GMT 
Nominees this year include Lil Wayne and the Jonas Brothers.