A spending watchdog has hit out at the failure of Whitehall departments to join a major anti-fraud initiative which has uncovered £275 million of scams, overpayment and errors in the past two years.
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Whitehall 'should join fraud fight'
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OJ Simpson in new bid for freedom
Latest World News - MSN News UK16 May 2012 | 11:08 amA new lawyer for OJ Simpson has filed a new attempt to gain his release from Nevada state prison, alleging the former American football star and actor was so badly represented by lawyers in his trial and previous appeals that he deserves a retrial. -
Chris Rock: I'm an expert father
16 May 2012 | 9:35 amChris Rock has joked he handed out advice on looking after kids on the set of his latest films. -
President Obama teases David Beckham over his underwear line
MSN Video - Entertainment16 May 2012 | 5:05 amPresident Barack Obama congratulates LA Galaxy and David Beckham on their success in the Major League Soccer championship. . -
Britons' holiday money goes further
Latest financial news from Reuters - MSN Money UK16 May 2012 | 10:40 amBritish tourists are finding their holiday money going further not just in the eurozone but in many other destinations as well, according to a survey.
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Whitehall 'should join fraud fight'
16 May 2012 | 11:32 amA spending watchdog has hit out at the failure of Whitehall departments to join a major anti-fraud initiative which has uncovered £275 million of scams, overpayment and errors in the past two years. -
Nurses fear cuts pose safety risk
16 May 2012 | 11:32 amNurses who work with people with learning disabilities have "real concerns" about the safety of their clients because of cuts in services, according to a new study. -
Olympic Flame role for Beckham
16 May 2012 | 11:32 amDavid Beckham is to make a special guest appearance at the official handover ceremony of the Olympic Flame in Athens and bring it back to Britain for the torch relay. -
NHS introduces 'named midwife' plan
16 May 2012 | 11:32 amMothers will receive one-to-one care from a named midwife during labour and birth as part of Government plans to combat postnatal depression. -
Angry Brooks 'baffled' by charges
16 May 2012 | 11:32 amRebekah Brooks has expressed her bewilderment and launched a defiant attack against police and prosecutors after it was announced that she is to face criminal charges over the phone hacking scandal.
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OJ Simpson in new bid for freedom
16 May 2012 | 11:08 amA new lawyer for OJ Simpson has filed a new attempt to gain his release from Nevada state prison, alleging the former American football star and actor was so badly represented by lawyers in his trial and previous appeals that he deserves a retrial. -
Mladic's genocide trial begins
16 May 2012 | 11:08 amFormer Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic has gone on trial at a UN tribunal on 11 charges of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. -
World stocks tumble over Greece
16 May 2012 | 11:08 amWorld stocks have dived after a failure by Greece's political leaders to form a coalition government set the stage for new elections next month, keeping Europe's debt crisis centre stage. -
Pakistan invited to Nato summit
16 May 2012 | 11:08 amNato has invited Pakistan's president to the upcoming Chicago summit on Afghanistan, the strongest sign yet that Islamabad is ready to reopen its western border to US and Nato military supplies heading to the war in the neighbouring country. -
Obama urged to cut nuclear arsenal
16 May 2012 | 11:08 amAn influential panel is calling for an 80% reduction of US nuclear weapons and an elimination of all nuclear armed intercontinental ballistic missiles.
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Chris Rock: I'm an expert father
16 May 2012 | 9:35 amChris Rock has joked he handed out advice on looking after kids on the set of his latest films. -
Scorsese to produce Silver Ghost
16 May 2012 | 9:35 amMartin Scorsese has signed up to produce Silver Ghost, a film about the families behind British classic car Rolls-Royce. -
Banks: My battle with infertility
16 May 2012 | 9:23 amElizabeth Banks has spoken out about her "battle" with infertility and the support she received. -
Cannes festival jury to begin work
16 May 2012 | 8:18 amEwan McGregor may offer tips on how to win the coveted Cannes Film Festival main prize as he discusses his role as part of the jury panel. -
J-Lo: I've considered adoption
15 May 2012 | 4:45 pmJennifer Lopez has revealed that starring in What To Expect When You're Expecting made her consider adopting a baby.
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President Obama teases David Beckham over his underwear line
16 May 2012 | 5:05 amPresident Barack Obama congratulates LA Galaxy and David Beckham on their success in the Major League Soccer championship. . -
Obama teases 'up and comer' Beckham
16 May 2012 | 3:39 amDavid Beckham proved himself a good sport when US President Barack Obama jokingly tackled him about his age and his line of underwear. -
Fans reminded of alcohol ban
16 May 2012 | 2:21 amTens of thousands of football fans expected to travel by train to watch the final of the Scottish Cup are being warned of a zero-tolerance approach to alcohol. -
Brooks anger at charges
15 May 2012 | 1:37 pmRebekah Brooks has hit out at police and prosecuters after she and five others were charged with perverting the course of justice -
Sam Allardyce 'to sue Steve Kean' over 'disparaging remarks'
15 May 2012 | 1:00 pmFormer Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce is reportedly set to sue his successor Steve Kean over apparently disparaging remarks he made last year.
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Britons' holiday money goes further
16 May 2012 | 10:40 amBritish tourists are finding their holiday money going further not just in the eurozone but in many other destinations as well, according to a survey. -
First-time buyer lending up 74%
16 May 2012 | 10:40 amLending to first-time buyers surged 74% during March in a rush to beat a deadline for the end of a stamp duty concession, figures have shown. -
Jobless figure falls by 45,000
16 May 2012 | 10:40 amThe Government has been given some welcome good news on the jobs front when unemployment fell by 45,000 and the number of dole claimants dipped for the second month in a row. -
Bank set to cut growth forecast
16 May 2012 | 10:40 amThe Bank of England is to paint a gloomier view of the UK's recovery in its first assessment on prospects since the return to recession. -
Families 'dump £680 of food a year'
16 May 2012 | 10:40 amThe average family with children throws away £680 of food a year, according to research.
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Celebrity News
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Louis unsure about tenth X Factor?
16 May 2012 | 11:26 amLouis Walsh has apparently said he's not sure he will return for a tenth series of X Factor. -
Corrie's Catherine: Eva heartbroken
16 May 2012 | 11:26 amCoronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley has revealed Eva Price is left heartbroken when boyfriend Nick Tilsley dumps her. -
Michael Caine gets locked in attic
16 May 2012 | 11:26 amSir Michael Caine was left stranded in the attic of a disused theatre overnight on the set of his new film. -
Hardwick: I worried I'd forget Val
16 May 2012 | 11:26 amEmmerdale's Charlie Hardwick confessed she worried she'd forget how to play Val Pollard after her break from the soap to do theatre. -
Chloe: Brits obsessed with accents
16 May 2012 | 11:26 amChloe Sevigny has claimed the British are obsessed with accents.
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TV Features
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What we want to see from Kanye West on Keeping Up With The Kardashians
16 May 2012 | 10:01 amKanye West will be making appearances on the seventh series of his girlfriend Kim Kardahian's show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Here's what we want to see from him... -
Twitter storm over Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys
16 May 2012 | 7:28 amChannel 4's Sex, Lies and Rinsing Guys featured three women who specialise in obtaining cash and gifts from men. -
TV preview: The Exclusives
15 May 2012 | 1:43 pmWe take a look at the candidates who will be competing for a journalism job on ITV2's Apprentice-type new reality television show, The Exclusives. -
Made In Chelsea stars get steamy!
15 May 2012 | 11:36 amStars of E4's Made In Chelsea, Ollie Locke and Cheska Hull, take part in a spoof romantic photo shoot and confess their intimate secrets to Heat Magazine. -
Stephen Fry tweets news of a project with Hugh Laurie
14 May 2012 | 4:52 pmLong-time comedy partners Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie will be collaborating once more, according to QI presenter Fry.
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The fashion and grooming habits she hates
12 May 2012 | 11:33 amFrom chest-baring tops to preening in front of the mirror, we look at the habits that women hate. -
Five things to know before buying a tailored suit
1 Mar 2012 | 3:42 pmA well-fitted suit should be the first item in every man's wardrobe. But how do we ensure that it turns out right? MSN Him consulted established contemporary tailor Gresham Blake and procured these top tips. -
How catwalk menswear ends up on the high street
17 Feb 2012 | 4:33 pmThink it's all weirdness on the catwalk? Think again. We show how what you're wearing probably started on the catwalk. -
How to buy a bespoke suit online
2 Feb 2012 | 1:15 pmThere are many ways to buy one of life's style essentials, a suit. We bought bespoke and off-the-peg online to discover the affordable way to a perfect fit. -
Burberry menswear show on MSN Him!
16 Jan 2012 | 9:42 amWatch the Burberry Prorsum autumn-winter 2012 menswear collection on MSN Him
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Exclusive: Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy on coaching
2 May 2012 | 11:24 amMSN Him sat down with cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy to discover his top tips for success. -
Why men are living longer
23 Apr 2012 | 3:46 pmNew research suggests that men alive now may have a life expectancy of 87. But can all men take advantage of the men's health revolution? -
How to beat your snoring
23 Apr 2012 | 8:28 amStuck with a snoring problem? Find out how to sort it with our guide to beating snoring, packed with advice from the UK's top experts. -
Beginner's guide to running a marathon
23 Apr 2012 | 8:07 amRegardless of your current fitness level, you can complete a marathon with the correct training. We asked the experts to share some tips to get you marathon-ready. -
How to burn 1,000 calories - fast
20 Apr 2012 | 10:26 amWe look at the exercises you can do to burn 1,000 calories in an hour.














