Millions taking statins 'needlessly'
Up to 3 million people are taking statins needlessly, doctors warn today in a comprehensive study that suggests they are ineffective in many cases and could be doing more harm than good.
Inflation will costs OAPs Ł700 a year
Pensioners will be hardest hit by rising inflation, with figures suggesting that those over 65 will lose more than £700 a year..
Joanna Yeates's last moments recreated
With the same distinctive blonde hair and wearing an identical cream jacket, an actress recreates the final hours of Joanna Yeates’s life in the hope of jogging memory of crucial witnesses.
Powerful earthquake shakes Pakistan
A powerful earthquake has hit southwest Pakistan, geologists said, but there were no immediate reports of casualties.
'Austerity mother' named
Tighten belts by forgoing helicopter flights and cancelling trip to Maldives.
Apple profits jump 78pc
Apple bounces back after Steve Jobs announcement, iPhone sales soar.
$99 oil 'not due to supply'
OPEC hits out at warnings oil price may derail global economic recovery.
World 'needs $100 trillion'
World Economic Forum puts price on Earth's expected economic growth.
Big banks 'oligopoly'
Virgin Money CEO says break up of largest lenders could help consumers.
Citigroup defends traders
Drop in fixed-income revenue overshadows bank's annual profit.
Manchester City 4 Leicester City 2
Premier League giants book FA Cup fourth round spot after tense struggle with plucky Championship side.
Bent: Move was not about money
Aston Villa's new £24m striker insists he did not leave Sunderland to chase a big pay-day.
Olazábal: merit will decide picks for Medinah
New European Ryder Cup captain José María Olazábal wants to reduce captain’s picks for 2012 competition.
Promising start for Murray
British No 1 untroubled on a bad day for some of the lower-ranked players and one unfortunate sparrow.
Can Apple blossom without Steve Jobs?
The man who brought us the iPod, iPhone and iPad has gone on indefinite sick leave.
Famous? I just don’t have the time. . .
Andrew Garfield tells Anita Singh that he is far too busy to be distracted by stardom.
Johnny Marr to write his life story
Former Smiths guitarist takes on "serious offer" to write a book
Maldives: Diving with manta rays
Tim Ecott finds calm and tranquillity alongside the gentle giants of the ocean.
Kate Moss kisses transgender model
Model is pictured in a passionate embrace with Leah T for LOVE magazine's 'Androgyny Issue'.
Tesco steers into the tyre market
The supermarket giant says that it can offer motorists savings of up to 40 per cent on tyres.
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