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Last updated 4 minutes ago | Friday 21 January 2011

Children given 'chemical cosh' drugs for shyness

Mind-altering drugs prescribed for shyness and mild social anxiety.

Lords' expenses system a 'quirk' says Lord Taylor

Former Tory peer on trial accused of lying about his housing expenses.

Brother of Harry Potter star jailed for prolonged attack

Ashraf Azad jailed for six months after attacking star for dating non-Muslim.

Jo Yeates: police given more time to quiz suspect

Vincent Tabak, 32, was arrested at house of friend a mile from the flat.

Hackers target Lush

Thousands of customers' bank details at risk after four-month cyber attack.

Animal camouflage

Platypelis grandis Frog juvenile camouflaged against moss in Masoala Peninsula National Park, north east Madagascar

Wildlife photographer captures animals hidden in their habitat.

Luxury goods enjoy boom

Mulbery is latest upmarket brand to to report a strong Christmas.

N Foods pension deal, clears way for takeover

Boparan agreement with trustees paves the way for an offer today.

SocGen fears for China

Bank fears China has lost control of economy to detriment of the world.

Weary England allow Australia off hook

Australia (230) bt England (184) by 46 runs England showing strain as they fail to close out another winning position.

Harrington disqualified in Abu Dhabi

Padraig Harrington disqualfied after TV viewer contacts European Tour to report rules infringement.

IAAF president's warning to Britain

Lamine Diack says Britain's reputation will be "dead" if they abandon promise to retain athletics track at Olympic Stadium.