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Is it time to stop sending aid overseas?

Is it time to stop sending aid overseas? A government proposal would see millions of pounds go to countries in poverty and dire need.

Is it time stop sending money abroad?
Government Minister Liam Fox says he cannot support a proposal for the UK to commit millions of pounds to overseas aid. The target of 0.7% of GDP will see hundreds of millions of pounds go to deprived countries.

The council cuts continue to bite ... because of lack of funding, the Real Nappy Network in Ipswich will be closing their doors in Museum Street for the final time later this month.

Good news for some, bad news for others - weather forecasters have said we're in for a two week heatwave this month - and there are warnings for us to be more efficient with the way we use our water.

* And while we love seeing them in the wild, farmers are counting the cost of an explosion in rabbits.

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Tue 17 May 2011 09:00

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  • Tue 17 May 2011 09:00