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Published 05 July 2007

We test the temperature of the nation this week

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Glasgow terror attack and foiled car-bombings push threat level to "critical"

Councils charge more for support services (such as meals-on-wheels) for the elderly

US air strikes kill 80 civilians in Afghanistan

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Universities want to double student fees and scrap subsidised loans

The UK does not have enough soldiers to meet demands abroad, say MPs

Turkey threatens to invade northern Iraq if US fails to dislodge Kurdish guerillas

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Hilary Benn makes belated promise to improve flood defences after damage from recent deluge tops £1bn

West Bank government receives funds held by Israel but refuses to pay workers with links to Hamas

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Gordon Brown gives Labour an election-winning boost in the polls

England goes smoke-free

Brazil launches $1.7bn drive to improve living conditions in Rio's slums

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Summary: Grim and wet

Forecast: Grimmer, but team Brown is on the case

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