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The Guardian - UK
Politics
Clare Horton

Today's social affairs news

A shop is set on fire during the London riots
Last month's UK riots have prompted ministers to look at ways of withdrawing benefits from convicted criminals. Photograph: Sang Tan/AP

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Today's top SocietyGuardian stories

UK riots: courts could be asked to dock benefits
UK riots sentence to be challenged in court of appeal
Zoe Williams: Evicted from Labour - any sense of justice for tenants
Health professionals deny Cameron's claim they back NHS shakeup
Dorries abortion amendment defeated in House of Commons
Obesity doctors find Weight Watchers works
High streets struggle as shoppers curb spending or drive to out-of-town malls
Scrap 'reckless and needless' public sector reforms, says Ed Miliband
Attorney general at odds with Ken Clarke over magistrates' powers
Dave Hill: Will housing benefit cuts force kids out of Hammersmith and Fulham?
Worldwide cancer rates 'could be cut by 2.8m with healthier lifestyles and diets'
Childcare costs force poorest families into debt

All today's SocietyGuardian stories

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• BBC: Gay blood donations ban likely to be lifted
• Children & Young People Now: Peterborough DCS resigns after damning inspection
• Community Care: Home care staff face worsening pay and reduced safety
• Independent: Slum UK - housing crisis that shames the nation
• Inside Housing: Scottish government publishes wrong housing figures
• Localgov.co.uk: Council staff risk being 'dragged' into autumn pension strikes
• Telegraph: NHS managers restricting access to crucial scans and tests
• Third Sector: Government puts up £10m for use of technology to encourage giving

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