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Blair's Statement in Full Blair's Statement in Full- Full text of Tony Blair's statement to the nation in the wake of the terror attacks made on the United States. US Attacks Stun TUC US Attacks Stun TUC- BBC News Online's Nick Assinder tells of the shock at the TUC conference as news of the attacks on the World Trade Centre breaks. Blair's Statement in Full Blair's Statement in Full- Full text of Tony Blair's statement made at the TUC Conference about the terrorist attacks in America. Blair Condemns Terrorist 'Evil' Blair Condemns Terrorist 'Evil'- Prime Minister Tony Blair attacks the "new evil" of mass terrorism as UK security is stepped up after a series of attacks on the US. Spotlight on 'Special Relationship' Spotlight on 'Special Relationship'- Looks at the relationship between the UK and the US, and its definition in conflict. Bin Laden 'Will be Eradicated' Bin Laden 'Will be Eradicated'- UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has said he has seen evidence of an "incontrovertible link" between Osama Bin Laden and the US terror attacks. Jowell Praises New York Firefighters Jowell Praises New York Firefighters- Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell meets the firefighters involved in trying to rescue victims of the US terrorist attacks. Police Probe UK Terrorist Link Police Probe UK Terrorist Link- Scotland Yard investigates reports that 11 of the suicide hijackers involved in the US attacks may have passed through British airports. Providing 'Emotional First Aid' Providing 'Emotional First Aid'- Psychiatrist Colin Murray Parkes has just returned from New York, where he lent an hand to hold for the bereaved British families. Travel Experts Deny 'Vulture tourism' Travel Experts Deny 'Vulture tourism'- The UK travel industry denies cynical tourists are flocking to airlines and hoteliers hit by the US attacks to demand severe discounts. UK Tourism 'Set to Lose Billions' UK Tourism 'Set to Lose Billions'- Tourism chiefs predict £2.5bn in lost overseas business this year because of foot-and-mouth and the US terror attacks. Bin Laden's Strong Links to Britain Bin Laden's Strong Links to Britain- Osama Bin Laden is one in a long line of Muslim militant extremists with strong connections to the UK, reports the BBC. Tourists Shun Shakespeare's Birthplace Tourists Shun Shakespeare's Birthplace- Stratford-upon-Avon counts the cost of fewer overseas tourists coming to the UK following the US terror attacks. Task Force Youngster 'Ready' for Battle Task Force Youngster 'Ready' for Battle- A teenage sailor with the Royal Navy task force heading for the Middle East tells her family she is afraid but ready to go into battle. US Attack Hero Caught on Film US Attack Hero Caught on Film- A photograph is released showing a British-born employee evacuating the World Trade Center moments before its collapse. British Dead 'Nearer 200' British Dead 'Nearer 200'- Officials revise the number of Britons believed dead in the US terror attacks as the UK culture secretary prepares to visit New York. Editors Warned Over War Speculation Editors Warned Over War Speculation- One of Britain's leading military officers urges broadcasters and newspaper editors to minimise speculation about military action. Mourners Remember Missing Britons Mourners Remember Missing Britons- Grieving families of Britons still missing since the US terror attacks gather for a memorial ceremony in central London. Counsellors' 'Harrowing Task' Counsellors' 'Harrowing Task'- Bereavement counsellors comforting families of Britons killed in the US terror strikes have spoken of the scale of their task. A Question of Identity A Question of Identity- The UK Government is considering reintroducing national identity cards in the fight against terrorism. But it would be sure to be a controversial move, rep… Is the UK Prepared? Is the UK Prepared?- The attacks on the US a fortnight ago made the unthinkable imaginable. The UK is now strengthening its defences against chemical and biological attack, report… Police Extend Terror Quiz Police Extend Terror Quiz- Police in the UK are given more time to question three people arrested in connection with the terrorist attacks in the US. SAS 'Clash with Taleban' SAS 'Clash with Taleban'- The UK Ministry of Defence refuse to discuss reports that an SAS unit was fired on by Taleban soldiers near the Afghan capital Kabul. UK Relatives Grieve in New York UK Relatives Grieve in New York- Families of Britons missing after the US terror strikes struggle to come to terms with their loss as they visit New York. Attacks 'No Excuse for Racist Violence' Attacks 'No Excuse for Racist Violence'- Yusuf Islam, formerly singer Cat Stevens, says racism against Muslims should not be allowed to flourish following the US attacks. Pilots Back Passenger Screening Pilots Back Passenger Screening- Airline pilots want a security system, designed to stop suspect passengers before they board planes, to be installed at UK airports. Man with Penknife Sparks Plane Alert Man with Penknife Sparks Plane Alert- A British man carrying a penknife caused a massive security alert after slipping through airport safety checks and onto a plane. UK Arrests Over US Terror Attacks UK Arrests Over US Terror Attacks- Three men and a woman were arrested in Britain in connection with the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. Q & A: Airport Security Q & A: Airport Security- In the wake of the US terror attacks the BBC asked David Learmount, of Flight International magazine, how airport security could be improved. Bereaved Relatives 'Still in Shock' Bereaved Relatives 'Still in Shock'- Families of Britons missing after the US terror strikes are struggling to accept their relatives may be dead, according to UK counsellors. Police Chief Issues London Terror Alert Police Chief Issues London Terror Alert- The Metropolitan Police commissioner says London is a top terrorist target as police numbers on street are boosted by 1,500. Pigs' Heads Left at Islamic Centre Pigs' Heads Left at Islamic Centre- Ten pigs' heads were left outside an Islamic centre in Exeter following the terrorist attacks in the United States. Oxfam Warns of Afghan Starvation Oxfam Warns of Afghan Starvation- Oxfam issues a warning that governments must take responsibility for thousands in Afghanistan threatened by hunger. Papers Question Afghan Mission Papers Question Afghan Mission- Friday's UK papers strike a note of caution about the US mission, questioning the wider implications of the effort to catch Osama Bin Laden. Extra Police to Protect Muslims Extra Police to Protect Muslims- An extra 1,500 police officers will be on the streets of London over the weekend to protect Muslims from violence following the US attacks. Flag Tribute to US Terror Victim Flag Tribute to US Terror Victim- Brighton football fans dedicated a new flag to a victim of the terrorist strikes on the World Trade Center in New York. Concorde's Return Set to Go Ahead Concorde's Return Set to Go Ahead- Concorde is set to resume passenger flights to New York next month despite the terror attacks in the city and job losses. UK Muslims Condemn 'Lunatic Fringe' UK Muslims Condemn 'Lunatic Fringe'- Mainstream Muslim leaders attack a "tiny lunatic fringe" which has expressed support for the terror attacks in the US. Sellafield Security Reviewed Sellafield Security Reviewed- The security of a planned new nuclear recycling plant at Sellafield is considered amid fears about international terrorism. Support for the Mourning Support for the Mourning- The difficult task of comforting and helping British families who lost loved ones in the World Trade Center attack is now well underway in New York, repo… The Fight Against Terror The Fight Against Terror- The BBC's Legal Affairs Correspondent, Jon Silverman, looks at the "life-support" system behind Osama Bin Laden's alleged network of terror. UK to Monitor Islamic Group UK to Monitor Islamic Group- The activities of an Islamic activist group are being monitored by the home secretary to check they do not stir up unrest. Aid Workers Urge Restraint Aid Workers Urge Restraint- British charities and aid organisations call for restraint as the US and its allies consider a response to the terror attacks. Tony Blair Interview: Transcript in Full Tony Blair Interview: Transcript in Full- A full transcript of Tony Blair interviewed on BBC's World Service's Newshour on Tuesday about the UK's role following last week's terror… The SAS: Primed for Action The SAS: Primed for Action- The Special Air Service could soon be on its most dangerous mission yet following the terror attacks in the US, reports the BBC. Britons 'Should Consider' Quitting Pakistan Britons 'Should Consider' Quitting Pakistan- UK nationals are advised to consider leaving Pakistan in the light of heightened tension since the US terrorist attacks. Muslim Leaders Debate Race Hate Muslim Leaders Debate Race Hate- Muslim communities in Manchester fear the repercussions of the US terror attacks could lead to violence on their own doorstep. Muslim Community Targets Racial Tension Muslim Community Targets Racial Tension- Community leaders met in Manchester amid fears that Muslims in Britain face racial hatred after the terror attacks on America. Terrorist Finance Under Scrutiny Terrorist Finance Under Scrutiny- The UK Government will strengthen money laundering laws and target terrorist bank accounts in the wake of last week's attacks on the US. UK Aid Workers Warn of Famine UK Aid Workers Warn of Famine- Two British aid workers withdrawn from Afghanistan for fear of military strikes warn that starvation is facing its people.