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Blair Pledges Action Against Terror Blair Pledges Action Against Terror- The UK prime minister warns that worldwide action must be taken to defeat terrorists before they have the chance to use nuclear weapons. Emergency Cabinet Meets in Number 10 Emergency Cabinet Meets in Number 10- UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has held an emergency cabinet meeting after a summit with senior ministers and security chiefs. Greens Urge US Restraint Greens Urge US Restraint- America should hold back from any immediate vengeful attacks, says the UK Green Party as its conference begins. Britons Tell of Miraculous Escapes Britons Tell of Miraculous Escapes- British businessmen describe their terror as they escaped the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. When parliament has been recalled When parliament has been recalled- A look at other times of national and international crisis when parliament has been recalled. UK Death Toll 'May Reach Hundreds' UK Death Toll 'May Reach Hundreds'- Downing Street said that hundreds of UK citizens could be among the casualties in the World Trade Center attacks. TUC Ends Conference Early TUC Ends Conference Early- The TUC ended its conference early after delegates were left stunned by the terror attacks in the US. 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.