18 August 2005 (Thursday)
- The Independent Police Complaints Commission alleges the Metropolitan police "initially resisted" co-operating with their inquiry, delaying the hand over of information by two days. (BBC)
- A-Levels: The announcement of A-Level results sees a modest rise in the pass rate of 0.2% year on year. It is the 23rd year running that the rate has risen. (BBC)
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