Kate and Imelda in Battle of the Brits at Oscars ; Leading the Home-Grown Charge, Stars Go Head to Head for Best Actress Award

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HER powerful performance in the movie Vera Drake has already brought her widespread acclaim.

Now Imelda Staunton is in line for the ultimate accolade after picking up a nomination in the Best Actress category of the Oscars yesterday.

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Kate and Imelda in Battle of the Brits at Oscars ; Leading the Home-Grown Charge, Stars Go Head to Head for Best Actress Award

But the 49-year-old will go head to head with another British star, Kate Winslet, for the award at next month's ceremony.

The pair head a host of nominations for UK talent.

There were three for the Mike Leigh film V...