World & UK News for 28 February 2012

Showing 1-42 of 42 articles.

Articles

9/11 remains 'sent to landfill' Feb 28 2012

Partial remains of some 9/11 victims were sent to a landfill after they could not be identified, a new Pentagon report has revealed.Read

Union boss warns of Olympics action Feb 28 2012

Trade unions could stage industrial action to disrupt the Olympic Games as part of their campaign against Government cuts, the leader of Britain's largest union has said.Read

'Cricket ball' probe teenager dies Feb 28 2012

A 16-year-old boy died after apparently being hit on the head by a cricket ball while at school.Read

Ditch Health Bill, says GP group Feb 28 2012

The Government's plans for reform of the NHS have come under fresh attack from one of the GP groups pioneering the move to local commissioning.Read

Change of plan for stricken liner Feb 28 2012

Passengers aboard the Costa Allegra cruise liner that was left without power after a fire are facing another day and a half on the ship.Read

Journalist safe after Syria rescue Feb 28 2012

British journalist Paul Conroy is "in good spirits" after escaping from the besieged Syrian city of Homs.Read

Jefferies: Police leaked statement Feb 28 2012

Christopher Jefferies has told the Leveson Inquiry he believes police gave reporters information about a witness statement he made following the disappearance of his tenant Joanna Yeates.Read

Coalition 'united' on NHS reforms Feb 28 2012

Changes to NHS reforms backed publicly by Nick Clegg in a bid to see off a Liberal Democrat grassroots revolt were drawn up with the help of Tory ministers, Andrew Lansley has told MPs.Read

Extradition 'highlights problems' Feb 28 2012

The extradition of a British businessman has highlighted problems with the treaty between the UK and the United States which are not "readily curable", the Attorney General has said.Read

Evicted protesters remain defiant Feb 28 2012

Anti-capitalist protesters have warned that they will not be "derailed" after their camp was cleared from outside St Paul's Cathedral.Read

Fuel tax cut 'good for economy' Feb 28 2012

Cutting fuel duty will boost the UK economy by creating many thousands of jobs, campaigners have told the Government.Read

At least 12 killed in China riots Feb 28 2012

At least 12 people have been killed in riots in north-west China, state media has reported.Read

Tanker drivers in strike ballot Feb 28 2012

Thousands of tanker drivers who deliver fuel to petrol forecourts are to be balloted for strikes in a row over safety and terms and conditions.Read

Teenage pregnancy rate drops 7.3% Feb 28 2012

The teenage pregnancy rate in England and Wales has reached its lowest level since 1969.Read

Human remains found in woodland Feb 28 2012

Police have sealed off an area of woodland at a nature reserve after the discovery of human remains.Read

Urgent question in NHS reform saga Feb 28 2012

Labour have renewed pressure for NHS reforms to be scrapped after securing an urgent Commons grilling of the Government over Nick Clegg's backing for further changes.Read

NotW accused over murder suspects Feb 28 2012

Former Crimewatch presenter Jacqui Hames has suggested that the News of the World placed her under surveillance because of the paper's links to suspects in a notorious murder case.Read

Police loaned horse to hack suspect Feb 28 2012

Scotland Yard chiefs loaned a police horse to phone-hacking suspect Rebekah Brooks, the force has admitted.Read

Package sent to Lennon 'underpaid' Feb 28 2012

A suspicious package sent to Celtic manager Neil Lennon had not gone through the proper postal procedures, a court has heard.Read

Tax change after Barclays 'abuse' Feb 28 2012

The Treasury has closed two tax loopholes after Barclays tried to avoid paying more than £500 million in "highly abusive" dodges.Read

Fight pledged against Lords changes Feb 28 2012

David Cameron and Nick Clegg have been warned that the coalition's plans for an elected House of Lords would be "vigorously contested" by MPs and peers.Read

Extradition row wife breaks down Feb 28 2012

The wife of a retired British businessman extradited to the US for alleged arms dealing has broken down in tears as she spoke of her despair that nobody was prepared to listen to his defence before "carting him off".Read

Drugs gangs 'creating no-go areas' Feb 28 2012

Sections of British cities are becoming no-go areas where drugs gangs are effectively in control, a United Nations drugs chief has revealed.Read

Hughes not told PI had information Feb 28 2012

Police failed to tell Liberal Democrat deputy leader Simon Hughes that private investigator Glenn Mulcaire had his address, home phone number and personal details about his friends, the Leveson Inquiry has heard.Read

Giant Olympic rings on the river Feb 28 2012

Giant Olympic rings have been launched on to the River Thames to mark 150 days until the start of the London Games.Read

UK journalist safely out of Syria Feb 28 2012

British journalist Paul Conroy has escaped from the besieged Syrian city of Homs to Lebanon, his father Les has said.Read

University diversity bid 'failed' Feb 28 2012

Attempts to encourage children from poorer homes to go to university have failed, a report has warned.Read

St Paul's eviction a 'sad day' Feb 28 2012

A former senior figure at St Paul's has attacked the eviction of anti-capitalist protesters from the steps of the cathedral as a "terrible" sight and a "sad day" for the Church of England.Read

Tax loopholes closed after bank bid Feb 28 2012

The Treasury has closed two "highly abusive" tax loopholes after a leading bank - believed to be Barclays - tried to avoid paying more than £500 million.Read

Stricken liner towed to island Feb 28 2012

A stricken cruise ship operated by the company involved in the Costa Concordia tragedy is being towed to safety after a fire broke out on board.Read

Police evict cathedral protesters Feb 28 2012

Anti-capitalist protesters have been evicted from outside St Paul's Cathedral, more than four months since their occupation began.Read

Drifting liner is towed to island Feb 28 2012

A French vessel has reached an Italian cruise ship adrift in the Indian Ocean with more than 30 British passengers on board and is towing it to an island, the Seychelles coastguard said.Read

Foreigners to get HIV care on NHS Feb 28 2012

Overseas visitors to Britain are to be offered free HIV treatment on the NHS for the first time.Read

Tappin in court as wife meets MPs Feb 28 2012

The wife of a retired British businessman extradited to the United States for alleged arms dealing will describe the impact of the ordeal on their family, as her husband makes his first appearance in court.Read

Bid to encourage work experience Feb 28 2012

Universities should help fund internships for undergraduate students on unpaid schemes in a move to increase the number of opportunities for work experience, a Government-commissioned report has suggested.Read

Pupils should study arts 'up to 16' Feb 28 2012

Ministers should consider making pupils study the arts up to the age of 16, amid concerns that cultural education in England is still "patchy", a Government-commissioned report has declared.Read

Lack of older women on TV 'a fact' Feb 28 2012

BBC presenter Kate Humble says she will not protest if her career ends when she reaches a certain age - because the absence of older women on TV is a "fact".Read

26% of English 'back Scots split' Feb 28 2012

Just over a quarter of people in England support Scotland becoming independent, a new survey has found.Read

Tax deal 'scaremongering' condemned Feb 28 2012

A Government minister will condemn "scaremongering" over the multibillion-pound tax deals being done with big firms.Read

Warning over sleeping pills 'risk' Feb 28 2012

Sleeping pills commonly prescribed in the UK may increase the risk of death more than four-fold, according to new research.Read

Rape case failures highlighted Feb 28 2012

Serial rapists may be escaping justice because of failures by police and prosecutors, a report has shown.Read

Police begin City protest eviction Feb 28 2012

The eviction of anti-capitalist protesters from outside St Paul's Cathedral has begun, the City of London Corporation said.Read

Showing 1 - 42 of 42

Quick Links

Get Involved

We want your local stories, videos & pics.

Contact & Subscribe

Contact Us

View a full list of our editorial contact details plus advertising and subscription information. Read

Classifieds

Go Shopping!

Classifieds

Browse through our classifieds for bargains galore. Read