Nov
2012
Articles from 7th Nov 2012
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System 'fails' vulnerable teenagers
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The child protection system in England is failing vulnerable teenagers and is in urgent need of review, MPs have been warned. Read
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PM makes Syria vow on camp visit
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron has vowed to work with newly re-elected Barack Obama to find ways to end the bloodshed in Syria after hearing "horrendous" stories of suffering from refugees at a camp in Jordan. Read
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First pegs divi after franchise hit
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Transport group FirstGroup has frozen its dividend following the West Coast rail franchise fiasco, but said it remained "committed" to UK rail. Read
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Brits join razzmatazz at US embassy
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The razzmatazz, partisanship and drama of US election night has been played out in Britain at a packed American embassy. Read
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Cameron pledge on child abuse probe
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The Government "will not hold back" in taking further action if new inquiries into allegations of child sexual abuse show that more needs to be done, Prime Minister David Cameron has pledged. Read
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Summit on ash dieback response
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is to hold a summit to discuss ash dieback which is threatening to devastate one of the UK's most common native trees. Read
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First swing state victory for Obama
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney were in an extraordinarily tight battle for the White House, but some key states were falling to the current president. Read
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Election still hangs on key states
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney battled toward the finish line in Tuesday's presidential election, with the challenger holding a lead although none of the critical swing states had been decided as polls closed across the United States and votes were tallied in an election that left Americans the choice of starkly different visions for the country's future. Read
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Obama and Romney wait and watch
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
US President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney capped an aggressive, deeply negative and vastly expensive campaign and were awaiting the decision of voters Tuesday in an election that left Americans the choice of starkly different visions for the country's future. Read
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Firefighters warn of cuts danger
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Firefighters are due to stage a protest to warn of the "growing threat" to the fire service by the Government's austerity cuts. Read
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Appeal for more young blood donors
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Health officials are appealing for new blood donors to come forward after a "dramatic decline" in the number of younger donors. Read
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Women's job prospects 'in reverse'
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The pay and jobs prospects of women are going into "reverse" amid the Government's austerity measures, a new report has warned. Read
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43 deaths linked to legal highs
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
More than 40 deaths were linked to a group of now-banned legal highs in 2010, eight times as many as the previous year, figures have shown. Read
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Women bosses 'earn £400,000 less'
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The average female company executive earns more than £400,000 less than a male counterpart over her career, a new study has revealed. Read
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White Cliffs appeal successful
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
A £1.2 million appeal to safeguard one of England's most treasured natural landmarks, the White Cliffs of Dover, has been successful, the National Trust has announced. Read
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Olympian Wiggins hurt in collision
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Tour de France cycling champion and Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins is recovering in hospital after a collision with a car. Read
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Welby 'to be named Anglican head'
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The Bishop of Durham, the fourth most senior cleric in the Church of England, has accepted the post of Archbishop of Canterbury, according to reports. Read
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Welby 'accepts post of Archbishop'
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The Bishop of Durham, the fourth most senior cleric in the Church of England, has accepted the post of Archbishop of Canterbury, according to a report. Read
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New ash tree disease cases found
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
A disease threatening to devastate the UK's ash trees has now been found in woodlands in 10 English counties - as experts warn little can be done to stop its spread. Read
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80,000 protest before Greek vote
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
An anti-austerity demonstration by more than 80,000 people in Athens degenerated into violence as hundreds of protesters clashed with riot police ahead of a crucial parliamentary vote on new spending cuts. Read
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Savile nephew backs cremation call
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
A relative of Jimmy Savile has called for his body to be exhumed and cremated out of respect for other bereaved families. Read
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One last swipe as MP enters jungle
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Suspended Tory MP Nadine Dorries appeared to take a swipe at David Cameron as she entered the jungle for TV's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! Read
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Welby tipped for Archbishop role
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The fourth most senior cleric in the Church of England has cancelled an appearance on a radio programme as speculation mounts that he is to be appointed as the new Archbishop of Canterbury. Read
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Ash tree disease spreads further
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
A disease threatening to devastate the UK's ash trees has now been found in woodlands in 10 English counties - as experts warn little can be done to stop its spread. Read
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Violent protests before Greek vote
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Greeks protesting against austerity measures are clashing with riot police in Athens. Read
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Abuse probe chief 'no Tory memory'
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The man who led the first inquiry into child abuse in North Wales has said he had no recollection of claims that a senior Tory was among the perpetrators. Read
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Dorries: I'm a thorn in PM's side
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Suspended Tory MP Nadine Dorries believes Prime Minister David Cameron will be "relieved" to see the back of her after she flew to Australia to take part in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here and admitted: "I am a thorn in his side." Read
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Theft charges for death-chase teens
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Two teenagers chased by a female detective who collapsed and died during the pursuit have been charged with theft. Read
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Warning over Sellafield waste plans
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Sellafield's plans to replace ageing nuclear waste facilities posing "significant risks" to the population face "considerable" uncertainty, a public spending watchdog has warned. Read
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Ash tree disease found at 115 sites
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
A disease threatening to devastate the UK's native ash trees has now been found in 115 sites, the Environment Department (Defra) has said. Read
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Osborne 'set to miss debt target'
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Chancellor George Osborne will miss a key debt target unless he delivers new measures in his forthcoming mini-budget, the European Commission (EC) has warned. Read
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Graduates 'facing lack of jobs'
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The first students to pay £3,000 tuition fees have faced a lack of graduate jobs, more debt and, in many cases, significant spells of unemployment, a report has found. Read
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BBC 'talent' to be paid as staff
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Some of the BBC's biggest stars will see their pay arrangements change after a controversy over potential tax avoidance. Read
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Threat to suicide trauma payouts
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
A train driver who has been unable to return to work after the trauma of her train hitting a suicide victim would not have received any money under controversial Government changes to a compensation scheme, a union said. Read
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Grayling orders legal aid probe
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
Justice Secretary Chris Grayling has called for an "immediate examination" of the legal aid system after it emerged terror suspect Abu Hamza's legal battles cost taxpayers almost £1 million. Read
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Owner plans to mothball coal mine
Nov 07 2012 | UK & World News
The closure of one of the country's last remaining deep coal mines has come a step closer after the owners proposed that the site be mothballed. Read
