Dec
2012
Articles from 6th Dec 2012
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Editors 'unanimous' over Leveson
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
National newspaper editors have said that they will put in place the broad proposals of the Leveson Inquiry - apart from the call for statutory underpinning. Read
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IFS warns of more taxes and cuts
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
More tax rises and welfare cuts are "on the cards" in the three years after the 2015 general election to fill a £27 billion gap in the Government's budgets, a respected economic think-tank has warned. Read
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Franchise fiasco report 'damning'
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
An independent report into the West Coast rail franchise fiasco found "serious problems" and "unacceptable flaws" in the bidding process, a minister has said. Read
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No clean bill of health for MoD
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Auditors have refused to give the Ministry of Defence's accounts a clean bill of health for the sixth year running. Read
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Sir Ranulph set for Coldest Journey
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Veteran explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spoken of the patriotic pride and a mischievous rumour that has driven him to attempt "the last great adventure" across the Antarctic during the polar winter. Read
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Move to axe disabled jobs 'cruel'
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
The Government has been accused of being "callous" after announcing that hundreds more disabled workers at Remploy factories are at risk of losing their jobs under fresh closure plans. Read
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Charles 'thrilled' by Kate's baby
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
The Prince of Wales has spoken of his joy at the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge expecting their first child. Read
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'Much better' Kate leaves hospital
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
The Duchess of Cambridge has left hospital saying she is feeling "much better" after three days of treatment for a severe form of morning sickness. Read
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Pc set to face reforms book inquiry
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
A Scotland Yard officer faces a gross misconduct inquiry for writing a book voicing concerns over police reforms. Read
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Bank rejects new action on economy
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Bank of England policymakers have held back from prescribing further emergency medicine to the economy despite gloomy signs that the recovery is stalling. Read
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Fewer UK patients dying from cancer
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Fewer people are dying from cancer despite an increase in the numbers being diagnosed, figures show. Read
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Student convicted on cyber attacks
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
A student has been convicted of being part of computer hacking group Anonymous's cyber attacks. Read
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Sub-zero night coldest of winter
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Temperatures plunged below zero in many areas during the coldest night of the winter so far. Read
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Explorer tackles Coldest Journey
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Veteran explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes is setting off on the coldest journey on Earth, leading an expedition across the Antarctic. Read
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PM unveils Tech City transformation
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
David Cameron and Boris Johnson have unveiled plans to transform Tech City in east London. Read
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A&E waiting times 'on the increase'
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Accident and emergency waiting times are getting longer, research suggests. Read
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More disabled workers face job loss
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Hundreds more disabled workers at Remploy factories are at risk of losing their jobs under fresh closure plans, the Government has announced. Read
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Rolls reveals corruption probe
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Engines giant Rolls-Royce has disclosed it is in talks with the Serious Fraud Office in relation to concerns about bribery and corruption. Read
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Man found dead in icy conditions
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
An elderly man has been found dead by his partner close to a school in freezing conditions. Read
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Osborne denies fiddling the figures
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
George Osborne has denied that the poor were bearing the brunt of austerity as he defended his mini-budget. Read
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Morning news headlines for December 6, 2012
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
THE impact of George Osborne’s prolonged austerity drive will come under close scrutiny today amid Labour claims the working poor will be hit hard and Bank of England policymakers are unlikely to deliver an early Christmas present to the economy today despite warnings output could shrink again in the final three months of the year. Read
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Death toll rises in Cairo clashes
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Overnight clashes in Cairo between supporters and opponents of Egypt's Islamist leader have killed at least five people, according to state television. Read
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Virgin retains West coast rail line
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Sir Richard Branson's rail company Virgin Trains will carry on running services on the West Coast main line for a further 23 months, it has been announced. Read
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Lottery winner loses unclaimed £64m
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
A mystery lottery player has lost out on a £64 million fortune after the deadline for them to claim the life-changing prize expired. Read
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Missing cancer boy found by police
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
A seven-year-old boy urgently needing cancer treatment who went missing with his mother from Devon has been found safe in Sussex. Read
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Hospital condemns DJs' Kate prank
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
A hospital was left deeply embarrassed after confidential details about the Duchess of Cambridge's health were revealed by a nurse who fell victim to a hoax call. Read
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Architect Niemeyer dies at 104
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Architect Oscar Niemeyer, who recreated Brazil's sensuous curves in reinforced concrete and built the capital of Brasilia on the empty central plains as a symbol of the nation's future, has died at 104. Read
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League table plan for surgery teams
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Teams of medics are to be pitted against each other in league tables. Read
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Editors pressed on new watchdog
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Ministers are to seek commitments from newspaper editors about progress towards agreeing a new independent press watchdog. Read
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Experts study Osborne mini-budget
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
The impact of George Osborne's prolonged austerity drive is to come under close scrutiny amid Labour claims that the working poor will be hit hard. Read
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Bid to update sex attack sentencing
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
Sentences for rapists and sex attackers should be brought up to date with advances in technology and tactics used by offenders, according to new draft guidelines. Read
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£64m Lotto winner misses deadline
Dec 06 2012 | UK & World News
A mystery lottery player has lost out on a £64 million fortune after the deadline for them to claim the life-changing prize expired. Read
