Dec
2012
Articles from 17th Dec 2012
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Loyalists storm council meeting
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Politicians have been threatened during a council meeting in Northern Ireland when a small group of loyalists stormed the building. Read
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IPCC probes officer's 'pleb' claim
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
A police watchdog is investigating the "validity" of an arrested police officer's claim to an MP to have witnessed a foul-mouthed tirade by ex-cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell, it said. Read
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Funerals of school shooting victims
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The Connecticut town shattered by last week's school massacre has held its first two funerals. Read
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Police attacked amid fresh violence
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Police officers have been attacked by missile-throwing loyalists during fresh violence in Northern Ireland. Read
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'Daft' for Queen to attend Cabinet
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The Queen's attendance at Cabinet on Tuesday is "daft" and "inappropriate", according to a leading academic. Read
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Last day for remaining Comet shops
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Comet's last remaining stores will trade for the final time on Tuesday as the high street spending slump claims another high-profile casualty. Read
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Police hit at Mitchell leak arrest
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The arrest of a police constable over the alleged leaking of information surrounding the "plebgate" row has been criticised by rank-and-file officers' representatives. Read
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Funerals set for shooting victims
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The shattered community of Newtown is holding its first two funerals including one for the youngest victim. Read
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Final trading day for Comet stores
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Comet's last remaining stores will trade for the final time on Tuesday as the curtain comes down on another famous high street name. Read
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Clegg targets pensioner benefits
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Nick Clegg has opened a divide within the coalition Government by calling for the means-testing of a range of benefits for pensioners. Read
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Syria arms embargo to be reviewed
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
European countries including Britain are to review the arms embargo in Syria as part of continuing efforts to support the opposition to President Assad, David Cameron has told the Commons. Read
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Pair guilty of schoolboy murder
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Two teenagers are facing life terms after being convicted of murdering an innocent schoolboy who was knifed to death. Read
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Man jailed over teenager's killing
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
A man who killed a teenager and buried his body under a garden shed has been jailed indefinitely. Read
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Solheim death inquiries continue
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Police are continuing to investigate the brutal death of pagan parish councillor Peter Solheim after he was named by victims of historic sex abuse in Cornwall. Read
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Tube drivers to strike Boxing Day
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
London Underground drivers are to stage three strikes, including one on Boxing Day, in a row over Bank Holiday pay. Read
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105 victims in sex abuse probe
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
An independent investigation set up to examine allegations of historic child abuse in North Wales has received information from 105 victims in just one month. Read
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Plane terrorist loses freedom bid
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
A convicted terrorist who has served 26 years in prison for trying to blow up an Israeli airliner has lost his latest High Court bid for parole. Read
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Man dies after court cells collapse
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
A man has died after he was found collapsed in cells at a magistrates' court. Read
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Queen to attend Cabinet meeting
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The Queen will attend Cabinet in Downing Street on Tuesday as an observer, Number 10 said. Read
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Overseas auctions boost 4G hopes
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Hopes that next year's sale of 4G airwaves could generate a windfall for the Government have been fuelled by successful auctions in other countries. Read
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Cut benefits for wealthy says Clegg
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Nick Clegg has suggested wealthy pensioners should be stripped of a raft of benefits as Britain continues to struggle to balance the books. Read
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New bishop stands down over women
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The crisis over women bishops in the Church of England has deepened after a clergyman announced he would not be taking up a post as a bishop over the issue. Read
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Energy network move 'to hike bills'
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Major projects to improve the UK's gas and electricity networks will add an average £12 to bills over the next eight years, the regulator has said. Read
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Morning news headlines for December 17, 2012
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Barack Obama has pledged that change must come after an elementary school massacre left 20 children dead; Nick Clegg will today mount a vigorous defence of the coalition’s welfare reforms and a police officer has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over the leak of information to national newspapers. Read
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Taxpayer faces bill for Comet staff
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The collapse of electricals retailer Comet has left the taxpayer facing a £50 million hit, a report from its administrator is expected to show. Read
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300,000 more homes in fuel poverty
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Some 300,000 more homes are likely to have been pushed into "fuel poverty" by Christmas amid soaring energy prices, an advisory body has warned. Read
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Funeral held for prank call nurse
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
The funeral of the nurse found dead after being duped by a prank call to the hospital treating the Duchess of Cambridge is to take place in India. Read
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Clegg to defend welfare reforms
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is due to mount a vigorous defence of the coalition's welfare reforms, insisting the Government had an "absolute duty" to ensure the system was fair to all. Read
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Spending on public toilets slashed
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
More than £10 million has been cut from spending on public conveniences in the past two years, posing a risk to public health, according to a new study. Read
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Obama offers prayer of a nation
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
President Barack Obama has offered the Connecticut town grappling with the aftermath of a deadly school shooting "the love and prayers of a nation". Read
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Assad regime 'cannot win change'
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Syria's vice president has said his regime and the rebels are both going down a losing path after 21 months of civil war, a rare admission by a senior government official that victory is unlikely for president Bashar Assad. Read
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Audit raises bowel cancer concerns
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Many bowel cancer patients do not get medical help until it is too late, figures show. Read
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MPs and peers oppose marriage plans
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
Dozens of MPs and peers have signed up to a cross-party alliance opposed to Government plans to legislate for same-sex marriages. Read
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US gunman visited shooting range
Dec 17 2012 | UK & World News
US school gunman Adam Lanza visited an shooting range before the attack in Connecticut but have not concluded whether he practised shooting there. Read
