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UK & World News: Byers asks watchdog for lobby probe

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:05:20 GMT

One of the former ministers embroiled in the lobbying row said he had asked Parliament's sleaze watchdog to investigate his conduct.

UK & World News: Top officer urges policing review

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:05:20 GMT

The head of police chiefs in England and Wales has called for a fundamental review of all aspects of policing following the general election.

UK & World News: Super-fast broadband for all pledge

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:05:20 GMT

Gordon Brown has set out plans to ensure super-fast broadband for every home, in a move he claimed could slash billions from public service costs and create more than 250,000 jobs.

UK & World News: Businesses call for BA strike talks

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:05:19 GMT

The UK's reputation is being hit by the British Airways strike, business leaders warned, as both sides in the dispute continued to argue fiercely over the impact of the industrial action.

UK & World News: Disabled victims need more help

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:05:14 GMT

Prosecutors and police said they need to do more to help disabled victims of hate crime.

UK & World News: Huntley back in prison after attack

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 06:05:14 GMT

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is back in prison after an attack by a fellow inmate left him needing hospital treatment.

UK & World News: Pollution 'causing early deaths'

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:05:19 GMT

Air pollution is causing the early deaths of up to 50,000 people a year and making thousands more ill - but the Government is failing to take enough action to tackle the problem, MPs have said.

UK & World News: Obama healthcare overhaul approved

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 04:05:18 GMT

The US House of Representatives has approved historic healthcare legislation which has been at the heart of President Barack Obama's mission in the White House.

UK & World News: Pressure grows for lobbying probe

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:05:18 GMT

Pressure is mounting for a sleaze probe after several senior Labour MPs were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.

UK & World News: BA cabin crew strike for third day

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:05:18 GMT

British Airways cabin crew have begun their third day of strike action as airline management and union leaders continue their war of words.

UK & World News: Olivier triumph for Rachel Weisz

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:05:18 GMT

Oscar winners Rachel Weisz and Dame Maggie Smith have scooped two standout Laurence Olivier prizes at the glitzy theatre awards ceremony.

UK & World News: Huntley 'slashed' by fellow inmate

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 03:05:14 GMT

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is in hospital after reportedly having his throat slashed by a fellow prison inmate.

UK & World News: Tiger Woods tells of comeback fears

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:05:16 GMT

Disgraced golfer Tiger Woods has revealed he is "nervous" about making his golf comeback next month as he admitted he had been "living a lie".

UK & World News: Economic recovery 'remains fragile'

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:05:16 GMT

The UK's economic recovery will not pick up pace until the middle of next year, a business group has warned.

UK & World News: Households 'now £17,000 worse off'

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:05:16 GMT

The average household is more than £17,000 worse off than they were at the start of the recession, a research has shown.

UK & World News: PM offers universal fast broadband

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:05:16 GMT

Gordon Brown is setting out plans to ensure super-fast broadband for every home in a move he claims could slash billions from public service costs and create more than 250,000 jobs.

UK & World News: Seaweed bread 'key to obesity'

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:05:16 GMT

Seaweed bread could be the answer to the obesity epidemic, scientists have said.

UK & World News: Weisz and Rylance scoop Oliviers

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 22:05:14 GMT

Oscar winner Rachel Weisz has scooped the Laurence Olivier award for best actress for her stage role as Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire.

UK & World News: Gay couple 'turned away from B&B'

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:05:18 GMT

A gay couple have claimed they were turned away from a bed & breakfast because the owner said it was "against her convictions" to allow them to share a bed.

UK & World News: Fire hits Harry Potter set

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:05:18 GMT

Filming of the latest Harry Potter movie has been hit by a fire which broke out on the set.

UK & World News: Lady Gaga celebrates chart double

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:05:15 GMT

Lady Gaga has enjoyed double chart success as her album and latest single rose to the number one spots.

UK & World News: Huntley attacked by fellow prisoner

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 20:05:14 GMT

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is being treated in hospital after being assaulted by a fellow prisoner, a Ministry of Justice spokesman has said.

UK & World News: US Democrats predict healthcare win

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 19:05:14 GMT

House Democratic leaders are predicting victory for President Barack Obama's bill designed to overhaul the United States healthcare system.

UK & World News: Tories demand lobbying claims probe

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 18:05:14 GMT

David Cameron demanded an investigation into "shocking" claims made by senior Labour MPs who were filmed apparently offering their expertise for cash.

UK & World News: Girl, four, killed on Florida beach

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being run over by a car on a Florida beach, the Highway Patrol has said.

UK & World News: Iraqi vote recount calls rejected

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

Iraq's election commission has rejected calls from the president and prime minister for a recount of votes cast in the general election on March 7.

UK & World News: 165,000 complete Sport Relief mile

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 17:05:15 GMT

More than 165,000 people - some on spacehoppers and pogo-sticks and others on hands and knees - completed the Sport Relief mile run, organisers have said.

UK & World News: Man Utd fans planning £1.25bn bid

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 16:05:13 GMT

Manchester United supporters are planning to table a £1.25 billion bid for the football club by June in a move that would lead to fans holding a majority stake, it has been reported.

UK & World News: Girl, 4, killed on Florida beach

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:05:15 GMT

A four-year-old British girl was killed after being hit by a car on a Florida beach, it has been disclosed .

UK & World News: Union urges BA chairman to step in

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:05:13 GMT

The joint leader of Unite has urged the chairman of British Airways and "sensible" board members to use their influence in a bid to resolve the bitter cabin crew dispute.