Home News UK and World News 2008 11 20

UK and World News for 20 November 2008

Showing 1-27 of 27 articles.

Articles...

Policeman on BNP list is suspended Nov 20 2008

A serving police officer included in a list of British National Party members leaked on an internet blog has been suspended from duty, police said.Read

JobCentre closures to be reviewed Nov 20 2008

There were calls for the Government to halt its JobCentre closure programme, after a minister said he was reviewing it in the light of the economic crisis.Read

Tanker owners in talks with pirates Nov 20 2008

The Saudi owners of the Sirius Star are reportedly negotiating with pirate hijackers despite pleas from British and Saudi governments not to pay the ransom.Read

RBS bail-out plan is approved Nov 20 2008

Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland approved a £20 billion bail-out plan which could put nearly 60% of the company in public hands.Read

RBS boss 'sorry' over bail-out plan Nov 20 2008

The chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland apologised to shareholders ahead of a vote on a £20 billion Government bail-out package.Read

Firms announce major job cuts Nov 20 2008

Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies.Read

Speeding plan 'too little and late' Nov 20 2008

The family of two boys killed by ex-Plymouth goalkeeper Luke McCormick in a crash on the M6 said measures to crack down on speeding motorists and drink-and-drug drivers were too little, too late.Read

Firms announce hundreds of job cuts Nov 20 2008

Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies.Read

Accused 'took girl on park trips' Nov 20 2008

The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews told police he took the schoolgirl on trips to the park, a court heard.Read

Shannon jury shown 'tether' strap Nov 20 2008

A police scenes of crime officer has shown a Leeds Crown Court jury an elasticated strap with a loop on the end which was taken from the flat where schoolgirl Shannon Matthews was eventually found.Read

Palace worker denies being in BNP Nov 20 2008

A worker in the Queen's household whose name appears on a list of British National Party members has denied being involved in the far-right party, Buckingham Palace said.Read

Tougher targets on saving water Nov 20 2008

Water companies must help customers save 40% more water from 2010 following a "lacklustre" performance by some suppliers, Ofwat has announced.Read

Baby P review will not be released Nov 20 2008

The Government has refused to release a detailed report into the mistakes made by authorities in the Baby P case.Read

Miliband stands firm over ransoms Nov 20 2008

Ransom payments to pirates will only encourage further hostage-taking, Foreign Secretary David Miliband has insisted.Read

Hundreds of jobs axed at UK firms Nov 20 2008

Hundreds more job losses have been announced at some of the UK's leading firms in the wake of the economic downturn.Read

Retail sales better than expected Nov 20 2008

Official sales figures from the UK high street have continued to defy expectations.Read

Mortgage lending increases by 7% Nov 20 2008

Mortgage lending rose by nearly 7% during October but it remained well down on 12 months ago, figures show.Read

Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,000 jobs Nov 20 2008

Rolls-Royce plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide, including 140 in the UK, after reviewing the impact of the current economic "uncertainties", the aerospace giant has announced.Read

House sparrow numbers 'falling' Nov 20 2008

Paving over front gardens and planting exotic ornamental plants could be contributing to the decline of one of Britain's best known birds, conservationists have warned.Read

RBS shareholders vote on bail-out Nov 20 2008

Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland are to vote on a £20 billion bail-out plan which could put nearly 60% of the company in public hands.Read

Retailers in pre-Christmas sales Nov 20 2008

Major retailers are slashing prices in a pre-Christmas bid to breathe life into the ailing high street.Read

BNP spokesman defends City Hall job Nov 20 2008

The deputy leader of the British National Party has denied using his taxpayer-funded position at the Greater London Authority to perform work for the far-right party.Read

Speeding drivers face new penalties Nov 20 2008

Tougher penalties for speeding and other "excessive behaviour" by motorists are to be proposed by ministers as part of a bid to cut road deaths.Read

'No end to recession' under Tories Nov 20 2008

The recession would last until "doomsday if David Cameron was Prime Minister", the joint leader of the country's biggest trade union will say.Read

Activists call for end of occupation Nov 20 2008

Anti-war activists are set to urge the Government to bring the "occupation" of Afghanistan to an end and bring UK troops home.Read

Crime victims 'unaware of payouts' Nov 20 2008

Government claims to prioritise victims of crime were questioned as a committee of MPs delivered a damning report into compensation for people injured in violent attacks.Read

Health reform pace 'painfully slow' Nov 20 2008

An "expensive" Government health reform has so far failed to deliver real benefits for patients, experts have said.Read

Showing 1 - 27 of 27

Articles from November 2008 »

Get involved...