Breaking News: Call for £500m Budget tax boost
The Government has been urged to give a £500 million Budget boost to business through a series of changes to the tax system aimed at stimulating growth.
View ArticleBreaking News: Campaigners call for Dignity Code
NHS nurses and care workers should sign up to a code of conduct guaranteeing that elderly patients are treated with dignity and respect, according to an alliance of politicians, regulators and charities.
View ArticleBreaking News: Warning on space attack devastation
Britain's critical national infrastructure could be crippled in a high-altitude space attack by a rogue state or terrorists, MPs have warned.
View ArticleBreaking News: Charity warning over young smokers
Almost 160,000 children start smoking every year in the UK - enough to fill around 5,200 classrooms, a charity has warned.
View ArticleBreaking News: PM chairs talks on football racism
David Cameron will step into the row over racism in football by staging a Downing Street summit on the issue.
View ArticleBreaking News: Bid to encourage use of health apps
Doctors will be encouraged to help patients use their smartphones to manage their health, the Government has said.
View ArticleBreaking News: Brits winner Adele left speechless
The organisers of the Brits have apologised to record-breaking star Adele after she was unceremoniously forced to cut short her acceptance speech for the top gong at this year's awards.
View ArticleBreaking News: Pre-Olympic anti-terror drill held
A mocked-up terror attack on the London Underground is being staged as part of a massive exercise to test security for the 2012 Games.
View ArticleBreaking News: Cameron warns of threat in Somalia
David Cameron has warned of the "real threat" posed by extremism in Somalia on the eve of a crucial conference in the UK.
View ArticleBreaking News: Christchurch remembers earthquake
More than 10,000 New Zealanders stood in silence, some in tears, at a Christchurch park while police officers and firefighters read out the names of all 185 people who died in a devastating earthquake...
View ArticleBreaking News: Bowe stars for Ireland
Tommy Bowe led the assault as Ireland thrust themselves back into RBS 6 Nations title contention with a comprehensive 42-10 victory over Italy.
View ArticleBreaking News: Nato recalls Afghan ministry staff
The commander of Nato and US forces says that all Nato personnel are being recalled from Afghan ministries following an attack at the Interior Ministry in Kabul.
View ArticleBreaking News: Cancer drugs 'delayed to cut costs'
The head of Britain's biggest drugs company has accused the Government of systematically delaying the introduction of new cancer drugs in order to save money.
View ArticleBreaking News: England unchanged for T20 clash
England selected an unchanged team tonight as they tried to level the three-match Twenty20 series at 1-1 against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
View ArticleBreaking News: GB aiming for medals
Great Britain will have a double interest in tonight's last remaining chance for medals at the FINA World Cup in London.
View ArticleBreaking News: Doctors balloted over pensions
More than 100,000 doctors are to be balloted on industrial action over pensions in a dramatic escalation of the bitter dispute over the Government's controversial public sector reforms.
View ArticleBreaking News: Advisers withdrawn after shooting
Britain is withdrawing all civilian advisers from institutions in the Afghan capital Kabul after two American officers were shot dead in the Interior Ministry.
View ArticleBreaking News: Chicken recall after listeria found
Store chain Spar has recalled a batch of chicken chunks after the bacteria listeria was found in the products.
View ArticleBreaking News: Doyle bags Wolves a lifeline
Kevin Doyle grabbed a Barclays Premier League lifeline for Wolves as Terry Connor's relegation-haunted side staged an unlikely comeback to claim a 2-2 draw at Newcastle.
View ArticleBreaking News: Pogrebnyak sinks Hoops
Pavel Pogrebnyak's early goal secured Fulham a 1-0 victory in the west London derby at 10-man QPR.
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