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Presenter proud after BBC age stand
Axed presenter Miriam O'Reilly says she has done the "right thing" by "standing up" to the BBC after she won an age discrimination case against the corporation. Ms O'Reilly, 53, who lost her...
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'Mini rebellion' over postal plans
Opponents of the Government's controversial plans to privatise the Royal Mail have claimed there are signs of a "mini-rebellion" by coalition MPs before the Bill reaches its final stages in the...
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Asylum seekers win damages rights
Failed asylum seekers have won the right to claim damages which could run into thousands of pounds after the High Court ruled three young children were held at an immigration detention centre...
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Miriam 'right' to stand up to BBC
Axed presenter Miriam O'Reilly says she has done the "right thing" by "standing up" to the BBC after she won an age discrimination case against the corporation. Ms O'Reilly, 53, who lost her...
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450,000 face tax shortfall demand
A further 450,000 people will collectively face demands for £180 million from HM Revenue & Customs after underpaying tax through the pay as you earn system, a minister has said. The latest batch...
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Jackson doctor must stand trial
A judge has ordered the personal physician of Michael Jackson to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop superstar. The ruling against Dr Conrad Murray came after a six-day...
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Bond set to return to big screen
James Bond fans will be shaken and stirred to learn that the 23rd film featuring 007 is to be made this year. There were doubts over the future of the spy franchise when the film, set to be the third...
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Haiti 'requires long-term help'
A year after Haiti was devastated by an earthquake, aid workers report the need to step up long-term rebuilding efforts as they continue to combat disease and poverty. Some 220,000 people died as a...
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Pubs open longer for royal wedding
All pubs are expected to be allowed to stay open until 1am for two nights of celebrations for the royal wedding. Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry at Westminster Abbey on Friday April 29....
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Shop price inflation rate increases
Consumers have been warned that more price hikes are on the way after the rate of inflation of goods sold in shops increased in December. Shop prices were 2.1% more expensive in December than a year...
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Residents flee as flood hits city
The deadly flood that has cut a swath across northeast Australia has seeped onto the streets of the nation's third-largest city, forcing people to flee both suburbs and skyscrapers. City Mayor...
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£37m to help poor pay energy bills
British Gas has announced a £37 million investment to help "vulnerable" customers, including a £50 payment for around 340,000 people to help with their winter bills. The firm said it was investing £20...
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Stroke care 'a postcode lottery'
Stroke survivors in England receive patchy care depending on where they live, according to a new report. And despite the Government's desire for more people to be treated in the community rather than...
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Weather costs airport operator £24m
Last month's heavy snowfall meant that airport operator BAA handled almost 11% fewer passengers at its six UK airports than in December 2009. The company said the cost of the weather disruption was...
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Trio remanded over honeymoon murder
Three hotel workers have been remanded in custody in Mauritius charged in connection with the murder of honeymooner Michaela McAreavey. The men, all employed at the luxury Legends Hotel where the...
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Leaders clash over bankers' bonuses
David Cameron and Ed Miliband have clashed over bankers' bonuses in the House of Commons as the Labour leader accused the Prime Minister of applying "one rule for the banks and another for everybody...
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Lloyds chief 'set for £2m bonus'
The outgoing chief executive of taxpayer-backed Lloyds Banking Group is poised to receive a bonus of around £2 million, it has been reported. Eric Daniels is set to be awarded the windfall by the...
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Government cancer strategy unveiled
The Government has launched an updated strategy for cancer in England with the aim of saving 5,000 lives a year. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley said the drive will be backed by more than £750 million...
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Jo's friend 'desperate for justice'
The best friend of murdered Joanna Yeates is "desperate to see justice done". Rebecca Scott was the last person known to have spoken to Miss Yeates as she walked home on the night she disappeared....
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Second Iraq Inquiry date for Blair
Tony Blair is to make his second appearance before the Iraq Inquiry on Friday January 21. The former prime minister is one of several witnesses to be recalled to give evidence to the inquiry headed by...
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