Sep
2008
Articles from 28th Sep 2008
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Service remembers police bravery
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
More than a thousand people gathered to pay tribute to the lives of police officers who died in the line of duty. Read
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Prince at service to honour police
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
The Prince of Wales and the Home Secretary are expected to join hundreds of people for a service to mark National Police Memorial Day. Read
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ET inspires cross-Channel bid
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
A French adventurer inspired by the classic film ET has set off on his attempt to become the first person to cross the English Channel in a pedal-powered airship. Read
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Cameron condemns 'bashing' tactics
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
David Cameron has hit out at those who have been "bashing" bankers for sparking global financial turmoil. Read
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Minimum wage boost for workers
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
Over a million workers will benefit from an increase in the national minimum wage this week, with women making up two thirds of those affected, according to a new study. Read
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Tory poll lead over Labour halved
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
The Tories' lead over Labour has been halved over the past month, according to an opinion poll. Read
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B&B 'set to be nationalised'
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
The struggling Bradford and Bingley bank is set to be nationalised, it has been reported. Read
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Army chief 'humbled' by bravery
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
A senior Army officer has said he was "humbled" by the bravery of the 21st Century British soldier. Read
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Five held over hit-and-run death
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man in a hit-and-run collision. Read
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Talks to save B&B continuing
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
Top-level talks over ailing lender Bradford & Bingley are continuing amid reports the bank faces imminent nationalisation. Read
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Teen girl held over stabbing death
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
Police are questioning a 16-year-old girl after a teenage boy was stabbed to death at a block of flats. Read
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No complacency warning to Tories
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
The Tories are on their way back to power but still have a "long way to go," party chairman Caroline Spelman has said. Read
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Chancellor to make B&B statement
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
Chancellor Alistair Darling is to make a full statement on Bradford & Bingley before the markets open on Monday morning. Read
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Don't attack city chiefs - Boris
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
London Mayor Boris Johnson has delivered a warning to Gordon Brown not to launch a "vindictive" attack on City financiers. Read
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Cameron: Brown's reputation is bust
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
A Conservative administration would scrap Gordon Brown's fiscal rules and establish an independent Office for Budget Responsibility, David Cameron has said. Read
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Struggling B&B 'to be nationalised'
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
Struggling mortgage lender Bradford & Bingley is hours away from becoming the second UK bank this year to face a humiliating nationalisation. Read
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Tributes paid to movie star Newman
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
Hollywood legend Paul Newman has been described as one of the greatest actors of all time and a true humanitarian in tributes paid from both sides of the Atlantic after his death. Read
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Tories set out economic alternative
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
The Conservative Party conference is getting under way with David Cameron promising to set out an "alternative" to the Government's economic policy. Read
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Pedal-powered channel bid fails
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
A French adventurer's attempt to enter the record books by becoming the first person to cross the English Channel in a pedal-powered airship ended in failure. Read
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Cameron vows to help credit victims
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
Tory leader David Cameron said his party was committed to helping people cope with the rising cost of living and the impact of the credit crunch. Read
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Wealthy financier 'killed by train'
Sep 28 2008 | UK News
A wealthy financier said to be overwhelmed by the current global banking crisis has died after throwing himself in front of a commuter train. Read
