Nov
2009
Articles from 14th Nov 2009
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Academic to donate £1m of earnings
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
An ethics researcher has vowed to give away £1 million - more than half of his future earnings - in a bid to help fight poverty in the developing world. Read
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Scientific rethink on calorie count
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
The calorie counts used as the basis of diet plans and healthy-eating guidance for the past 18 years may be wrong, according to reports. Read
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Warning over assisted suicide laws
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Changes to assisted suicide laws pose "serious dangers for public safety", a group of influential lawyers, peers and former judges have warned. Read
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Shoppers seek out Jimmy Choo at H&M
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
A shopping frenzy is predicted as cash-strapped fashionistas flock to get their hands on Jimmy Choo shoes from high-street chain H&M. Read
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Families back bid for death penalty
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Relatives of British victims of the September 11 terror attacks have welcomed news that prosecutors will push for the death penalty in the New York trials of five alleged plotters. Read
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Briton caught with 1,000 spiders
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
A Briton was arrested with two suitcases containing 1,000 live spiders at Rio airport, police in Brazil said. Read
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Ex-minister Byers set to quit as MP
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Former Cabinet minister Stephen Byers is to stand down from Parliament at the next general election, he announced. Read
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Scores hurt at JLS lights switch-on
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Four people have been taken to hospital and scores more injured at a Christmas lights switch-on. Read
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Baby RB dies after High Court case
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
The severely disabled little boy known as Baby RB has died, it has been reported. Read
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Darling plans curbs on bank bonuses
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
City regulators are to be given powers to tear up bankers' contracts to stop them receiving payments which could cause instability in the financial system, Chancellor Alistair Darling has said. Read
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BNP to discuss membership changes
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
The British National Party is set to discuss changing its constitution so its membership rules do not discriminate on the grounds of race or religion. Read
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Boy, 14, accused of stabbing murder
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
A 14-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a 20-year-old in a street attack. Read
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Academic donates £1m of earnings
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
An ethics researcher has vowed to give away £1 million - more than half of his future earnings - in a bid to help fight poverty in the developing world. Read
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Ex-Met chief slams 'private police'
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
The growing number of private security companies policing the UK's streets is concerning and causes confusion for members of the pubic, senior police figures have warned. Read
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Coalition urges stamp duty reform
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
A coalition of seven property groups is calling on the Government to reform stamp duty which it claims is distorting the housing market. Read
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Britons deny climate change theory
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Only two out of five British voters believe that climate change is real and is caused by human activity, according to a new poll. Read
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Diabetics warned over blood sugar
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Almost 800,000 diabetics are risking blindness, heart disease and kidney failure because their blood sugar levels are not under control, figures have showed. Read
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Speaker vows to remain impartial
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Speaker John Bercow has insisted that his wife's decision to stand as a Labour candidate in next year's council elections would have no effect on his ability to chair the Commons in an "impartial and fair" way. Read
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Coast hit by 'worst storm of year'
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Coastal regions in southern Britain have been lashed by strong winds, lightning and driving rain, with top wind speeds reaching 100mph. Read
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Abuse claims against troops probed
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Allegations that British soldiers tortured Iraqi civilians are being investigated by the The Ministry of Defence. Read
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Murderer absconds on shopping trip
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Detectives are hunting a convicted murderer who absconded while out on an escorted shopping trip. Read
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71% support Afghan withdrawal: poll
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
A large majority of voters wants British troops out of Afghanistan within a year, according to a new poll. Read
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Teenagers dead after car hits wall
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Four people, including three teenagers, have died after a car crashed into a wall in the West Midlands. Read
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BNP to hold membership rules ballot
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
The British National Party's senior members have voted "overwhelmingly" in favour of allowing a party-wide ballot on membership rules. Read
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Coast hit by 'worst storms of year'
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Coastal regions in southern Britain have been lashed by strong winds, lightning and driving rain, with top wind speeds reaching 100mph. Read
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Strictly Ronnie steps in for Brucie
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Comedian Ronnie Corbett has stepped into Bruce Forsyth's shoes on Strictly Come Dancing after flu floored the veteran host. Read
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Fresh powers target failing schools
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Wednesday's Queen's Speech will include plans for new powers for ministers to intervene in under-performing schools. Read
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Cashpoints 'hit by power failure'
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
People attempting to use Halifax and Bank of Scotland cards faced frustration after a power failure affected the bank's systems. Read
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Briton caught with spiders in bags
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
A Briton has been arrested with two suitcases containing nearly 1,000 live spiders at Rio airport, police in Brazil said. Read
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Four killed as vehicle hits wall
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Four men were killed when a car crashed into a wall in the West Midlands, the ambulance service said. Read
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Bercow spends £45,000 on flat refit
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
The grace-and-favour apartment of Speaker John Bercow has been refurbished at a cost of more than £45,000 to the taxpayer since he took up the post in June. Read
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Scientists rethink calorie count
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
The calorie counts used as the basis of diet plans and healthy-eating guidance for the past 18 years may be wrong, according to reports. Read
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Storm lashes vast parts of Britain
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Gale-force winds and heavy rain have brought flooding and damage to Britain as forecasters predicted the worst storm of the year so far. Read
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Bercow 'didn't order £45,000 refit'
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Commons Speaker John Bercow has insisted he did not order a £45,000 revamp of his grace-and-favour apartment in the Palace of Westminster. Read
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Anti-war protesters at Nato summit
Nov 14 2009 | UK News
Anti-war protesters have taken their message to the doorstep of Nato chiefs meeting in Scotland. Read
