Jul
2010
Articles from 31st Jul 2010
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'Counties' may be dropped from post
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Counties could be dropped from postal addresses on letters and parcels, it has been reported. Read
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Star-studded Scout honours list
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Sir David Attenborough, Richard Hammond and the Archbishop of York have been awarded badges for their inspirational work in the Scout Association's annual birthday honours list. Read
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Unpaid internships 'violating law'
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Employers are almost certainly breaking the law when they take on unpaid interns because they should be giving them wages if they work, according to a new report. Read
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Labour slams 'reckless NHS gamble'
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Labour will accuse the coalition Government of a "reckless gamble" with the NHS which the party claims will throw the service into chaos. Read
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Talks ended in protest at PM claim
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Pakistan's intelligence agency cancelled planned talks with security experts in the UK in protest at David Cameron's claim that elements within the country were promoting the export of terror, it has been reported. Read
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Tories 'hit the ground running'
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
David Cameron's Government is attempting to push through reform more vigorously and more swiftly than the Thatcher or Blair regimes when they first came to power, a senior Conservative moderniser has said. Read
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Food prices set to increase by 10%
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
The British food industry is preparing for a massive jump in food inflation in the wake of soaring animal feed prices, a shortage of silage and poor harvests, according to a new report. Read
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Sarah's Law set for UK roll-out
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Sarah's Law, which allows parents to check if someone has a history of child sex offences, will be rolled out nationally this weekend. Read
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Huntley sues over prison attack
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Soham murderer Ian Huntley is suing the prison service after being attacked by another inmate, the Ministry of Justice has said. Read
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Charges considered over Potters Bar
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Prosecutors are considering whether criminal charges could be brought over the Potters Bar rail crash after an inquest concluded that a points failure lay behind the disaster. Read
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Pakistan floods toll reaches 800
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 800 people in a week, a government official said as rescuers struggled to reach marooned victims. Read
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Labour hopeful in fear over power
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
David Miliband has warned Labour could be out of power for years as he made his bid for leadership of the party at the final hustings meeting before the vote. Read
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Bonuses slammed after crash ruling
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Union bosses have demanded that rail chiefs be stripped of their bonuses in the wake of the inquest into the Potters Bar rail crash. Read
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Pakistan agency cancels visit to UK
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Pakistan's intelligence agency has cancelled planned talks with security experts in the UK in the wake of David Cameron's claim that elements within the country were promoting the export of terror, it has been confirmed. Read
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Huntley urged to drop attack case
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
A leading victims' campaigner has said Soham murderer Ian Huntley should drop his claim for compensation after he was badly injured by another inmate and be grateful the death penalty was no longer in force. Read
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Probe after 15 fall ill at club
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Investigations are under way after a number of people suddenly fell ill during a wedding reception at a social club. Read
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15 treated in club illness outbreak
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Fifteen people had to be treated by medics after suddenly falling ill during a private function at a social club, the ambulance service said. Read
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Huntley 'should be glad he's alive'
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Soham murderer Ian Huntley should drop his six-figure claim for compensation after he was badly injured by another inmate and be "thankful" he was not hanged, a leading victims' campaigner has said. Read
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Appeal to senators over Lockerbie
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
US senators who want a hearing into the Lockerbie bomber's release have been urged to sign a letter asking the Scottish Government to hold its own public inquiry into the tragedy. Read
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Tears at festival crush tribute
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Thousands of mourners have watched in tears as German rescue workers lit one white candle for each of the 21 people crushed to death in a tunnel at the Love Parade techno music festival. Read
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Afghan military push 'going well'
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
A military operation to oust Taliban insurgents from a stronghold in southern Afghanistan is progressing "very well", the Ministry of Defence has said. Read
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Tax credits renewal deadline looms
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
People who have left it until the last minute to renew their tax credits have been urged to "keep trying". Read
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Pakistan tries to calm Cameron row
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Pakistan's government has sought to calm the diplomatic spat over David Cameron's claim that elements in the country were "exporting terror", just days ahead of President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to the UK. Read
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Leadership hopefuls' final hustings
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
Labour leadership hopefuls are to face hundreds of party members in the final hustings before the vote begins to replace Gordon Brown. Read
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Memorial for festival crush victims
Jul 31 2010 | UK News
A memorial service will be held for the 21 people who were crushed to death at the Love Parade techno music festival in Germany. Read
