Labour 'to force vote on RBS bonus'
Labour will force a Commons vote calling for Royal Bank of Scotland chief executive Stephen Hester to be stripped of his bonus, a party source has said. It will hold an Opposition Day debate the week after next to heap pressure on the Government as themore
Boris Johnson: 50p tax rate 'unlikely' to be axed
The 50p top rate of tax "certainly looks" as if it is here to stay, the mayor of London said today. Boris Johnson said it was "unlikely" to be axed in the current climate, but warned that in the long term the City must be able to compete internationally.more
Night vision goggles being used in dog fouling crackdown
Undercover wardens are using night vision goggles to identify and fine pet owners who allow their dogs to foul in public places. The sophisticated espionage equipment has been issued to council workers so they can catch dog walkers who believe they canmore
David Cameron will stand firm on EU treaty veto, says IDS
He added: "The Prime Minister has already made it clear about that because he vetoed any such possibility of that happening. "I absolutely trust the Prime Minister on this, I know where he stands. He stands on the basis that we must protect the singlemore
David Cameron 'will stand firm at EU summit'
The former Tory leader insisted he had absolute "trust" in David Cameron to stick to the ban, amid mounting speculation the Prime Minister has rowed back on the pledge ahead of tomorrow's EU summit. Pressed on the possible use of the European Commissionmore
Collins's beloved Kerry Blue breed at risk in the UK
If Michael Collins hadn't been shot at Beal Na Blath, the Kerry Blue Terrier would be Ireland's national dog. But now in Britain the Kerry Blue, or Irish Blue Terrier as it was known in Collins's time, is near extinction according to latest statistics bymore
Poisioning fears over hip implants
An investigation has been launched into the safety of metal hip replacements amid fears that thousands of British patients are at risk of being poisoned by the implants. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said it had takenmore
Britain sticks to 2014 Afghan troop pullout goal
LONDON: British Prime Minister David Cameron said on Saturday he was sticking to an end-2014 deadline for withdrawing British combat troops from Afghanistan despite French proposals to speed up NATO's handover of security to Afghan forces. Presidentmore
Retired lawyer faces jail for 'harassing' Kate and Gerry McCann
A retired lawyer who has repeatedly accused Kate and Gerry McCann of covering up their daughter Madeleine's death is facing jail for harassment. For almost five years, Kate and Gerry McCann have suffered the anguish of not knowing what happened to theirmore
Weary Row2Recovery team completes Atlantic crossing for charity
LtoR Carl Anstey, Will Dixon, Alex Mackenzie(Standing at back), Neil Heritage, Ed Janvrin, and Rory Mackenzie who form the Row2Recovery team Picture: CHRISTOPHER PLEDGERmore
UK: 'The Sun' journalists, police arrested in bribery probe
Four journalists from Britain's best-selling newspaper, Rupert Murdoch's "The Sun", and a policeman were arrested Saturday in connection with a probe into allegations that journalists paid police for information. All five were later released on bail. AFPmore
Collins's beloved Kerry Blue breed at risk in the UK
If Michael Collins hadn't been shot at Beal Na Blath, the Kerry Blue Terrier would be Ireland's national dog. But now in Britain the Kerry Blue, or Irish Blue Terrier as it was known in Collins's time, is near extinction according to latest statistics bymore
British charm offensive targets Chinese cash
_ AFP - Britain is making huge efforts to attract investment from China to kickstart an economy teetering on the brink of recession -- and it is playing its trump card of being outside the eurozone. Finance minister George Osborne visited China thismore
MP urges easing of smacking laws
Legislation surrounding the smacking of children needs to be relaxed so working-class parents can instil discipline in their homes without fearing prosecution, according to a senior Labour politician. MP for Tottenham David Lammy claimed Labour's 2004more
Forgotten nation in UK defence
EDDIE Barnes queries whether the SNP have thought through Scotland?s defence policy (Insight, 22 January). Surely we should remember that Scotland is not independent yet, and we should be asking what is Britain?s defence strategy for Scotland. Scotlandmore
UK & World News: MP urges easing of smacking laws
Legislation surrounding the smacking of children needs to be relaxed so working-class parents can instil discipline in their homes without fearing prosecution, according to a senior Labour politician. MP for Tottenham David Lammy claimed Labour's 2004more
Britain may try, jail Somali pirates
ADDIS ABABA: Britain may put on trial and jail Somali pirates in the United Kingdom if its citizens are attacked at sea, but the government's priority is to help Somalia boost its inadequate prison capacity, a British minister said on Saturday. Piratesmore
UK police arrest Murdoch tabloid staff, raid offices
LONDON: British police arrested four current and former staff of Rupert Murdoch's best-selling Sun tabloid plus a policeman on Saturday as part of an investigation into suspected payments by journalists to officers, police and the newspaper's publishermore
Sailor David Wright qualifies for London 2012
A group of Laser class boats begin their race at the Miami Olympic Classes Regatta on Biscayne Bay in Miami, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012. More than 500 sailors from 44 countries are competing in the stepping stone to the Olympic games.(AP Photo/J Patmore
Murdoch staff arrested, office searched in UK probe
_ AFP - The development finally drags Britain's biggest-selling newspaper into the turmoil at Murdoch's empire, after its stablemate the News of the World was shut down in disgrace in July amid a scandal over phone hacking. Police said they made themore
UK U-turn over fiscal policing of euro zone
British Prime Minister David Cameron has abandoned his pledge to stop the euro zone using common EU institutions to police a new regime of fiscal integration and stiff German-style rules for the embattled single currency.more
No further tax powers for Scotland, says David Cameron
SCOTS have been warned a substantial increase in financial powers for Holyrood is not an option if Scotland wants to remain within the United Kingdom. In a blunt message to Scottish politicians and voters, sources close to Prime Minister David Cameronmore
Cameron at odds with Sarkozy over Afghan plan
The Prime Minister insisted troops should leave only when Afghan forces are able to take control, putting him at odds with French plans to leave by the end of next year, ahead of Nato's agreed date of 2014. Speaking after talks at Chequers with Hamidmore
Karzai thanks Britain for sacrifice
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has thanked the British people for the sacrifices they have made for the benefit of his nation. He was speaking after bilateral talks at Chequers with Prime Minister David Cameron. President Karzai said Britain had beenmore
Why drinking benefits Europeans, not IndiansAre the health benefits of alcohol overrated? In the latest advisory on spirits, the UK House of Commons has requested the British to keep away from alcohol for at least two days a week.
Are the health benefits of alcohol overrated? In the latest advisory on spirits, the UK House of Commons has requested the British to keep away from alcohol for at least two days a week. The lawmakers reason the body needs a break twice a week to repairmore
UK & World News: Team handshakes axed amid race row
John Terry and Anton Ferdinand were spared an awkward moment before the match between QPR and Chelsea after the Football Association (FA) allowed the team handshake to be cancelled. A race row was ignited the last time the west London rivals played, inmore
UK & World News: Pressure grows over RBS chief bonus
The chief executive of the taxpayer-funded Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is facing mounting pressure to follow the bank's chairman and waive his bonus of almost £1 million. Stephen Hester has been under fire since it was announced this week he stands tomore
David Cameron: 'It would be too costly to replace RBS board'
With the row over RBS chief executive Stephen Hester's bonus continuing, the Prime Minister warns that the near 1 million award is less than the cost of tearing up his contract. Mr Cameron was speaking at Chequers as news emerged that RBS chairman Sirmore