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Bomber kills ex-Afghan president
The former president of Afghanistan has been killed by a bomber who hid explosives inside his turban. Prime Minister David Cameron said Burhanuddin Rabbani, the head of the High Peace Council, would...
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MP report wants pub industry reform
MPs have called for a drastic reform of the pub industry to stop locals closing at an "alarming" rate. In a strongly-worded report, the Business Select Committee criticised the large pub companies...
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Police drop hacking sources bid
Scotland Yard has dropped its legal bid to force the Guardian newspaper to reveal information about the source of its phone hacking stories. The Metropolitan Police said it had "decided not to pursue"...
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Clear barricades, travellers urged
Travellers at the UK's largest illegal site have been urged to clear barricades and stop non-residents from protesting, in line with a court order. Basildon Council gave a plot by plot breakdown of...
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Google opens up its Plus network
Google has opened up its Google Plus social network to everyone after testing it with a limited audience for 12 weeks. Google said in a blog post that it will now let anyone sign up for Google Plus....
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Recession fears amid IMF downgrade
Fears of a double-dip recession have been fuelled after the International Monetary Fund slashed the UK's growth forecast and warned the global economy is in a "dangerous new phase". The UK will see...
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Mother's tribute to devoted Marine
A Royal Marine who was shot dead in Afghanistan after his patrol was ambushed has been described by his mother as a "devoted, beautiful and giving son". Marine David Fairbrother, from 42 Commando, was...
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Honeymoon husband 'wanted hitman'
Businessman Shrien Dewani sought a hitman to murder his new wife on their honeymoon, a court in South Africa has heard. Dewani, 31, denies any involvement in the death of Anni Dewani, who was shot...
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UK bids to avert Palestinian crisis
British diplomatic efforts to avert a showdown over an expected push for Palestinian statehood are set to resume at the United Nations. Foreign Secretary William Hague met with President Mahmoud Abbas...
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Alcohol and energy drinks warning
Drinkers may be putting themselves at risk by mixing alcohol with energy drinks, a new report has warned. According to a new paper by charity Alcohol Concern, caffeine in energy drinks can mask the...
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Government borrowing to show surge
Government borrowing is expected to show another surge after figures benefited from a seasonal boost in the previous month. Economists predict August's public sector net borrowing (PSNB), which...
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Watchdog seeks currency fees probe
A consumer watchdog has issued a super-complaint to fair trade officers about the amount holidaymakers are paying for their foreign currency. Consumer Focus wants the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to...
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Travellers to clear site barricades
Travellers at the UK's largest illegal site are due to start clearing barricades blocking access to the site, in line with a court order. Residents of Dale Farm in Essex won an 11th-hour court...
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Life for man who murdered fiancee
A philandering music teacher who carried on an affair with his lover after brutally murdering his fiancee has been jailed for life. Andrew Lindo, 29, who led a double life dating a string of women,...
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Government borrowing hits new high
The parlous state of the UK's finances have been highlighted after official figures revealed record Government borrowing in August despite the Chancellor's austerity measures. Public sector net...
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Clegg: Hard road ahead for economy
There is a "long, hard road ahead" for the British economy, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg is set to admit as he closes the Liberal Democrat conference. The International Monetary Fund's (IMF)...
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Disasters fuel £697m Lloyd's losses
Lloyd's of London has recorded losses of £697 million following the insurance industry's costliest half year on record for catastrophes. The specialist insurance market, which is made up of 88...
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Justice for WPc Fletcher 'close'
Investigators looking into the murder of WPc Yvonne Fletcher are closer than they have "ever been" to achieving justice for her family, one of her former colleagues has said. John Murray, who...
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'Miracle' pastor to be extradited
A pastor who claimed he could give infertile couples "miracle babies" is to be extradited to Kenya where he stands accused of child abduction, the Home Office has confirmed. Gilbert Deya faces trial...
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Bank committee considered rate cut
Bank of England policymakers are moving closer to taking further emergency action to jumpstart the UK recovery in the face of a "marked deterioration" in the economic outlook, documents have revealed....
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