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£112m Euromillions prize for winner
A single ticket-holder could win the biggest jackpot seen in the UK in Friday's EuroMillions draw. The estimated £112 million prize trumps the record £84.4 million scooped in May by a single winner,...
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Government urged to scale back cuts
The Government has faced pressure from the UK's three devolved administrations to scale back on its planned spending cuts. A joint statement from the administrations in Northern Ireland, Scotland and...
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Shotgun barrister 'lawfully killed'
An alcoholic barrister who pointed his shotgun at police was lawfully killed when they opened fire in response, an inquest jury has ruled. Mark Saunders, 32, died when Scotland Yard marksmen fired a...
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Pupils fall 'behind in basics'
One in six pupils are falling behind in English or maths by the time they leave primary school, official figures showed. Tens of thousands of children are not making the expected progress in the key...
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Ex-boyfriend admits murdering nurse
A paramedic has admitted stabbing his nurse ex-girlfriend to death when he attacked her in a hospital car park. Jonathan Vass, 30, knifed Jane Clough, 26, as she returned to her car following a shift...
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Unions angry at pension reform plan
Battle lines are being drawn between the Government and millions of public sector workers after an official report paved the way for sweeping pensions changes to tackle a massive black hole in the...
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Defence summit fails to agree cuts
High level talks on the future structure of the armed forces will continue into next week after a meeting of the National Security Council again failed to reach agreement on spending cuts. Prime...
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Stabbed nurse's parents 'let down'
The parents of a nurse stabbed to death by her paramedic ex-boyfriend, who was on bail for allegedly raping her, have said the justice system had let them down twice. John and Penny Clough were angry...
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'1,500 job losses' at nuclear site
More than 1,500 jobs are set to be lost at a nuclear site because of cuts in spending, a leading union has claimed. The GMB said around 570 workers at Sellafield in Cumbria will be made voluntarily...
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Rare Roman helmet sells for £2.3m
A Roman helmet unearthed in a Cumbrian field by a metal detector enthusiast has sold for £2.3 million - almost eight times the estimated price. But the colossal price caused disappointment for a...
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GPs 'sceptical of NHS overhaul bid'
Most GPs are sceptical that the Government's planned overhaul of the NHS will actually benefit patients, a poll suggests. The BBC survey of 827 doctors found fewer than one in four think putting GPs...
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Students 'face radicalisation risk'
Students at the university attended by the alleged Christmas Day bomber will remain at risk of radicalisation for as long as the institution retains its "educational mission and character", a report...
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Chatsworth attic sale raises £6.5m
A three-day "attic sale" of items deemed surplus to requirements at one of the country's most famous stately homes raised almost £6.5 million, auctioneers said. The sell-off at the Chatsworth estate...
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Care homes 'lack registered head'
Almost 1,000 care homes across England have no registered manager, a watchdog said. While there is no direct risk to residents, care homes without a registered head may be less able to spot problems,...
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Passion 'key to university entry'
Achieving the right grades is no longer enough to impress universities, as students also need passion - and good written English, a survey suggests. A poll of university admissions officers reveals...
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Cooper tipped for shadow chancellor
Labour leader Ed Miliband is hammering out the details of his top team, with Yvette Cooper installed as red-hot favourite to become shadow chancellor. The former work and pensions secretary...
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Civil servants redundancy cash fury
The Government has been embroiled in a row with unions after being accused of "bullying" civil servants to leave their jobs with reduced payouts. The Cabinet Office announced that it had ended...
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Rise in bans for young hooligans
Incidents of football hooliganism involving young people have almost trebled in the past three years. There were 103 incidents involving youths last season, compared with just 38 in 2007/08, the...
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Escape shaft 'almost at miners'
Chile's mining minister has announced that a shaft wide enough to provide an escape for 33 trapped miners should reach the men by Saturday, and that their rescue could begin anywhere from two to 10...
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Police marksmen rules 'too complex'
Police marksmen cannot "see the wood for the trees" because of reams of complex guidelines, a coroner said. Paul Knapman, who oversaw the inquest into the death of barrister Mark Saunders, said the...
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