Category Archives: United Kingdom
Peter Hain contempt case will not proceed
A contempt of court case taken against Labour MP Peter Hain over criticisms he made of a judge in Northern Ireland will not proceed, the High Court in Belfast ruled today. Related Stories David Cameron: Support Greece or see euro fail David Cameron’s allies take control from critics in rebel Tory group David Cameron to … Continue reading
MP Tessa Munt dissolves into fit of giggles as Energy Minister Charles Hendry sits on Energy Secretary Edward Davey
A Lib Dem MP had a fit of the giggles today after a Government minister inadvertently sat on his senior colleague after answering a question at the despatch box. Related Stories Jack Straw and Rebekah Brooks met for gossip on the train, Leveson Inquiry is told David Cameron: Support Greece or see euro fail David … Continue reading
Pure elation for Sam Hallam rights campaigners – but they still seek an apology
“Sam’s free!” they shouted down their phones as the news came in. Related Stories Police confirm Derby house fire was caused by someone pouring ‘substantial’ amount of petrol through letter box So what went so very wrong in the Sam Hallam case? Boy faces life for murder after conkers row Pure elation for rights campaigners … Continue reading
So what went so very wrong in the Sam Hallam case?
When Hallam came to trial in 2005, the case against him had seemed weak. There was neither forensic evidence nor CCTV footage linking him to the attack on Essayas Kassahun and his friend, Louis Colley. Related Stories Sam Hallam to be released on bail as prosecution announces no opposition to murder conviction appeal Police confirm … Continue reading
Labour reshuffles frontbench team
Labour today announced a reshuffle of its frontbench team in the House of Lords, a day after Ed Miliband tweaked his shadow cabinet by bringing Jon Cruddas in as head of the party’s policy review. Related Stories Emboldened Ed Miliband turns to Jon Cruddas to draw up radical plan for general election Police heckle Theresa … Continue reading
Jobless total falls by 45,000
The Government was given some welcome good news on the jobs front today when unemployment fell by 45,000 and the number of dole claimants dipped for the second month in a row. Related Stories Detective defends detention of fire service managers in investigation into firefighters’ death Bank of England set to cut growth forecast Ban on … Continue reading
Scientist discovers opera singing skills after television experiment
Last year Jayson Khun-Dkar read an advert in a newspaper while sitting on the bus. At the time, he could not read a single musical note and his experience as a singer amounted to a few bravado karaoke performances, which, though highly commended by his friends, gave no clue to an extraordinary talent lying dormant … Continue reading
Potato suppliers scammed Sainsbury’s out of millions
A director of a major potato firm who bribed a supermarket buyer with millions of pounds to secure huge overcharged contracts has been found guilty of corruption. Related Stories Scotland Yard policeman charged with attempting to meet child for sex Afghan torture claim detainee seeks review Boy’s ‘wicked’ stepfather jailed for seventeen years for murder … Continue reading
Bank of England set to cut growth forecast
The Bank of England will paint a gloomier view of the UK’s recovery tomorrow in its first assessment on prospects since the return to recession. Related Stories Two Britons die in separate Gran Canaria hiking incidents Drivers near ‘breaking point’ over fuel prices Cold air brings snowfalls to parts of the UK North sea ditch … Continue reading
