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Calcium-heart attack link found

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:43:25 +0100

Calcium supplements, taken by millions of elderly people and post-menopausal women to prevent bone thinning, may double the risk of having a heart attack, a study has found.

Sister weeps over Shafilea's death

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:43:22 +0100

The sister of Shafilea Ahmed broke down in tears as she described the moment she witnessed her parents allegedly murdering her sister.

Rabies case is confirmed in UK

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:43:19 +0100

A case of rabies has been confirmed in the UK, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) said.

£1.1bn less tax recouped after cuts

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:43:16 +0100

Job cuts among revenue officials meant £1.1 billion less unpaid tax was recouped than could have been, a public spending watchdog said.

Early roll-out for single benefit

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:43:13 +0100

The new single welfare benefit is to be introduced six months earlier than planned, with claimants in the North West experiencing it first from April next year.

Clegg: Greek euro exit damaging

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:43:09 +0100

A Greek withdrawal from the euro would cause "unpredictable, irrevocable damage" to the single currency that "no rational person" should advocate, Nick Clegg is expected to warn.

Poll: Public wants more media rules

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:43:05 +0100

The public is keen for much stricter media regulation but does not expect the Leveson Inquiry to address all its concerns, an opinion poll has found.

Euro: Enough is enough says Cameron

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:43:01 +0100

David Cameron has called for a "lasting solution" to the eurozone crisis after enduring 18 EU summits on the subject since he became Prime Minister.

HP issues British job cuts warning

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:42:58 +0100

Hewlett Packard has warned of cuts in its UK operation in a global purge that will see it axe 27,000 workers.

Met detective held in bribery probe

Wed, 23 May 2012 02:42:54 +0100

A Scotland Yard anti-corruption detective and three ex-officers with the force have been arrested on suspicion of a bribery scam.

BAE Systems win £1.6bn Saudi deal

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:34:22 +0100

Defence giant BAE Systems has won a £1.6 billion contract to supply Hawk aircraft to Saudi Arabia, preventing more than 200 potential job losses at one of its factories.

Halliwell joins X Factor auditions

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:08:11 +0100

Geri Halliwell has made her mark as she joined judges for the first X Factor audition - addressing the Wannabes from the roof of a car.

PM rapped over 'idiot Balls' jibe

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:08:06 +0100

David Cameron has lost his temper with Ed Balls after the shadow chancellor teased him to "chillax, and have another glass of wine".

366 jobs axed in Clinton's closures

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:08:00 +0100

Some 366 people will lose their jobs in the next few days in the first wave of store closures at collapsed retailer Clinton Cards, administrators have said.

Missing children helplines praised

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:07:54 +0100

Kate McCann has hailed the launch of two initiatives to help find missing children.

Morgan gave Paxman 'hacking lesson'

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:07:36 +0100

Former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan once told Jeremy Paxman how to access voicemail messages, the Leveson Inquiry has heard.

Olympic torch takes a wrong turn

Tue, 22 May 2012 20:40:11 +0100

The Olympic torch took a wrong turn shortly before it crossed the Clifton Suspension Bridge in a spectacular display of fireworks.

Top Of The Pops goes on the road

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:43:32 +0100

Top Of The Pops is becoming a stage show six years after it was axed from television.

Fine for not registering to vote

Tue, 22 May 2012 18:32:37 +0100

People who fail to register to vote will face fines, the Government has said.

Investigators held in bribery probe

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:37:49 +0100

Two private investigators have been arrested on suspicion of bribing a Scotland Yard anti-corruption officer.