Policeman on BNP list is suspended 20:35, Nov 20 2008
A serving police officer included in a list of British National Party members leaked on an internet blog has been suspended from duty, police said. more
JobCentre closures to be reviewed 19:35, Nov 20 2008
There were calls for the Government to halt its JobCentre closure programme, after a minister said he was reviewing it in the light of the economic crisis. more
Tanker owners in talks with pirates 18:05, Nov 20 2008
The Saudi owners of the Sirius Star are reportedly negotiating with pirate hijackers despite pleas from British and Saudi governments not to pay the ransom. more
RBS bail-out plan is approved 18:05, Nov 20 2008
Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland approved a £20 billion bail-out plan which could put nearly 60% of the company in public hands. more
Firms announce major job cuts 17:35, Nov 20 2008
Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies. more
RBS boss 'sorry' over bail-out plan 17:35, Nov 20 2008
The chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland apologised to shareholders ahead of a vote on a £20 billion Government bail-out package. more
Speeding plan 'too little and late' 17:35, Nov 20 2008
The family of two boys killed by ex-Plymouth goalkeeper Luke McCormick in a crash on the M6 said measures to crack down on speeding motorists and drink-and-drug drivers were too little, too late. more
Firms announce hundreds of job cuts 17:05, Nov 20 2008
Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies. more
Accused 'took girl on park trips' 15:35, Nov 20 2008
The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews told police he took the schoolgirl on trips to the park, a court heard. more
Shannon jury shown 'tether' strap 14:05, Nov 20 2008
A police scenes of crime officer has shown a Leeds Crown Court jury an elasticated strap with a loop on the end which was taken from the flat where schoolgirl Shannon Matthews was eventually found. more
Palace worker denies being in BNP 14:05, Nov 20 2008
A worker in the Queen's household whose name appears on a list of British National Party members has denied being involved in the far-right party, Buckingham Palace said. more
Tougher targets on saving water 14:05, Nov 20 2008
Water companies must help customers save 40% more water from 2010 following a "lacklustre" performance by some suppliers, Ofwat has announced. more
Baby P review will not be released 14:05, Nov 20 2008
The Government has refused to release a detailed report into the mistakes made by authorities in the Baby P case. more
Miliband stands firm over ransoms 11:35, Nov 20 2008
Ransom payments to pirates will only encourage further hostage-taking, Foreign Secretary David Miliband has insisted. more
Hundreds of jobs axed at UK firms 11:35, Nov 20 2008
Hundreds more job losses have been announced at some of the UK's leading firms in the wake of the economic downturn. more
Mortgage lending increases by 7% 10:35, Nov 20 2008
Mortgage lending rose by nearly 7% during October but it remained well down on 12 months ago, figures show. more
Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,000 jobs 08:35, Nov 20 2008
Rolls-Royce plans to cut up to 2,000 jobs worldwide, including 140 in the UK, after reviewing the impact of the current economic "uncertainties", the aerospace giant has announced. more
House sparrow numbers 'falling' 05:05, Nov 20 2008
Paving over front gardens and planting exotic ornamental plants could be contributing to the decline of one of Britain's best known birds, conservationists have warned. more
RBS shareholders vote on bail-out 05:05, Nov 20 2008
Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland are to vote on a £20 billion bail-out plan which could put nearly 60% of the company in public hands. more
