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Migrant workers 'help UK economy'

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 9:13pm GMT

Migrant workers boost the UK economy and their influx does not lower employment or wage levels, the TUC says.

Fathers 'forfeit pay' for family

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 9:02pm GMT

More fathers are turning down overtime and promotions to spend time with their children, a survey suggests.

Public wants NHS 'de-politicised'

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 8:35pm GMT

The public think politicians should not meddle day-to-day with the health service, a key body claims.

Reading system goes into schools

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 6:37pm GMT

Primary schools in England are sent resources to teach children to read using phonics.

Report highlights child poverty

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 6:17pm GMT

More than 90,000 children in Scotland live in "severe poverty", according to a study by a children's charity.

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MPs attack £2bn consultants bill

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 6:07pm GMT

Ministers spend nearly £2bn a year on external consultants, often without value for money, MPs say.

Statement due on Iran sailors

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 6:06pm GMT

Two inquiries into the capture of 15 Navy personnel by Iran identify failings, but say no one person is to blame.

NHS website aims to boost choice

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 6:06pm GMT

A new website is being launched in an attempt to strengthen patient choice.

Malawi plane crash victims named

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 4:57pm GMT

Five British tourists killed in a plane crash in northern Malawi are named.

USPCA remove 'scarred' pitbulls

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 4:36pm GMT

Nine pitbull terriers are seized by the USPCA, police and council officials in County Down.

Nightclub collapses in city fire

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 3:47pm GMT

The Gatecrasher nightclub in Sheffield is reported to be collapsing as a massive fire takes hold.

Judge 'could face flashing quiz'

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 3:09pm GMT

A judge cleared of exposing himself on a commuter train may face further questions as police confirm more women have complained about similar incidents.

Osbourne scoops Mojo award

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 2:59pm GMT

Rock star Ozzy Osbourne wins the icon gong and Amy Winehouse takes best song at the Mojo awards.

Three held in paedophile inquiry

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 2:58pm GMT

Two people from NI and one from the Irish Republic were arrested in an inquiry into a global child abuse network.

Concern over missing teenager

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 2:50pm GMT

Police in Cumbria are anxious to trace a 14-year-old girl believed to be with a 44-year-old man.

Brown heckled over NHS pay rise

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 2:44pm GMT

Prime minister-in-waiting Gordon Brown defends a staggered 2.5% NHS pay rise, amid heckling by trade unionists.

Mother's anguish over son suicide

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 2:08pm GMT

The mother of one of three County Armagh boys who have ended their lives describes her heartbreak.

Comedian Bernard Manning dies

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 1:42pm GMT

Controversial comedian Bernard Manning dies in a Manchester hospital aged 76 after a short illness.

Paedophile ring smashed by police

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 1:36pm GMT

A man is jailed after police smashed a paedophile ring run from the UK and involving people from 35 countries.

Vaughan quits as one-day skipper

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 1:15pm GMT

Michael Vaughan steps down as England's one-day captain, but wants to keep his place in the squad.

Firms fined for 11,000 volt death

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 12:47pm GMT

Two companies working on an industrial estate where a teenager was electrocuted are fined £31,000.

Cricket: England chase victory

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 12:42pm GMT

England give themselves a chance of winning the final Test as West Indies end day four on 83-3, still 30 runs behind.

Watchdog cleared over travel bill

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 12:03pm GMT

The head of the government's spending watchdog has been cleared of wrongdoing over his £336,000 travel bill.

21/7 accused 'not part of plot'

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 11:59am GMT

One of the alleged 21 July bomb plotters was not involved in plans to kill on the London transport network, a court hears.

Kiyan 'stabbed after play fight'

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 11:23am GMT

A teenager stands trial for the third time accused of murdering young footballer Kiyan Prince outside a school.

Football: Blades remain bullish

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 11:21am GMT

Sheffield United are expected to find out on Tuesday whether their appeal against relegation from the Premier League has been successful.

Woman raped on garage forecourt

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 10:48am GMT

An inquiry is launched after a female clubber is raped on a city centre petrol station forecourt.

Equality boss apologises for joke

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 10:42am GMT

Equality watchdog chairman Trevor Phillips apologises for a 'tasteless' joke about the Queen Mother during an after-dinner speech.

Rushdie title 'may spark attacks'

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 10:40am GMT

Salman Rushdie's knighthood contributes to insulting Islam and may lead to terrorism, a Pakistani minister says.

Liver disease 'doubles in decade'

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 10:32am GMT

Figures reveal a doubling in the number of people in Scotland diagnosed with alcoholic liver disease.

Spaghetti-eating trucker jailed

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 10:17am GMT

A truck driver caught steering his 40-tonne lorry with his knees as he ate spaghetti from a pan is jailed.

Blair sets out EU treaty demands

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 10:06am GMT

Tony Blair sets out a list of no-go areas for an EU treaty - and says that means no referendum will be needed.

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Troubled DIY firm set for £1 sale

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 9:33am GMT

Focus DIY is set to be sold to US hedge fund Cerberus for just £1 after suffering serious financial problems.

Eyesore or gem?

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 7:28am GMT

Five controversial buildings put to the taste test - first off, the Get Carter car park.

Bridget Jones? She's got it easy

Posted: June 18th, 2007, 7:26am GMT

Since when did skin shade, religion and the prospect of living with your in-laws become a concern for educated, career women looking for Mr Right? For British Asian females, who are facing a shrinking pool of eligible men, Bridget Jones had it easy.