Nov
2008
Articles from 5th Nov 2008
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Man killed in explosion
Nov 05 2008 | National News
One man was killed following an explosion at an industrial site, police said. Read
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Blair 'aware of IPCC block'
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Tony Blair was aware police were preventing independent investigators viewing the scene of Jean Charles de Menezes's shooting, an inquest has heard. Read
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Man missing in gas blast
Nov 05 2008 | National News
A man is missing and another was fighting for his life after a gas cylinder exploded at an industrial site. Read
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Brown leads tributes to Obama
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown has led the tributes to Barack Obama, hailing the new president-elect's "inspirational" ascent to the White House. Read
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Blair 'consulted on IPCC block'
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Tony Blair failed to intervene as police stopped independent investigators viewing the scene of Jean Charles de Menezes's shooting, an inquest has heard. Read
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Government vow on work opt-out
Nov 05 2008 | National News
The Government has pledged to "stand firm" to maintain an opt-out to the Working Time Directive after a committee of Euro MPs, including a Labour member, voted to scrap it. Read
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Obama may ask UK for more troops
Nov 05 2008 | National News
President-elect Barack Obama may ask Britain and other Nato allies to provide more troops for Afghanistan, a senior Democrat has suggested. Read
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Brown congratulates President-elect
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown has congratulated Barack Obama on his election and said they would work together to get Britain and the US out of the economic downturn. Read
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Army interpreter guilty of spying
Nov 05 2008 | National News
A salsa dancing Army interpreter who worked for Britain's top general in Afghanistan has been found guilty of spying for Iran. Read
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Brewery jobs axe move attacked
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Drinks giant Carlsberg has come under attack for announcing the closure of an historic brewery, delivering a "terrible blow" to 170 workers who face losing their jobs. Read
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MEPs back bid to scrap work opt-out
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Labour MEPs have defied the Government by backing moves to end the UK's opt-out from the Working Time Directive, which aims to limit the working week to 48 hours. Read
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Pressure mounts for 1% rate cut
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Pressure is mounting on Bank of England policymakers to make the largest interest rates reduction in more than 15 years after data revealed more grim economic news. Read
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Police 'misled Menezes pathologist'
Nov 05 2008 | National News
A pathologist was misled by police into believing Jean Charles de Menezes "vaulted" over a ticket barrier before he was shot dead, an inquest has heard. Read
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Gurkha soldier dies in Afghanistan
Nov 05 2008 | National News
A British soldier from 2nd Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles has been killed by enemy fire in Afghanistan. Read
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EU vote on working hours opt-out
Nov 05 2008 | National News
The European Parliament's employment committee is due to vote on whether Britain should keep its opt-out from EU rules which limit the working week elsewhere in Europe to 48 hours. Read
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170 jobs go in brewery closure plan
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Drinks giant Carlsberg is planning to close a historic brewery in the UK with the loss of 170 jobs. Read
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Fresh call over Mandelson interests
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Lord Mandelson has faced fresh calls to detail his dealings with Russian billionaire Oleg Deripaska after they were not included in his declaration of interests. Read
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Pressure for biggest rates cut
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Bank of England rate-setters are under pressure to deliver the biggest cut in interest rates for more than 15 years. Read
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Obama vows 'new dawn of leadership'
Nov 05 2008 | National News
America's next president Barack Obama has promised change and a new dawn of leadership. Read
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Beaten McCain urges America to unite
Nov 05 2008 | National News
John McCain conceded defeat in a gracious speech urging his supporters to throw their weight behind the new president. Read
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Cameron: Important moment for world
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Conservative leader David Cameron said Mr Obama was the first of a new generation of world leaders. Read
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Victory a small step for Europe
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Barack Obama's groundbreaking victory marks a giant step for politics but just a small step for transatlantic relations. Read
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Obama sweeps to historic victory
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Barack Obama is the first black president of the United States. Read
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Paddick to give evidence at inquest
Nov 05 2008 | National News
A former senior policeman who criticised his force's handling of the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes will give evidence at the Brazilian's inquest on Wednesday. Read
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Oliver presents obesity crisis plan
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver will present his plans for tackling the country's obesity crisis to MPs when he appears before a Commons committee on Wednesday. Read
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Obama on verge of election triumph
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Barack Obama appears to be on his way to the White House. Read
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Consumer confidence on the rise
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Government action to support the banks helped to lift consumer confidence during October for the first time since December, figures revealed. Read
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Obama moving to historic victory
Nov 05 2008 | National News
Barack Obama won Pennsylvania in an early sign that he will become the first black president of the United States, exit polls said. Read
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Obama set to make election history
Nov 05 2008 | National News
The marathon US presidential election came to a close on Tuesday with Democrat Barack Obama favoured to defeat Republican John McCain and make history as the first black American commander in chief. Read
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Minister in career politics warning
Nov 05 2008 | National News
A "deeply unhealthy" number of Government posts are being handed to career politicians, one of Prime Minister Gordon Brown's Cabinet colleagues is set to warn Read
