Nov
2008
Articles from 20th Nov 2008
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Policeman on BNP list is suspended
Nov 20 2008 | National News
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. Read
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JobCentre closures to be reviewed
Nov 20 2008 | National News
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. Read
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Tanker owners in talks with pirates
Nov 20 2008 | National News
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. Read
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RBS bail-out plan is approved
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Shareholders in Royal Bank of Scotland approved a £20 billion bail-out plan which could put nearly 60% of the company in public hands. Read
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RBS boss 'sorry' over bail-out plan
Nov 20 2008 | National News
The chairman of the Royal Bank of Scotland apologised to shareholders ahead of a vote on a £20 billion Government bail-out package. Read
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Firms announce major job cuts
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies. Read
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Speeding plan 'too little and late'
Nov 20 2008 | National News
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. Read
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Firms announce hundreds of job cuts
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Top UK firms joined the growing list of companies cutting jobs as hundreds of losses were announced and fears were expressed of further redundancies. Read
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Accused 'took girl on park trips'
Nov 20 2008 | National News
The man accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews told police he took the schoolgirl on trips to the park, a court heard. Read
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Shannon jury shown 'tether' strap
Nov 20 2008 | National News
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. Read
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Tougher targets on saving water
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Water companies must help customers save 40% more water from 2010 following a "lacklustre" performance by some suppliers, Ofwat has announced. Read
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Palace worker denies being in BNP
Nov 20 2008 | National News
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. Read
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Baby P review will not be released
Nov 20 2008 | National News
The Government has refused to release a detailed report into the mistakes made by authorities in the Baby P case. Read
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Miliband stands firm over ransoms
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Ransom payments to pirates will only encourage further hostage-taking, Foreign Secretary David Miliband has insisted. Read
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Hundreds of jobs axed at UK firms
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Hundreds more job losses have been announced at some of the UK's leading firms in the wake of the economic downturn. Read
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Retail sales better than expected
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Official sales figures from the UK high street have continued to defy expectations. Read
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Mortgage lending increases by 7%
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Mortgage lending rose by nearly 7% during October but it remained well down on 12 months ago, figures show. Read
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Rolls-Royce to axe up to 2,000 jobs
Nov 20 2008 | National News
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. Read
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House sparrow numbers 'falling'
Nov 20 2008 | National News
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. Read
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BNP spokesman defends City Hall job
Nov 20 2008 | National News
The deputy leader of the British National Party has denied using his taxpayer-funded position at the Greater London Authority to perform work for the far-right party. Read
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Retailers in pre-Christmas sales
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Major retailers are slashing prices in a pre-Christmas bid to breathe life into the ailing high street. Read
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RBS shareholders vote on bail-out
Nov 20 2008 | National News
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. Read
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Speeding drivers face new penalties
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Tougher penalties for speeding and other "excessive behaviour" by motorists are to be proposed by ministers as part of a bid to cut road deaths. Read
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Activists call for end of occupation
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Anti-war activists are set to urge the Government to bring the "occupation" of Afghanistan to an end and bring UK troops home. Read
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'No end to recession' under Tories
Nov 20 2008 | National News
The recession would last until "doomsday if David Cameron was Prime Minister", the joint leader of the country's biggest trade union will say. Read
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Crime victims 'unaware of payouts'
Nov 20 2008 | National News
Government claims to prioritise victims of crime were questioned as a committee of MPs delivered a damning report into compensation for people injured in violent attacks. Read
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Health reform pace 'painfully slow'
Nov 20 2008 | National News
An "expensive" Government health reform has so far failed to deliver real benefits for patients, experts have said. Read
