Nov
2008
Articles from 24th Nov 2008
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Afghanistan Marine 'died a hero'
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Tributes have been paid to a British serviceman killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan. Read
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British troop killed in Afghanistan
Nov 24 2008 | National News
A British soldier was killed in an explosion in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said. Read
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Package for homeowners 'modest'
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Measures aimed at stimulating the mortgage market and helping hard-pressed homeowners have failed to convince housing experts. Read
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High earners face 45% tax rate
Nov 24 2008 | National News
High earners are to be hit with a new income tax rate of 45% as part of the announced package of measures. Read
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VAT cut aims to boost economy
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Christmas shopping will be cheaper this year thanks to a temporary 2.5% cut in VAT announced in the Pre-Budget Report, but purchasers of alcohol, cigarettes and fuel will not share in the savings. Read
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Missing Mum and daughters found
Nov 24 2008 | National News
A mother who went missing with her five daughters six months ago when she learned they were to be taken into care was found in Germany, police said. Read
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Mother flushed baby down toilet
Nov 24 2008 | National News
A mother has told an inquest hearing how she accidentally flushed her baby down a toilet before hiding his body in her car boot. Read
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Boosts for families and pensioners
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Alistair Darling's Pre-Budget report revealed a boost for families with children with an increase in child benefit in January, three months early. Read
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Boy George 'chained up male escort'
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Singer Boy George handcuffed a male escort to the wall by his bed after accusing him of hacking into his computer, a court has heard. Read
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City broadside over £7bn bank deal
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Barclays has received a broadside from the City after shareholders voted to approve a controversial £7 billion fund-raising that will put almost a third of the bank into Middle East ownership. Read
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VAT cut in bid to boost economy
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Alistair Darling slashed VAT in a £20 billion cash boost to revive the ailing economy. Read
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£20bn boost for ailing economy
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Alistair Darling set out plans for a massive £20 billion shot in the arm for the ailing economy as it heads for recession. Read
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Fielder-Civil loses sentence appeal
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Singer Amy Winehouse's husband, who tried to cover up a vicious attack on a publican, lost an appeal against his sentence. Read
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Jackson and Sheikh settle dispute
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Michael Jackson and an Arab sheikh suing him at the High Court in London for £4.7 million parted "amicably" after agreeing a settlement to their dispute. Read
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Police to receive 10,000 Taser guns
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Police officers will be given 10,000 Taser stun guns under new plans. Read
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Two guilty of Hell's Angel's murder
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Two members of a biker gang have been found guilty of murdering a Hell's Angel who was shot dead on the M40. Read
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Shannon accused 'too ill for court'
Nov 24 2008 | National News
The jury trying two people accused of kidnapping Shannon Matthews was told on Monday that one of the defendants was too ill to attend court. Read
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Barclays on course for £7bn deal
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Banking giant Barclays said it was on course to secure shareholder backing for a £7 billion fund-raising that could put almost a third of the bank into Middle East ownership. Read
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Aston Martin plant closure extended
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Luxury car company Aston Martin is to extend its planned Christmas shutdown for another two weeks, it has been announced. Read
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PM promises tax cuts to aid economy
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown has promised to use tax cuts to inject new vigour into the British economy and reduce the length and depth of the recession. Read
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Minister unveils new stun gun plans
Nov 24 2008 | National News
The Government is expected to unveil plans to arm police with 10,000 Taser stun guns as part of a drive to tackle violent crime. Read
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Jackson's court date off after deal
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Michael Jackson's planned appearance at the High Court has been cancelled after he reached an out-of-court settlement last night with an Arab sheikh who was suing him for £4.7 million. Read
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Investors to vote on Barclays plan
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Investors in Barclays are meeting to approve a £7 billion fundraising move which could put almost a third of the bank in the hands of Middle East investors. Read
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Olympic chiefs discuss 2008 lessons
Nov 24 2008 | National News
International Olympic chiefs are in London to discuss lessons that can be learned from the Beijing Games. Read
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More Down's syndrome babies born
Nov 24 2008 | National News
More babies are being born with Down's syndrome than before pre-natal screening for the disorder was introduced at the end of the 1980s, research has revealed. Read
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'Tax rise for high earners' planned
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Alistair Darling is expected to announce a higher rate of income tax for top earners as he sets out how he will claw back a multi-billion boost to the shrinking economy. Read
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Behaviour disorder 'costing £1.5bn'
Nov 24 2008 | National News
A severe psychiatric disorder in children and young people costs society as much as £1.5 billion every year owing to a lack of available treatment, a charity think tank said. Read
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Economic recovery 'long way off'
Nov 24 2008 | National News
The road to economic recovery is a "long way off", the head of the CBI warned as new research for the business group showed the impact of the credit crunch across British industry. Read
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Private sector move for Sellafield
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Thousands of workers will move from the public to the private sector when a consortium of three firms takes over a £22 billion contract to run one of the UK's biggest nuclear sites. Read
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Health trusts miss hygiene standard
Nov 24 2008 | National News
Nine out of 10 acute health trusts failed to meet hygiene standards put in place to reduce hospital infections, according to results of spot checks. Read
