Nov
2008
Articles from 27th Nov 2008
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Brown plunges in latest poll
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Public confidence in Gordon Brown as the best leader to deal with the economic crisis has fallen sharply, according to a poll conducted after this week's crucial Pre-Budget Report. Read
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Tribute to 'true angel' gun victim
Nov 27 2008 | National News
The fiancee of a murdered biker has paid tribute to her "true angel" as his seven killers await sentencing. Read
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Tory arrested in 'leak' probe
Nov 27 2008 | National News
A member of David Cameron's Tory frontbench team has been arrested, the party has disclosed. Read
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Miliband condemns 'inhuman' attack
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Foreign Secretary David Miliband has expressed sympathy with the family of Andreas Liveras, the one Briton confirmed dead. Read
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Wealthy Briton among Mumbai dead
Nov 27 2008 | National News
A wealthy British businessman was among those killed in the terror attacks on Mumbai, it has emerged. Read
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Marines killed in Afghanistan
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Two Royal Marines have been killed by insurgents in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence has said. Read
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Two more guilty of biker's murder
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Two more members of a motorcycle gang have been found guilty of murdering a Hell's Angel. Read
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Shannon's mother in tears
Nov 27 2008 | National News
The mother of Shannon Matthews burst into tears within minutes of starting to give evidence at her trial. Read
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Briton killed in Mumbai massacre
Nov 27 2008 | National News
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has confirmed that a British national died in the Mumbai attacks. Read
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Met chief's stinging parting shot
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair delivered a stinging parting shot to the man who provoked his resignation from office. Read
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Doctor in Baby P case is suspended
Nov 27 2008 | National News
A doctor who failed to spot Baby P's broken ribs and back during an examination has been suspended, the General Medical Council (GMC) said. Read
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PM pledges help in wake of massacre
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Prime Minister Gordon Brown said it was too early to say whether any British lives were lost in the terrorist attack in Mumbai. Read
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'Briton killed' in Mumbai massacre
Nov 27 2008 | National News
The British High Commissioner in India said he was trying to confirm reports a Briton was among more than 100 people killed in a series of terrorist attacks in Mumbai as a "matter of urgency". Read
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Sugar backs apprenticeship campaign
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Sir Alan Sugar is to front a new Government campaign encouraging more people to take up apprenticeships. Read
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PM hosts business crisis talks
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Gordon Brown met officials from the housing and construction industries, telling them Britain is in a better economic position than many other countries. Read
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Naked ambition
Nov 27 2008 | National News
FOUR young women hoping to become the first female crew to row across the Indian Ocean have revealed their plan to carry out their gruelling months-long challenge naked. Read
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Woolworths attracts buyer interest
Nov 27 2008 | National News
The administrators of ailing retailer Woolworths said they would be looking for a "suitable buyer for all parts of the business". Read
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'Briton killed in Mumbai massacre'
Nov 27 2008 | National News
At least one Briton was among more than 100 people killed in a series of terrorist attacks in India, an official said. Read
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Fall in house prices starts to slow
Nov 27 2008 | National News
The rate at which house prices are falling eased "significantly" this month but a market recovery still remains some way off, a mortgage lender said. Read
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Final meeting as Sir Ian bows out
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair is facing his final meeting of the force's governing body. Read
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MPs: Points law won't stop migrants
Nov 27 2008 | National News
A cross party group of MPs has warned that Thursday's introduction of a points-based immigration system will not stop tens of thousands of non-EU migrants coming to the UK. Read
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101 dead as gunmen 'target Britons'
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Panic gripped India after heavily-armed terrorists, targeting British and American citizens, killed 101 people, including six foreigners, and wounded 287. Read
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Mumbai gunmen 'targeted Britons'
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Panic has gripped India after heavily-armed terrorists, apparently targeting British and American citizens, killed 101 people and wounded 287. Read
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Britons moved from Thai airport
Nov 27 2008 | National News
British tourists trapped by anti-government demonstrators at Bangkok's main airport have been moved out of the area, according to a Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) spokesman. Read
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Downturn proves death knell for MFI
Nov 27 2008 | National News
More than 1,000 people are facing the threat of losing their jobs after furniture chain MFI confirmed it had called in administrators. Read
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Woolworths to open despite jobs woe
Nov 27 2008 | National News
All 800 Woolworths stores are opening for business despite the company calling in administrators. Read
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EU discusses Madeleine alert system
Nov 27 2008 | National News
An EU-wide missing child alert system will come a step closer at talks in Brussels on Friday. Read
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Gun, knife victims memorial service
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Senior Government ministers are joining families of teenagers killed in violent attacks at a memorial service to mark the eighth anniversary of Damilola Taylor's death. Read
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Points law won't stop migrants: MPs
Nov 27 2008 | National News
A cross party group of MPs has warned today's introduction of a points-based immigration system will not stop tens of thousands of non-EU migrants coming to the UK. Read
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Brown to host business crisis talks
Nov 27 2008 | National News
Ministers are meeting business leaders to discuss further Government support for industries hit by the economic downturn. Read
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Help urged over global food crisis
Nov 27 2008 | National News
A major charity has urged people to dig deep despite their own financial problems to help victims of the food crisis around the world. Read
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Cancer study helped diet changes
Nov 27 2008 | National News
More than one in 10 people have tried to cut down on processed meat such as bacon as a result of a landmark cancer prevention report published last year. Read
