An investigation has been launched by Labour into claims MP Ben Chapman was given permission by Commons authorities to claim taxpayer-funded allowances for loan interest he was no longer paying, a Downing Street political spokesman said.Read
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the death of a man who was hit by a car following an apparent confrontation with teenagers.Read
Commons Speaker Michael Martin will make a statement to MPs amid rapidly mounting calls for him to quit over his handling of the MPs' expenses crisis.Read
The number of people confirmed with swine flu in the UK passed the 100 mark after 14 more cases were diagnosed, the Health Protection Agency has said.Read
A former sleaze watchdog's claims that Jack Straw blocked an inquiry into MPs' expenses amid concerns of a backbench revolt has been denied by the Justice Secretary.Read
Sri Lankan troops have killed at least 70 Tamil Tiger rebels who attempted a mass break out of an encirclement by government forces, a military spokesman said.Read
Labour slumped to be neck and neck with the UK Independence Party in a poll as voters looked set to punish mainstream parties over the expenses scandal at the ballot box next month.Read
Labour slumped to be neck and neck with the UK Independence Party in a poll as voters looked set to punish mainstream parties over the expenses scandal at the ballot box next month.Read
