By Gerald Heneghan David Cameron’s proposals on renegotiating Britain’s relationship with the European Union (EU) have gained the backing of British business leaders.
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Michael Gove announces A-level overhaul
By Gerald Heneghan Michael Gove has unveiled a raft of changes to the way A-levels are carried out in England.
David Cameron commits to referendum on Europe
By Gerald Heneghan David Cameron has pledged to implement a referendum into Britain’s membership in the European Union (EU) if the Conservative Party wins the
Army job cuts unveiled by MoD
By Gerald Heneghan The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has unveiled a new round of job cuts in the British Army today (January 22nd).
British woman Lindsay Sandiford given death sentence in Bali
By Gerald Heneghan A British woman has been sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Indonesia.
Off-duty police officer murder investigation sees third arrest
By Gerald Heneghan A third man has been arrested in connection with the murder off an off-duty police officer in Edgeley, Stockport.
A30 lorry collision kills pedestrian in Cornwall
By Gerald Heneghan A crash on the A30 in north Cornwall has resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
Head of Police Federation, Paul McKeever, dies in hospital
By Gerald Heneghan Paul McKeever, head of the Police Federation for England and Wales (PFEW), died in hospital on Thursday night (January 17th).
Andrew Gilligan appointed as cycling czar
By Gerald Heneghan Andrew Gilligan has been appointed as an advisor on cycling policy by London Mayor Boris Johnson.
Heavy snowfall disrupts UK transport networks
By Gerald Heneghan Heavy snowfall has hit parts of the UK this morning (January 18th) and is expected to disrupt transport networks throughout the country.
Algerian gas plant hostage crisis ‘ongoing’
By Gerald Heneghan The hostage crisis at an Algerian gas plant is continuing today (January 18th), the UK Foreign Office has revealed.
London Victoria reopens following rush hour train fire
By Gerald Heneghan London’s Victoria station was evacuated this morning (January 17th) after a fire broke out in the undercarriage of a Gatwick Express Train.
Romanian and Bulgarian immigration warning issued
By Gerald Heneghan Romanian and Bulgarian immigration to the UK could amount to 50,000 people a year when restrictions are lifted in 2014.
Gravesend A2 carriageway reopens following car transporter crash
By Gerald Heneghan Part of the A2 carriageway near Gravesend in Kent has re-opened this morning (January 16th) following a crash involving a car transporter.
Helicopter crashes into crane in central London
By Gerald Heneghan A helicopter has crashed into a crane in central London this morning (January 16th), killing two people and injuring nine others.
Christian BA employee Nadia Eweida wins religious discrimination case
By Gerald Heneghan British Airways (BA) employee Nadia Eweida was discriminated against due to her Christian beliefs, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has
Clegg warns Cameron over EU referendum
By Gerald Heneghan Nick Clegg has issued a warning to David Cameron over potential plans to conduct a referendum on Britain’s relationship with the European
David Cameron seeks ‘fresh settlement’ on Europe
By Gerald Heneghan David Cameron has expressed his desire for a “fresh settlement” with Europe in a radio interview today (January 14th).
British C17 cargo plane heads to Mali to assist French military operation
By Gerald Heneghan A British C17 cargo plane has set off for Mali in order to help the French military with their operations against Islamist
George Osborne threatens EU with UK walk-out
By Gerald Heneghan George Osborne has warned the European Union (EU) that it must change if Britain is to retain its membership.