By Gerald Heneghan The government’s Work Programme has been branded “extremely poor” by MPs in the Public Account Committee.
Month: February 2013
Barnet PCs rescue driver from freezing lake
By Lauren Grice Police constables from Barnet borough have saved a woman from drowning after her car was driven into a freezing lake.
Dundee sex attack appeal launched
By Laura Moulden Police in Dundee have launched an appeal for information after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted last night (February 20th).
Private prisons ‘better run than state facilities’
By Gerald Heneghan Private companies are better than the public sector at running prisons, a think tank has claimed.
Vicky Price jury ‘unable to reach verdict’
By Lauren Grice The jury trying Vicky Pryce, the ex-wife of former minister Chris Huhne, has been discharged after failing to reach a verdict on
Wisbech Fish and chip shop stabbing victim fined for wasting police time
By Laura Moulden A Wisbech man who claimed he fought off four muggers while holding fish and chips has been fined for wasting police time.
Manchester child poverty levels ‘worst in UK’
By Gerald Heneghan Manchester has been named the worst parliamentary constituency for child poverty in the UK.
Lowestoft crash victim named as David Wright
By Lauren Grice The victim of a car crash in Lowestoft has been revealed as 74-year-old David Wright.
Cannabis regulation ‘favoured by most Brits’
By Laura Moulden Cannabis legalisation and decriminalisation is favoured by most Britons, an independent think tank has stated.
Cameron to announce India cybercrime partnership
By Gerald Heneghan David Cameron is set to announce a partnership between India and Britain on the issue of cybercrime today (February 19th).
Cameron leads massive trade delegation to India
By Lauren Grice David Cameron has led the largest ever prime ministerial trade delegation from the UK to India today (February 18th).
Wigan man ‘fighting for life’ after refusing to hand over Mercedes keys
By Laura Moulden A Wigan man has been left fighting for his life after he was stabbed for refusing to hand over his Mercedes keys
Fizzy drinks tax and junk food ad ban proposed by doctors
By Gerald Heneghan A tax on fizzy drinks and a ban on junk food advertising are just two of the measures being proposed by doctors
UK admiral Peter Hudson takes over NATO Maritime Headquarters
By Lauren Grice British Vice Admiral Peter Hudson has taken over the administration of NATO’s Maritime Headquarters.
TUC: Living standards must be defining issue in next election
By Laura Moulden Living standards must be a “defining issue” during the next general election, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) has claimed.
Horsemeat scandal: FSB urges Britain to ‘keep trade local’
By Gerald Heneghan The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has urged Britain to keep trade local in response to the ongoing horsemeat scandal.
Horsemeat scandal: Food retailers hit back at conspiracy claims
By Lauren Grice Food retailers have hit back at claims they were involved in a conspiracy of silence over the ongoing horsemeat scandal.
MPs call for national standard on anti-social behaviour
By Laura Moulden MPs have called for a national standard on anti-social behaviour to be introduced.
War veterans to see £11 million care funding boost
By Gerald Heneghan War veterans are set to benefit from an £11 million boost in funding for the NHS.
Child killer Subhan Anwar murdered in prison
By Lauren Grice Child murderer Subhan Anwar has been killed in Long Lartin Prison.