A new survey, that put Brits to the poll about their favourite airport nationwide, has revealed that Newcastle Airport is the country’s best when it
Author: Robert Ford
House prices fall after 18 months of consecutive rises
For what feels like an eternity, buyers have regained a slight advantage in the housing market as house prices have stalled due to the buyers
HSBC’s underlying profits rise despite money laundering fine
By Gerald Heneghan HSBC has seen its underlying profits rise in 2012, despite the financier being hit by a $1.9 billion (£1.26 million) fine for
Prescription charges to see 20p rise in England
By Gerald Heneghan Prescription charges in England are set to rise by 20p for each quantity of a drug or appliance as of April 1st
Wigan man jailed for grooming teenage girls
By Gerald Heneghan A Wigan man has been jailed for 12 years over his grooming of two teenage girls.
UK house prices ‘rose 0.2 per cent in February’
By Gerald Heneghan House prices in the UK rose by 0.2 per cent during February, hitting an average cost of £162,638.
RBS reveals £5.2 billion lost in ‘chastening’ year
By Gerald Heneghan Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has revealed it suffered a pre-tax loss of more than £5 billion in 2012.
NFU: More British food sought by UK consumers
By Gerald Heneghan Shoppers in the UK want to see more British foods in supermarkets and served in restaurants.
Ben Nevis climber dies after falling 165ft
By Gerald Heneghan A climber has died after suffering a fatal fall while climbing Ben Nevis in Scotland.
Hit and run injures two GMP officers
By Gerald Heneghan Two officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been injured in a hit and run attack.
Eurozone economic downturn ‘to persist into 2013’
By Gerald Heneghan The eurozone’s financial downturn will continue into 2013, the European Commission has warned.
Will Whitehorn appointed new Transport Systems Catapult chairman
By Gerald Heneghan Will Whitehorn, a transport industry pioneer, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Transport Systems Catapult.
Work programme slammed as ‘extremely poor’ by MPs
By Gerald Heneghan The government’s Work Programme has been branded “extremely poor” by MPs in the Public Account Committee.
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.
Manchester child poverty levels ‘worst in UK’
By Gerald Heneghan Manchester has been named the worst parliamentary constituency for child poverty in the UK.
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).
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
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.
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.
Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell charged with child sex offences
By Gerald Heneghan Coronation Street actor Michael Le Vell has been charged with a number of sex offences against children.