Adams blames DUP for stalemate 18:05, Jul 24 2008
Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams accused the DUP of pushing Northern Ireland's power-sharing government toward crisis. more
Strong turnout set for by-election 17:35, Jul 24 2008
A strong turnout was predicted in the crucial Glasgow East by-election as the sun shone on voters at the polls. more
The Met paid £2m to informants 16:35, Jul 24 2008
Almost £6,000 is handed out to informants every day by Britain's largest police force, according to new figures. more
Wife in tribute to blast soldier 16:35, Jul 24 2008
The wife of a British soldier killed by a roadside bomb as he drove an ambulance in southern Afghanistan paid tribute to her "loving husband". more
Soldier killed driving ambulance 14:05, Jul 24 2008
A British soldier was killed by a suspected roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan as he drove an ambulance back to base, the Ministry of Defence has said. more
Brown hails Anglican bishops' march 14:05, Jul 24 2008
Gordon Brown has hailed a march of hundreds of the world's religious leaders, calling for urgent action to tackle global poverty, as "the greatest public demonstration of faith" Britain has ever seen. more
Overseas drivers face law clampdown 14:05, Jul 24 2008
A clampdown on overseas drivers and truckers who flout UK road regulations has been announced by the Government. more
Governments propose border checks 14:05, Jul 24 2008
The first formal border checks between Britain and Ireland in more than 80 years have been proposed by the two governments. more
Retail sales suffer biggest slump 11:05, Jul 24 2008
A consumer spending slowdown has looked to have returned with a vengeance after official figures showed retail sales last month suffered their biggest slump for more than 20 years. more
Cameron welcomes UUP merger talks 10:05, Jul 24 2008
A tie-up between the Conservative Party and Ulster Unionists could forge a new political force in Northern Ireland, Tory leader David Cameron has said. more
Crackdown deal on internet piracy 10:05, Jul 24 2008
Internet service providers (ISPs) and the music industry have reached an agreement to clamp down on illegal downloads. more
Darwins' fraud cash being recovered 09:05, Jul 24 2008
Police have begun to sift through the financial assets of John and Anne Darwin to recover the money the couple defrauded in their £250,000 canoe death scam. more
Police discuss Menezes death report 07:35, Jul 24 2008
Police bosses are due to meet to discuss a report on the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes which found progress on improving surveillance since his death had been too slow. more
Madeleine detective's book launched 07:35, Jul 24 2008
A book by a former senior Portuguese detective involved in the search for Madeleine McCann is due to be published. more
Voters go to polls in by-election 05:05, Jul 24 2008
Voters in Glasgow East are going to the polls in a crunch by-election where defeat could spell disaster for Labour. more
Decision due in Mosley privacy case 05:05, Jul 24 2008
A High Court judge is due to announce his ruling in Formula One boss Max Mosley's groundbreaking privacy case. more
Providers back net piracy crackdown 04:35, Jul 24 2008
Britain's six biggest internet service providers (ISPs) have signed up to a government-backed drive to clamp down on illegal downloading of music and films. more
UK 'blocking' EU green energy plans 04:35, Jul 24 2008
Britain has been accused of trying to water down a European Union directive designed to give renewable energy sources such as wind, wave and solar power easier access to national electricity grids. more
