Belfast Flag Violence: Rioting In City Centre

Belfast has been hit by another night of rioting as hundreds of loyalists took to the streets to protest over flags. Eight police officers were injured, with two needing hospital treatment, and five people were arrested following clashes across the...

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Syria: Rebel Prisoners On Their Religious War

Interviewing people who, under different circumstances, might kill you, is a strange experience. To the soundtrack of multiple rocket launchers and small arms fire, I met six men who the Syrian authorities told us were jihadist rebel fighters captured...

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Pregnant Kate: Radio Station Faces Backlash

Two DJs are being offered counselling after the nurse duped by their prank call to the Duchess of Cambridge's hospital died in a suspected suicide. Nurse Jacintha Saldanha was found dead days after taking the hoax call and putting it through to a nurse...

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Max Clifford: 'Nothing To Hide' Over Sex Claims

Max Clifford has said he will try to continue to lead a normal life after being arrested over allegations of sexual offences he called "totally untrue". The publicist was released on bail on Thursday after being detained at his Surrey home by officers...

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EastEnders: Brother Admits Killing His Sister

The brother of the EastEnders actress, whose headless body was found in a canal, has admitted killing her. Tony McCluskie, 35, has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of his sister, Gemma, in March this year and claims he "suffered loss of control". He...

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Linesman Death: Fourth Teen Held In Holland

Dutch police have arrested a fourth teenager in connection with the beating to death of a football linesman. The 16-year-old from Amsterdam was arrested on Thursday evening, police said. There are now two 15-year-olds and two 16-year-olds in custody....

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Egypt: Tanks Move In As Violence Kills Five

Egypt's army has moved tanks in to protect the presidential palace after a night of violent clashes in which at least five people were killed. Running street battles between supporters of President Mohamed Morsi and his opponents raged overnight outside...

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Virgin Trains Gets West Coast Line Extension

Virgin Trains says it has reached an agreement to operate services on the West Coast Main Line for the next 23 months. It comes after an embarrassing U-turn by the Department for Transport (DfT), which admitted it got its sums wrong after initially...

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Pregnant Kate: Duchess Is Out Of Hospital

The Duchess of Cambridge has been discharged from hospital after a stay of three days for treatment for severe morning sickness. Kate, who is less than 12 weeks pregnant, left with Prince William and was taken to their London home, Kensington Palace,...

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Girl, Four, Dies After Level Crossing Crash

A four-year-old girl who was injured when the car she was travelling in collided with a train at a level crossing has died in hospital. Emma Lifsey had been airlifted to Sheffield Children's Hospital after the incident in North Nottinghamshire on Tuesday....

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Weather: Flights Delayed After Snow In London

The first snow of winter has fallen across London and the Home Counties, causing delays to flights and rail services. A thin blanket of snow fell in the early hours, causing the temporary closure of Stansted Airport from 6am. It re-opened just over...

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Autumn Statement: Osborne Tightens The Screw

Chancellor George Osborne will warn there are no "miracle cures" as he admits more drastic action is needed to balance Britain's books. Mr Osborne will confirm in a bleak mini-budget that Whitehall departments are being ordered to find another £5bn...

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Kate Pregnant: Duchess Remains In Hospital

The Duke of Cambridge is expected to return to his pregnant wife's bedside today as she continues her hospital treatment for severe morning sickness. Kate was admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in central London on Monday where she is likely to remain...

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Household Spending Hits Highest Ever Level

The average UK household spent £483.60 a week in 2011 - the highest amount ever recorded by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Last year's level was £10.00 higher than in 2010, due in part to increases in transport and housing costs. However,...

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Linesman Dies After Attack By Teenage Players

A football linesman beaten and kicked by teenage players during a youth match has died. Three players aged between 15 and 16 were arrested after Richard Nieuwenhuizen collapsed at the Dutch club Nieuw Sloten in the town of Almere on Sunday.  The...

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M1 Crash: Two Men Killed And Motorway Closed

Two men have been killed in a crash on the M1 which forced the closure of a section of the motorway. The collision between two black BMW cars happened shortly before 2.40am on the southbound carriageway between junctions four and five, near Watford...

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UK Threatens To Withdraw Ambassador To Israel

Britain is considering withdrawing its ambassador to Israel over the country's settlement building plans, Sky sources say. The Government is expected to decide later today how to respond to Israel's plan to allow settlement building in the controversial...

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Winter Weather As Snow Hits Northern UK

Snow is continuing to fall across the north of the UK, with up to 10cm settling across the high mountains overnight. Glasgow and Edinburgh have seen up to 5cm fall overnight, with up to 4cm settling in Teesside and County Durham. The mountains in Cumbria,...

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Osborne Eyes Tax Evaders And Pensions Of Rich

The Chancellor has promised to hunt down tax evaders and tax the wealthy - warning that everyone must make a contribution. In his Autumn Statement on Wednesday, George Osborne is set to hit the pension pots of the wealthiest by slashing the £50,000...

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Japan Tunnel Collapse: Five People Dead

By Mark Stone, Asia Correspondent Police say at least five people have died after being trapped inside their burning vehicle in a highway tunnel that collapsed in Japan. The Sasago tunnel on the busy Chuo Expressway, about 50 miles (80 km)...

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Starbucks Pledges Action Over UK Tax Affairs

Starbucks has confirmed it is in talks with the HMRC and the Treasury over its tax affairs. ...

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