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Met’s phone-hacking inquiry head to retire
on May 20, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Senior police officer will leave after London 2012 Olympics, Scotland Yard has announced Sue Akers, who has been leading Scotland’s Yard investigation into phone hacking, is to retire after […]
Miliband set for decision on EU referendum
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Shadow ministers urge leader to put pressure on Cameron by promising EU membership poll if Labour win general election Ed Miliband is being urged by a growing number of […]
Cameron backs plan to abolish social housing rent subsidy for higher earners
on May 19, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Fears ‘pay-to-stay’ scheme will drive thousands out of housing association and council properties The government is introducing measures that could drive thousands of families out of social housing by […]
Olympic torch paraded in Cornwall by David Beckham
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Gold-painted Airbus 319 brings flame to airbase to begin the 70-day relay around the country in the buildup to London 2012 The applause inside the gold-painted Airbus 319 was […]
Greece could leave UK in long-term recession
on May 18, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Chair of Office for Budget Responsibility says results would be deflation, soaring unemployment and rise in state debt Greece leaving the euro could plunge Britain into a recession that […]
Hallam criticises police after murder conviction quashed
on by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Young man jailed over 2004 killing then released by court blames Met police for taking away eight years of his life Sam Hallam has criticised the Metropolitan police for […]
General Motors saves Vauxhall factory at Ellesmere Port
on May 17, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Feared closure averted as GM announces that next Astra car model will be built at Merseyside and Polish plants The Vauxhall car plant at Ellesmere Port has been saved […]
Sam Hallam released after seven years in prison
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Decision to release 24-year-old after appeal over 2004 murder conviction follows long legal battle by family Sam Hallam became one of the youngest victims of a miscarriage of justice […]
David Cameron raises possibility of euro breakup
on May 16, 2012 by Jude Emantsal in Other News, Comments (0)
Labour accuses PM of stoking fears for eurozone, days after chancellor criticised those who engaged in speculation David Cameron appeared to cast doubt on the future of the euro […]
Brooks angry over ‘cover-up’ charges
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Former News International CEO expressed anger that those close to her had been ‘dragged into the affair’ Rebekah Brooks made a defiant attack on the “weak and unjust” decision […]