Blackpool Murder: Burning Body Found In Alley

Two people have been arrested after the body of a 16-year-old girl was found burning in an alley in Blackpool. Police have cordoned off the alley off Kirby Road, South Shore where the body was found and specialist forensic officers are searching a nearby...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

Kids Given Lessons On Dangers Of Social Media

By Emma Birchley, Sky News East of England Correspondent The danger of posting personal information online is being taught to children as part of a pilot project to keep them safe from criminals. Pupils at a primary school in Shropshire and a high...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

Police Watchdog 'Woefully' Inadequate, Say MPs

The police watchdog is "woefully under-equipped and hamstrung" and does not have the power or resources to get to the truth, a scathing report reveals. The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) should be given a statutory power to require...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

G'ment Too Slow To Act On Floods, Says Report

The Government has been too slow bringing in measures that will protect homes and businesses from the "shattering" impact of flooding, say MPs. The Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs committee said the draft Water Bill would help increase competition...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

West Coast Mainline Deal: Ministers 'Lied To'

The Transport Department was "irresponsible" over its role in the collapse of the £5bn West Coast Mainline rail contract, a group of MPs have said. Members of the Transport Committee said the Government department had embarked on an "ambitious, perhaps...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

Banks Face Up To Hefty New Mis-Selling Bill

By Mark Kleinman, City Editor The City regulator will pave the way for Britain's big banks to pay out billions of pounds in compensation over the industry's latest mis-selling scandal. I have learnt that the Financial Services Authority (FSA) is...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

OFT Fuel Price Probe Findings To Be Released

By Poppy Trowbridge, Business & Economics Correspondent The Office of Fair Trading today releases its findings on the state of Britain's £32bn retail fuel market. The regulator must assess whether serious competition concerns exist within the...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

Belfast Violence: Images Released Of Suspects

Police investigating serious public disorder in east and south Belfast have released 19 images of people they want to question over the violence. So far, 181 arrests have been made and 128 people have been charged in connection with ongoing protests...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

Sugary Drink Tax 'Could Pay For School Meals'

Sugary drinks should be taxed at up to 20p a litre, say health campaigners – with the proceeds helping to pay for free school meals. Food and farming charity Sustain said the Government could raise £1bn a year from the duty, while also saving lives...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

Report: Youth Joblessness Rises Fastest In UK

Youth unemployment has increased in the UK at a faster rate than any other country in the G8 since the start of the recession, a new report has said. A study by the Work Foundation found that the UK now lags only behind Spain and Greece for youth joblessness...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

Dock Master Saves Baby From Icy Waters

A dock master has rescued a six-month-old baby after his buggy was blown into freezing cold waters by strong winds. The infant, who was strapped in the buggy, was swept into the water as his mother walked along Watchet Harbour, Somerset, at 8am. After...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

Cosmetic Surgery Rates Soar In UK

Growth rates for surgical facelifts and other anti-ageing procedures have shown a double-digit rise - despite a double-dip recession, new figures show. Even though anti-ageing procedures are becoming increasingly popular, breast augmentation still tops...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

'Explosive Device' Found In N Ireland

Northern Ireland police say they have found a "crude viable explosive device" in Omagh, County Tyrone. The device was found near the home of a police officer. The discovery prompted a security alert but police said "everyone has returned to their homes"....

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More

Childcare Better In Wealthy Areas, Report Says

By Siobhan Robbins, Sky Reporter Children from wealthier areas receive a better standard of childcare, according to a new report. Research by Policy Exchange showed Ofsted judged 79% of childminders in the richest parts of England as good or outstanding,...

12.25 | 0 komentar | Read More