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Food offers boost retail sales new
Supermarket offers on food helped drive retail sales higher than expected last month, adding to signs of optimism over consumer spending.
Bill errors costing families £6.7bn new
Families are being left hundreds of pounds out of pocket due to errors by firms calculating their household bills, new research has found.
Lenders told to plug £27bn hole new
Five of Britain's biggest lenders must plug a combined £27.1 billion hole in their finances, with Barclays, Lloyds Banking Group and Royal Bank of Scotland accounting for more than 90% of the shortfall, the City regulator revealed.
Memorial planned for code-breaker
An unsung hero of Britain's wartime Bletchley Park code-breaking operation is set to be honoured with a memorial 70 years after he helped turn the tide of the conflict.
Minister hails benefits of GM crops
Genetically modified crops have the potential to improve the environment and save lives, Owen Paterson said as he launched a new push for the UK to be at the forefront of developing the controversial technology.
Peer: Prosecute health regulators
Health regulators should face prosecution for covering up their failure to investigate a spate of baby deaths, a leading lawyer said.
George Osborne considers Ulster Bank move
Chancellor George Osborne has suggested the possibility of splitting the Ulster Bank into both 'good' and 'bad' banks.
Qatada deportation moves closer
The UK Government is expected to take its final steps towards ratifying a treaty designed to trigger the removal of radical cleric Abu Qatada from the country.
Environment Secretary Owen Paterson urges UK to adopt use of GM crop technology
Environment Secretary, Owen Paterson, will officially kick off his campaign to bring genetically modified crops to the UK today by calling on the government, industry and scientists to join forces to convert the public in the face of widespread fear and scepticism.
Online retailer offers £3.68 dress
A £3.68 MWD - Minimum Wage Dress - has gone on sale aimed at women who "want to look good on a budget".
Study: Public pay cut by thousands
The pay of public sector workers will have been cut by thousands of pounds over the lifetime of the coalition Government because of wage freezes, VAT hikes and changes to benefits and tax credit, according to a new study.
£80m redevelopment for Stansted
A busy holiday airport is to get an £80 million terminal redevelopment.
Baby antibiotics 'link to eczema'
The use of antibiotics in the first 12 months of life may increase the chance of developing eczema by up to 40%, according to a new study.
'National Service Teachers' call
An army of top teachers should be deployed in schools that are failing their poorest pupils, according to Sir Michael Wilshaw.
Too many mental patients in cells
Too many people suffering from mental disorders are being locked up in police custody rather than being protected in hospitals, a joint inspection has found.
Life peerage for Sir Mervyn King
Outgoing Bank of England governor Sir Mervyn King is being made a peer, Downing Street confirmed.
PM and Speaker show tennis skills
A taste of Wimbledon came to Westminster when the Prime Minister showed off his racquet skills with tennis ace Greg Rusedski.
Duchess opts for a natural birth
The Duchess of Cambridge is planning a natural birth for her baby but does not know if it will be a girl or a boy, sources have said.
BBC chief's £400 holiday claim
A senior BBC executive who earns a six-figure salary claimed almost £400 when his holiday was cancelled in the aftermath of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal.
UK 'morally in very parlous state'
Britain is in a "very parlous state" morally because of a lack of vision about what kind of society we want, the Archbishop of Canterbury has said.
In Pictures: The G8 summit
Gerry forces Sammy into Mexican wave
Film review: World War Z
Pitt's zombie flick is surprisingly infectious
One Summer's Day 2013
We want you to get snapping!
Obama death bid fears - aircraft carriers on standby
In Pictures: Ulster Nightlife
Pubs, clubs and parties
In Pictures: The 'Big IF' concert in Botanic Gardens
Thousands turn out in the rain
Latest News
Food offers boost retail sales new
Supermarket offers on food helped drive retail sales higher than expected last month, adding to signs of optimism over consumer spending.
Taliban offers to free US soldier new
The Afghan Taliban has said it is ready to hand over a US soldier held captive since 2009 in exchange for five of its senior operatives being held at Guantanamo Bay.
Bill errors costing families £6.7bn new
Families are being left hundreds of pounds out of pocket due to errors by firms calculating their household bills, new research has found.
Latest Sport
Diggin agrees player-coach deal new
Paul Diggin has signed a contract extension with Northampton Saints which will see the winger combine coaching with playing.
Baxter agrees Exeter switch new
Greg Bateman has joined Exeter from London Welsh, the Chiefs have announced.
Jamie Carragher can see why Luis Suarez wants move from Liverpool to Real Madrid new
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has defended the behaviour of Luis Suarez by saying that any player would be interested in joining Real Madrid.
Latest Showbiz
The Wanted fined for mansion destruction new
The Wanted confess they were fined £10,000 for trashing the Los Angeles mansion they stayed in while filming their reality programme The Wanted Life.
Fergie 'hot for husband' new
Fergie is feeling rather frisky during her pregnancy and has apparently told friends her “libido has gone wild”.
Nick Lachey: I love screaming fans new
Nick Lachey has joked that singing in front of 16,000 screaming women feels pretty amazing.
