Monday 20 May 2013
Amazon paid less in UK corporation tax last year than it received in government grants, its official company accounts show – sparking condemnation MPs around the country.
More than a million struggling British families are spending at least a third of their income on housing costs, a think-tank has revealed.
Radio 1's Nick Grimshaw has lost nearly a million listeners since taking over from Chris Moyles - to score the lowest breakfast show audience for a decade.
Liberal Democrat Business Secretary Vince Cable will today brand advocates of EU withdrawal "self-indulgent and reckless", as he warns that a British pull-out would mean an "exodus" of international firms from the UK and the loss of thousands of jobs.
The row over new "skimpy" uniforms for Virgin Trains staff could escalate into a strike.
The Government's moves to tackle irresponsible dog ownership do not go far enough, a committee of MPs has warned.
Two people have won the Lotto jackpot, sharing an £8.3 million jackpot, Camelot said.
Cardinal Keith O'Brien is to leave Scotland for several months after admitting inappropriate sexual conduct during his church career, the Vatican has said.
A man and a woman have been detained by police after a three-hour armed stand off at a city centre pharmacy.
George Osborne has insisted the Government was sticking to its economic course telling business leaders "now is not the time to lose our nerve".
David Cameron has slapped down maverick backbencher Nadine Dorries after she floated plans to campaign for election on a Tory-Ukip ticket.
The official squad photo for the 2013 British and Irish Lions tour was released today - but while it may appear the entire 37-man squad are taking part - in fact two of them weren't there at all.
Comic Rory McGrath has been arrested on suspicion of a drunken assault against a couple.
Wayne Rooney has been linked with a shock move to Newcastle - by a sports news agency owned by Magpies owner Mike Ashley.
Police were called to a sci-fi convention after a confrontation between costumed characters from rival clubs.
The man accused of murdering April Jones had viewed and downloaded Facebook photos of the five-year-old in the days before she disappeared, a jury has heard.
Tributes have been paid to a retired university lecturer who died when he was trampled by cows.
A group of young British computer hackers who considered themselves to be "latter-day pirates" masterminded sophisticated cyber attacks on major global institutions including the CIA, Sony, the FBI and Nintendo from their bedrooms, a court has heard.
A cuddly toy is helping to keep three wild boar piglets company at a zoo where they are being hand-reared by keepers.
Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape, sources said.
EVER since she first came to public attention in films like Gia and Girl, Interrupted, Angelina Jolie has captivated, fascinated and intrigued us.
THE Topshop T-shirt that has sparked a £3.5 million lawsuit features a picture of Rihanna taken in BELFAST.
A Parades Commission decision on the north Belfast Twelfth parade past Ardoyne could lead to a major stalemate on the ground.
After winning one tournament synonymous with Wentworth, Graeme McDowell has turned his attention to improving his record in the event still held at the European Tour's headquarters.
Manager Sam Allardyce says signing Andy Carroll on a permanent deal from Liverpool is West Ham's "main priority" over the summer.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis heaped praise on Michael Owen after the former England striker called time on his professional career.
Taylor Swift was the red hot winner at the Billboard Music Awards.
Nell McAndrew has shown off her new baby daughter - and says that children are now her priority rather than her health challenges.
Rod Stewart said he was "over the moon" as he celebrated his 15th number one record with a champagne toast.
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