Mon, 6th Feb 2012

National News

Icy threat as working week begins

6:27am Monday 6th February 2012

A householder digs his car out of snow at Ingatestone, Essex

Forecasters have warned of icy conditions as many Britons head back to work after a weekend of snow.

Scroungers rhetoric 'fuels abuse'

5:18am Monday 6th February 2012

Six charities have blamed inflammatory media coverage about 'benefits scroungers' for increasing abuse against disabled people

Government focus on alleged fraud and over-claiming to justify cuts in benefits is fuelling abuse against disabled people, charities have warned.

Scrap tax relief on top pay: TUC

1:29am Monday 6th February 2012

TUC boss Brendan Barber said stopping tax relief on earnings more than 262,000 pounds would raise 1.7 billion pounds a year

Union leaders have stepped up their attack on bankers' bonuses by claiming that changes to the tax system could raise £1.7 billion a year.

Capello criticises Terry decision

3:25am Monday 6th February 2012

Fabio Capello said John Terry, pictured, should keep the England captain's armband

Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.

Davey sets out green credentials

1:45am Monday 6th February 2012

Newly-appointed Environment Secretary Ed Davey said his priorities are 'green jobs, green growth and getting the best deal for energy bill payers'

New Energy Secretary Ed Davey will seek to establish his green credentials, declaring there will be "no change in direction or ambition" after the departure of Chris Huhne.

Economic crisis 'leads to action'

1:39am Monday 6th February 2012

Brian Paddick said Britons are 'rising in the face of adversity to do things for themselves'

The economic crisis has led to 85% of UK adults deciding to take action in their lives when they would previously have sat back, a study claims.

Diabetes 'raises birth defect risk'

1:30am Monday 6th February 2012

Pregnant women with diabetes have a seven per cent risk of having a child with a birth defect, research shows

Pregnant women with diabetes are almost four times more likely to have a baby with a birth defect, according to new research.

Queen marks milestone with new vow

1:17am Monday 6th February 2012

The Queen pledged to 'dedicate myself anew to your service' on the day of her Diamond Jubilee

The Queen has marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne by renewing her pledge to serve the nation and its people.

Hague pressured over Syria policy

12:40am Monday 6th February 2012

Foreign Secretary William Hague said Russia and China bore some responsibility for future deaths in Syria if violence continued

William Hague faces pressure to set out the UK's strategy on Syria to MPs after the United Nations failed to agree a resolution seeking an end to the mounting violence.

Queen marks milestone with new vow

12:11am Monday 6th February 2012

The Queen pledged to 'dedicate myself anew to your service' on the day of her Diamond Jubilee

The Queen has marked the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne by renewing her pledge to serve the nation and its people.
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