Lost data disc 'not in wrong hands' 10:35, Sep 7 2008
A lost computer disc containing personal details about thousands of justice staff is not thought to have fallen into the wrong hands, a Government minister said. more
Flood fears ease as rains slow 09:35, Sep 7 2008
Fears of floods crippling Britain have eased overnight despite concerns rain could see water levels continue to rise. more
Thousands evacuated as floods rise 06:35, Sep 7 2008
Homes across Britain are expected to be at risk of flooding for days to come after thousands of people were evacuated as water levels continue to rise. more
Call for higher tax for super rich 02:05, Sep 7 2008
High earners on more than £100,000 a year should pay higher tax rates to help achieve greater equality between the rich and poor, the TUC has urged. more
Labour '2-0 down to Conservatives' 02:05, Sep 7 2008
Labour is "two-nil down" to the Conservatives in the race for the next General Election, one of Prime Minister Gordon Brown's closest allies has admitted. more
Three more on Shaquille stab charge 02:05, Sep 7 2008
Three more teenagers have been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old boy stabbed while sitting on a bench outside his home, police have said. more
Union boss attacks 'lost' Labour 02:05, Sep 7 2008
The leader of Britain's largest union has warned that the Government has "lost its way". more
Migrant cap plan divisive, MPs told 02:05, Sep 7 2008
Proposals to put a cap on numbers of immigrants settling in Britain after entering the country on work permits has been branded "divisive and wasteful of talent". more
Inquiry as prison data goes missing 02:05, Sep 7 2008
There have been warnings that the taxpayer may face a multimillion- pound bill after the loss of a computer disc carrying personal details of thousands of employees of the National Offender Management Service, who may include many prison officers. more
Prison officers' data missing 21:35, Sep 6 2008
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has ordered an inquiry after a computer hard-drive containing the personal details of 5,000 prison officers went missing. more
Councils using surveillance powers 21:05, Sep 6 2008
Wide-ranging surveillance powers introduced to tackle terrorism and serious crime are being used regularly by councils to tackle relatively minor problems, according to figures obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. more
Missing teenager: ID delay possible 20:35, Sep 6 2008
The body found during the search for a British teenager missing in Tenerife might not be formally identified until next week. more
Call for 'black schools' 18:35, Sep 6 2008
A controversial race relations campaigner has called for the creation of "black schools" to "stem the avalanche of educational failure and the descent into violent gang culture". more
Flood death toll reaches four 17:35, Sep 6 2008
Britain has been battered by more storms as the death toll from two days of relentless rain rose to four. more
Greens leader slams 'robber barons' 17:35, Sep 6 2008
Bosses of energy companies have been branded "robber barons" by the new leader of the Greens as she addressed the party's annual conference a day after her election. more
UK pledge to new Pakistan president 16:35, Sep 6 2008
Britain has offered to work closely with Pakistan's new President, Asif Ali Zardari, to combat violent extremism and strengthen democracy in his country. more
Elderly 'facing financial abuse' 11:35, Sep 6 2008
Hundreds of thousands of elderly people are having their homes, benefits and savings stolen by members of their own family, charities warned. more
Mother's grief after family deaths 11:05, Sep 6 2008
The mother of millionaire businessman Christopher Foster has spoken of her grief and shock at the loss of her son, daughter-in-law and granddaughter. more
