Tue, 7th Feb 2012

National News

Labour keeps up attack on bonuses

7:45am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Chuka Umunna is to demand a halt to what he calls the 'culture of excessive bonuses'

Labour is to step up its attack on the "culture of excessive bonuses" with a warning that bumper City payouts are damaging the economy and wider society.

Charity slams 'unfair' Bursary Fund

7:44am Tuesday 7th February 2012

A Barnardo's report said cuts to education funding was leaving many vulnerable young people without sufficient means to carry on learning

Teenage students from poor backgrounds are being forced to drop out of college because the Government's replacement for the Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) is "unfair and totally inadequate", according to a new report.

More misery as big freeze continues

5:17am Tuesday 7th February 2012

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

Britain's big freeze shows little sign of relenting with sub-zero temperatures set to bring more misery to commuters up and down the country in the coming days.

Paisley treated in intensive care

4:12am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Rev Ian Paisley has been taken to hospital amid reports he has suffered a heart attack

The Rev Ian Paisley is undergoing treatment in intensive care after being admitted to hospital with heart problems.

Radical cleric wins bid for freedom

3:38am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Abu Qatada should be released on bail within days, an immigration judge has ruled (Prison Service/PA Wire)

The decision to release a radical Muslim cleric described as "Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe" on bail has been branded "a disgrace".

Inquiry: Stalking should be offence

3:26am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Lorna Smith was stalked by her murderer Clifford Mills (Metropolitan Police/PA)

A new offence of stalking should be brought in immediately to stop harassment and intimidation turning to murder, an inquiry has said.

Charles to lead Dickens celebration

3:26am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Celebrations are being held to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are to lead celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens.

Editors back before press inquiry

2:57am Tuesday 7th February 2012

Sun editor Dominic Mohan leaves the High Court after giving evidence to the Leveson Inquiry

The editors of The Sun and The Times and the former chair of the Press Complaints Commission are to give evidence to the inquiry into press standards.

Free cash ignored in goodwill offer

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

The majority of Brits were too cynical to take up an offer of free money, an experiment has shown (Mike Urwin/PA)

The majority of Brits were so cynical when it came to accepting a genuine offer of goodwill that they turned down free money, research has revealed.

Contest to boost child literacy

12:07am Tuesday 7th February 2012

A national reading competition for children is being launched

Schools Minister Nick Gibb has said that children should "always have a book on the go" as he announced plans for a new national reading competition.
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