Business and Investments

Bank of England's Paul Tucker warns on inflation rate

On 17 Apr 2012 |0 comments

Inflation may stay above 3% during the rest of this year, according to Paul Tucker, a deputy governor of the Bank of England. Mr Tucker said the short-term r

Private equity firm buys College of Law

On 16 Apr 2012 |1 comments

A private equity firm has bought a UK college with its own degree-awarding powers - in a groundbreaking deal for the UK's higher education sector. The Colle

Political Issues

Is There a Republican 'War on Women'?

On 11 Apr 2012 |0 comments

According to recent polls, Barack Obama is trouncing Mitt Romney nationally among likely female voters, and many have pointed to the supposed Republican “War

Met suspends eight officers and civilian in racism inquiry

On 06 Apr 2012 |0 comments

Eight Metropolitan Police officers and a civilian staff member have been suspended as the IPCC investigates complaints of racism against the force. Earlier t

News and Media

Traveller family members deny slavery and abuse charges

On 17 Apr 2012 |0 comments

Seven people from one traveller family abused and beat up to 24 vulnerable men they kept in captivity making them work without pay, a court has heard. The si

MPs call for better porn filters to protect children

On 13 Apr 2012 |0 comments

A cross-party parliamentary inquiry into how safe children are online has concluded the government and internet service providers need to do more. It found t

Weather Broadcast

Hosepipe bans enforced in drought areas

On 05 Apr 2012 |0 comments

Hosepipe bans affecting about 20 million customers have been introduced by seven water authorities in parts of southern and eastern England. People who flout t

Tornadoes reported near Dallas-Fort Worth area

On 03 Apr 2012 |0 comments

BURLESON, Texas (AP) — Dallas Police say possible tornadoes have touched down in the southern part of that city as a band of severe weather moves through north

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Traveller family members deny slavery and abuse charges

On 17 Apr 2012 | 0 Comments

Seven people from one traveller family abused and beat up to 24 vulnerable men they kept in captivity making them work without pay, a court has heard. The si

Bank of England's Paul Tucker warns on inflation rate

On 17 Apr 2012 | 0 Comments

Inflation may stay above 3% during the rest of this year, according to Paul Tucker, a deputy governor of the Bank of England. Mr Tucker said the short-term r

Private equity firm buys College of Law

On 16 Apr 2012 | 1 Comments

A private equity firm has bought a UK college with its own degree-awarding powers - in a groundbreaking deal for the UK's higher education sector. The Colle

Give a 'hoodie' a job, says Employment Minister Grayling

On 16 Apr 2012 | 0 Comments

Companies should give a job to "the surly young man in a hoodie", the employment minister is to say. In a speech later, Chris Grayling will say that "it's ea

MPs call for better porn filters to protect children

On 13 Apr 2012 | 0 Comments

A cross-party parliamentary inquiry into how safe children are online has concluded the government and internet service providers need to do more. It found t

UK unemployment falls by 35,000 to 2.65m, ONS reports

On 13 Apr 2012 | 0 Comments

UK unemployment has registered its first fall since last spring, according to official figures. Unemployment fell by 35,000 to 2.65 million over the December

Deaths in Egypt's Suez after Port Said football unrest

Posted in News and Media | Tuesday, January 31, 2012|By John
Two people have been killed and more than 400 injured in protests across Egypt sparked by the deaths of 74 people after a football match.
The two killed were shot by police trying to disperse angry crowds in the city of Suez, medical officials said.
In the capital Cairo, thousands of protesters remained on the streets following a day of clashes with police.
Thousands marched to the interior ministry, where security forces fired tear gas to keep them back.

UK economy to enter recession soon, says report

Posted in Business and Investments | |By John
The UK economy will enter recession in the first half of the year as households continue to cut back, an influential think tank has warned.
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr) said the government should temporarily ease its spending cuts to promote growth.
It expects the economy to shrink 0.1% in 2012, but to grow 2.3% in 2013 if the eurozone debt crisis is resolved.
Niesr said, however, that deficit cuts had bolstered market confidence.

Life term for Cambodia Khmer Rouge jailer Duch

Posted in News and Media | Monday, January 30, 2012|By John
Cambodia's UN-backed genocide court has rejected an appeal by Khmer Rouge jailer Duch and increased his sentence to life imprisonment.
Duch, born Kaing Guek Eav, was jailed in 2010 for his role in running a notorious prison where thousands of inmates were killed.
He had appealed on the grounds that he was a junior official following orders.
But judges rejected his claim and increased his sentence from 35 years to life.

Brains may be wired for addiction

Posted in Health | |By John
Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists at the University of Cambridge.
They found the same differences in the brains of addicts and their non-addicted brothers and sisters.
The study, published in the journal Science, suggested addiction is in part a "disorder of the brain".
Other experts said the non-addicted siblings offered hope of new ways of teaching addicts "self-control".

Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney in Las Vegas

Posted in News and Media | Tuesday, January 24, 2012|By John
Billionaire US businessman Donald Trump has endorsed front-runner Mitt Romney for the Republican Party's presidential nomination.
Mr Trump announced his support at a Las Vegas hotel he owns, contradicting earlier reports that he would back Romney rival Newt Gingrich.
The candidates have been campaigning in Nevada after Mr Romney's resounding win in Florida's primary on Tuesday.
The eventual nominee will go on to face Barack Obama in November's election.

Euro MPs reject new food labels with 'healthier' claims

Posted in Health | |By John
Euro MPs have blocked changes to food labels that would have allowed claims such as "now contains 15% less sugar".
Such claims for reduced sugar, fat or salt would "mislead consumers", said the parliament's chief negotiator on food labels, Renate Sommer MEP.
MEPs also said the draft legislation would not go far enough to encourage firms to develop healthier foods. The EU Commission must now redraft it.

Snow warning in Wales as freezing weather continues

Posted in Weather Broadcast | Friday, January 20, 2012|By John
The big freeze has continued across Wales, with overnight temperatures dropping to -10C (14F) in Powys making it the coldest of the winter so far.
High pressure over Russia has been caused the freeze, say forecasters.
The Met Office also issued a yellow "be aware" warning of snow for Saturday, with motorists urged to take care.
It said a band of snow was expected to move slowly across England and Wales during Saturday afternoon and evening, with about 5cm (2in), in places.

Children to get access rights to both parents

Posted in News and Media | |By John
Children are to get legal rights to maintain proper relationships with both parents after separation, as part of a shake-up of the family justice system.
New rules will make clear that contact with both mothers and fathers is vital, the Department for Education said.
But ministers are likely to disappoint fathers' rights groups by ruling out a legal guarantee of equal access.
Campaigners say the UK fails to uphold a UN convention setting out children's rights to maintain relationships.

Gwent Police settle with Robert Whatley over car chase

Posted in News and Media | Thursday, January 19, 2012|By John
Lawyers say police have made a substantial out-of-court settlement after stopping a Monmouthshire man's car and smashing its windows.
Businessman Robert Whatley, 71, of Usk, took legal action over a 17-minute pursuit for not wearing a seat belt.
The officers were later cleared in a disciplinary hearing and Gwent Police has made no admission of liability.
BBC Wales understands the payment is in excess of £20,000. Police said they decided to settle on financial grounds.

David Cameron says UK must build 'a better economy'

Posted in Political Issues | |By John
Prime Minister David Cameron has said the UK must "build a better economy" that is "fair and worthwhile".
He said "popular capitalism" should allow "everyone to share in the success of the market" and criticised an "out of control" bonus culture in the City.
A Co-operatives Bill will be introduced to help employees take a greater stake in their companies, he said.
Labour leader Ed Miliband said in a speech earlier the PM would be judged on "his deeds and not his words".

UK unemployment increases to 2.685m

Posted in Business and Investments , Feature | Wednesday, January 18, 2012|By John
UK unemployment rose by 118,000 in the three months to November to 2.685 million, official figures show.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the unemployment rate also rose to 8.4% from 8.3%, the highest since January 1996.
The number of people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance in December rose by 1,200 to 1.6 million.
The number of young people looking for work hit a new record of 1.043m, taking the rate for 16-24 year-olds to 22.3%.

Pregnancy Signs

Posted in Feature , Health | |By John
Am I pregnant?
Many women don't suspect they're pregnant until they've missed a period, but there may be other indications, sometimes even before that. These include:
Sickness and/or feelings of nausea
A strange, 'metallic' taste in your mouth
Breast tenderness, tingling and enlargement
The small bumps - 'Montgomery's tubercules' - on your nipples becoming more obvious

Gatherings to remember floods

Posted in Feature , Weather Broadcast | Tuesday, January 17, 2012|By John
Central Victorian towns are holding events this weekend to mark the first anniversary of last January's devastating floods.
Dozens of towns throughout the region suffered damage during last summer's biggest flood and the recovery effort is far from over.
People in three of the hardest hit centres are gathering this weekend to mark the passing of a year.
A flooded creek meant Carisbrook, near Maryborough, was evacuated last January and tomorrow afternoon a gathering featuring music and children's activities is being held, called Carry on Carisbrook.

Pilbara residents braced to face more wild weather

Posted in Feature , Weather Broadcast | |By John
Water surges down a river near South Hedland after Tropical Cyclone Heidi drenched the region. - ABC
Pilbara residents are being warned to stay vigilant even thought the all clear has been given following Tropical Cyclone Heidi - ABC
Pilbara residents and mining companies are being urged to make preparations for strong winds and potential flooding expected to hit the region throughout today.
Communities between Port Hedland and Karratha and people in Marble Bar and Nullagine have been advised wild weather will hit the region this afternoon.

Cool and cloudy weekend ahead for Sydney.

Posted in Feature , Weather Broadcast | Friday, January 13, 2012|By John
Willemien Phelan, Friday January 13, 2012 - 16:28 EDT
Today and yesterday were pleasant Sydney days, with plenty of sunshine warming the city to the high twenties. This, combined with a cool breeze and a dry airmass, created great weather for outdoor activities. The clear skies and low night time humidity provided favorable conditions for a good night's sleep.
However, a gloomier weekend is in store as southerly wind will turn easterly, bringing widespread cloud cover and showers to eastern NSW. Below average temperatures are forecast on both Saturday and Sunday, including the western suburbs.

Richard Desmond plays down his papers' Madeleine McCann mistakes

Posted in Feature , News and Media | |By John
Express and Star owner apologises to toddler's parents at Leveson inquiry, but says his papers were 'scapegoated' by PCC
Richard Desmond has tried to play down mistakes made by his newspapers over their defamatory coverage of missing Madeleine McCann at the Leveson inquiry.
At one stage during his appearance at the inquiry on Thursday afternoon Desmond got out his pen and tried to calculate that the majority of news stories written by the four Express Newspapers titles about McCann's parents were not in fact defamatory – and then claimed that they were slow in any event to complain.

Iranian media call for revenge for scientist killings, as leaders seem to soften on nuclear program

Posted in Feature , News and Media | |By John
Iranian state media are raising the specter of revenge assassinations on Israeli and possibly Western targets in response to the killings of nuclear scientists that Iran has blamed on Israel and the U.S., the latest development in an escalating, multiple-front war of words.
The U.S. has denied any involvement in the violence, most recently the bomb blast Wednesday that killed Iranian scientist Mostafa Ahmadi Roshan, while Israeli officials have hinted at covert campaigns against Iran without directly admitting involvement. Iranian leaders, meanwhile, have vowed to take their complaints to the United Nations while at the same time agreeing to open their nuclear facilities to outside inspectors.

Obama requests another $1.2 trillion to pay US costs

Posted in Business and Investments | Thursday, January 12, 2012|By John
President Barack Obama has formally notified Congress of proposals for a $1.2 trillion (£782bn) rise in borrowing, risking another battle with Republicans.
In a letter, Mr Obama said "further borrowing is required to meet existing (spending) commitments".
Congress has 15 days to vote on the proposal, which would raise the debt ceiling to $16.4 trillion.
Last year the government came close to default in a row over the debt ceiling.

UK interest rates kept on hold at record low of 0.5%

Posted in Business and Investments | |By John
UK interest rates have been held at their record low of 0.5% by the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee.
Interest rates have been kept at 0.5% since March 2009.
The Bank did not announce any increase in its policy of quantitative easing. In October, the Bank said it would pump another £75bn into the economy.
The decisions were widely expected, and come amid concerns over the economy's strength due to weak consumer spending and the eurozone crisis.

Tesco 'disappointed' by its UK Christmas trading

Posted in Business and Investments | |By John
Tesco shares tumbled 16% after it said it was "disappointed" by its seasonal trading in the UK.
Like-for-like sales, which exclude the effects of new store openings, fell 2.3%, excluding fuel and VAT.
Tesco warned that it expected "minimal" profit growth for the current year as it increases investment, especially in the UK.
Total group sales for the seven weeks to 7 January rose 5.2% including petrol and 4.0% excluding petrol.

Sweeney: N.J. gay marriage fight will be with Christie, not Legislature

Posted in Political Issues | |By John
TRENTON - Vowing to make a bill legalizing same-sex marriage a priority, Senate President Stephen Sweeney said today he doesn't expect a battle in the new Legislature, but rather with Gov. Chris Christie, who has been a staunch opponent of it.
The announcement by the legislative leaders that they planned to make gay marriage a centerpiece of the new session that begins today puts Sweeney and his fellow Democrats on the offensive and forces Christie to take a stand on a delicate political issue.