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News Options 'kept open' on stamp duty The Treasury is looking at "a number of options" on stamp duty and says it is "wrong" to suggest payment delays are proposed. BA bosses in price-fixing charge Four current and former British Airways executives may face jail if convicted of fixing the price of fuel surcharges. Teenager shot dead in supermarket An 18-year-old shot dead in a supermarket was an innocent bystander caught in the line of fire, police say. Bank holds UK interest rate at 5% The Bank of England keeps its key interest rate at 5% as it weighs up the slowing economy with inflation worries. House prices 'fell 1.7% in July' The Halifax says house prices fell 1.7% in July, with the average property price now 8.8% lower than at the same point last year. Train fire closes major station Birmingham New Street railway station evacuated after reports of a fire in a train partially reopens. Six jailed after laundering £15m Six businessmen are jailed for laundering more than £15m stolen from NatWest bank. Madeleine case 'lead' played down Police play down an intelligence report suggesting Madeleine McCann was snatched by a paedophile ring. Prison donor ban 'discrimination' The National Blood Service is accused of "succumbing to an outdated stereotype" by not allowing prisoners to give blood. Worried about poor spelling? Fear not, one lecturer has the answer Common spelling mistakes should be accepted as 'variant spellings', a lecturer has said. Why was this man one of Gordon Brown's childhood heroes? Gordon Brown recounts his memories of discovering the story of Captain Scott in a book of short stories. |
Entertainment Author and playwright Gray dies Simon Gray, the author of more than 30 plays and five novels, dies at the age of 71. Ledger inquiry 'is to be dropped' Investigators are to drop a criminal case into how Heath Ledger obtained two painkillers that contributed to his death. Coltrane used on NZ wanted poster Actor Robbie Coltrane's face is being used on a wanted poster by police trying to catch a 16-year-old burglar in New Zealand. REM show moves to smaller venue An REM concert is moved from Wales' biggest venue, Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, to a smaller indoor arena. Actor Freeman 'in divorce action' The lawyer of Morgan Freeman says the actor is getting a divorce from his wife of 24 years. Katona given bankruptcy reprieve Former Atomic Kitten Kerry Katona is given two more weeks to pay off the remainder of a £417,000 tax bill. Sport New era begins well for England England close 145 behind on 49-1 having bowled out South Africa for 194 on Kevin Pietersen's first day as captain in the final Test. Medal hope Gavin out of Olympics British gold medal prospect Frankie Gavin is out of the Olympic Games because of problems making his weight. Live text - USPGA Championship Updates from the first round of the USPGA at Oakland Hills, Michigan. China hopes for 'greatest' Games The Olympics open on Friday with more than 200 countries represented at a "spectacular" opening ceremony. Ref Clattenburg hit by suspension Referee Mark Clattenburg is suspended pending enquiries into reports regarding his alleged debts and has been replaced for the Community Shield game. Beijing pollution efforts hailed IOC President Jacques Rogge praises Beijing's efforts to cut pollution, saying there is no risk to the health of Olympic athletes. |
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