Deadly shelling hits Syrian city
Syria's army again bombards the restive city of Homs and kills at least 50 people, activists say, after the UN criticised the attack's "appalling brutality".
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:52:35 GMT

Bank injects £50bn into economy
The Bank of England agrees to extend its quantitative easing programme by £50bn to give a further boost to the UK economy.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:51:04 GMT

Mills 'did not back phone access'
Heather Mills, ex-wife of Sir Paul McCartney, tells the Leveson Inquiry she did not authorise former tabloid editor Piers Morgan to access her voicemail.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:33:41 GMT

Greece leaders agree cuts package
Greek politicians reach a deal on austerity measures needed for a new bailout, officials say, as eurozone finance ministers gather in Brussels.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:24:41 GMT

FA to draw up England shortlist
The Football Association will "move quickly" to begin the search for a successor to Fabio Capello as England manager.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:26:10 GMT

Care referrals reach record high
The number of children referred into care in England hits a record high, after rising steadily in the years since the Baby P case.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:06:49 GMT

'Outstanding' schools face review
Radical improvements to England's education system are needed, says the head of Ofsted, as he announces that a quarter of all schools in England rated outstanding will be re-examined.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:07:34 GMT

Freezing rain causes 97 crashes
Drivers are urged not to venture on to roads in Cumbria after police are called to almost 100 accidents caused by freezing rain.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:46:15 GMT

PM 'won't rule out' board quotas
David Cameron has said he will not "rule out quotas" as a way of getting more women into top executive jobs, at a summit in Stockholm.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:47:22 GMT

Guilty pleas in home abuse case
Three members of staff from a care home near Bristol, featured in a Panorama programme, plead guilty to the ill treatment of residents.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:41:22 GMT

Parents warned over CRB proposals
Parents should teach their children about the risk of paedophiles, a minister has said as he defended plans to ease Criminal Records Bureau checks.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:11:26 GMT

Spanish judge Garzon is convicted
Spain's most prominent judge, Baltasar Garzon, is found guilty of authorising illegal recordings of lawyers and banned from office for 11 years.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:25:12 GMT

Couple in £45m EuroMillions win
A young couple planning to marry later this year become the second pair from Nottinghamshire in three weeks to win more than £40m in the EuroMillions lottery.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:37:30 GMT

Vampire story sucks in film bids
The evacuation of a remote archipelago in 1930 is linked to a vampire infestation in a new comic which could be turned into a film.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:56:59 GMT

UK trade gap smallest since 2003
The UK's trade deficit fell to £1.1bn in December, its lowest monthly level for more than eight years.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:25:36 GMT

Real still top football rich list
Real Madrid head the list of the richest football clubs in the world for the seventh year in a row, says a Deloitte report.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:01:32 GMT

Government defeat over NHS bill
The government loses a vote in the House of Lords on its controversial plans to overhaul the NHS in England.
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:18:02 GMT

Rail pay chief 'faces quit call'
The chair of the committee which rules on Network Rail's pay and bonuses is facing calls to stand down, the BBC understands.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:30:57 GMT

Heart disease risk 'inherited'
Scientists say a common heart disease which kills thousands each year is passed genetically from father to son.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:00:06 GMT

Gene therapy 'gave me sight back'
Three US citizens who lost their sight in childhood have reported a dramatic improvement in vision after having gene therapy in both eyes.
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:35:29 GMT

Cable stands by fair access chief
Business Secretary Vince Cable is in a political stand off after his nomination for the university access chief was turned down by MPs.
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:49:32 GMT

University-led PGCE under threat
University-based training courses for secondary school teachers are facing an uncertain future, after hundreds were identified as "potentially unviable".
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:10:59 GMT

Ofcom targets switching slammers
Ofcom proposed new measures to prevent consumers being switched from one phone or broadband service to another without their consent.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:59:15 GMT

Apple seeks revised patent rules
A letter from Apple's legal team reveals that the firm wants Europe to revise rules covering patents that are essential to industry standards.
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:27:42 GMT

Why zebras evolved their stripes
A zebra's unmistakeable stripes may have evolved to make the animals unattractive to blood-sucking flies, say scientists.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:59:14 GMT

Threshold broken for tiny lasers
Researchers build efficient lasers just 100 billionths of a metre across that may be used to make faster computer chips in the future.
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:09:20 GMT

No takers for Miro at London sale
A 1933 work by the Spanish artist Joan Miro fails to sell in a week that has seen other pieces sold for record prices at London auctions.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:17:48 GMT

Library appoints resident artist
The British Library appoints its first artist-in-residence - a performer who will create a new character based on his research into hypnotism.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:17:40 GMT

The rise and fall of lap dancing
Strip clubs across England and Wales face closure, reversing a decade-long boom. How did the explosion in lap dancing change the country?
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:23:35 GMT

Why do people dress up their pets?
In the US and UK the market for clothing for pets is growing. But is it a sensible bit of indulgence or an inappropriate fad?
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:36:03 GMT

Redknapp says focus is Tottenham
Harry Redknapp says he has not thought about succeeding Fabio Capello and insists his focus remains on Tottenham.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:20:45 GMT

Ferdinand leads call for Redknapp
England defender Rio Ferdinand leads calls for Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp to succeed Fabio Capello as manager of the national team.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:59:07 GMT

England name same side for Italy
England head coach Stuart Lancaster names the same starting XV and bench that beat Scotland for Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:03:41 GMT

Payout for 'arrest film' dentist
A dentist from Greater Manchester is awarded compensation after filming his arrest on a mobile phone.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:19:35 GMT

Man arrested in US over 1993 raid
A security guard wanted by police in connection with a £1m raid from outside a bank in Suffolk 19 years ago has been arrested in the USA.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:02:51 GMT

Scottish councils to set budgets
The bulk of Scotland's local authorities are meeting to agree their budgets for the coming year.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:21:40 GMT

Firm abandons Leith biomass plans
The company behind proposals to create biomass plants at four Scottish ports withdraws plans for a facility at Leith.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:55:39 GMT

NI house prices continue to fall
Average house prices in Northern Ireland are still falling - they are almost 11% down on this time last year, a survey suggests.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:01:36 GMT

£11,500 award for sectarian abuse
A Catholic worker employed by Shorts/Bomabardier is awarded £11,500 after he suffered serious sectarian harassment at the hands of a work mate.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:13:46 GMT

Four arrested over terror funds
The Metropolitan Police say four men have been arrested and bailed in south Wales on allegations of being in possession of funds for terrorist purposes.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:39:27 GMT

Freezing rain warning for Wales
Forecasters are warning of freezing rain in Wales, with parts of the north east most at risk.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:14:59 GMT

Uganda 'not behind anti-gay bill'
Uganda's government defends its right to debate a controversial anti-gay bill but says the draft legislation does not have official backing.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:01:53 GMT

Ribadu welcomes Nigeria oil post
Nigeria's ex-corruption chief Nuhu Ribadu says he views his appointment as chair of a new task force to police the oil sector as a national calling.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:03:22 GMT

Maldives warrant for ex-president
Crowds of supporters gather at the house of the former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed, as a warrant is issued for his arrest.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:13:04 GMT

NZ quake building 'sub-standard'
A building that collapsed during last year's Christchurch earthquake, killing 115 people, did not meet industry standards, an official report finds.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:51:40 GMT

Sarkozy ex-minister faces charges
The former French minister Eric Woerth is under criminal investigation for influence peddling in connection with the Bettencourt scandal.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:42:58 GMT

Prince qualifies as Apache pilot
The MoD says Prince Harry has qualified as an Army Air Corps Apache helicopter pilot, paving the way for a possible return to Afghanistan.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:32:46 GMT

Brazil police end protest action
Protesting Brazilian police end their occuption of the state assembly in Bahia but it is unlcear if their strike over pay continues.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:07:47 GMT

Mexico mass graves hold 15 bodies
A suspected member of Mexico's Zetas drugs gang leads authorities to two graves in Veracruz state containing 15 bodies, officials say.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:19:10 GMT

Egypt PM dismisses US aid threat
Egypt's prime minister says it will not be persuaded by the potential loss of US aid to end a probe into foreign-funded non-governmental organisations.
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:46:26 GMT

Palestinian hunger striker fears
Doctors say a Palestinian prisoner who has been on hunger strike for 54 days while being detained without trial by Israel is in a critical condition.
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:43:19 GMT

US mortgage deal nears agreement
Some of the biggest US banks are said to be close to agreeing a multi-billion dollar settlement with the US government.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:39:43 GMT

Obesity ads 'risk child stigma'
A US advertising campaign showing stark images of overweight teenagers is criticised by a senior US public health official.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:05:30 GMT

Day in pictures: 9 February 2012
24 hours of news photos: 9 February 2012
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:39:51 GMT

Your pictures: Grubby
Readers' pictures on the theme grubby.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:14:39 GMT

In Pictures: Yayoi Kusama retrospective
Retrospective at the Tate Modern
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:33:31 GMT

In pictures: Maldives 'coup' inflames tensions
Protests lead to the resignation of President
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:32:02 GMT

Day in pictures: 8 February 2012
24 hours of news photos: 8 February 2012
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:10:19 GMT

In pictures: Snowy Sunday
Much of UK with several inches of snow
Published On : Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:34:17 GMT

Super Bowl photos
New York Giants beat New England Patriots
Published On : Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:56:13 GMT

Day in pictures: 7 February 2012
24 hours of news photos: 7 February 2012
Published On : Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:56:11 GMT

VIDEO: House of Commons
MPs are taking part in a general debate on Somalia.
Published On : Thu, 24 Mar 2011 11:54:18 GMT

VIDEO: Redknapp concentrating on Spurs
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp thanks the club for their support during his recent court trial in which is was found not guilty of tax evasion and says his focus is on Spurs and that he is not thinking about the England job.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:55:21 GMT

VIDEO: What is freezing rain?
As the cold snap continues, parts of the UK have been warned to expect freezing rain on Thursday, but what is it that makes the phenomenon occur?
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:21:05 GMT

VIDEO: Harry qualifies as Apache pilot
Prince Harry has qualified as an Apache helicopter co-pilot and gunner after 18 months of rigorous training in the UK and the US, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:49:01 GMT

VIDEO: Likely contenders for England job?
Fabio Capello has resigned as England manager, leaving the national football team without a leader just months before the Euro 2012 championships.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:25:44 GMT

VIDEO: 'Ham?' Pork lunch angers Miss Piggy
Miss Piggy is busy a global star, but she took time out from her hectic schedule to have a chat with BBC Breakfast's Bill Turnbull about her latest film, The Muppets.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:44:14 GMT

VIDEO: Ai Weiwei hopes to visit UK design
Ai Weiwei, who gained global recognition for his design of the iconic Bird's Nest stadium for the last Olympics, is now designing a pavilion for this year's games in London.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:15:50 GMT

VIDEO: Russia finds vast sub-glacial lake
Russian scientists have been drilling for two decades in the Antarctic and say they have found a vast sub-glacial lake.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 04:57:25 GMT

VIDEO: Protests in Maldives turn violent
Security forces in the Maldives have used batons and fired teargas to break up a rally in the capital, Male, in support of the former president, Mohamed Nasheed.
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:13:53 GMT

VIDEO: Leveson Inquiry
Live coverage of the Leveson Inquiry.
Published On : Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:59:56 GMT

Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital?
Why is Hebden Bridge the lesbian capital of the UK?
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:58:29 GMT

All for the want of a winter horseshoe
Why Napoleon's 1812 invasion of Russia ended in disaster
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:43:18 GMT

Could coffee become India's top drink?
Can the cappuccino conquer a nation of tea-drinkers?
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:38:58 GMT

'Great' campaign targets cities
Can Britain avoid tourism's 'curse' of the Olympic rings
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:24:49 GMT

Making a living from Mexico's waste
Clearing 12,000 tonnes of rubbish a day - for no wages
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:42:46 GMT

VIDEO: Beaton's portraits of the Queen
How photographer Cecil Beaton captured the Queen
Published On : Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:20:26 GMT

Taking the 'glamour' out of gang crime
Police aim to banish the glamour of criminal crews
Published On : Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:39:04 GMT