Jail reckless bankers, says report

The Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards called on the Government to hold senior bankers personally responsible for malpractice

8:49am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Reckless bank bosses should be jailed and pay rules overhauled to end rewards for failure, according to a report by MPs and peers.

Hospital care cover-up 'shocking'

Concerns about the maternity unit at Furness General Hospital in Cumbria came to light in 2008

8:32am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The father of a newborn boy who died in a hospital where mothers and babies died through neglect says claims that the healthcare watchdog covered up a failure to investigate are "shocking".

MP demand over watchdog 'cover-up'

Tim Farron has asked the Speaker of the House of Commons for an urgent question to be tabled

5:57am Wednesday 19th June 2013

An MP has called for an urgent question to be tabled in the House of Commons following allegations that health bosses covered up a failure to investigate a hospital where mothers and babies died through neglect.

Father's grief over train deaths

Floral tributes outside the gates of Hertswood Academy in Borehamwood

5:17am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The father of a teenager who was killed by a train in an apparent suicide pact with a school friend has spoken of his grief.

Iraq claims legal ruling expected

Families of soldiers killed fighting in Iraq are bringing their battle for damage claims to the Supreme Court

4:04am Wednesday 19th June 2013

The Supreme Court is due to rule on whether families of soldiers killed fighting in Iraq can bring damages claims against the Government.

Osborne to spell out bank plans

George Osborne is expected to order more detailed work on how to hive off toxic assets from RBS into a 'bad' bank

3:13am Wednesday 19th June 2013

George Osborne is to shed light on his plans for the banking industry following the long-awaited report from the Parliamentary Commission on Banking Standards.

PM faces MPs' questions on G8 deals

David Cameron holds a press conference at the end of this year's G8 Summit on Lough Erne in Northern Ireland

3:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

David Cameron is to face questions from MPs after G8 leaders thrashed out limited agreements on how to handle the Syria crisis and tackle tax dodging.

UK set for hottest day of year

Families enjoy the sun on Tynemouth Beach, North Tyneside

3:33am Wednesday 19th June 2013

Vast parts of the UK are expected to bask in the hottest day of the year so far.






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