MPs vote to keep homes expenses
MPs vote against giving themselves an above-inflation pay rise, but to keep their second homes allowance.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:42:47 GMT

Sharia law 'could have UK role'
The most senior judge in England and Wales has said sharia law could play a role in some parts of the legal system.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:55:42 GMT

Top spy seriously ill in hospital
Britain's top spy, Alex Allan, the chairman of the Joint Intelligence Committee, is unconscious and seriously ill in hospital.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:04:24 GMT

Ben murder accused due in court
Three people are due in court charged with the murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella who was stabbed to death in north London.
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:35:55 GMT

Students stabbed and set alight
Two French research students found stabbed to death in a London flat had suffered "horrific" injuries, police say.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:44:16 GMT

Direct China-Taiwan flights begin
The first regular direct flight from mainland China to Taiwan for nearly 60 years lands at Taipei's airport.
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 03:22:40 GMT

B&B fund-raising effort rescued
Efforts by Bradford & Bingley to raise £400m have been rescued after a would-be US investor pulled out.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:42:02 GMT

Fears over database on criminals
A probation chief says he doubts the effectiveness of a computer database holding details on high-risk criminals.
Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:56:34 GMT

'Deadliest' malaria rising in UK
More cases of the most dangerous type of malaria are being brought back to the UK from trips, official figures show.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 23:09:21 GMT

US 'pregnant man' has baby girl
An American man who was born female but underwent gender realignment surgery, gives birth, US media report.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:10:33 GMT

Serena books showdown with Venus
Serena Williams will face sister Venus for the third time in a Wimbledon final after bringing Zheng Jie's incredible run to an end with a 6-2 7-6 win.
Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:40:47 GMT