Councils 'collect waste separately' 05:35, Nov 22 2008
More than a quarter of councils now insist that households separate food waste for collection in the drive to hit recycling targets, it emerged today. more
Britain braced for the big chill 05:35, Nov 22 2008
The UK has been plunged into a freezing snap as an Arctic weather front swept in, blanketing parts of Scotland and northern England in snow. more
Lucky dip in secret postcard sale 05:35, Nov 22 2008
Bargain-hunters will have the chance to snap up a top artist's work for just £40 in a special one-day sale. more
'Political failure' behind BNP rise 05:35, Nov 22 2008
White working class voters have turned to the far-right British National Party because they feel ignored by mainstream politicians, a Cabinet minister has said. more
Immigrant amnesty plans 'naive' 05:35, Nov 22 2008
The Mayor of London's plans to study the potential benefits of an amnesty for illegal immigrants were described as "naive" by the Government. more
DR Congo refugees 'losing families' 05:35, Nov 22 2008
More than half of the people displaced by the latest fighting in the Democratic Republic of Congo have become separated from family members, aid agencies have claimed. more
Ministers 'set to ban happy hour' 05:35, Nov 22 2008
Ministers are set to ban happy hours in pubs and clubs as part of a crack down on binge-drinking, it has been claimed. more
Proposals to reintroduce sea eagles 02:05, Nov 22 2008
The long-vanished sea eagle could soon be soaring in the skies above England again under plans drawn up by conservationists. more
Man charged with youth manslaughter 02:05, Nov 22 2008
Detectives investigating the death of an Arab student in a racially-motivated attack have charged a 21-year-old man with manslaughter. more
Action urged to end Congo violence 19:35, Nov 21 2008
Dozens of members of the Congolese community in Britain marched on Downing Street calling for Prime Minister Gordon Brown to "act boldly and act decisively" to protect people at risk from escalating violence in the country. more
Illegal immigrant 'amnesty' plans 19:35, Nov 21 2008
Boris Johnson's advisers are to study the potential benefits of an amnesty for illegal immigrants, the Mayor of London has revealed. more
Book collector awaits thefts ruling 19:05, Nov 21 2008
A wealthy businessman who cut pages from rare and priceless books at two historic libraries to boost his own collection must wait to learn if he will be jailed for his crimes. more
Buy-to-let arrears rate rockets 50% 18:35, Nov 21 2008
The number of landlords falling behind on their mortgage repayments has soared by 50% as the buy-to-let boom turns to bust. more
Government U-turn on Baby P report 17:35, Nov 21 2008
Ministers have agreed to release a detailed report into the mistakes made by authorities in the Baby P case to a select group of MPs. more
Doctor denies role in bomb campaign 16:35, Nov 21 2008
A high-flying NHS doctor denied conspiring to kill hundreds of people in a terrorist car bombing campaign. more
Huge fines if ID card details wrong 15:35, Nov 21 2008
Women who change their names after marriage could face fines of up to £1,000 if they fail to tell the Government, it was revealed. more
PM plays down election speculation 15:35, Nov 21 2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown tried to put a lid on speculation about a spring general election, insisting that reports he was considering going to the polls in June could be discounted. more
Car fire near BNP-list man's home 14:05, Nov 21 2008
Police are investigating after a car was set on fire near the house of a man whose details were published on a leaked BNP membership list. more
'All options' considered over loans 14:05, Nov 21 2008
The Government is looking at "all options" to try to ensure that loans become more easily available to businesses and families, Prime Minister Gordon Brown's spokesman has said. more
Ross keeps job after calls scandal 14:05, Nov 21 2008
Jonathan Ross is set to keep his job as a BBC presenter, despite the Andrew Sachs obscene phone calls scandal, after the corporation's governing body agreed the "right action" had been taken against him. more
