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Branson: Economy needs growth plan

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:33:28 GMT

Billionaire tycoon Sir Richard Branson has criticised the Government for failing to promote economic growth.

Warning issued about dangerous gas

Sun, 27 May 2012 04:03:49 GMT

Hundreds of households have been warned to take action against high levels of a gas thought to lead to lung cancer.

Hunt faces Leveson Inquiry grilling

Sun, 27 May 2012 02:03:40 GMT

Beleaguered Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt is to appear before the Leveson Inquiry this week in one of its most high-profile hearings so far.

Food industry experience offered

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:33:52 GMT

Thousands of unemployed young people are to be given free skills training from giants of the food industry.

Saltire Games ban 'ridiculous'

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:33:29 GMT

Olympic organisers have been criticised for a "completely ridiculous" ban on the saltire being flown over Scotland's national stadium during the Games.

Another Eurovision disaster for UK

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:03:31 GMT

The UK's hopes of breaking its Eurovision curse came crashing down when veteran crooner Engelbert Humperdinck scraped into last-but-one place in this year's contest.

Kate's friend in mourning after father's 'suicide'

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

A CLOSE friend of the Duchess of Cambridge is today in mourning after the apparent suicide of her aristocratic, car-loving father.

Auld enemy clash is back!

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

FIRST contested in the winter of 1872, it is the oldest international fixture and arguably the greatest'rivalry'in'world football.

Airports face chaos in migrant clampdown

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

HOLIDAYMAKERS are set for chaos at airports this summer after Home Secretary Theresa May warned plans are being drawn up to stop jobless Greeks migrating here over the eurozone crisis.

'Stand up for soldiers'

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

BRITISH troops should be protected from verbal abuse at home with the same type of legislation that outlaws racial, sexual and religious discrimination, Labour leader Ed Miliband said yesterday.

Samantha Cameron sizzles at society wedding

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

HE WAS once linked with Courtney Love, widow of rocker Kurt Cobain, but aristocrat Henry Allsopp found his own nirvana yesterday.

OAPs raid children's piggy banks

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

HARD-UP pensioners are having to ask their children for money because the recession has left them out of pocket.

Army accused of fixing figures to justify killing off Scots regiments

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

ARMY bosses are'manipulating recruitment figures in an attempt to justify sacking thousands of soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland, it was alleged yesterday.

RBS saviour predicts Scottish Independence

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

THE man who transformed RBS from a struggling Scottish institution into a global financial power has said an independent Scotland could do "very well" financially.

Michelle Mone given all-clear in cancer scare

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

MICHELLE MONE yesterday revealed she has been given the all-clear following a recent health scare that made her fear she had skin cancer.

Nurses under seige in 999 attacks

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

HOSPITAL staff across Scotland are coming'under'daily'attack'from abusive'and'violent'patients,'shock figures'obtained'by'the'Sunday Express reveal.

Auld enemy clash is back

Sat, 26 May 2012 23:00:00 GMT

FIRST contested in the winter of 1872, it is the oldest international fixture and arguably the greatest'rivalry'in'world football.

Peer faces probe call over expenses

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:03:34 GMT

Conservative co-chairman Baroness Warsi is facing calls for an investigation into her expenses over allegations that she claimed for overnight accommodation when staying at a friend's house rent-free.

Warsi admits breaking register rule

Sat, 26 May 2012 20:03:34 GMT

Conservative Party co-chairman Baroness Warsi has admitted failing to declare rental income in the register of interests for members of the House of Lords.

Soldier killed in Afghan blast

Sat, 26 May 2012 19:33:07 GMT

A British soldier has been killed in an explosion in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.

Action on discrimination urged

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:33:44 GMT

Fresh laws may be required to protect armed forces personnel from discrimination and abuse, Ed Miliband said as he called for cross-party action on the issue after meeting troops serving in Afghanistan.

Anti-cuts 'party' in Clegg's street

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:33:22 GMT

Hundreds of anti-cuts protesters have held an "alternative street party" in the road where Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg lives.

Miliband warning on Afghan pullout

Sat, 26 May 2012 15:33:01 GMT

The international community must "up its game" on political progress in Afghanistan or risk wasting a decade of sacrifice by British soldiers, Labour leader Ed Miliband has warned.

Teenage boy dies after bridge jump

Sat, 26 May 2012 10:33:38 GMT

A 15-year-old boy has died after getting into difficulties after jumping from a bridge into a river.

'Portas pilots' town centres named

Sat, 26 May 2012 08:03:44 GMT

Twelve town centres have been named as the first "Portas pilots", entitling them to funding and expert advice as they seek to regenerate high streets.