UK & World News for 20 January 2009

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Kennedy taken ill at Obama event Jan 20 2009

Senator Ted Kennedy is in hospital after collapsing during the inaugural lunch for US President Barack Obama.Read

Airline crew held in drugs probe Jan 20 2009

Fifteen members of a South African Airways cabin crew have been arrested after cannabis worth about £150,000 was found in baggage which arrived at Heathrow Airport.Read

Brown hails President Obama Jan 20 2009

Gordon Brown has heralded the arrival of President Barack Obama as a "new chapter in both American history and the world's history".Read

Gang rape sentences to be reviewed Jan 20 2009

The Attorney General is considering whether three men who gang-raped a 16-year-old girl before dousing her in caustic soda received "unduly lenient" sentences, her office has said.Read

Obama sworn in as US President Jan 20 2009

President Barack Obama invoked the struggle and sacrifice of America's pioneers after being sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.Read

Fans banned over offensive chants Jan 20 2009

Four men have been fined and banned from attending football matches for three years after admitting taking part in "disgusting and embarrassing" chanting at a football match.Read

Mumbai attacks trigger UK response Jan 20 2009

Efforts to secure British hotels against terror attacks have been speeded up in the wake of the deadly Mumbai siege last year, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said.Read

Pope blesses Obama on historic day Jan 20 2009

Pope Benedict XVI has given new US President Barack Obama his blessing and prayers as a host of world religious and political leaders welcomed him to office.Read

Challenges will be met, vows Obama Jan 20 2009

President Barack Obama has warned of "gathering clouds and raging storms" but also delivered a message of hope as he was inaugurated as the first black President of the United States.Read

Missing schoolgirl spotted on ferry Jan 20 2009

A schoolgirl who police fear has run away with a man she met on the internet has been spotted on a ferry travelling to France.Read

Crowds gather for historic moment Jan 20 2009

It may be -6C, but not even the decidedly chilly Washington weather could stop crowds of people forming in anticipation of Barack Obama's inauguration.Read

Figures heighten deflation fears Jan 20 2009

Deflation fears were heightened after official figures showed the annual rate of inflation fell at its fastest pace in December since the recession of the early 1990s.Read

PM aims to work closely with Obama Jan 20 2009

Gordon Brown told ministers he aims to work very closely with incoming US president Barack Obama on issues ranging from the economic crisis to the environment, the Middle East peace process and Afghanistan.Read

Father who killed sons gets life Jan 20 2009

A father who stabbed his two young sons to death before trying to set their bodies alight has been jailed for at least 21 years.Read

Lloyds Banking Group shares plunge Jan 20 2009

Lloyds Banking Group became the latest casualty of the bank sector sell-off as its shares plunged as much as 47%.Read

Missing girl suspect in rape link Jan 20 2009

A man who police fear has run away with a schoolgirl he met on the internet is on bail pending a rape investigation, it was revealed.Read

Up to 290 jobs to go at Burberry Jan 20 2009

A sewing facility owned by clothing brand Burberry is to close as part a restructuring set to cost up to 290 jobs, the company announced.Read

Steep fall in inflation Jan 20 2009

Heavy discounting on the high street and the reduction in VAT caused the biggest fall in inflation last month since the recession of the early 1990s, official figures revealed.Read

Smith quizzed over Green arrest Jan 20 2009

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith and a Home Office mandarin is to be quizzed by MPs over the controversial arrest of Tory frontbencher Damian Green.Read

Up to 300 jobs to go at Burberry Jan 20 2009

Luxury clothing brand Burberry said that it was cutting up to 300 UK jobs and closing one of its factories.Read

Prisoners to get £2m radio station Jan 20 2009

A new prison radio station beaming programmes into cells is being rolled out across the country, it has emerged.Read

Fears for rail services in downturn Jan 20 2009

A meeting between rail bosses and the Government is raising fears that train companies are looking to reduce services in the wake of the economic slowdown.Read

Sharp decline in inflation expected Jan 20 2009

The VAT reduction and early Christmas discounting on the high street are expected to have seen another steep fall in inflation when official figures are released on Tuesday.Read

Free cancer drug applications begin Jan 20 2009

Cancer patients in England can now apply for free prescriptions.Read

Fears over premature baby medicine Jan 20 2009

Liquid medicines given to premature babies contain chemicals that could be harmful, researchers have saidRead

Experts monitor drifting timber Jan 20 2009

Coastguards have been keeping a close watch on up to 1,500 tonnes of timber shed by a Russian-registered cargo ship in the English Channel.Read

War service 'destroying marriages' Jan 20 2009

Gaps between soldiers' tours are being extended by six months as the "relentless" pace of operations takes a toll on their marriages, the head of the Army said.Read

Childhood obesity 'boot camps' Jan 20 2009

Overweight children and their families will attend free 10-week health courses as part of a campaign to tackle childhood obesity.Read

Jails to get radio station Jan 20 2009

A new prison radio station beaming programmes into cells is being rolled out across the country, it has emerged.Read

Half of workers fear for their jobs Jan 20 2009

Fear of redundancy has spread to almost half of full-time workers, a poll showed after the Government's latest multi-billion economic rescue package was met by plunging bank share prices.Read

Stage set for Obama to make history Jan 20 2009

Barack Obama will make history when he is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States - the first black American to hold the post.Read

Department report 'impenetrable' Jan 20 2009

A Government department established to improve science, research and innovation has "not yet found its feet", MPs have concluded.Read

Free prescriptions over cancer Jan 20 2009

Cancer patients in England can now apply for free prescriptions.Read

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