UK & World News for 31 October 2009

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Three new high street banks created Oct 31 2009

Three new high street banks are to be set up as part of a major shake-up by the Government, it has been reported.Read

Rapist escapes to avoid deportation Oct 31 2009

A manhunt has been launched after a 44-year-old rapist escaped from immigration officials while being served with a deportation order, police said.Read

Voters 'against' Blair for EU role Oct 31 2009

Voters are strongly opposed to either Tony Blair or David Miliband taking up top Brussels jobs to be created under the Lisbon Treaty, according to a poll.Read

Police attend pub after poppies row Oct 31 2009

A row has erupted in a village over claims a pub landlady refused to sell poppies from a tray on her bar ahead of Remembrance Day.Read

Murder inquiry launched after fight Oct 31 2009

Police have launched a murder investigation after a 58-year-old man died of his injuries following a fight.Read

Brown to shame yobs with publicity Oct 31 2009

Gordon Brown is set to unveil a new drive to name and shame yobs hit with anti-social behaviour orders.Read

Backlog grows amid postal strikes Oct 31 2009

The latest series of postal strikes has come to an end with millions of items of mail caught up in a huge backlog and further disruption threatened next week.Read

Scientists back former drug advisor Oct 31 2009

The Government has been accused of a "worrying retreat" on a commitment to scientists after its top drugs advisor was forced to resign.Read

Police keep rival protests apart Oct 31 2009

Fears of widespread disorder in a city centre proved unfounded after a huge police presence kept rival demonstrators apart.Read

Pirates blame West for looting fish Oct 31 2009

Somali pirates who are demanding seven million dollars (£4.2 million) in ransom for a British sailing couple have said that boats from other countries are plundering Somalia's fish-rich waters.Read

Scuffles at anti-fascist protest Oct 31 2009

Hundreds of anti-fascism protesters have gathered in a city centre to demonstrate against a planned protest by a far right-wing group.Read

Nato 'making UK attack more likely' Oct 31 2009

Nato's strategy in Afghanistan is increasing the likelihood of terrorist attacks in Britain, a Tory MP has claimed.Read

Chef charged with drink-driving Oct 31 2009

Celebrity chef John Burton Race has been charged with drink-driving after a roadside check, police confirmed.Read

Lloyds shareholders in legal move Oct 31 2009

Shareholders with money invested in Lloyds Banking Group were asked to help fund a possible legal challenge against the bank.Read

Crowds out to welcome home troops Oct 31 2009

Soldiers returning from the Afghan war zone have been given a rapturous welcome home as thousands of supporters cheered and applauded them through the streets of Liverpool.Read

Police probe as man shot in chest Oct 31 2009

A man is fighting for his life after being shot in the chest.Read

Pro-sharia law event is cancelled Oct 31 2009

A planned march by demonstrators calling for sharia law in Britain has been cancelled, police said.Read

Ex-drugs czar warns more may quit Oct 31 2009

Gordon Brown is facing a series of protest resignations by some of his top advisers, resigned drugs czar Professor David Nutt warned.Read

Strike 'supported' by post workers Oct 31 2009

Tens of thousands of postal workers have "solidly supported" a fresh strike, crippling mail deliveries across the UK in the latest wave of walkouts to hit the Royal Mail.Read

1,000-day countdown to Games begins Oct 31 2009

Today marks the 1,000-day countdown to the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.Read

Libya talks on terror compensation Oct 31 2009

A delegation of politicians from Northern Ireland are heading to Libya for talks about compensation for victims of IRA violence.Read

Malta in fresh Lockerbie bomb probe Oct 31 2009

Malta could be about to take a fresh look at the evidence of one of the key witnesses who helped convict the Lockerbie bomber, it has emerged.Read

RBS duo in mortgage corruption quiz Oct 31 2009

Two executives at the Royal Bank of Scotland have been suspended after alleged corruption at its overseas mortgage operation was uncovered, it has been reported.Read

Postal union's new wave of strikes Oct 31 2009

There seems to be no end in sight to the bitter postal dispute after union leaders announced a fresh wave of strikes for next week.Read

Miliband to visit Russia next week Oct 31 2009

David Miliband is to visit Russia next week in the first such trip by a British foreign secretary for five years.Read

BBC safari guide killed by elephant Oct 31 2009

The expedition guide for a BBC children's programme tracing the footsteps of explorer David Livingstone in Africa has died after being charged by an elephant.Read

Waiting list pledge rushed into law Oct 31 2009

Patients forced to wait 18 weeks for treatment on the NHS will be given a new legal right to receive it from the private sector.Read

Sharia law protests: Plea for calm Oct 31 2009

Police and religious leaders have urged troublemakers to stay away as thousands of rival protesters prepare to gather amid extremists' calls for sharia law in Britain.Read

Departure tax rise hits air prices Oct 31 2009

The cost of air tickets will rise from Sunday when the first of two increases in Air Passenger Duty (APD) airport departure tax takes effect.Read

Met apology over soccer riot mix-up Oct 31 2009

Scotland Yard has issued an unreserved apology after issuing pictures of actors from a hit film among the images of football fans wanted after rioting broke out at a match.Read

Row as minister sacks drugs adviser Oct 31 2009

Home Secretary Alan Johnson has come under fire after he forced the Government's chief drugs adviser to resign in the wake of a row over the dangers of different substances.Read

Husband loses body-in-lake appeal Oct 31 2009

The family of a British woman killed by her husband in France will return to England after seeing his court bid to clear his name fail.Read

Commander foresaw death risk danger Oct 31 2009

The most senior British soldier to have been killed in Afghanistan had complained that a shortage of helicopters was endangering troops, it has emerged.Read

Government won't pay pirate ransom Oct 31 2009

Hostage negotiators will not meet the Somali pirates' seven million-dollar (£4.2m) ransom demand for the safe return of Paul and Rachel Chandler, it appears.Read

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