UK & World News for 1 November 2009

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British woman killed in landslide Nov 01 2009

The British woman killed by a landslide at a beach in Tenerife in the Canary Islands has been named by the Foreign Office as Marion O'Hara.Read

Woman killed by landslide in Spain Nov 01 2009

A British woman has been killed by a landslide at a beach in Tenerife in the Canary Islands, the Foreign Office has confirmed.Read

Banks carve-up to recoup bail-out Nov 01 2009

Three new high street banks are set to be created as the Government sells off the taxpayer's holdings in the sector, Alistair Darling has signalled.Read

Government's drug policy in turmoil Nov 01 2009

The Government's drugs advisory panel is in turmoil after the Home Secretary angered scientists by dismissing the committee's chairman.Read

Six bodies at US rapist's house Nov 01 2009

Six bodies found in the home of a convicted rapist in the US were all females and all were homicide victims, officials have confirmed.Read

Further postal strikes threatened Nov 01 2009

Talks aimed at resolving the long-running post dispute are set to resume with fresh strikes threatened unless there is a breakthrough in the next few days.Read

'Afghans must tackle corruption' Nov 01 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said Afghan president Hamid Karzai planned to issue a "unity manifesto" as the country's electoral process descended into chaos.Read

Top drug advisor quits in protest Nov 01 2009

A prominent member of the government's drugs advisory panel has resigned in protest over the treatment of the committee's chairman Professor David Nutt.Read

Plans for new banks to be created Nov 01 2009

The Government is planning to create three new high street banks by 2015 in a bid to boost competition in the sector, it has been reported.Read

Brown 'hopes' over Afghan election Nov 01 2009

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he hoped an Afghan government that responds to the will of the people emerges following the decision of president Hamid Karzai's main rival to pull out of the election run-off.Read

Inquiry after body found near car Nov 01 2009

The body of a 40-year-old man has been found lying near his car on a dual carriageway, police said.Read

Fry 'sheepish' after Twitter spat Nov 01 2009

TV presenter Stephen Fry has admitted feeling "more sheepish than a sheep" after a row broke out when a fellow user on the micro-blog website Twitter branded him "boring".Read

Johnson 'set dangerous precedent' Nov 01 2009

Sir Ian Blair has accused Boris Johnson of setting a "dangerous" precedent for British policing by forcing him to quit as chief of Scotland Yard.Read

Not fair to sack spouses: Harman Nov 01 2009

MPs should not be forced to sack their husbands or wives if a wholesale review of Westminster's pay and perks regime recommends a ban on employing spouses, Commons Leader Harriet Harman said.Read

Postal strike peace talks resume Nov 01 2009

Peace talks will resume after the latest series of postal strikes saw millions of items of mail caught up in a huge backlog.Read

Probe after body found near car Nov 01 2009

The body of a 40-year-old man has been found lying near his car on a dual carriageway, police said.Read

Soldier dies in Helmand explosion Nov 01 2009

A British soldier has been killed in an explosion near Sangin in central Helmand Province, Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.Read

Abdullah pulls out of Afghan vote Nov 01 2009

Afghan challenger Abdullah Abdullah says he will not participate in the November 7 runoff presidential election after his demands for changes in the election commission were not met.Read

Downloaders 'spend more on music' Nov 01 2009

People who illegally download music spend more on official releases than those who obey download laws, a survey suggested.Read

Challenger drops out of election Nov 01 2009

Afghan challenger Abdullah Abdullah says he will not participate in the November 7 runoff presidential election after his demands for changes in the election commission were not met.Read

Boyzone plan Gately tribute album Nov 01 2009

Boyzone will release a new album featuring Stephen Gately as a tribute to the late singer, the band said.Read

Rapist held after six bodies found Nov 01 2009

A convicted rapist in the US who fled before police arrived to arrest him on new rape charges has been arrested in his inner-city neighbourhood after police found six decomposing bodies at his home.Read

1,300 children at immigrant centres Nov 01 2009

More than 1,300 children were detained at three immigration removal centres in the UK during a 15-month period, figures have revealed.Read

Don't let King play again - victim Nov 01 2009

The woman groped and punched by Premier League footballer Marlon King has waived her right to anonymity in order to call for his life ban from the game.Read

Pirate ransom may fall to £100,000 Nov 01 2009

Kidnapped Britons Paul and Rachel Chandler might be freed for much less than the seven million-dollar (£4.2 million) ransom demand, a hostage negotiator has said.Read

Sacked adviser: My kids took drugs Nov 01 2009

The Government's chief drugs adviser forced to resign by Home Secretary Alan Johnson has admitted that his children have taken illegal substances.Read

Ailing Sir Elton cancels more shows Nov 01 2009

Seriously-ill Sir Elton John has cancelled more shows on doctor's orders.Read

Blair linked to Mid East Tesco deal Nov 01 2009

Tony Blair has negotiated with Tesco about helping the firm open supermarkets in the Middle East for a fee of up to £1 million, it is reported.Read

Senior BBC man in child sex probe Nov 01 2009

A senior BBC producer has been charged following a police investigation into child sex abuse, it is reported.Read

Fresh row over Tory backer Ashcroft Nov 01 2009

The Tories have come under fresh pressure over the secretive tax status of billionaire backer Lord Ashcroft as it emerged he had joined William Hague for top-level talks in the US.Read

MoD accused of overruling warnings Nov 01 2009

Warnings about the safety of Royal Navy helicopters were overruled by the Ministry of Defence resulting in the death of six British servicemen, it has been reported.Read

Young hero 'betrayed by Government' Nov 01 2009

The youngest British soldier to be awarded the George Cross has said he feels betrayed and let down by the Government.Read

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