UK & World News for 25 November 2009

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Everton's relocation plan rejected Nov 25 2009

Everton Football Club's plan to relocate from Liverpool to a new £400 million stadium and shopping centre have been rejected, sources have said.Read

Everton relocation plans 'rejected' Nov 25 2009

Everton Football Club's plan to relocate from Liverpool to a new £400 million stadium and shopping centre have been rejected, sources have said.Read

Inquiry into ex-royal aide's escape Nov 25 2009

An inquiry into how former royal aide Jane Andrews managed to escape prison has been launched, the Prison Service has said.Read

Israeli move 'can help peace talks' Nov 25 2009

Israel's announcement of a 10-month halt on new construction of settlements in the West Bank should be a step towards meaningful negotiations on Middle East peace, UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said.Read

Evidence on Iraq's WMD 'was patchy' Nov 25 2009

The Government was warned just days before the invasion of Iraq that Saddam Hussein may be unable to use his chemical weapons, the official inquiry into the war has been told.Read

Boy stab suspect link to evangelist Nov 25 2009

Detectives are investigating whether a man suspected of stabbing his three-year-old son to death is related to a wanted evangelist.Read

GM to shed 9,000 jobs across Europe Nov 25 2009

Car giant General Motors has firmed up plans to cut 9,000 jobs across Europe, saying that up to 60% will be in Germany.Read

Beefeaters sacked in bullying probe Nov 25 2009

Two Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London have been dismissed following an investigation into allegations of harassment of the first female Beefeater.Read

Seven in court over Mumbai massacre Nov 25 2009

A court in Pakistan has charged seven people in connection with last year's attacks in the Indian city of Mumbai.Read

Banks gain shock victory on charges Nov 25 2009

Millions of consumers' hopes of reclaiming unauthorised overdraft charges were dashed when the banks won a surprise victory in the Supreme Court.Read

Jet man Rossy ditches into the sea Nov 25 2009

A Swiss pilot aiming to become the first person to complete an intercontinental crossing using a jet-powered wing has been forced to ditch into the sea.Read

GM to axe 9,000 jobs across Europe Nov 25 2009

Car giant General Motors has firmed up plans to cut 9,000 jobs across Europe, saying that up to 60% will be in Germany.Read

£3.2m award over meningitis blunder Nov 25 2009

A man who was left severely brain damaged after doctors failed to diagnose he was suffering from meningitis for five days has been awarded £3.2 million in compensation.Read

Child stab suspect evangelist links Nov 25 2009

Detectives are investigating whether a man suspected of stabbing his three-year-old son to death is related to a wanted evangelist.Read

Iraq 'was not top of concerns list' Nov 25 2009

Iraq was not the biggest worry for British officials trying to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction two years before it was invaded, the inquiry into the conflict has heard.Read

Teacher jailed for sex with boy, 15 Nov 25 2009

A female religious education teacher has been given a 32-month prison term for having sex with a pupil she seduced on Facebook.Read

600 jobs threatened at airline bmi Nov 25 2009

Airline bmi has announced a restructuring involving a reduction in planes and routes and the possible loss of at least 600 jobs.Read

Extra Afghan troops 'a step closer' Nov 25 2009

The deployment of 500 extra British troops to Afghanistan came a step closer when Gordon Brown declared himself "optimistic" of securing 5,000 reinforcements from other allies.Read

'Iraq was not top of concerns list' Nov 25 2009

Iraq was not the biggest worry for British officials trying to halt the spread of weapons of mass destruction two years before it was invaded, the inquiry into the conflict has heard.Read

Ruling lifts threat to free banking Nov 25 2009

The immediate threat to free banking has been lifted by the Supreme Court.Read

UK in recession for sixth quarter Nov 25 2009

The UK recession was shallower than previously thought between July and September, but the economy continued to decline, revised official figures have showed.Read

Ex-royal aide sent to closed prison Nov 25 2009

Former royal aide and convicted killer Jane Andrews, who went missing from an open prison in Kent, has been returned to a closed jail.Read

Banks win overdraft charges battle Nov 25 2009

High Street banks have won their appeal over unauthorised overdraft charges.Read

Family in demand over ex-royal aide Nov 25 2009

The family of a man murdered by former royal aide Jane Andrews has insisted she must be returned to closed conditions following her escape from an open prison.Read

Schools to tackle domestic violence Nov 25 2009

Children as young as five could be taught about "gender equality" as part of a Government campaign to tackle domestic violence.Read

Madeleine 'fraudster' held at hotel Nov 25 2009

A businessman once hired to help look for Madeleine McCann who is wanted by US authorities over an alleged fraud has been arrested at a hotel, according to sources.Read

Tree planting urged over emissions Nov 25 2009

Planting enough trees to cover an extra 4% of the UK in woodland could lock up a tenth of the country's predicted greenhouse gas emissions by the middle of the century, according to researchers.Read

Court set to rule on bank charges Nov 25 2009

A ruling at the Supreme Court could decide the future of free banking for millions of customers.Read

Schools to tackle Domestic violence Nov 25 2009

Children as young as five could be taught about "gender equality" as part of a Government campaign to tackle domestic violence.Read

New inquiry into Iraq abuse claims Nov 25 2009

Details of a new public inquiry into allegations that British soldiers murdered and abused Iraqi civilians are to be revealed.Read

Tax cut 'would boost Tory families' Nov 25 2009

The families of members of David Cameron's shadow cabinet stand to gain a total of £7 million if the Conservatives win the election and implement their promise to cut inheritance tax, it was reported.Read

Father held after boy's stab death Nov 25 2009

A father of two suspected of stabbing his three-year-old son to death before turning the knife on himself remains under arrest in hospital.Read

Former royal aide back in custody Nov 25 2009

A former royal aide on the run from prison for more than two days is back in police custody after being found near the jail, police said.Read

More rain threatens further damage Nov 25 2009

All eyes are on river levels in flood-hit Cumbria as more heavy rain threatens a vital bridge and further damage to homes.Read

Climate money 'unaccounted for' Nov 25 2009

Vast sums promised by rich nations including the UK to help developing countries tackle climate change cannot be accounted for, according to a study.Read

Royals meet stars at Bones premiere Nov 25 2009

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall have attended a wet and windswept Royal Film Performance of The Lovely Bones.Read

Details of civilian abuse probe Nov 25 2009

Details of a new public inquiry into allegations that British soldiers murdered and abused Iraqi civilians are to be revealed.Read

Afghan troop surge to be announced Nov 25 2009

The long-awaited announcement of a US troop surge into Afghanistan is expected to be made next week by President Barack Obama.Read

Tax cut 'to boost Tory families' Nov 25 2009

The families of members of David Cameron's shadow cabinet stand to gain a total of £7 million if the Conservatives win the election and implement their promise to cut inheritance tax, it was reported.Read

Improvement expected for economy Nov 25 2009

The UK's economic health returns to the spotlight with the second estimate of official output figures for the third quarter of the year.Read

WMD quiz for Foreign Office chiefs Nov 25 2009

Two Foreign Office chiefs will be quizzed over one of the single most controversial issues of the Iraq War as the official inquiry into the conflict continues.Read

Madeleine businessman hotel arrest Nov 25 2009

A businessman once hired to help look for Madeleine McCann who is wanted by US authorities over an alleged fraud was arrested at a hotel, according to sources.Read

Lessons on gender equality planned Nov 25 2009

Children as young as five could be taught about "gender equality" as part of a Government campaign to tackle domestic violence, it has been announced.Read

Cut in spending 'would be disaster' Nov 25 2009

Union leaders have pressed the Government to continue taking measures to help the economy out of recession, even if it leads to a bigger deficit.Read

Lib Dems propose new national bank Nov 25 2009

A new national bank tasked with raising investment for Britain's long-term infrastructure needs is to be proposed by the Liberal Democrats.Read

Spending cuts pay for social care Nov 25 2009

A £670 million-a-year plan to provide free social care will be paid for by cutting spending on research and development and public health promotions, as well as efficiencies in the NHS, Health Secretary Andy Burnham said.Read

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