UK & World News for 30 November 2009

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New poll suggests hung Parliament Nov 30 2009

Britain could be on course for a hung parliament after the next general election, a survey has suggested.Read

Fears for hacker facing extradition Nov 30 2009

The mother of one of the NatWest Three bankers jailed in the US has said computer hacker Gary McKinnon "will not survive the grave toll of extradition".Read

Brown and Obama discuss troop surge Nov 30 2009

Gordon Brown has held talks with Barack Obama after announcing the UK's military commitment in Afghanistan is set to top 10,000.Read

Bono and soccer stars in Aids drive Nov 30 2009

Bono has teamed up with some of the world's top footballers as he aimed to "turn up the heat" on politicians over the HIV and Aids crisis in South Africa.Read

UK and Ireland optimistic over NI Nov 30 2009

The British and Irish Governments have said they are optimistic that a crisis can be avoided in the Northern Ireland political process.Read

Boxer in line for BBC sports honour Nov 30 2009

A boxer, a racing driver and an Ashes-winning cricket captain are among those chosen to slug it out for the crown of BBC Sports Personality of the Year.Read

NHS targets defended after failings Nov 30 2009

The Health Secretary has defended the Government's targets for the NHS in the wake of failings at several hospitals.Read

Blair 'sought UN solution' for Iraq Nov 30 2009

Tony Blair was committed throughout the Iraq crisis to achieving an international solution through the United Nations, his key foreign policy adviser has said.Read

Mauling death house known to police Nov 30 2009

Police knew of concerns about dogs in a house where a four-year-old boy was mauled to death.Read

Yacht race Britons detained in Iran Nov 30 2009

Five British sailors have been detained in Iran after their racing yacht was stopped by the Iranian navy while sailing from Bahrain to Dubai, the Foreign Office said.Read

Faked scenes firm to compensate BBC Nov 30 2009

A production company which "routinely misled" viewers with a series of daytime shows, including one fronted by Angela Rippon, has been ordered to pay compensation to the BBC.Read

Soldier killed in Afghanistan blast Nov 30 2009

A British soldier has been killed in southern Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.Read

SNP warns opponents over referendum Nov 30 2009

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond has warned political opponents they would face the consequences at the ballot box after dismissing his plans for an independence referendum.Read

500 more troops set for Afghanistan Nov 30 2009

The Prime Minister has announced that Britain's total military effort in Afghanistan will increase to over 10,000 troops.Read

Police wait to question shot gunman Nov 30 2009

Detectives investigating an incident where a man was shot by armed officers in a supermarket hours before a woman's body was found in a bedsit will have to wait for him to undergo further surgery before he can be questioned, police have said.Read

GM to axe 354 jobs at Vauxhall site Nov 30 2009

General Motors plans to cut more than 350 jobs at its Vauxhall van plant in the UK, affecting almost a quarter of the workforce, the motor giant has announced.Read

Fresh complaint over G20 demo death Nov 30 2009

The family of G20 protest victim Ian Tomlinson have lodged a fresh complaint with the police independent watchdog.Read

Bush 'raised Iraq issue after 9/11' Nov 30 2009

George Bush raised the issue of Iraq with Tony Blair just three days after the 9/11 attacks, Mr Blair's former foreign policy adviser has said.Read

Tributes to dog attack victim, four Nov 30 2009

A four-year-old boy who died after being attacked by a dog was a "lovely little lad", neighbours have said.Read

Lib Dems scale back 'mansion tax' Nov 30 2009

The Liberal Democrats have dramatically scaled back their mansion tax plans amid criticism that their initial announcement of the policy had not been properly thought through.Read

Police murder suspect 'may be dead' Nov 30 2009

A suspect in the murder of four police officers gunned down in a suburban coffee shop was in a Seattle house, wounded and possibly dead, police said.Read

BBC suspends firm over faked scenes Nov 30 2009

The BBC Trust has ruled that there has been a series of "serious and repeated" breaches of editorial guidelines in a number of BBC daytime shows, including faked scenes.Read

Banking giant set to axe 410 jobs Nov 30 2009

Union leaders have expressed "alarm" after banking giant Lloyds announced another wave of hundreds of job losses.Read

Demjanjuk war crimes trial begins Nov 30 2009

John Demjanjuk has been taken by ambulance to a Munich court to face charges of being an accessory to the murder of 27,900 Jews at a Nazi death camp.Read

Equipment available for more troops Nov 30 2009

Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has confirmed that a requirement has been met to enable Britain to send an extra 500 troops to Afghanistan.Read

Boy, four, is killed in dog attack Nov 30 2009

A four-year-old boy has died after being attacked by a dog.Read

SNP reveals independence vote plans Nov 30 2009

The SNP has set out its vision for a referendum on Scottish independence.Read

Prisoners are freed early in error Nov 30 2009

Almost 200 prisoners including murderers and sex offenders have been freed early by mistake over the past five years, according to official Government figures.Read

Festive misery for rail travellers Nov 30 2009

Rail passengers will face festive travel misery with numerous part-closures of lines over the Christmas and New Year period.Read

Lib Dem changes over 'mansion tax' Nov 30 2009

The Liberal Democrats are to double the rate of their controversial "mansion tax" but impose it on fewer properties, the party announced in a damage limitation exercise.Read

Government defence of NHS watchdog Nov 30 2009

The Government has defended the NHS regulator after a report found a raft of underperforming hospitals and consistently high death rates.Read

Blair adviser facing Iraq inquiry Nov 30 2009

The Iraq war inquiry will seek fresh answers on Tony Blair's role in the build-up to the invasion when it hears evidence from the ex-Prime Minister's top foreign policy adviser.Read

Lib Dem changes on 'mansion tax' Nov 30 2009

The Liberal Democrats are to double the rate of their controversial "mansion tax" but impose it on fewer properties, the party announced in a damage limitation exercise.Read

Subo album straight to number one Nov 30 2009

Simon Cowell has led tributes as Susan Boyle made chart history by soaring straight to No 1 with her debut album.Read

Demjanjuk war crimes trial to begin Nov 30 2009

Nazi war crimes suspect John Demjanjuk is to go on trial in Munich in a case that breaks new ground in Germany's pursuit of Holocaust perpetrators.Read

SNP set to reveal independence plan Nov 30 2009

The SNP administration at Holyrood is due to set out the options for Scotland's constitutional future.Read

Immigrants 'in £1,600-a-week flat' Nov 30 2009

Taxpayers are paying £1,600 a week for a former asylum seeker and her family to live in a luxury flat, it has been reported.Read

Effort to cut teenage pregnancies Nov 30 2009

A new campaign encouraging young people to talk more openly about sex and contraception has been launched.Read

Subo soars into record books Nov 30 2009

Simon Cowell led tributes as Susan Boyle made chart history by soaring straight to No 1 with her debut album.Read

Supermarket gunman faces body quiz Nov 30 2009

Detectives are hoping to start interviewing a man shot by police in a supermarket hours before a woman's body was found in a bedsit.Read

Man sought over US police murders Nov 30 2009

A man with an extensive criminal past whose 95-year prison sentence was commuted nearly a decade ago was sought after four police officers were gunned down in a coffee shop.Read

Fury on 'toothless' NHS regulator Nov 30 2009

The NHS regulator was accused of being "toothless" after a report found a raft of underperforming hospitals and consistently high death rates.Read

MPs hit out at Government jargon Nov 30 2009

Some public sector jargon is so confusing that its victims should have the right to have those responsible investigated for maladministration, MPs have said.Read

Blair adviser faces Iraq inquiry Nov 30 2009

The Iraq war inquiry will seek fresh answers on Tony Blair's role in the build-up to the invasion when it hears evidence from the ex-Prime Minister's top foreign policy adviser.Read

Public to suggest crime punishment Nov 30 2009

The public are being given the chance to vote on community service schemes for young offenders.Read

Public sector jargon 'confusing' Nov 30 2009

Some public sector jargon is so confusing that its victims should have the right to have those responsible investigated for maladministration, MPs have said.Read

Hit top earners 'to beat poverty' Nov 30 2009

Higher earners should be hit with a National Insurance hike to pay for a more generous universal benefits system, a think-tank will demand.Read

Identity cards get city launch Nov 30 2009

Identity cards are available to people living in Manchester from Monday.Read

PM to announce extra Afghan troops Nov 30 2009

Gordon Brown is set to confirm that Britain is sending an extra 500 troops to Afghanistan after the conditions he placed on the reinforcement were met.Read

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