UK & World News for 31 July 2010

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Appeal to senators over Lockerbie Jul 31 2010

US senators who want a hearing into the Lockerbie bomber's release have been urged to sign a letter asking the Scottish Government to hold its own public inquiry into the tragedy.Read

Probe after 15 fall ill at club Jul 31 2010

Investigations are under way after a number of people suddenly fell ill during a wedding reception at a social club.Read

Pakistan tries to calm Cameron row Jul 31 2010

Pakistan's government has sought to calm the diplomatic spat over David Cameron's claim that elements in the country were "exporting terror", just days ahead of President Asif Ali Zardari's visit to the UK.Read

Huntley 'should be glad he's alive' Jul 31 2010

Soham murderer Ian Huntley should drop his six-figure claim for compensation after he was badly injured by another inmate and be "thankful" he was not hanged, a leading victims' campaigner has said.Read

Afghan military push 'going well' Jul 31 2010

A military operation to oust Taliban insurgents from a stronghold in southern Afghanistan is progressing "very well", the Ministry of Defence has said.Read

Tears at festival crush tribute Jul 31 2010

Thousands of mourners have watched in tears as German rescue workers lit one white candle for each of the 21 people crushed to death in a tunnel at the Love Parade techno music festival.Read

Pakistan agency cancels visit to UK Jul 31 2010

Pakistan's intelligence agency has cancelled planned talks with security experts in the UK in the wake of David Cameron's claim that elements within the country were promoting the export of terror, it has been confirmed.Read

Huntley urged to drop attack case Jul 31 2010

A leading victims' campaigner has said Soham murderer Ian Huntley should drop his claim for compensation after he was badly injured by another inmate and be grateful the death penalty was no longer in force.Read

Pakistan floods toll reaches 800 Jul 31 2010

Flooding in Pakistan has killed more than 800 people in a week, a government official said as rescuers struggled to reach marooned victims.Read

Bonuses slammed after crash ruling Jul 31 2010

Union bosses have demanded that rail chiefs be stripped of their bonuses in the wake of the inquest into the Potters Bar rail crash.Read

Labour hopeful in fear over power Jul 31 2010

David Miliband has warned Labour could be out of power for years as he made his bid for leadership of the party at the final hustings meeting before the vote.Read

Tax credits renewal deadline looms Jul 31 2010

People who have left it until the last minute to renew their tax credits have been urged to "keep trying".Read

Memorial for festival crush victims Jul 31 2010

A memorial service will be held for the 21 people who were crushed to death at the Love Parade techno music festival in Germany.Read

15 treated in club illness outbreak Jul 31 2010

Fifteen people had to be treated by medics after suddenly falling ill during a private function at a social club, the ambulance service said.Read

Charges considered over Potters Bar Jul 31 2010

Prosecutors are considering whether criminal charges could be brought over the Potters Bar rail crash after an inquest concluded that a points failure lay behind the disaster.Read

Leadership hopefuls' final hustings Jul 31 2010

Labour leadership hopefuls are to face hundreds of party members in the final hustings before the vote begins to replace Gordon Brown.Read

'Counties' may be dropped from post Jul 31 2010

Counties could be dropped from postal addresses on letters and parcels, it has been reported.Read

Unpaid internships 'violating law' Jul 31 2010

Employers are almost certainly breaking the law when they take on unpaid interns because they should be giving them wages if they work, according to a new report.Read

Star-studded Scout honours list Jul 31 2010

Sir David Attenborough, Richard Hammond and the Archbishop of York have been awarded badges for their inspirational work in the Scout Association's annual birthday honours list.Read

Tories 'hit the ground running' Jul 31 2010

David Cameron's Government is attempting to push through reform more vigorously and more swiftly than the Thatcher or Blair regimes when they first came to power, a senior Conservative moderniser has said.Read

Talks ended in protest at PM claim Jul 31 2010

Pakistan's intelligence agency cancelled planned talks with security experts in the UK in protest at David Cameron's claim that elements within the country were promoting the export of terror, it has been reported.Read

Labour slams 'reckless NHS gamble' Jul 31 2010

Labour will accuse the coalition Government of a "reckless gamble" with the NHS which the party claims will throw the service into chaos.Read

Food prices set to increase by 10% Jul 31 2010

The British food industry is preparing for a massive jump in food inflation in the wake of soaring animal feed prices, a shortage of silage and poor harvests, according to a new report.Read

Sarah's Law set for UK roll-out Jul 31 2010

Sarah's Law, which allows parents to check if someone has a history of child sex offences, will be rolled out nationally this weekend.Read

Huntley sues over prison attack Jul 31 2010

Soham murderer Ian Huntley is suing the prison service after being attacked by another inmate, the Ministry of Justice has said.Read

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