UK & World News for 5 August 2010

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PM accused of Iran nuclear gaffe Aug 05 2010

David Cameron has been accused of committing a "dangerous" gaffe when he appeared to suggest that Iran had a nuclear weapon.Read

Police apologise to abuse victim Aug 05 2010

Police have apologised to a child abuse victim who made an emotional appeal to track down a paedophile who was already in jail.Read

Court approves Portsmouth debt deal Aug 05 2010

The taxman has lost a bid to block proposals to help cash-strapped Portsmouth Football Club out of administration.Read

Judge 'fearful' for blast children Aug 05 2010

A judge warned that three children at the centre of a bitter custody battle could be in danger just 24 hours before they were found dead, it has emerged.Read

Paramedic knocked down by car thief Aug 05 2010

A paramedic was knocked down by a thief who stole his car and drove at him as the emergency worker was tending to road crash victims.Read

We'll use public's cuts ideas - PM Aug 05 2010

David Cameron has insisted the coalition will use the public's ideas for cutting spending as it seeks to tackle the deficit.Read

Asbestos death payout for hospice Aug 05 2010

A hospice is to receive a payout in a landmark claim that has come before the High Court.Read

Bosses criticise red tape action Aug 05 2010

The Government has announced moves to cut business red tape and bureaucracy but was criticised by company directors who voiced scepticism of the proposals.Read

Vauxhalls to have lifetime warranty Aug 05 2010

Motor company Vauxhall has announced that all its new cars will be covered by a lifetime warranty.Read

Fury over NHS privatisation plans Aug 05 2010

The Government has been accused of "hiving off" parts of the NHS after announcing privatisation plans for an agency which provides thousands of nurses and other health workers to hospitals across the country.Read

VIP protection costs £310,000 a day Aug 05 2010

Britain's largest police force is spending at least £310,000 every 24 hours protecting Royals, VIPs and diplomats, it can be revealed.Read

Parents of dead children divorcing Aug 05 2010

The parents of three children found dead in their home after reports of an explosion were locked in divorce proceedings, it has been revealed.Read

Campbell accused in diamonds trial Aug 05 2010

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been accused of being not "entirely truthful" after telling the war crimes trial of Charles Taylor how she was woken in the night and given a pouch containing "small, dirty-looking stones" following a charity dinner.Read

Dead children's parents divorcing Aug 05 2010

The parents of three children found dead in their home after reports of an explosion were locked in divorce proceedings, it has been revealed.Read

Drink-drive deaths at record low Aug 05 2010

The number of deaths in drink-drive accidents fell to an all-time low last year, provisional Government figures have shown.Read

July sees fall in new car sales Aug 05 2010

New car sales fell in July 2010 - the first decline for 12 months, it has been announced.Read

May warned of cuts 'discrimination' Aug 05 2010

Home Secretary Theresa May warned there is a "real risk" that deep spending cuts would break the law by discriminating against women and minority groups, it has been revealed.Read

Hospital trust plans to slash jobs Aug 05 2010

Up to 600 jobs are to be axed by a hospital trust under moves to make £60 million worth of savings in the next few years, it has been announced.Read

Union calls for Tube 'fire' probe Aug 05 2010

Union leaders have called for an investigation into an incident at a London Tube station which it claimed had parallels to the Kings Cross fire disaster more than 20 years ago.Read

Naomi Campbell at war crimes trial Aug 05 2010

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has told the war crimes trial of Charles Taylor that she was woken in the night and given a pouch containing "small, dirty looking stones" after a charity dinner.Read

Campbell met Taylor at Mandela meal Aug 05 2010

Supermodel Naomi Campbell has told a court that she met former Liberian leader Charles Taylor for the "first time" at a dinner hosted by Nelson Mandela.Read

'Fresh evidence' in Bamber battle Aug 05 2010

Mass killer Jeremy Bamber has unearthed new evidence in his battle to overturn his conviction for shooting dead five relatives, it has been reported.Read

Three children dead in flat named Aug 05 2010

Three children who were found dead in their home after emergency services were called out to reports of an explosion have been named.Read

Actors attack Film Council axe plan Aug 05 2010

More than 50 leading actors and actresses have hit out at government plans to scrap the UK Film Council.Read

Charities in Pakistan disaster plea Aug 05 2010

British charities have launched an appeal to raise money for flood-hit Pakistan.Read

Barclays profits up 44% to £3.9bn Aug 05 2010

Barclays has confirmed that its half-year pre-tax profits soared 44% to £3.9 billion as a bumper bank reporting season continues apace.Read

'Chronic shortage' of foster carers Aug 05 2010

The death of Baby Peter has led to a "chronic shortage" of foster carers, a charity warned.Read

Churchill 'covered up UFO sighting' Aug 05 2010

Sir Winston Churchill was accused of covering up a close encounter between an RAF aircraft and a UFO during the Second World War, newly-released files have revealed.Read

PM faces council housing backlash Aug 05 2010

David Cameron is likely to be challenged by members of the public over his remarks that council homes should not be granted "for life".Read

Woman to be quizzed on flat deaths Aug 05 2010

Police have been waiting to question a woman in connection to the deaths of three primary school children in their home.Read

Campbell to give 'diamond' evidence Aug 05 2010

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is set to give evidence at the war crimes trial of former Liberian leader Charles Taylor.Read

Mud operation finally plugs BP well Aug 05 2010

A crush of mud has finally plugged BP's blown-out well, three months after the offshore drilling rig explosion that unleashed a gush of oil and a summer of misery along the Gulf Coast.Read

US judge overturns gay marriage ban Aug 05 2010

A federal judge has overturned California's gay marriage ban in a landmark case that could eventually force the US Supreme Court to confront the question of whether same-sex couples have a constitutional right to wed.Read

Lumley creates 'Gurkhas chutney' Aug 05 2010

Actress Joanna Lumley has helped to create a chutney that will go on sale as part of her efforts to support the Gurkhas.Read

Pc shot by Moat describes 'vision' Aug 05 2010

The policeman shot by fugitive Raoul Moat has told how a vision of his children saved his life.Read

Cloned cow may have 100 descendants Aug 05 2010

The cloned cow whose offspring entered the British food chain could have more than 100 descendants in the UK, records suggest.Read

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